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We’re Not Reinventing Ourselves This Year |
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If Your Career Feels a Bit Wobbly Right Now
If you’re reading this in the first week of January, there’s a good chance one of two things is happening - you’re back at work, and your inbox is already feral, or you’re quietly wondering what on earth 2026 has in store for your career. Probably both are happening.
After everything that 2025 threw at us, layoffs, being ghosted by recruiters promising those elusive 150k jobs, AI panic headlines, and job descriptions that make absolutely no sense, it’s normal to feel a bit… off. Especially if you’ve been trying to find a new EA role and getting nowhere.
So instead of kicking the year off with 'new year, new you' energy (hard pass), I want to focus on something far more useful: reclaiming your value as an Executive Assistant because finding a new role in 2026 starts there.
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Finding an EA role in 2026 is a challenge, even for the most experienced among us. The market has shifted. Hiring standards have changed. What employers want from an Executive Assistant today is often very different from what was expected even a few years ago. If you’ve been job hunting recently, you’re not imagining it.
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Are you an aspiring Executive Assistant ready to ace your next Executive Assistant interview and take on your dream role? Getting through the Executive Assistant interview process can often feel daunting, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can nail it and land that dream job.
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Easing Into 2026
- Start by getting clear on what actually changes because you’re in the role. Shift your focus away from listing tasks and toward the outcomes you enable, such as how your support affects decisions, priorities, or time use across the business.
- Translate your work into impact wherever you can. If you manage schedules, think about what that enables in real terms, for example, clearer planning, better use of leadership time, or fewer last-minute issues. That kind of framing carries far more weight than a list of responsibilities.
- Be specific about how you work and the tools you rely on. Talk about the systems you’ve introduced, the processes you maintain, and the judgment you apply in your day-to-day work.
- When everything feels heightened or rushed, lead with evidence. Numbers, concrete examples, or a simple before-and-after comparison help anchor conversations and demonstrate the value you bring. This makes your contribution easier to understand and easier to trust.
- Set aside one intentional touchpoint with yourself each week to review what you actually deliver. Capture it in writing while it’s still fresh in your mind. Over time, this becomes the foundation for updating your resume, refreshing your LinkedIn profile, preparing for interviews, or shaping performance conversations.
January doesn’t need a dramatic reset. A steadier approach is often more effective. When you’re clear on your value, the surrounding noise becomes easier to filter out, and the year ahead feels just that little bit more manageable.
CoPilot for Executive Assistants Masterclass
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM GMT
Copilot is becoming a core part of that landscape – but most professionals haven’t yet unlocked its real potential inside Microsoft 365. 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.
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Microsoft Loop
Microsoft Loop is a collaborative workspace tool that integrates across Microsoft 365 and is designed for real-time shared thinking, planning, and tracking. For EAs, it’s useful to have a single place where notes, task lists, agendas, and updates can live and stay current, without chasing versions or copying information across documents, chats, and emails.
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January 14th, 2026 @ 11.00am ET | 4:00pm 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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