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
63 episodes
Ep62: Feedback is Fuel
In this solo episode, host Nicky Christmas dives into a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential for Executive Assistants - feedback. Not just collecting it, but organising it, categorising it, and using it to demonstr...
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Episode 62
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EP61: How to Encourage an Executive to Delegate to their EA
This week, we’re tackling one of the most common challenges Assistants face - getting your Executive to delegate.If your Executive insists on doing everything themselves, avoids handing off tasks, or says they simply don’t have time to s...
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Episode 61
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Ep60: How EAs Can Support Their Executive's LinkedIn Presence
From setting goals and refreshing their profile to drafting content and tracking engagement, Nicky walks you through seven practical steps to help your Executive build a personal brand on LinkedIn - without it taking over your day.Whethe...
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Episode 60
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Ep59: Why You Deserve a Training Budget
In this special Admin Week episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re exploring one of the most important (and often most uncomfortable) topics for Executive Assistants: asking for a training budget.If you've ever felt awkward or unsure abo...
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Episode 59
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Ep 58: Why KPIs Matter for Executive Assistants – Proving Your Impact with Data
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that sparked a massive response on LinkedIn - KPIs for Executive Assistants. If you've ever struggled to explain your value, felt stuck in performance reviews, or wondered how to track the impact of yo...
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Episode 58
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Ep 57: Empower yourself in your career
In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with the one and only Hallie Warner - Force Multiplier, coach, consultant, and co-author of The Founder and the Force Multiplier. If you’ve followed H...
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Ep 56: Goal-Driven Scheduling
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most powerful strategies you can adopt as an Executive Assistant: goal-driven scheduling.If your Executive is constantly running from one meeting to the next with no ...
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Episode 56
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Ep55: Adding Tech to your Event Planning
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore the world of event technology, specifically for Executive Assistants. If you're responsible for planning, managing, or supporting events in your role, this episode offers valuable insights an...
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Episode 55
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Ep54: Career Mapping for Executive Assistants
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of career mapping for Executive Assistants. Career progression in the EA world isn’t always linear, and for many of us, it’s something we don’t often prioritize. Whether you ...
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EP53: The Unstoppable EA with Becky Kappuni
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we welcome back the inspiring Becky Kaapuni, author of The Unstoppable EA and founder of the EA Social Club. Becky shares her incredible journey of resilience, mindset shifts, and what it truly means to...
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Episode 53
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EP 52: Can We Talk About Ad-Hoc Tasks?
Ad-hoc tasks are an inevitable part of the Assistant role, but when they start taking over your day, they can prevent you from focusing on strategic, high-impact work. In this episode, we break down how to manage, track, and take control of ad-...
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Episode 52
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EP51: The Future of the EA Profession with Candice Burningham & Jodie Mears
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we sit down with two incredible industry voices, Candice Burningham and Jodie Mears, for an insightful and lively discussion on the evolving role of Executive Assistants. We cover everything...
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Ep50: Emails in there 1000s!? How do you even start managing your Executive's out of control inbox?
In this episode, we’re exploring one of the biggest challenges for Assistants: email management! How do you start the conversation with your Executive about taking control of their inbox? What systems can you set up to streamline the process? H...
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Episode 50
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EP 49: EA Salary Transparency
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas dives into one of the most critical topics in the Executive Assistant profession—salary transparency. Assistants often struggle to access clear, unbiased salary data, but t...
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Episode 49
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EP 48: Getting Started with AI in the EA role
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas explores how Executive Assistants can leverage AI to streamline their workflow, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on strategic, high-impact tasks.Key Takea...
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Episode 48
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EP47: Understanding the 20% that Drives 80% of Results
Today’s episode is all about the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. What if 80% of your results come from just 20% of your effort? Sounds like a game-changer, right?In this episode, we’ll explore how Executive Assistants can...
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Episode 47
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EP 46: 15 Tools and Technology for Executive Assistants
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas dives into the tech landscape tailored specifically for Executive Assistants. Discover 15 tools and technologies that can help streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and make...
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Episode 46
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EP 45: 10 Secrets to Mastering Your Executive Assistant Routine
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky dives into the transformative power of mastering your daily routine as an Executive Assistant. With practical advice and actionable tips, you’ll discover how to navigate interruptions, pr...
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Episode 45
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How Executive Assistants Can Set Goals That Stick
In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home: why traditional goal-setting methods often fail for Executive Assistants and how you can set goals that actually stick. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or frustrated by unm...
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Episode 44
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Ep43: Gabrielle Waxenberg, High-Performing Executive Assistant
In this EA Campus podcast episode, Nicky Christmas interviews Gabrielle Waxenberg, an experienced Executive Assistant who has recently transitioned to working as a fractional Assistant for multiple clients.Key points from the episode:
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Episode 43
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Ep42: Becky Kaapuni, Sr. Executive Assistant at Salesforce
In this episode, Becky Kaapuni shares her winding career journey spanning publishing, wine business, investment banking, tech startups, Twitter, and now Salesforce, where she supports the CEO of AI.Some key pieces of advice and insights ...
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Episode 42
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Ep 41: Chelsea Fox, Business Management at STACK Infrastructure
In this episode, Chelsea Fox shares her 15-year journey as an assistant, from starting as an event manager in Spain to her current role as an EA supporting the CEO and leadership team at a data centre startup in London.Some key pieces of...
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Episode 41
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Ep 40: Catherine Wright, Executive Assistant to CEO at Krome Technologies
In this episode, Catherine Wright shares her varied career journey leading up to her current role as an Executive Assistant to a CEO. She discusses the importance of understanding the business you work for, being a connector between teams, and ...
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Episode 40
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Ep 39: Fatiha Zeghir, EA at Vodafone
Fatiha Zeghir shares her extensive journey as an Executive Assistant (EA), starting in Paris and transitioning through roles at major companies like Procter & Gamble, NRJ Global, SAP, News UK, Penguin Random House, Pearson, and the BBC, bef...
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Episode 39
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Ep 38: Rebecca Greenhill, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Cobalt Search
In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, join Nicky as she welcomes Rebecca Greenhill, a seasoned Executive Assistant (EA) at Cobalt Search. Rebecca's unique career journey has transitioned from dance performance and teaching to retail managem...
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Episode 38
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