Resources for Assistants

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Curated from our community of over 6,000+ assistants, discover resources to learn, grow, and advance your career.

Podcast

Dismantling Assistant Stereotypes with John Shaw

Featuring John Shaw, Senior Executive Business Administrator to the Board of Directors at Microsoft / Episode #12

Article

The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022

A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year

Article

Managing Up for Assistants: How to Empower Your Exec to Be Your Best Supporter

Equip your leader to be your biggest advocate and support your growth

Article

7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use

Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ

Podcast

Taking Risks and Having the Tough Conversations with Linda McFarland

Feautring Linda McFarland, author, keynote speaker, and Senior Executive Assistant at Intapp / Episode #10

Article

5 Ways Executive Assistants Can Boost Their Confidence

Learn how to confidently bring your best self to work each and every day

Podcast

Building an Executive Support Team From the Ground Up with Britt Zarembski

Featuring Britt Zarembski, Executive Assistant Senior Manager at Indeed / Episode #9

Podcast

Redefining What It Means to Be an Assistant with Diana Brandl

Featuring Diana Brandl, an international keynote speaker, trainer, author, and host of The Future Assistant podcast / Episode #8

Article

How Executive Assistants Can Impact a Company’s People and Culture

Experts share ways EAs at top organizations are extending support beyond their Exec

Podcast

Caring for People Through Difficult Times with Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos

Featuring Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos, Executive Assistant to the Executive Board at Royal BAM Group / Episode #7

Podcast

Shifting Into a “Chief EA” Mindset with Tiara Hines

Featuring Tiara Hines, Executive Assistant to the CFO at Olo / Episode #6

Article

3 Assistants Explain What It Takes to Be a “Chief” Executive Assistant

Real assistants share how to put yourself in your leader's shoes to provide the best support

Podcasts

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Virtual Events

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