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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 68: From EA to People Manager with Gisele Karame-Kemp
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 conversation.
Gisele joins us from Sydney, Australia, where she leads a global team of Executive and Administrative Assistants at Atlassian. With a career that’s taken her from the University of Sydney to the private investment world supporting Lachlan Murdoch, and five and a half years as EA to Atlassian’s CEO, Gisele shares the real story behind her career evolution—and what it’s like to go from EA to people manager in a fast-paced tech environment.
We talk about:
- What it takes to lead a team of Assistants while staying true to the EA mindset
- How to build confidence and shift out of perfectionism
- Managing burnout, creating sustainable routines, and prioritising self-care
- Why a growth mindset is more valuable than a polished CV
- Navigating roles that look impressive on LinkedIn but don’t align with your life
Gisele brings a refreshing blend of insight, humility, and humour to this conversation—whether you're an EA exploring your next step, or a leader supporting others in their careers, you’ll take so much away from this episode.
Resources and links mentioned:
- Feel Better, Live More podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
- Upcoming EA Campus events: https://theeacampus.com/events