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What makes a good Executive Assistant? 🤔 When I first stepped into the role of an executive assistant, I had no idea what I was in for. Like many, I thought the job was all about managing calendars, organizing travel, and handling emails. Easy, right? But then came that day... It was a Tuesday afternoon, and things were hectic. My boss had a big meeting in 30 minutes. While reviewing everything, I noticed an important document was missing. There wasn’t time to panic. That’s when I learned my first lesson as an executive assistant: always be prepared. I quickly gathered all the missing pieces and sent over the document just in time. The meeting went smoothly, and I realized how important it is to stay calm and proactive in moments like these. But from that day, I realized this job wasn’t about following a to-do list—it was about anticipating the needs of the people I supported. As I grew in the role, I learned other valuable lessons, like: 🔹 Attention to Detail – That small mistake? It could cost big. 🔹 Adaptability – Chaos became my norm. Shifting deadlines, surprise meetings, you name it. I learned to pivot with grace, and sometimes...even enjoy the thrill of it. Winks 😉 🔹 Strong Communication – I realized it wasn’t just about passing on information but ensuring clarity and understanding between all parties. 🔹 Trust – Executives rely on you for more than admin tasks. You become a confidant. Handling sensitive information became a test of my integrity every day. It’s not just about doing the work; it’s about becoming the calm in the storm, the glue that holds everything together. P.S. What’s your take? What do you think makes an executive assistant truly stand out? P.S. Have you ever had to solve a problem under pressure like this? I'd love to hear your story. #ExecutiveAssistant #LeadershipSupport #BusinessSuccess #VirtualAssistant #cfbr #Linkedintips

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗱? Because we sometimes do the easy tasks (like getting coffee)❓ I’m sorry to disappoint… but you only see 10% of what I do… 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳… —— My manager or executive, whatever you want to call them, sees a bit more of what I do but is still not fully aware…but more than my team members who only see me ordering paper, getting coffee, and sometimes cleaning up their sh*t. (*𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) *𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘴, 𝘦.𝘨., 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴. (𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵) Anyway, most of our work is hidden, we don’t often take or ask for credit, and we hardly ever have projects to constantly pitch or show our manager. We work directly with other assistants and cut out our managers (as this is what we’re hired to do!!)... and when the task is done, we simply serve it like pre-chewed food, which doesn’t resemble the disaster we started with! 𝘼𝙨 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬… 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Now it’s time to take some credit as we’re done with high-pressure jobs and basic salaries. We need to be visible and make organizations, colleagues, and managers more aware… 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 (𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹) 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! ✏️ — 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵! . I’m Eliane Fleur Rijk ✨ Click my name + follow + 🔔 𝘈 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘓𝘦𝘵'𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨! ツ ♻️ Repost if you resonate ⌨ Comment and share your thoughts 👍 Like if it made you pause - #EA #Admins #Assistant #Secretary #ExecutiveAssistant #FreelanceAssistant #InterimAssistant #Secretaresse #PA #BusinessSupportProfessional #Support

The Executive Assistant's Journey: A Day in the Life Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an executive assistant? It's a role that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a crucial part in the success of any organization. As an executive assistant, my day is filled with a variety of tasks, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings and projects. My day kicks off with the crucial task of managing my executive's calendar. It’s like being their personal GPS, ensuring their schedule flows smoothly scheduling meetings, appointments, and build their new business ideas. What I've learned over the years is that being an executive assistant is more than just organizing schedules and completing tasks. It's about anticipating needs, solving problems, and providing exceptional support. I've had the opportunity to work on exciting projects, learn from talented individuals, and grow both personally and professionally. In future blog posts,I'll discuss the challenges I've faced, the rewards I've reaped, and the valuable skills I've acquired. I'll also explore the importance of effective communication,time management, and building trust in this dynamic role. #start #writing #myfirstbook #dynamic #DayInTheLife #AdminLife #OfficeLife #BehindTheScenes #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerInsights #WorkLifeBalance #StrategicSupport #OfficeManagement #ExecutiveSupport #BusinessSupport

Executive Assistants: Not Just Here to Bring the Coffee With 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant (EA), it’s clear how misunderstood this role can be. Many people often think it’s all about scheduling meetings and answering emails. While those tasks are part of the job, there’s so much more involved. An Executive Assistant is a trusted partner to executives. They ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so they can focus on their key goals, like growing the business and making strategic decisions. The aim is to make certain that their time and energy are spent where it matters most. Here’s how an EA adds real value: ☑ Anticipating needs before they even arise ☑ Managing crucial communications ☑ Facilitating smooth day-to-day operations ☑ Keeping everything organized and streamlined ☑ Handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality Here’s something most people don’t realize: a great EA can save an executive up to 8 hours a week - 400 hours a year! It’s time to move past the old stereotypes. EAs aren’t just assistants; they’re strategic partners playing an important part in the business's success, even if their work often happens quietly in the background. ❓ EAs, how would you explain what you do at work to someone who has no idea what an EA is? What’s the most surprising or unexpected misunderstanding you've had about your role? Please share in the comments ⤵ #ExecutiveAssistant  #Productivity #LeadershipSupport #StrategicPartner #AdminProfessionals

