The EA Campus Podcast
Episodes
Ep96: Agile Working for Executive Assistants
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Executive Assistants, we are used to working in environments where priorities shift quickly, plans change, and no two days look the same. One minut...
Ep95: Building a Career as an Executive Assistant. Culture, Confidence and Creating Opportunities
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep95 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with experienced Executive Assistant Ronie Williams to talk about what it really looks lik...
Ep94: Working with Executives Who Think Faster Than They Communicate
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some Executives think very quickly. Ideas arrive mid-conversation, instructions come in half-sentences, and priorities can shift between one meeting a...
Ep93: Supporting Global Executives as a Career EA with Scot Wisniewski
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep93 of The EA Campus Podcast, we look at what it really takes to build a long and successful career as an Executive Assistant.In Ep93 of The EA Ca...
Ep92: How AI Is Changing Inbox Management for Executive Assistants
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 92 of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore how AI is changing inbox management for Executive Assistants in a practical, day-to-day way. If you...
Ep91: The Conversations That Make Your Job Easier (But Feel Awkward to Start)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are conversations that would make your role as an Executive Assistant significantly easier.You probably already know which ones they are.The cla...
Ep90: The Real State of EA Salaries
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In The EA Campus Podcast Ep 90, we sit down with Alicia and Yvette, the creators of the EA Salary Survey, to explore how the report came to life and w...
Ep89: How I Decide Which AI Tools Are Worth Your Time (And Which Aren’t)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Ep88: Perfectionism is Holding You Back
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inside episode 88 of the EA Campus podcast, you'll hear a conversation many Executive Assistants will recognise, even if we’ve never quite name...
Ep87: Decision-Making in the EA Role. How Trust Is Actually Built
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep86: Getting Clear on What You’re Actually Responsible For
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January often starts with good intentions. New plans, new priorities, and a quiet expectation that you’ll somehow be more organised, more productive...
Ep85: Visibility, Influence, and the Future of the EA Role
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas is joined by long-time friend, global thought leader, and former Executive Assistant Diana B...
Ep84: Zone of Genius. How EAs Help Founders Do Their Best Work
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hon...
Ep83: What Entrepreneurs Really Need from Their EA
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do entrepreneurs actually want from their Executive Assistants? In this episode, Nicky speaks with Andrew Chesnutt, CEO of The Authority Forge an...
Ep82: Strategic… Job Title or Mindset?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ge...
Ep81: How Executive Assistants Can Shape Their Next Career Chapter
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep81 of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas explores how Executive Assistants can take control of their personal brand and rebrand themselv...
Ep80: Strategy, Change and Community: Building a Career You’re Proud Of
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with the brilliant Julia Schmidt, Executive Assistant, author, speaker, ...
Ep79: Planning Social Events That Actually Work
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Ep78: Building Autonomy Around Your Work
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Assistants, we’re often told to be the “magic behind the scenes”, quietly making everything happen while others take the credit. However, the...
EP77: Running the Show While Your Executive Is Travelling
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 76: Thriving in Tech Startups with EA Courtney Sallis
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 organi...
Ep 75: Mastering Microsoft & Copilot with Shelley Fishel
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Microsoft Office maestro Shelley Fishel, founder of Tomorrow’s VA. Shelley has spent decades training assistants to...
EP74: The Initial Conversation You Should Have About Emails with Your Executive
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing your Executive’s inbox isn’t just about clearing emails - it’s about saving them time, reducing stress, and protecting their reputation...
Ep73: How to Be an Interested and Interesting EA
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 72: Getting Real About Your Executive’s Calendar
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep71: The secret to successfully working with multiple Executives
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep70: 10 ChatGPT Prompts I Use in My Business (That You’ll Want to Steal as an EA)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
Ep69: Is It a Task or a Project? Why That Distinction Matters for Executive Assistants
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 68: From EA to People Manager with Gisele Karame-Kemp
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversati...
Ep67: The EA Work That Gets Forgotten (But Shouldn’t)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 over...
Ep66: Creating a User Manual for Executives
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
EP65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we sit down with freelance Executive Assistant Kaitlin Bekken for one of our ever-popular Day in the Life co...
EP64: Mastering Meeting Types for Maximum Impact
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast with your host, Nicky Christmas. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the different types of meetings your Execu...
EP63: Building a travel itinerary your Exec will actually use
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business travel – glamorous on Instagram, chaotic in real life. In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas revisits one of her m...
Ep62: Feedback is Fuel
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, host Nicky Christmas dives into a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential for Executive Assistants - feedback....
EP61: How to Encourage an Executive to Delegate to their EA
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re tackling one of the most common challenges Assistants face - getting your Executive to delegate.If your Executive insists on doing ...
Ep60: How EAs Can Support Their Executive's LinkedIn Presence
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From setting goals and refreshing their profile to drafting content and tracking engagement, Nicky walks you through seven practical steps to help you...
