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5 bite-size plays to Make The Ask (and get a yes)

Wednesday 3rd September No: 034 5 Ways to Nail “The Ask” at Work The EA’s Guide to Confident Requests This week, we’re talking about the art of making the ask, whether that’s for training, new AI licenses like Copilot or Gemini, or simply the resources you need to do your best work. Asking can feel awkward (cue the inner monologue: “What if they say no?”), But done right, it’s one of the fastest ways to elevate your role and impact. Here are five ways to set yourself up for a yes: Lead with...

CONNECT August 29th, 2025 | Issue 33 Latest Articles Revolutionize Email Management It’s time to revolutionize email management and finally take control of the way we support our Executives through their inboxes. These days, we have the tools to revolutionize email management, and we’re here for it. Let’s walk through how things used to be done and what a modern approach looks like now. Read more → Mastering Every Important Conversation an EA Should Have In this guide, we’ll walk through...

Wednesday 27th August No: 033 5 AI Tools That Actually Do the Work for You The EA’s Guide to AI Inbox Assistants This week, we’re diving into five game-changing tools that can help you automate, organize, and speed up email management without losing your Executive’s voice (or your sanity). Superhuman Built for high-performing teams, Superhuman does more than just speed things up - it transforms your inbox into a finely tuned machine. Think automatic categorization, instant replies, email...

CONNECT August 22nd, 2025 | Issue 32 Latest Articles Mastering Every Important Conversation an EA Should Have In this guide, we’ll walk through every important conversation an EA should have, breaking each one down into what to say, how to say it, and how to prep – whether you’re writing an email or speaking face to face. Read more → Real Strategies When the Schedule Feels Unmanageable You know what a good schedule should look like – space to think, time to get work done, and meaningful...

Wednesday 20th August No: 032 Small Talk, Big Impact Because “So, how’s your week going?” Can Change Everything Whether you’re walking a client to your Exec’s office, stuck in a lift with the CEO, or making conversation at a networking event, small talk matters. Here’s how to turn those awkward silences into strategic moments: Prep 2–3 Go-To Topics in Advance. Think industry news, local events, or even a good restaurant rec. When you’re escorting a stakeholder from reception, having a neutral...

CONNECT August 15th, 2025 | Issue 31 Latest Articles Real Strategies When the Schedule Feels Unmanageable You know what a good schedule should look like – space to think, time to get work done, and meaningful priorities – but every time you try to help, the changes get swept aside. Read more → The Complete Guide to Working with Multiple Execs This guide is based on real experience. These are the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that genuinely help you stay in control, be proactive, and add...

Wednesday 13th August No: 031 When the Schedule’s Out of Control Because Carrying the Weight of the Calendar Wasn’t in Your Job Description 1. Your Executive’s Stress? Not Your Failure. When your Exec’s running on fumes, showing up late to their third back-to-back Zoom, and still hasn’t eaten lunch, it’s easy to internalise the chaos. But let’s make one thing clear: you didn’t create the system – you’re navigating it. The guilt hits because you care. You’re invested. That’s part of what makes...

CONNECT August 8th, 2025 | Issue 30 Latest Articles The Complete Guide to Working with Multiple Execs This guide is based on real experience. These are the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that genuinely help you stay in control, be proactive, and add real value to each of your executives (even when they all need something at the same time). Read more → ChatGPT Prompts for Executive Assistants ChatGPT prompts for Executive Assistants can be brilliant, but only when we know how to ask for...

Wednesday 6th August No: 030 Make Joint Prioritizing a Thing Why “What Comes First?” Should Be Your Catchphrase When you’re supporting multiple Executives, managing competing priorities is part of the job. One urgent task quickly becomes three, and they’re all marked “top priority.” You can’t do it all at once (nor should you), which is why a clear feedback loop is essential. Here are five practical ways to manage priorities across the week and keep everyone aligned: Here are 5 ways to build...

CONNECT August 1st, 2025 | Issue 29 Latest Articles ChatGPT Prompts for Executive Assistants ChatGPT prompts for Executive Assistants can be brilliant, but only when we know how to ask for what we need. Most of the time, prompts don’t work well because they’re too short, too vague, or too broad. We’ve all been there. Read more → 20 Projects that EAs can Manage If you’ve ever organized a last-minute event, built out a travel itinerary with a dozen moving parts, or helped a new hire feel...