The value of an executive assistant goes beyond being a role, but an embodiment of professionalism, empathy, and dedication. It should be clearly understood to avoid mixing it up with other job roles or expecting things to be done beyond its jurisdiction. An executive assistant is not a mere secretary, confined to administrative tasks and fetching coffee. They are not automatons devoid of personality or ambition. Rather, they are dynamic professionals with a wealth of skills and a passion for facilitating seamless operations. An executive assistant is not invisible, despite often working behind the scenes. They are valued members of the team, contributing insights, ideas, and solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. We are multifaceted individuals with diverse interests, aspirations, and contributions beyond their professional duties. I hope you learned something from this. Feel free to drop a comment. I remain your executive virtual assistant, ready to assist in your administrative running. Feel free to send a DM. © Olayinka Abiola #ExecutiveAssistant #SupportProfessional #AdminLife #TeamPlayer #OrganizationalSkills #ProblemSolver #BehindTheScenes #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #OfficeLife #AssistantLife #Empowermentexecutive

If you are feeling overwhelmed or believe you maybe at risk of failing to complete your own tasks effectively, as you search to hit your Corporate goals, it maybe time to take stock and consider additional support in terms of an Executive Assistant. Our recent blog highlights some of the obvious signs you should look out for and a link can be found in the comments below. #yourgrowthourpassion #executiveassistants

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 🎀𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧: Many people assume that executive assistants are merely glorified secretaries or administrative support staff. However, in reality, executive assistants often serve as strategic partners to their executives, providing valuable insights, managing projects, and making critical decisions alongside them. 🎀𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚: Beyond scheduling meetings and managing calendars, executive assistants often act as gatekeepers, controlling access to their executives. They filter incoming communication, prioritize tasks, and ensure that only the most important matters reach the executive's attention. Confidentiality: Executive assistants are entrusted with sensitive information about the company, its employees, and its strategies. They must maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in handling this information, even in high-pressure situations. 🎀𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨:The role of an executive assistant is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. They must possess exceptional organizational skills, time management abilities, and the capacity to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. 🎀𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨: Executive assistants often find themselves in situations where they need to think on their feet and resolve unexpected challenges. Whether it's coordinating complex travel arrangements, troubleshooting technical issues, or mediating conflicts, they are relied upon to find effective solutions efficiently. 🎀𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: While some may view the position of executive assistant as a dead-end job, many professionals use it as a stepping stone to advance their careers. The exposure to high-level decision-making, networking opportunities, and the chance to learn from seasoned executives can be invaluable for personal and professional growth. Being an executive assistant is an act of service...there is always more happiness in giving than receiving, seeing that you are able to help others in various ways and receive amazing feedback makes you happy, if you don't have the interest of others, you can't fill this role effectively because it involves a lot... ❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀𝗛𝗶, 𝗜'𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶, 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰-𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆.... 𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 ❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀ #linkedinforcreators #thoughtleader #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #growth #executiveassistant #virtualassistant

Historically and even in today’s working world, there are several misconceptions and incorrect assumptions about what an Executive Assistant 'really' does. Let’s clear the air: 👉 'The EA role is easy—anyone can do it.' 👉 'It’s just a glorified secretary position.' 👉 'All they do is make coffee, answer phone calls, and print reports.' These assumptions couldn’t be further from the truth. Want to know why? 🤔 Discover the real story behind the Executive Assistant role and why it’s so misunderstood in our blog: The Executive Assistant Puzzle: Why the Public Still Can’t Grasp the Role. https://lnkd.in/eQbC2sQb For more insights and blogs visit Lily Shippen #lilyshippen #executiveassistant #recruitment

Here you have it - Differences between a Virtual Assistant and an Executive Assistant. Make sure you watch till the end! Will you like to build a career as a Virtual Assistant or an Executive Assistant? I'll be reading your comments.❤️ #expertvirtualassistant #virtualassistant #executiveassistant

 📚 Why an Executive Assistant is an invaluable asset in your professional journey 🌟 ⠀ In the ever-evolving world of business, time is truly of the essence. That's where the role of an Executive Assistant (EA) shines – by making every second count. 🙌🏻 ⠀ 🔸 Think of them as your secret productivity weapon, helping you stay focused on your core objectives. From managing your hectic schedule to handling complex projects, an EA ensures nothing falls through the cracks. 🗓️ ⠀ 🔸 A skilled EA not only organizes your day with finesse but also excels at streamlining processes, enabling you to skyrocket your efficiency. They act as your trusted gatekeeper, safeguarding your time and energy from unnecessary distractions.✨ ⠀ 🔸 Their keen eye for detail and exceptional problem-solving skills make them indispensable when it comes to juggling priorities and finding innovative solutions in the face of challenges. 💡 ⠀ So, if you crave enhanced productivity, seamless operations, and the ability to focus on what truly matters, an Executive Assistant is a must-have addition to your professional arsenal. 👩🏻💼💼 #ExecutiveAssistant #ProductivityBooster #BusinessSuccess #ProfessionalGuardian