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Did you think it is a stop-gap ❓ Let's talk about Executive Assistants (EAs). Often stereotyped as a stepping stone, an "in-between" role, I'm here to shatter that misconception. The truth? Being an EA is a strategic powerhouse position, demanding a unique blend of: ✅ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We're the masters of calendars, keeping complex schedules running like clockwork. Time management? We practically wrote the book. ⏱️ ✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: From crafting clear, concise emails to navigating delicate conversations, we're the bridge between executives and the world. ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬: Anticipating needs before they arise, we're the go-to for finding creative solutions and ensuring smooth operations. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: We're not just order-takers. We understand the bigger picture, offering valuable insights and proactive support. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫-𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞. As an EA, you gain: ✔ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: You're at the heart of the action, witnessing key decisions and learning from industry leaders. ✔ 𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐭: The expertise you gain - from project management to communication - is gold in any industry. transferable skills are highly sought after by employers. ✔ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: You're the unseen force propelling executives forward, driving success for the entire organization. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 "𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐀" 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. Being an EA is a strategic career choice, equipping you with the skills and experience to become a future leader. 𝐄𝐀𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! #ExecutiveAssistant #NotYourAverageAssistant #CareerGoals #LeadershipInMaking Follow Jhilik Sarkar for more such content.

Executive Assistants: Be careful when listening to advice from people who don’t have first-hand knowledge of your job. They lack understanding of the fundamental principles and requirements that make up the executive assistant role. This can skew their perception of how your partnership with your executive works. The purpose of your role is to support your executive. If they ask you to do a job-related task, saying no is not a smart option. You may need to refresh their memory about the other projects you are working on, but deciding what priority the work takes is ultimately their decision. Understand the why behind the request, so the reason is obvious and there's no argument about why it needs to get done.  As an experienced EA, you know that priorities change. If you are in alignment with your executive's priorities and style of working, you will understand the necessity to shift from A to B. Heck, you've probably already anticipated it, and somewhere, some part of you is gearing up for it. With a bigger-picture overview and perspective of the business, your executive is in a good position to judge priorities, so trust their judgment. Offer input. Make your case if you have concerns, but ultimately they are the decision-maker. Read my article for ways to explore options that are more productive and career-saving, than foolishly considering saying “no.” https://lnkd.in/gv-28yTe Ever-changing priorities are the very nature of the EA role. You pride yourself on your flexibility and adaptability. They are the hallmarks of the best executive assistants. It's how you consistently achieve the seemingly impossible, while keeping in mind that self-care is also vital to your success. Lean into your knack for finding ways to get things done. People with an employee mindset push back when the going gets tough. Business partners take a longer-term view. Kick into that higher gear, get the job done, then rest a little. Have you been enjoying the Olympics? Those athletes do whatever it takes. They lose in one Olympics, they train harder for the next. That's how you can build your stamina, expertise and your champion's mindset. Emulate those Olympians and you, too, can take home the gold. #executiveassistants #administrativeprofessionals #priorities #flexibility #adaptability #champions

Confidence is a common trait our clients seek in their ideal Executive Assistant, which is why this article by The EA Institute on the link between self-awareness and confidence caught our attention! It explains how self-awareness can make you more resilient, adaptable, and capable of making informed decisions, boosting your value and effectiveness as an Executive Assistant. We highly recommend giving it a read! #recruitmentageny #officesupport #legalsupport #executiveassistant

How do you know if being an executive assistant is the right career path for you? To answer this, you must first understand the basic responsibilities and skills that executive assistants must possess. They manage day-to-day tasks and scheduling for high-level executives and are the first point of contact to ensure their executives' lives are run as seamlessly as possible. With experience as an assistant in the past and an executive now, I can definitely tell you that this career has benefits even beneath the surface. In collaboration efforts with Oriel Partners Limited, this blog dives into the ins and outs of everything you need to know to figure out if being an EA is the right career path for you. Read and learn more about this on our website: https://bit.ly/4c3pN2i

The Secret Ingredient to Executive Success: Finding the Right EA Fit 🤝 Behind every high-performing executive is often a highly effective executive assistant. But what makes this partnership truly click? As an EA with years in the trenches, I've identified key elements of a great fit and ways to nurture it: • Adaptability: Can I flex my communication and work style to complement theirs?  How to foster: Observe your exec's preferences closely. Adjust your methods proactively. • Clear expectations: Are their needs and priorities well-defined?  How to foster: Initiate regular check-ins. Ask specific questions about their goals and pain points. • Trust & autonomy: Will they empower me to make decisions?  How to foster: Start small. Demonstrate reliability and good judgment consistently. • Growth mindset: Do they support my professional development?  How to foster: Share your career aspirations. Propose ways your growth can benefit the team. • Values alignment: Do our professional ethics and goals align?  How to foster: Articulate your values through your work. Seek to understand the company culture deeply. Remember, it's not just about skills—it's about creating a symbiotic relationship where both parties thrive. Our ability to adapt is crucial, but we also play an active role in shaping a successful partnership. 🌟 What strategies have you used to foster a great exec-EA dynamic? Share below! #ExecutiveAssistant #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #MakeKnowledgeSharingYourBitch ---

