Being effective in the EA role has very little to do with how busy you look. Most of us know an Assistant who seems to have it all under control. The inbox is at zero by lunchtime, and the calendar is immaculate with nothing ever late. By every obvious measure,
Feeling underestimated is something many Executive Assistants experience during their careers. In fact, feeling underestimated can become one of the most frustrating aspects of the role because it affects our self-perception, influences how others view us, and can undermine our confidence when contributing ideas and expertise. As EAs, we often
The first 30 days in the EA role can feel mentally exhausting, even for experienced Assistants starting a new position. There is usually far more to learn than people realise when they first step into the position. The role involves far more than learning tasks or systems. You are also
When your Executive leaves the organization you both work in, it can feel like everything shifts quickly, even if no one, including your Executive, has said anything directly to you. As EAs, we often know what is going on in the organization than most people around us. So when your
The operational EA role has been taking shape for some time, even if many organizations have not yet named it. As EAs, some of us have seen our work move beyond calendar management and inbox support, and closer to the day-to-day running of the business itself, while others are still
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a fair bit of time with a podcast playing in the background, whether it’s during your commute, a quick walk at lunch, or while catching up on admin that doesn’t need 100% focus. Podcasts are such an easy way to stay inspired,
Task crafting for EAs is one of those topics that sounds like something out of a management textbook, but it’s actually something we do all the time, often without realizing it. As Executive Assistants, we’re constantly adjusting, improving, and reshaping the work we do to make it fit better. We
“Be more strategic.” It’s a phrase every Executive Assistant has heard. Sometimes from an Executive, sometimes in a job description, and sometimes from our own inner voice. But what does it actually mean in our day-to-day work? What it actually means to be strategic is often misunderstood or oversimplified. We
Let’s be honest, supporting a Founder feels very different from supporting a CFO. When it comes to the skills EAs need to work with every type of Executive, there’s no single formula that fits everyone. Every Executive has their own style, pace, and priorities. Some thrive on big-picture thinking, while
Rebranding matters for EAs who want more because so many of us reach a point where we’re trusted, reliable, and delivering at a high level, but we’re not seen in the way we want to be. You might feel ready to take on more responsibility, to be recognised as a
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