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    9 Podcasts and Books for Executive Assistants

    Looking to grow in your role as an Executive Assistant (EA)? You’re certainly not alone. Staying sharp in today’s dynamic workplace means continuously building new skills, but that doesn’t have to equal a big budget or hours of your time. F...

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    5 Pre-Meeting Communication Strategies

    Whether you’ve been planning in-person meetings for years or are just getting started, it can be time-consuming and tedious – especially whe...
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    5 Tips for Finding the Best Meeting Space

    Whether you’re planning a team retreat, a board meeting, or other in-person meetings, you may have a specific meeting space or venue type th...
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    How to Optimize Meeting Experiences by Attendee Type

    Providing an exceptional meeting experience for attendees is the #1 priority for Executive Assistants (EAs) and meeting planners, according ...
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    How to Manage Work-Life Balance as an Executive Assistant

    As an Executive Assistant (EA) in today’s workplace, you likely own a long list of responsibilities and wear multiple hats—which, at times, ...
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    How to Build an Effective Meeting Agenda

    An effective, successful meeting boils down to purpose. It’s easy for attendees to feel frustrated and overworked if they regularly attend s...
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    How to Become More Strategic When Planning Meetings

    Not enough Executive Assistants (EAs) connect their day-to-day responsibilities with their company’s wider strategy or goals, but this is of...