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The EA Campus Podcast
Do you want to know what it takes to work as a high-performing Executive Assistant? You’ll find out when you listen to The EA Campus podcast. Join Nicky Christmas, the Founder of The EA Campus, for a weekly interview with successful Assistants who all have first-hand experience and lessons to share on what it takes to excel in the role. Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to create an Assistant career where you are valued, motivate,d and ready to face every challenge head-on. Whether you are an Assistant just starting in your career or prepared to move to the next level, building a successful Assistant career just got a little easier with The EA Campus Podcast!
The EA Campus Podcast
Ep 41: Chelsea Fox, Business Management at STACK Infrastructure
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 supporting the CEO and leadership team at a data centre startup in London.
Some key pieces of advice and insights Chelsea offers:
- Find the industry and company culture that allows you to thrive as an assistant. In a startup, being willing to roll up your sleeves and help out wherever needed is key.
- Confidence comes from having your voice heard and your opinions valued as an assistant. Chelsea appreciates that her current company seeks her input.
- Learn to say no when needed to avoid burnout, but be ready to pitch in on a wide variety of tasks, especially in a startup environment.
- Resilience and strong communication skills with your executive are critical. Have a plan A through Z, as things rarely go perfectly according to plan.
- Being bilingual (Spanish & English for Chelsea) can open up great career opportunities, especially in European companies.
- Build relationships across the organization by being friendly, remembering personal details, and, yes, bringing in treats! People are much more willing to help out a friend.
Chelsea also shares some of her favourite productivity tools, such as Microsoft To Do, OneNote, Planner, and good old-fashioned handwritten lists. Her story illustrates the importance of adaptability, relationship-building, and being proactive in making your mark as an assistant and elevating the perception of the role.
A word about this week's Podcast Partner - Vimcal EA. Vimcal EA is a powerful scheduling layer that integrates seamlessly with your existing Google or Outlook calendar. No switching platforms, disruptions, or learning curve. Designed specifically for EAs, Vimcal EA doesn’t replace your current system; it enhances it. Once connected, all your existing events sync and you can begin managing your executives’ calendars with more precision, fewer clicks, and way less back-and-forth.