Ep59: Why You Deserve a Training Budget
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Exe...
Ep 58: Why KPIs Matter for Executive Assistants – Proving Your Impact with Data
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that sparked a massive response on LinkedIn - KPIs for Executive Assistants. If you've ever struggle...
Ep 57: Empower yourself in your career
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with the one and only Hallie Warner - Force Multiplier, coach, consultan...
Ep 56: Goal-Driven Scheduling
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep55: Adding Tech to your Event Planning
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore the world of event technology, specifically for Executive Assistants. If you're responsible ...
Ep54: Career Mapping for Executive Assistants
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP53: The Unstoppable EA with Becky Kappuni
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
EP 52: Can We Talk About Ad-Hoc Tasks?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
EP51: The Future of the EA Profession with Candice Burningham & Jodie Mears
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Ep50: Emails in there 1000s!? How do you even start managing your Executive's out of control inbox?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring one of the biggest challenges for Assistants: email management! How do you start the conversation with your Executi...
EP 49: EA Salary Transparency
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas dives into one of the most critical topics in the Executive Assistant profession—sala...
EP 48: Getting Started with AI in the EA role
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas explores how Executive Assistants can leverage AI to streamline their workflow, reduce ...
EP47: Understanding the 20% that Drives 80% of Results
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? Soun...
EP 46: 15 Tools and Technology for Executive Assistants
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas dives into the tech landscape tailored specifically for Executive Assistants. Discover ...
EP 45: 10 Secrets to Mastering Your Executive Assistant Routine
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky dives into the transformative power of mastering your daily routine as an Executive Assistant. With pr...
How Executive Assistants Can Set Goals That Stick
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Ep43: Gabrielle Waxenberg, High-Performing Executive Assistant
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this EA Campus podcast episode, Nicky Christmas interviews Gabrielle Waxenberg, an experienced Executive Assistant who has recently transitioned to...
Ep42: Becky Kaapuni, Sr. Executive Assistant at Salesforce
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Becky Kaapuni shares her winding career journey spanning publishing, wine business, investment banking, tech startups, Twitter, and n...
Ep 41: Chelsea Fox, Business Management at STACK Infrastructure
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 suppo...
Ep 40: Catherine Wright, Executive Assistant to CEO at Krome Technologies
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep 39: Fatiha Zeghir, EA at Vodafone
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fatiha Zeghir shares her extensive journey as an Executive Assistant (EA), starting in Paris and transitioning through roles at major companies like P...
Ep 38: Rebecca Greenhill, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Cobalt Search
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, join Nicky as she welcomes Rebecca Greenhill, a seasoned Executive Assistant (EA) at Cobalt Search. Rebecca&...
Ep37: William Richardson, Executive Assistant To CEO, United Launch Alliance (ULA)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas interviews William Richardson, an executive assistant at United Launch Alliance (ULA), where...
Ep36: Grazia Maietta, Head of Operations and EA to CEO at Condense
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of the EA Campus podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Grazia Maietta for an insightful conversation about her jour...
Ep35: Emily O'Hara, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Inicio Group
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Emily discusses her transition from college to the hospitality industry, her progression into events planning, and her eventu...
Ep 34 - Laura Escalante, Executive Assistant, Golden Software
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 of the EA Campus Podcast features Laura Escalante, an Executive Assistant at Golden Software, in conversation with host Nicky Christmas. Th...
Ep 33: Tawnya Convoy, Executive Assistant to CEO at Absorb
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Tawnya Convoy, a dynamic executive assistant with a unique ca...
Ep 32: Christi Brewer, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Shipt
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the EA Campus podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Christi Brewer, an accomplished Executive...
Ep 31: Holly Copsey, Business Support Specialist at Virtually Priceless
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Holly Copsey, a Business Support Specialist at Virtually Priceless. Holly shares her remarkable journ...
Ep 30: Shaun Alphonso, Executive Business Partner at Georgian
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of the EA Campus podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Shaun Alphonso, Executive Business Partner at Georgian, a renowned ventu...
Ep 29: Lora Wicher, Founder of Lora May Virtual PA
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 29, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lora Whicher, the Founder of Lora May Virtual PA. Lora's journey in the corporate world...
Ep 28: Hayley Hudson, Founder of Hudson Admin Support
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the EA Campus podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Hudson, the Founder of Hudson Admin Support and the VA Lounge. Join us as w...
Ep 27: Stephanie Hand, Founder OnHand Executive Services
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EA Campus, we chat with Stephanie Hand, Founder of OnHand Executive Services. Stephanie shares her journey from working as an in-ho...
Ep 26: Katie Parker, Founder of Parker PA Ltd
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of EA Campus, we chat with Katie Parker, Founder of Parker PA Ltd. Katie shares her experience of transitioning from a corporate EA to...
