The way we approach onboarding new staff has changed dramatically. In 2025, onboarding new staff is about more than paperwork and welcome emails. Hybrid work, AI tools, and new employee expectations mean the process must be intentional, personalized, and well-organized from day one. Executive Assistants play a critical role in
“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
As Executive Assistants, we ask a lot of questions every single day. Whether it’s checking in with our Executive, following up with a colleague, or trying to pin down a supplier, so much of our role depends on the information we gather. What we sometimes forget is that the quality
If you’re looking for real strategies for EAs when the schedule feels unmanageable, you’re in the right place. If your Executive’s calendar feels like it’s running the show, you’re not alone. We’ve all had those weeks where your Executive walks into a meeting without knowing why they’re there, people don’t
Supporting multiple executives in the EA role is no longer the exception. It’s quickly becoming the norm. The traditional one-to-one Assistant role still exists, but these days it’s more often reserved for the upper levels of the C-suite. For the rest of us, working with more than one executive is
The way we work has changed. Remote roles, hybrid models, freelance contracts, and fractional EA positions are now part of our everyday working life. For us as Executive Assistants, building a strong, trusted partnership with an Executive we rarely see in person brings new challenges. But it also brings new
When it comes to managing Executive meetings, we know better than anyone that it’s not just about keeping a calendar full. It’s about shaping a day that drives results, reduces stress, and gives our Executives the space they need to lead effectively. If you’ve ever spent time chasing meeting agendas,
If you’ve been an Executive Assistant for more than five minutes, you’ll know that managing calendars and booking meetings is a highly strategic part of the role. How you prioritize, structure, and protect your Executive’s time can make or break their day. But while those skills are essential, they’re only
We’re hearing it more and more – leaders need to build their personal brand, both inside their organizations and out in the wider world. At the same time, people are craving more transparency and connection from those at the top. That includes the CEOs we support every day. More and
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