Executive Assistants have the gift of seeing their company from the top. And the Chief of Staff role is not the only or even "the most natural" next step for EAs who are looking to transition roles. Instead, the Chief of Staff role is one of *MANY* potential next steps for a high-level, strategic EA. Project management, HR, and operations also make a lot of sense. If you are an EA looking to transition roles: ▪ Start observing the functions in your company and which you’re drawn to. ▪ Set up some coffee dates (in person or virtually) to get to know and ask questions of people in roles you’re interested in.   ▪ If you have the bandwidth, take on small projects within different functions that you may be interested in. ▪ Share your goals with your leader and ask for their support as you explore what's next for you. ▪ Focus on your mindset & confidence: you CAN do a different job, and you will use the viewpoint of your EA role to help you learn, grow, and get there. These are just a few things to start with. But what's the most important thing? JUST START.  Changing roles and learning a new job is hard. But there's no reason EAs should feel *more stuck* in their job than people in other roles. *We can ALL learn and grow.* As an EA, rely on your company knowledge and your strong relationships. The Chief of Staff role is just one of *many* potential next jobs. -   Ps. In my role as Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, I talk to hundreds of EAs who LOVE their job and never want to do anything else but be a kick-ass EA. And to this, we celebrate! There's truly nothing better than finding career alignment. 💙 - ♻ Let's end the stigma around EAs being stuck in their roles. Please share with your network and follow me, Maggie Olson for daily CoS, C-Suite, and Leadership content. --   *Share in the comments: what are other things EAs can do to learn other functions within the company and eventually transition roles? #chiefofstaff #executiveassistant #generalist #CEO #leadership

One big mistake an Executive Assistant can make: Lack of 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚. Gasp! That's right, the dreaded D-word. Discipline is crucial in many aspects of life, but as EAs, we need to stay sharp and diligent. Here's why it matters: ♦️ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Discipline helps EAs manage their time effectively, ensuring that tasks and responsibilities are completed efficiently and on schedule. ♦️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Executives rely on their assistants to be dependable and deliver results, and discipline ensures that these expectations are met consistently. ♦️ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 Ensuring accuracy in every detail prevents costly mistakes and maintains the executive's trust. ♦️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 This foresight is crucial in managing the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of executive support. ♦️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Discipline helps in maintaining composure and handling stress effectively, allowing EAs to stay focused and calm under pressure. ♦️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 By adhering to a disciplined routine, EAs can allocate time for skill enhancement, learning, and self-improvement, leading to career advancement. ♦️ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Discipline ensures that communication is clear, concise, and timely. ♦️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Discipline helps in setting and maintaining boundaries, ensuring that they can sustain their productivity and well-being over the long term. In essence, discipline is the backbone of an EAs ability to perform their duties effectively, maintain high standards, and support their executives successfully. Would you agree or disagree? -------------- Thought this was helpful? Ring the 🔔on my profile and never miss my EA insights. #EATips #ExecutiveAssistantLife #EAInspiration #AdminSuccess #ExecutiveSupport #CareerGrowthTips #AssistantAdvice

Dear Leader,   Did you know… That when your Executive Assistant has something they'd like to discuss with you, that is important and meaningful to them (e.g. their annual performance review, a development discussion etc) they will carefully review your calendar and select a day and time to meet when they see you'll be 'less busy' as they don't want feel like a burden.   More often than not, when that time does swing round, something else swallows up their assigned meeting time.   Often your Executive Assistant will appear to 'happily' forgo their meeting so another employee/ meeting can take that time. It's not uncommon for this scenario to occur over and over and over again, to the point where you EA will stop rescheduling their time with you because they don't feel like they are valuable enough to prioritize.   Eventually your EA will presume you don't want to support their further career growth interests and look elsewhere, that will.   Simply prioritize time with your EA to discuss (and SUPPORT) their continued career development and growth goals and you'll retain a considerate and loyal employee for YEARS! As a former c suite EA myself, now career coach for executive assistants, I know that you simply need prioritize time with your EA to discuss (and SUPPORT) their continued career development and growth goals and you'll retain a considerate and loyal employee for YEARS! #careercoach #executiveassistants #careergrowth

The Secret Ingredient to Executive Success: Creating the Right EA <> Exec Partnership Behind every high-performing executive is often a perfectly matched executive assistant. But what makes this partnership truly click? As an EA with years in the trenches, I've identified key elements of a great fit and ways to nurture it: 1. Adaptability: Can I flex my communication and work style to match theirs?   How to foster: Observe your exec's preferences closely. Adjust your methods proactively. 2. Clear expectations: Are their needs and priorities well-defined?   How to foster: Initiate regular check-ins. Ask specific questions about their goals and pain points. 3. Trust & autonomy: Will they empower me to make decisions?   How to foster: Start small. Demonstrate reliability and good judgment consistently. 4. Growth mindset: Do they support my professional development?   How to foster: Share your career aspirations. Propose ways your growth can benefit the team. 5. Values alignment: Do our professional ethics and goals match?   How to foster: Articulate your values through your work. Seek to understand the company culture deeply. Remember, it's not just about skills—it's about creating a symbiotic relationship where both parties thrive. Our ability to adapt is crucial, but we also play an active role in shaping a successful partnership. What strategies have you used to foster a great exec-EA match? Share below! #ExecutiveAssistant #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #MakeKnowledgeSharingYourBitch