The EA Campus Podcast

Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager. In this episode, host Nicky Christmas is joined by Aisha Everett-Khalif, who shares her incredible career journey from Executive Assistant to Business Manager (Chief of Staff).With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, Aisha discusses how she combined her skills as an assistant, a business owner, and a leader to step into a senior role that drives culture, communication, and inclusion across her organization.In The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager, you’ll discover:How to transition from Executive Assistant to Business Manager/Chief of StaffThe importance of collaboration between assistants and senior leadersWays to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion into the workplaceThe “tricky dance” of learning how to work alongside another assistantHow to balance personal life and career while staying intentional with your timeWhether you’re exploring career progression or simply curious about the Chief of Staff path, The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager is packed with insights, strategies, and honest reflections.Tune in now to hear Aisha’s inspiring story and learn how you can chart your own path in executive support. Don’t miss The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager — a must-listen for ambitious assistants ready to level up.The EA Campus

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 down with Becca Stifel, Senior Executive Administrator at Renewable Water Resources.Becca shares her untraditional 20-year career path from banking to executive support, the bold move that helped her rewrite her own job description, and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.Listeners will hear practical strategies on:Staying calm under pressure (and why it’s a critical EA skill)Transitioning from tactical to strategic executive supportBuilding relationships and networking with confidenceThe importance of rewriting outdated job descriptions to reflect real responsibilitiesHow to ask for what you need in your role—and why it can transform your careerBecca’s story is a masterclass in resilience, growth, and owning your seat at the table. Whether you’re new to the profession or ready to step up, this episode will leave you motivated to shape your own EA journey.The EA Campus

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we interview Hilary Fung, EA at Slack. Hilary is a knowledgeable, meticulous Assistant who understands how to create impact in the Assistant role. Hilary talked about her experiences working at Slack and shared some great tips for using Slack effectively. We discussed working for multiple Executives, building relationships and being thoughtful about the Assistant career. The EA Campus

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, Fiona worked at Airbnb in their Paris office. It was indeed a rollercoaster ride, and we spent a lot of time talking about her experiences working at a unicorn start-up right at the beginning of its rise.The EA Campus

Join Ethan Bull, Founder of ProAssisting and co-founder of The 29-Hour Workday, as he discusses thriving as a high-performing executive assistant. He shares insights from his journey in the entertainment and advertising industries, emphasizing the importance of high-touch hospitality and effective communication. Ethan explores the evolving dynamics of remote work, the balance between professional duties and personal life, and how Assistants can navigate toxic environments. He advocates for treating the assistant role as a legitimate career and fostering supportive relationships.

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 to fix things. She is always the 'go-to' person for colleagues, friends, and family. Puichi takes us through her career, which has covered many industries and sectors. She shares her thoughts on falling out of love with the role, finding her ideal job, mentoring and managing other Assistants and career paths for the industry. The EA Campus

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 Assistant who brings such a depth of knowledge to any conversation about the Assistant role. Roxanne is ten years into her Assistant career and is building an impressive range of skills that make her stand out in our industry. In this episode, we talk about her return to work after starting a family, how she works within a team of Assistants, managing the challenges that come with the role and what she hopes to see in the future for the Assistant industry.The EA Campus

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 with senior board-level Executives. Her knowledge shines through in this interview. We discuss the partnership with her current Executive and her techniques for remembering every request. Fiona shares her experience working at Enron in its last days and moving between industries as an Assistant.The EA Campus

We are delighted to be joined by Jessie Pearson, PA, to CFO and Director of Strategy & Corporate Development at Workspace Group. A London-based real estate business. We talked across a broad range of subjects in this discussion, including Jessie’s start as a receptionist and how that helped her in her Assistant career; we spoke of her need to take short-term contracts while dealing with very personal challenges at home and how that shaped her outlook on life and her career. And we talked about how she structures her day and the value she has brought to acquisition projects in her organisation. The EA Campus

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 currently supports her Executive remotely from her home in Melbourne. Janice is incredibly passionate about the Assistant role and has a huge amount of knowledge which I'm so pleased she has shared with our listeners.We discuss how she manages her day while working remotely, the development of her leadership skills and how she manages a team of Assistants. We talk about her day and why it is important to communicate what Assistants do daily. We discussed the importance of asking for what you want and building your confidence through networking and finding your voice.The EA Campus