The EA Campus Podcast

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 grateful to be able to share the conversation with you today. During the conversation, we discussed how she started her career as an Assistnat, having previously worked in the theatre. We discussed how she worked with her Executive and managed their time effectively. We talked about how important it is to have a strong network of Assistants within an organisation and their power when working together. We talked about technology and Rosy’s love of Google Calendar! And how much she enjoys managing new Assistants and seeing her team grow in confidence.The EA Campus

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 career, her passions outside of her work, how she likes to work in partnership with her Executive, the strengths she brings to the Assistant role and how she protects her boundaries. The EA Campus

We are delighted to be joined by Emma Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to the CEO at APA Group, Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure business. Emma is a highly skilled EA with vast business support, events, project management, and operations knowledge. In our interview, we discussed Emma Kate's choice to be an Assistant, her love of managing other Assistants and Administrators, building a relationship with a first-time CEO, working strategically, listening to her gut and making decisions. The EA Campus

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 hearing about her health journey and how that has contributed to increased confidence. Her move to Berlin and why she changed her career focus from marketing and communications to supporting the CEO and C-Suite at Babbel. The EA Campus

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 for over 20 years in various industries supporting all levels of the c-suite. We discuss Renee’s new Underscore VC role and the recruitment process. We talk about her incredible network and ability to pull people together. We talk about her achievements in her role, events she has organised and her ability to perform calendar management Jenga frequently. The EA Campus

Suzie Ellams is an Executive Assistant to the Co-CEO & CTO of OSTTRA, with two decades of experience across fashion, publishing, and fintech. She shares her insights on the importance of transferable skills and how they helped her navigate her career changes. Suzie opens up about balancing work and family, especially during her maternity leave, and discusses launching a side business for flexibility. Additionally, she dives into the challenges of hybrid work and whether her time at a fashion magazine resembled the drama of 'The Devil Wears Prada'!

Emily Housley, EA to the CEO of Crisp, shares her insights on thriving in high-pressure environments. She believes that pressure is a privilege and discusses how a proactive, solution-focused approach turns ideas into reality. From her rigorous hiring journey to prioritizing daily tasks for her executive, Emily emphasizes the importance of communication and strategic planning. She also highlights her empowering morning routine and the joy of connecting with loved ones through cooking after a busy day, blending professional growth with personal well-being.

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, will talk to Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative professionals that she knows, admires, and always has wanted to meet and talk to to about their careers, how they started as Assistants, what a typical day looks like, how they work with their Executives and add value in their organisations. They will share their thoughts on the industry and how they’ve built their successful careers.Back in the day, we used to run a regular interview with Assistants about their day in the life, and then we stopped, and everyone missed it, so we are back doing something similar as a podcast! So we hope you can join Nicky each week as we have an in-depth conversation with career-driven Assistants and get a glimpse into their work and lives. And, of course, look out for those nuggets of information that will help you move your career forward or help you with a challenge that you might have in the role. And, of course, like everything we do here at Practically Perfect PA and the EA Campus, we hope you tune in and feel part of our community. Feel free to download and subscribe to The EA Campus podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever else you can get your podcasts!The EA Campus