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Inspirational Podcasts for Executive Assistants
Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned pro, these podcasts are sure to provide you with valuable insights and ideas that you can apply to your daily work as an Executive Assistant.
3 Tips for Navigating a High-Pressure Role as an Assistant
Reggie Love, bestselling author and the former personal aide to President Barack Obama, shares how he learned to navigate the high-pressure role of being a President’s right hand.
How to Overcome Burnout and Reignite Your Passion as an Executive Assistant
Assistant thought leaders share their experiences and advice for how you can strike a better balance between work and wellbeing.
3 Ways to Be a Powerhouse Executive Assistant
Learn the attributes of a top-performing assistant from inspiring EA thought leaders, Lynn Walder, Natalie Lee, and Kristine Valenzuela
6 Inbox Management Tips from Experienced EAs
EAs share 6 brilliant tips to keep your leader’s inbox clean and efficient for the long run, achieving inbox zero time and time again.
4 Key Principles to Great Inbox Management
EA Training manager Sara Altuna shares four inbox management principles to help assistants declutter, organize and keep their leaders’ inboxes efficient for the long run.
Executive Assistant SMART Goal Examples
How assistants can set SMART goals and achieve more in the workplace
Inspiring Books for Executive Assistants
Books that will energize you for the day-to-day and keep you motivated for the long-run
Dismantling Assistant Stereotypes with John Shaw
Featuring John Shaw, Senior Executive Business Administrator to the Board of Directors at Microsoft / Episode #12
The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022
A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year
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
7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use
Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ
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