Ep77: Running the Show While Your Executive Is Travelling

When your Executive is out of the office, your role doesn’t slow down – it shifts gears. In The EA Campus Ep77, Nicky Christmas shares practical strategies for managing both sides of the job: supporting your Executive on the road and keeping the office moving in their absence. From setting clear communication rhythms and decision boundaries to running a triage inbox and planning a smooth re-entry, this episode is packed with grounded, tactical advice you can apply straight away.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build trust so you can make confident decisions while your Executive is away

• Operate a sharper, more assertive inbox triage system

• Protect your Executive’s focus during high-stakes trips

• Use tools and templates to handle disruptions and keep things steady

• Plan the first day back so your Executive avoids burnout and stays effective

If you’ve ever been told, “Now the boss is travelling, you can put your feet up,” The EA Campus Ep77 will prove just how wrong that is.

Show Notes

• Free Travel Itinerary Template – create seamless, professional itineraries that support everything covered in The EA Campus Ep77

• Assistant Essentials Online Course – master travel management, stakeholder comms, and proactive support, building on the strategies from The EA Campus Ep77

• Upcoming Events – September & October highlights you’ll hear about in The EA Campus Ep77:

  • Lead Virtual Summit – 26 September: Build influence and become a strategic partner

  • Community Webinar – 30 September: What Assistants need from their Executives to create a true partnership

  • Calm Under Pressure Masterclass – 10 October: Stay focused and composed in high-stress situations

  • ChatGPT for Executive Assistants Masterclass – 24 October: Prompt smarter, streamline workflows, and use AI securely

  • Strategic Time Management Masterclass – 30 October: Align time with strategy and deliver impact

By the end of The EA Campus Ep77, you’ll have a clear plan for what to do before your Executive leaves, how to keep momentum while they’re away, and how to land the plane smoothly when they return. It’s your complete guide to showing up as the steady, strategic partner your Executive needs.