The EA Campus Podcast
Do you want to know what it takes to work as a high-performing Executive Assistant? You’ll find out when you listen to The EA Campus podcast. Join Nicky Christmas, the Founder of The EA Campus, for a weekly interview with successful Assistants who all have first-hand experience and lessons to share on what it takes to excel in the role. Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to create an Assistant career where you are valued, motivate,d and ready to face every challenge head-on. Whether you are an Assistant just starting in your career or prepared to move to the next level, building a successful Assistant career just got a little easier with The EA Campus Podcast!
Episodes
90 episodes
Ep89: How I Decide Which AI Tools Are Worth Your Time (And Which Aren’t)
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re talking about how to decide which AI tools are actually worth your time as an Executive Assistant, and which ones you can safely ignore.If you’ve felt pressure to keep up with every new AI ...
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Episode 89
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Ep88: Perfectionism is Holding You Back
Inside episode 88 of the EA Campus podcast, you'll hear a conversation many Executive Assistants will recognise, even if we’ve never quite named it before. In this episode, we’re talking about perfectionism in the EA role. Where it comes from, ...
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Episode 88
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Ep87: Decision-Making in the EA Role. How Trust Is Actually Built
In The EA Campus Ep87, we’re talking about something that sits at the heart of the EA–Executive relationship. Decision-making, and knowing when to act without ...
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Episode 87
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Ep86: Getting Clear on What You’re Actually Responsible For
January often starts with good intentions. New plans, new priorities, and a quiet expectation that you’ll somehow be more organised, more productive, and more on top of everything than ever before.In this episode, Nicky Christmas kicks o...
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Episode 86
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24:51
Ep85: Visibility, Influence, and the Future of the EA Role
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas is joined by long-time friend, global thought leader, and former Executive Assistant Diana Brandl.Diana shares her journey from supporting CEOs in global organisations like...
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Episode 85
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Ep84: Zone of Genius. How EAs Help Founders Do Their Best Work
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky sits down with Kimberly Spencer, founder of Crown Yourself and CEO of Communication Queens, for an honest conversation about what founders really need from their Executive Assistants. Kimberly sha...
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Episode 84
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32:11
Ep83: What Entrepreneurs Really Need from Their EA
What do entrepreneurs actually want from their Executive Assistants? In this episode, Nicky speaks with Andrew Chesnutt, CEO of The Authority Forge and a serial entrepreneur who’s built multiple seven-figure businesses, about what sepa...
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Episode 83
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Ep82: Strategic… Job Title or Mindset?
In The EA Campus EP82, Nicky Christmas dives into one of the most talked-about phrases in the Assistant world - Strategic Business Partner. Is it a genuine evolution of the role, or just a buzzword that’s been stretched too far? In The EA Campu...
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Episode 82
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Ep81: How Executive Assistants Can Shape Their Next Career Chapter
In Ep81 of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas explores how Executive Assistants can take control of their personal brand and rebrand themselves for the next stage of their career.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, o...
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Episode 81
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Ep80: Strategy, Change and Community: Building a Career You’re Proud Of
In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with the brilliant Julia Schmidt, Executive Assistant, author, speaker, and Executive Vice Chair of IMA (International Management Assistants).J...
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Episode 80
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Ep79: Planning Social Events That Actually Work
In today’s episode, I’m joined by William Thomson—our go-to events guru at The EA Campus and a renowned events management expert with 20+ years’ experience. William has delivered multiple masterclasses for our community, and he’s partnering wit...
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Episode 79
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Ep78: Building Autonomy Around Your Work
As Assistants, we’re often told to be the “magic behind the scenes”, quietly making everything happen while others take the credit. However, the truth is that building autonomy around your work and confidently sharing your achievements is essen...
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Episode 78
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EP77: Running the Show While Your Executive Is Travelling
When your Executive is out of the office, your role doesn’t slow down — it shifts gears. In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas shares practical strategies for managing both sides of the job: supporting your Executiv...
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Episode 77
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Ep 76: Thriving in Tech Startups with EA Courtney Sallis
In this Q&A, Courtney Salas joins me to unpack what it really takes to succeed as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced tech startup. From organising constant change to stepping confidently into a strategic partnership, Courtney shares hon...
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Episode 76
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Ep 75: Mastering Microsoft & Copilot with Shelley Fishel
In this episode, I’m joined by Microsoft Office maestro Shelley Fishel, founder of Tomorrow’s VA. Shelley has spent decades training assistants to get brilliant results with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and now, of course, Microsoft Copilot...
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Episode 75
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EP74: The Initial Conversation You Should Have About Emails with Your Executive
Managing your Executive’s inbox isn’t just about clearing emails - it’s about saving them time, reducing stress, and protecting their reputation. In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas shares the essential first...
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Episode 74
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Ep73: How to Be an Interested and Interesting EA
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked but powerful dynamics in the Executive Assistant role: the ability to be both interested and interesting.Nicky shares personal sto...
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Episode 73
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Ep 72: Getting Real About Your Executive’s Calendar
When your Executive’s calendar is bursting at the seams, it’s tempting to feel responsible, like somehow, you should have prevented the chaos. But guilt doesn’t belong in your job description. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on calen...
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Episode 72
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Ep71: The secret to successfully working with multiple Executives
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re diving into the real-life juggle of supporting multiple executives—because yes, it’s a lot. But with the right systems, honest conversations, and a bit of forward planning, it can
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Episode 71
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Ep70: 10 ChatGPT Prompts I Use in My Business (That You’ll Want to Steal as an EA)
Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open – and not a single one is loading properly?In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, I’m sharing 10 real ChatGPT prompts I use every week to streamline my business, clarify my thinking,...
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Episode 70
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Ep69: Is It a Task or a Project? Why That Distinction Matters for Executive Assistants
As Executive Assistants, we’re no strangers to juggling a hundred things at once, but how often do we stop and ask: Is this a task, or am I actually running a project? In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are diving into why re...
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Episode 69
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Ep 68: From EA to People Manager with Gisele Karame-Kemp
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Gisele Karame-Kemp for a candid and inspiring Day in the Life conversation.Gisele joins us from Sydney, Australia, where she leads a global t...
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Episode 68
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Ep67: The EA Work That Gets Forgotten (But Shouldn’t)
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into the Eisenhower Matrix — specifically the quadrant that too often gets overlooked: important but not urgent work.As Executive Assistants, it’s easy to get ca...
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Episode 67
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Ep66: Creating a User Manual for Executives
Ever wish you had a clear roadmap for working seamlessly with your Executive? In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas guides you through the powerful process of creating an Executive User Guide - a strategic tool that cap...
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Episode 66
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