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Deep dives on hot topics, plus quick links to related podcast episodes and other resources. Updated as the archive grows.
AI and Automation for Executive Assistants
Where AI genuinely helps an assistant, where it does not, and an honest look at whether or not AI will replace assistants in the workforce.
14 episodes · 7 min read · Updated October 15, 2026Calendar Management for Executive Assistants
How to run an executive's calendar as the strategic job it actually is – the rules to work from, the calls to make without asking, and what to automate.
8 episodes · 6 min read · Updated October 3, 2026Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant
A look at the difference between the two roles, whether Chief of Staff is the right next step for you, and the pros and cons of this career move.
14 episodes · 9 min read · Updated October 3, 2026Are Executive Assistant Certifications Worth It?
An honest look at whether an executive assistant certification moves the needle, what it buys you, and tips to help you answer the question for yourself.
12 episodes · 7 min read · Updated October 3, 2026Executive Assistant Salary & Negotiation Guide
How to find out what you should be earning, build the case for more money, and have the conversation – including what to do when the answer is no.
6 episodes · 6 min read · Updated October 14, 2026Training and Development for Your EA Team
How to build the business case, structure a session people actually remember, choose the right format, and hire a speaker who will not waste your team's day.
12 episodes · 10 min read · Updated October 15, 2026Leading a Team of Executive Assistants
The administrative management structures that work, what changes the day you start leading assistants, and the mistakes that show up in almost every admin team.
14 episodes · 6 min read · Updated October 14, 2026