Tag: Career Development

Making Feedback Count as an Executive Assistant
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Making Feedback Count as an Executive Assistant

When you’re deep in the day-to-day of supporting your Executive, feedback can sometimes feel like a quick “thank you,” a “you’re a star” email, or a passing comment in the hallway. These moments are nice, but they can also be fleeting. As Assistants, we don’t always get formal, structured feedback

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Why KPIs Matter for Executive Assistants
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Why KPIs Matter for Executive Assistants

We wear a lot of hats as Executive Assistants, and most of what we do happens behind the scenes. But just because our work isn’t always visible doesn’t mean it’s not valuable. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can better showcase that value. After I shared a

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Career Mapping for Executive Assistants
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Career Mapping for Executive Assistants

In the current climate, where uncertainty seems to be the norm rather than the exception, it’s more important than ever that we pause and ask ourselves: Where am I headed in my career? Even if your role feels secure today, the world of work is shifting rapidly. And as Executive

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Thinking About Your EA Performance Review in 2025
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Thinking About Your EA Performance Review in 2025

It’s performance review season for many of us whose financial year is coming to a close. If you’re an Executive Assistant, now’s the perfect time to reflect on your achievements, advocate for your growth, and think ahead to how your role is evolving. Thinking About Your EA Performance Review in

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The Executive Assistant Job Description: A Comprehensive Guide
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

The Executive Assistant Job Description: A Comprehensive Guide

As Executive Assistants, we know that our role is indispensable to an organization’s success. The Executive Assistant Job Description is more than just a list of duties—it’s a blueprint that helps map out the expectations of our Executives and colleagues. We’re the ones who support Executives and senior management, enabling

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45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn

The Executive Assistant role is evolving rapidly, and we know firsthand how important it is to stay ahead. We’ve been there, balancing priorities, managing competing deadlines, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. LinkedIn has become an invaluable tool for Assistants, a space where we can share insights,

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How Executive Assistants Can Leverage the Progress Principle
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How Executive Assistants Can Leverage the Progress Principle

Focusing on small wins and how Executive Assistants can leverage the Progress Principle should be a cornerstone of personal development for EAs, Admins, and workplaces in general. But before we delve into the progress principle, what do I mean?Well, firstly, I think it is particularly relevant for Executive Assistants, as

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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties

Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties. This article will help you master every aspect of The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties. Whether you’re new to this role or want to upskill, we’ve got you covered. As Administrative Assistants, we know that we

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Building an Internal Network for Assistants: A Comprehensive Guide
Career Development
NickyChristmas

Building an Internal Network for Assistants: A Comprehensive Guide

Building an Internal Network for Assistants within your organization can be an absolute game-changer for you, your career, and the growth of those Assistants around you. Building an Internal Network for Assistants provides a platform for professional development, collaboration, and resource sharing, which is so important when so many Assistants

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The Importance of Setting and Achieving Goals for Executive Assistants
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

The Importance of Setting and Achieving Goals for Executive Assistants

The Importance of setting and achieving goals for Executive Assistants cannot be overstated. As an Executive Assistant, your ability to anticipate needs, manage tasks, and support organizational objectives is critical—but equally important is taking control of your own career trajectory.Let me repeat that! It is really important that you take

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