Ep 25: Abbie Fernandes Founder of Swift VA
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, we chat with Abbie Fernandes, Founder of Swift VA. Abbie shares her journey from being a corporate Assistant...
Ep 24: Jamila Benomar, Founder of Your Virtual Pod
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, we sit down with Jamila Benomar, the founder of Your Virtual Pod. Jamila shares her insights on the professi...
Ep 23: Pippa Andrade, Founder PAVA Support
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The EA Campus podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Pippa Andrade, Founder of PAVA Support. Following a long career...
Ep 22: Lauren Bordon, Founder Your Trilingual Support
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our next episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we interview Lauren Bordon, Founder of Your Trilingual Support. Lauren shared her journey from linguist ...
Ep 21: Claire Houston and Paula Kokare, Founders of Houston & Ko
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have two guests with us this week. Claire Houston and Paula Kokare are the Founders of Houston & Ko. This business helps entrep...
Ep 20: Purvi Shah, Executive Assistant to the Executive Team at PA Media Group
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Purvi Shah as the next guest on The EA Campus Podcast. Purvi is an established Assistant who has worked across many industries...
Ep Nineteen: Tara Sims, Sr. Manager Administrative Services Office Management at Comcast
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the next episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we have a fantastic interview with Tara Sims, Senior Manager of Administrative Services Office Managemen...
Ep Eighteen: Hayley Herriotts, Executive Assistant at L’Oréal Luxe
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep18: Working for a Global Brand. In this episode, host Nicky Christmas speaks with Hayley Herriotts, an Executive As...
Ep17: Aisha Everett-Khalif, Business Manager at CUNA Mutual Group
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager. In this episode, host Nicky Christmas is joined by Aisha Everett-Khalif, wh...
Ep16: with Becca Steifle, Senior Executive Assistant at Renewable Water Resources
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to thrive as a high-performing Executive Assistant? In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits...
EP15: Hilary Fung, Executive Assistant at Slack
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we interview Hilary Fung, EA at Slack. Hilary is a knowledgeable, meticulous Assistant who understands how t...
Ep14: Fiona Hurst, Executive Assistant to the CLO at SThree
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we have Fiona Hurst, Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer at SThree. Before her current role, Fion...
Ep13: High-touch hospitality in the Assistant role with Ethan Bull, Founder of ProAssisting
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are excited to welcome our guest Ethan Bull, Founder of ProAssisting and co-founder of The 29-Hour Workda...
Ep12: It's about being open-minded with Puichi Hau, EA at Our Future Health
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our next episode is with Puichi Hau, EA at Our Future Health. Puichi is a highly competent, resourceful and discrete solution provider often relied on...
Ep11: Communication, optimisation and momentum with Roxanne Smith, Executive Assistant at DeepMind
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Roxanne Smith, PA, at DeepMind. Roxanne is a thoughtful and determined Assis...
Ep10: Make sure you get what you want with Fiona Shea, EA to the Group Chief Executive at Legal and General
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Fiona Shea, EA to the Group Chief Executive at Legal and General. Fiona has over twenty years of experience working ...
Ep9: Keeping everyone on track with Jessie Pearson, EA at Workspace Group
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to be joined by Jessie Pearson, PA, to CFO and Director of Strategy & Corporate Development at Workspace Group. A London-based re...
Ep8: Remote but reachable with Janice Parker, Remote Executive Assistant at Luno
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janice is the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder of Luno. Janice has over 14 years of experience working in Australia and London, and she curr...
Ep7: Rosy Garner, Executive Assistant at Etsy
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rosy and I recorded the podcast just a few months before she decided to leave Etsy to travel and spend time with her family, but we are really gratefu...
Ep6: Drive your own career with Abigail Jones, EA at Meta
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abigail Jones, EA at Meta, always brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to these talks, and she doesn’t disappoint today. We discussed her car...
Ep5: Trusting your Gut with Emma Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to the CEO at APA Group
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to be joined by Emma Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to the CEO at APA Group, Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure busin...
Ep 4: with Tina Ramamurthy, CEO Office Lead at Babbel
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tina is an incredibly focused and strategic force, and she offers a tremendous amount of value to our listeners today. I loved talking with her and he...
Ep3: Be the CEO of you with Renee Viens, Partner Executive Assistant at Underscore VC
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to be joined by Renee Viens, Partner Executive Assistant at Underscore VC. Renee lives in Boston, Massachusetts and has been an EA fo...
Ep2: Learning as you go with Suzie Ellams, Executive Assistant to the Co-CEO & CTO of OSTTRA
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Suzie Ellams, EA, to the Co-CEO & CTO of OSTTRA. Suzie has been an...
Ep1: Why pressure is a privilege with Emily Housley, EA to the CEO of Crisp
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a strategic Assistant, Emily Housley is the CEO's partner in getting things done. In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, she shares how she...
Introducing The EA Campus Podcast
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new podcast. It’s called The EA Campus Podcast, and each week Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA and The EA Campus, w...