Tag: Technology

Will AI Replace Executive Assistants?
Technology
NickyChristmas

Will AI Replace Executive Assistants?

A common question making the rounds is: Will AI replace Executive Assistants, or will it simply enhance the role? At some point, you might find yourself having a conversation with a colleague, your Executive, or even someone from HR about AI “replacing” Executive Assistants. It’s becoming a hot topic in

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The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether

If you’re an Executive Assistant, you’ve likely been the go-to person for every workplace occasion. Someone’s leaving? You’re organizing the farewell. Baby on the way? You’re setting up the gift. Birthday? You guessed it — you’re passing around a card and chasing down contributions. It’s a lovely part of the

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Finally, a Calendar Built for EAs: Our Review of Vimcal EA
Calendar Management
Nicky Christmas

Finally, a Calendar Built for EAs: Our Review of Vimcal EA

If you’re an Executive Assistant, chances are you’re juggling back-to-back meetings, last-minute cancellations, shifting attendees, and constant rescheduling. It can feel like a whirlwind, and more often than not, you’re right at the center of it all. Finding availabilities, updating holds, managing conflicting priorities… all while the clock keeps ticking.

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Tackling Email Overload
Email Management
Nicky Christmas

Tackling Email Overload

We all know we spend way too much time dealing with emails. Tackling email overload has become a daily challenge for many of us. Every article on the subject throws out depressing statistics about how much time emails eat up and how unproductive they can be. And as much as

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Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT for Executive Assistants in 2025
Technology
Nicky Christmas

Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT for Executive Assistants in 2025

In today’s fast-paced work environment, we, as Executive Assistants, often find ourselves juggling a growing list of responsibilities. It can be overwhelming, but the good news is that harnessing the power of ChatGPT for Executive Assistants in 2025 offers an incredible opportunity to streamline how we work and focus on

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10 Collaboration Tools For EAs
Technology
Nicky Christmas

10 Collaboration Tools Every Executive Assistant should know about

Let’s be real – if you’re not using collaboration tools to their full potential, you’re leaving productivity (and sanity) on the table. As an Assistant, staying ahead of the tech curve isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. These 10 collaboration tools every Executive Assistant should know about aren’t just for

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Trello for Executive Assistants
Productivity
Nicky Christmas

Trello for Executive Assistants

Welcome to Trello for Executive Assistants. As an Executive Assistant, keeping track of numerous tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming. From managing executive schedules to coordinating travel and handling communication, the demands are endless. I use Trello—my go-to project management and task list tool—to manage everything for The EA Campus.

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AI Tools Every Assistant Needs to Know
Technology
Nicky Christmas

AI Tools Every Assistant Needs to Know

Let’s talk about AI tools every Assistant needs to know and how they are transforming the workplace. As Executive Assistants, we know how demanding our roles can be, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) offers us an incredible opportunity to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and make more informed decisions.

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Leveraging Technology to Boost Productivity for Executive Assistants
Productivity
Nicky Christmas

Leveraging Technology to Boost Productivity for Executive Assistants

We had such brilliant feedback from our EA Campus Virtual Summit session by Nick Ginsburg that we are sharing some of his tips for leveraging technology to boost your productivity. Leveraging technology to boost productivity for Executive Assistants is an essential topic for anyone in this field, providing strategies to

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Managing Social Media Profiles
Technology
Nicky Christmas

Managing Social Media Profiles

As Assistants, many of us are now being asked to manage the social media profiles of our Executives. If that is you, you will know firsthand the challenges of managing multiple social media accounts while balancing the many demands of our roles. To be successful with this task, managing social

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