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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

You don’t have to worry about their chores falling outside of their job description (for example, asking an executive assistant to shop for your spouse’s anniversary gift, or pick up their dry cleaning). An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life. Because of this, they can more strategically and efficiently manage your schedule.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Other times I will get a response 2 weeks later when my event is already over.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Get More Peace By Using A Planner Using a planner - whether it is an expensive store-bought planner or a spiral-bound notebook frees our mind which reduces stress. Need a plan, then partner with a "project manager" or get a great planner. Thanks to Sharon Lowenheim of Organizing Goddess, Inc.

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