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February 20th | Issue 50

Latest Articles

What Hiring Managers Really Look for in EAs

In this article, we will explore what hiring managers are really looking for in Executive Assistants in 2026 and how we can ensure our capabilities are visible, measurable, and hard to overlook.

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How to Create SOPs That Actually Save You Time

In this article, we will explore how to create SOPs that actually save you time as an Executive Assistant, focusing on practical ways to document how you work so they support you day-to-day.

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The Rise of the Operational EA

In this article, we will explore how this role has emerged and why it feels familiar to so many EAs, and we will look at what it means for how we think about impact, progression, and influence.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

Thursday, February 19th

Ep91: The Conversations That Make Your Job Easier (But Feel Awkward to Start)

In this episode, Nicky walks through six conversations that directly impact how smooth, strategic, and sustainable your role feels. From asking for help early, to addressing small behaviours before they become patterns, to negotiating scope and salary with confidence, this is a practical, real-world guide for EAs who want to stop guessing and start shaping how they work.

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Thursday, February 12th

Ep90: The Real State of EA Salaries

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep90, we sit down with Alicia and Yvette, the creators of the EA Salary Survey, to explore how the report came to life and why having a large, representative dataset really matters.

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Thursday, February 5th

Ep89: How I Decide Which AI Tools Are Worth My Time (And Which Aren’t)

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re talking about how to decide which AI tools are actually worth your time as an Executive Assistant, and which ones you can safely ignore. If you’ve felt pressure to keep up with every new AI release, or you’ve tested tools that looked promising but never quite fit your day-to-day work, this episode is for you.

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Latest Video

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Slack for Executive Assistants

If you are an EA working in Slack, or your organisation is moving toward more collaborative tools and away from email-heavy workflows, this session will give you a clear structure for testing and implementation.


Latest Events

AI and Events Management

Masterclass

February 25th, 11am ET | 4pm GMT

Through this masterclass, you’ll discover how to harness the power of AI, digital tools, and technology to make event planning smoother and smarter. You’ll learn how to apply technology across every stage of planning.

Copilot Masterclass

March 4th, 11am ET | 4pm GMT

This exclusive CoPilot for Executive Assistants Masterclass gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical skill to integrate CoPilot into the work you already do at a high level. This is a focused, practical Masterclass for busy EAs who want to implement Copilot immediately.


We’re planning more training in 2026, and we’d like your input

The EA Campus training has grown significantly over the last year, especially in AI, tech, and practical Masterclasses for Executive Assistants. As we look ahead, we want to make sure what we build next reflects what you actually need in your role.

We’ve put together a short questionnaire. It’s 5 questions and should take under 2 minutes to complete. We would love your input. Thanks for helping shape what EA Campus delivers next.


25th February 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

AI and Events Management

Masterclass

Through this masterclass, you’ll discover how to harness the power of AI, digital tools, and technology to make event planning smoother and smarter. From streamlining admin tasks to enhancing creativity and communication, you’ll learn how to apply technology across every stage of planning. Book now>>>


4th March 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

Copilot for EAs Masterclass

This exclusive CoPilot for Executive Assistants Masterclass gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical skill to integrate CoPilot into the work you already do at a high level. This is a focused, practical Masterclass for busy Assistants who want to implement Copilot immediately and feel confident using it every day. Book now>>>


11th March 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

AI for EAs Masterclass

This live, practical training brings together the tools, workflows, and AI systems that are already transforming the EA profession - from ChatGPT and Perplexity to workflow automation, meeting tech, travel tools, and everyday productivity apps. Book now>>>


18th March 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

ChatGPT for EAs Masterclass

This ChatGPT for Executive Assistants Masterclass shows you exactly how to make ChatGPT a reliable, practical extension of your existing workflow, without adding complexity or extra steps. This is practical AI for real EA work. This Masterclass shows you exactly how to make ChatGPT a reliable, practical extension of your existing workflow, without adding complexity or extra steps. Book now>>>


30th March, 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

Google Gemini for EAs Masterclass

Google Gemini is rapidly becoming embedded across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet, but most Assistants are only scratching the surface. This exclusive Google Gemini for Executive Assistants Masterclass gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical skills to integrate Gemini into the work you already do, immediately and effectively. Book now>>>


31st March, 2026 @ Live Over 24hrs

Virtual Summit March 2026

Join us for a focused half-day summit that brings together some of the most respected voices in the Assistant profession. You’ll learn what the future of the role really looks like, and the practical skills that will carry you through it. 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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CONNECT February 27th | Issue 51 Latest Articles Delegating to AI: What Every EA Should Know In this article, we will explore five tasks you should already be delegating to AI in practical, everyday terms, the kind of tasks that come up in your week again and again. Read more → What Hiring Managers Really Look for in EAs In this article, we will explore what hiring managers are really looking for in Executive Assistants in 2026 and how we can ensure our capabilities are visible, measurable,...

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