Wednesday 25th June No: 025 No More Calendar Firefighting A 4-Step Plan to Set Up a Time Audit for Your Executive You want to help your Exec get their time under control, but before diving into a full-blown audit, you need the right setup. Here’s your quick-start plan: 1. Lock In Their Priorities Sit down and get crystal clear on what really matters this month. What are the top 3–5 goals they have to move forward? That’s your North Star. 2. Create the Time Buckets Define a few simple...
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CONNECT July 11th, 2025 | Issue 26 Latest Articles Mastering Prioritization as an EA with the Eisenhower Matrix You’ve probably come across the Eisenhower Matrix before. Maybe you’ve even sketched it out in a notebook during a particularly hectic day. It’s that useful grid that helps us figure out what’s urgent, what’s important, and what can (thankfully) wait. Read more → What EAs Are Saying About Vimcal EA At The EA Campus, we’re always on the lookout for tools that truly understand the...
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Wednesday 16th July No: 027 No Drama, Just Solutions When the Pressure’s On, This Is What High-Performing EAs Do Build a Repeatable Response Framework When something goes wrong, it’s easy to freeze or jump into action without a plan. Instead, develop a simple checklist or workflow for common high-pressure scenarios (last-minute changes, no-shows, system crashes, etc.). Having a structure helps you respond faster and gives you something concrete to share with your team when reviewing how...
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Wednesday 9th July No: 026 Not Today, Chaos Managing Interruptions with the Eisenhower Matrix Interruptions aren’t going anywhere for EAs, but how we respond to them? That’s where the magic lies. Here’s how to turn daily distractions into decisive action with the Eisenhower Matrix: 1. Interruptions? Don’t React—Triage. When someone pops up with a “quick question” or a last-minute ask, pause. Run a mental scan: Is it urgent and important? Can it wait? Can someone else handle it? This quick...
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CONNECT June 20th, 2025 | Issue 24 Latest Articles Building a Strong Partnership with your Executive 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 opportunities. Building a Strong Partnership with Your Remote Executive has never been more essential. Read more → Getting Ahead of the "AI is Going to Replace You" Conversation We’ll walk through what getting ahead of the “AI is going...
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Wednesday 18th June No: 024 Run the Office From Anywhere Build a Powerhouse Partnership Remotely 1. Clarify Communication Channels Up FrontDon’t leave communication to chance. Ask your Executive how and when they prefer to communicate—Slack messages, email summaries, quick calls? Agree on the best channels for updates, questions, and urgent issues so you’re always aligned. 2. Lock in a Weekly 1:1 (and Treat it Like Gold) Set a recurring video check-in that stays sacred. This is your time to...
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CONNECT June 13th, 2025 | Issue 23 Latest Articles Getting Ahead of the "AI is Going to Replace You" Conversation We’ll walk through what getting ahead of the “AI is going to replace you” conversation might look like, how you can respond confidently, and how we can all prepare ourselves for the future without panicking. Because, spoiler alert, the future of our work is evolving, but it’s not disappearing. Read more → The Complete Guide to Managing Executive Meetings When it comes to managing...
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Wednesday 11th June No: 022 Getting Ahead of the AI Hype AI Is Here. But So Are You! We know the AI conversation is swirling around us, and it can feel intimidating. But here’s the thing: AI isn’t here to replace us; it’s here to transform our roles and help us shine even brighter. So next time someone drops the “AI is going to replace you” line, here’s how to own that conversation: 1. Highlight Your Strategic ValueWhen someone suggests AI might replace your role, pivot the conversation. Talk...
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CONNECT June 6th, 2025 | Issue 22 Latest Articles The Complete Guide to Managing Executive Meetings When it comes to managing 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 Execs the space they need to lead effectively. If you’ve ever spent time chasing meeting agendas, rearranging last-minute changes, or wondering if a meeting even needed to happen, you’re not alone. Read more...
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