We often hear that “your network is your net worth,” but the truth goes deeper. Your real network is made up of the people who show up when life gets hard, offer help without being asked, and remind you that you’re not alone.
The Financial Times recently spotlighted Chiefs of Staff as “the invisible ones running the world’s biggest companies.” But for many in the administrative profession, that description feels familiar. Senior Executive Assistants have long operated at the intersection of strategy, communication, and leadership — often without the title or recognition. The rise of the Chief of Staff doesn’t replace the EA role; it expands the ecosystem of executive support, redefining partnership at the highest levels.
There are so many titles floating around our profession that I am loath to add yet another one, but one that keeps catching my attention is “Founder Associate.” It’s being used more and more in start-ups and scale-ups, often described as the founder’s “right hand.” Sound familiar? It should. But here’s the difference. A senior […]
Rumours are flying about Microsoft Teams’ new location detection tool, but the truth is far less dramatic. It’s not GPS, it’s not surveillance, and it won’t expose where you’re working. Here’s what assistants need to know so you can lead with clarity, not speculation.
The Financial Times has finally spotlighted the Chief of Staff role, but much of what they praise has been the quiet expertise of senior EAs for decades. CoS and EA roles aren’t competitors—they’re partners in the same ecosystem, each driving leadership and business performance in different but complementary ways.
Some days, despite your best intentions, you end up spending hours on the small, easy tasks that don’t feel meaningful. It’s not failure — it’s your mind seeking a gentler rhythm. Give yourself credit for holding steady. Tomorrow, the stones will return.
From projects rising from the dead to calendar mysteries and corrupted spreadsheets, EAs face daily horrors that would make a ghost shiver. This Halloween, here’s a tribute to the challenges only those in administration truly understand.