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July 11th, 2025 | Issue 26

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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.

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What EAs Are Saying About Vimcal EA

At The EA Campus, we’re always on the lookout for tools that truly understand the unique demands of the Executive Assistant role. Vimcal EA has quickly stood out – not just because it’s packed with useful features, but because it was co-built with EAs, not just for them.

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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.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

Thursday, July 10th

EP 67: The EA Work That Gets Forgotten (But Shouldn’t)

Join Nicky Christmas as she explores how EAs can protect time for the work that improves processes, builds trust, and prevents future fires — all without needing a crisis to prioritise it. You’ll learn how to schedule and defend deep work time, link your projects to long-term goals, and frame your accomplishments to reflect the real value you bring.

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Thursday, June 19th

EP 66: Creating a User Manual for your Executive

Ever wish you had a clear roadmap for working seamlessly with your Executive? In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas guides you through the powerful process of creating an Executive User Guide - a strategic tool that captures everything you need to know about your Executive’s preferences, communication style, and leadership approach.

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Thursday, June 12th

EP 65: Day in the Life: Kaitlin Bekeen

We’re diving into one of the trickiest yet most impactful parts of our role: managing our Executives’ meetings. But we’re not just talking about booking meetings or sending invites. We’re talking about getting under the bonnet of what’s really happening in your Executive’s schedule, and how understanding that can transform your impact.

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Executive Calendar Audit with Vimcal EA

In this exclusive demo, Founder of The EA Campus, Nicky Christmas, teams up with Dylan from Vimcal EA to showcase their powerful new Calendar Audit feature, designed specifically for EAs supporting busy C-suite executives.


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