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November 28th, 2025 | Issue 43

Latest Articles

The EA's Guide to Onboarding New Staff

In 2025, onboarding new staff is about more than paperwork and welcome emails. Hybrid work, AI tools, and new employee expectations mean the process must be intentional, personalized, and well-organized from day one.

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11 Podcasts for EAs

In this article, we’re sharing eleven brilliant podcasts for Executive Assistants. From shows that dive into productivity and leadership, to ones that make you feel seen, supported, and part of a global network of brilliant EAs.

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Task Crafting for EAs

As EAs, we’re constantly adjusting, improving, and reshaping the work we do to make it fit better. We just don’t always give it a name. That’s what task crafting for EAs really is. It’s the process of shaping our tasks so our work feels more meaningful, efficient, and aligned with what our Executives and organizations need. Read more →


Latest Podcast Episodes

Thursday, November 27th

EP 84: Zone of Genius

Nicky sits down with Kimberly Spencer, founder of Crown Yourself and CEO of Communication Queens, for an honest conversation about what founders really need from their Executive Assistants. Kimberly shares her journey from Pilates instructor to screenwriter to entrepreneur, and how hiring her first EA completely changed the way she built and led her business.

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Thursday, November 13th

EP 83: What Entrepreneurs Really Need from Their EA

What do entrepreneurs actually want from their Executive Assistants? In The EA Campus Podcast Ep83, Nicky speaks with Andrew Chesnutt, CEO of The Authority Forge and a serial entrepreneur who’s built multiple seven-figure businesses, about what separates a good EA from a great one.

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Thursday, November 6th

EP 82: Strategic… Job Title or Mindset?

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas dives into one of the most talked-about phrases in the Assistant world - Strategic Business Partner. Is it a genuine evolution of the role, or just a buzzword that’s been stretched too far? Nicky unpacks what it really means to be “strategic” as an Executive Assistant, why it’s a mindset rather than a job title, and how to turn that mindset into everyday action.

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The Future of the EA Role: Business Partner, Analyst, or Chief of Staff?

The role of the Executive Assistant has changed. In this conversation, we look at what executives are hiring for and why the industry has moved far beyond the old secretarial model. If you’re wondering what “modern EA” actually means and what skills matter now, this session has the detail.


Latest Events

Tech and Tools Masterclass

November 28th, 9am ET | 3pm BST

In this masterclass, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to leverage the latest technology and AI solutions in your role. Our comprehensive, interactive training will empower you to harness the power of AI, including ChatGPT, to support your daily tasks with speed and precision.

CoPilot for EAs Masterclass

December 12th, 9am ET | 3pm BST

In this exclusive 3-hour live Masterclass, you’ll discover how Copilot brings generative AI into Microsoft 365, giving Executive Assistants the ability to save hours, reduce admin, and deliver professional outputs with speed and confidence. Transform the way you support your Executive with Copilot.

November 28th, 2025 @ 10.00am ET | 3:00pm GMT

Assistant Tech & Tools Masterclass

In this masterclass, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to leverage the latest technology and AI solutions in your role. Our comprehensive, interactive training will empower you to harness the power of AI, including ChatGPT, to support your daily tasks with speed and precision. Book now>>>


December 12th, 2025 @ 10.00am ET | 3:00pm GMT

Copilot for EAs Masterclass

In this exclusive 3-hour live masterclass, you’ll discover how Copilot brings generative AI into Microsoft 365, giving Executive Assistants the ability to save hours, reduce admin, and deliver professional outputs with speed and confidence. Book now>>>


January 27th, 2026 @ Live for 24hrs

The EA Campus Virtual Summit

This Summit is your space to pause, reset, and design a way of working that’s smarter, calmer, and built for what’s next. Over four focused hours, you’ll explore how to bring order to a busy calendar, use AI tools like ChatGPT with confidence, communicate in ways Executives instantly recognise, and build a 90-day plan that turns goals into genuine progress. Book now>>>


January 29th, 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

ChatGPT for EAs Masterclass

Unlock the full power of ChatGPT with prompts, protocols, and workflows designed specifically for Executive Assistants. In this exclusive ChatGPT for Executive Assistants Masterclass, you’ll discover how to use AI as a trusted productivity partner – enhancing efficiency, protecting sensitive information, and creating reliable outputs you can use with confidence. Book now>>>


April 22nd-24th, 2026: London, UK

The EA Campus Conference

Over three unmissable days, you’ll dive into game-changing sessions on the future of the Assistant role, take part in hands-on workshops that deliver practical, real-world results, and explore the latest in AI tools, tech demos, and tactical support you can use immediately. Best of all, you’ll do it all surrounded by a room full of people who get what it means to do your job, and love it just as much as you do. Book now>>>


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