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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.
Updated September 30, 20268 episodes · 6 min readCalendar 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.
Updated October 3, 202614 episodes · 9 min readChief 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.
Updated October 3, 202612 episodes · 7 min readAre 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.
Updated October 3, 20266 episodes · 6 min readExecutive Assistant Salary and Negotiation
How to find out what you should be earning, build the case, and have the conversation – including what to do when the answer is no.
Updated September 28, 202612 episodes · 7 min readTraining 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.
Updated September 28, 202614 episodes · 6 min readLeading a Team of Executive Assistants
The structures that work, what changes the day you start leading assistants instead of being one, and the mistakes that show up in almost every admin team.
Updated October 1, 2026