The EA Campus Podcast

Apr 01 2024 44 ep. 42 mins 8
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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 Practically Perfect PA and 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, motivated 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!

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Ep43: Gabrielle Waxenberg, High-Performing Executive Assistant

Apr 01 2024 40 mins  
In this EA Campus podcast episode, Nicky Christmas interviews Gabrielle Waxenberg, an experienced Executive Assistant who has recently transitioned to working as a fractional Assistant for multiple clients.Key points from the episode:From hospitality management to becoming an EA, she worked in various industries, such as legal, manufacturing, IT, banking, sustainability, and health

Ep42: Becky Kaapuni, Sr. Executive Assistant at Salesforce

Mar 25 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Becky Kaapuni shares her winding career journey spanning publishing, wine business, investment banking, tech startups, Twitter, and now Salesforce, where she supports the CEO of AI.Some key pieces of advice and insights Becky offers:Be patient in building your career - you have to go through the stepping stones and start at the beginning, gaining experience over ti

Ep 41: Chelsea Fox, Business Management at STACK Infrastructure

Mar 18 2024 45 mins  
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

Ep 40: Catherine Wright, Executive Assistant to CEO at Krome Technologies

Mar 14 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Catherine Wright shares her varied career journey leading up to her current role as an Executive Assistant to a CEO. She discusses the importance of understanding the business you work for, being a connector between teams, and adding value wherever possible.Some key pieces of advice Catherine offers:Be meticulous about diary management - think through all the detai

Ep 39: Fatiha Zeghir, EA at Vodafone

Feb 20 2024 52 mins  
Fatiha Zeghir shares her extensive journey as an Executive Assistant (EA), starting in Paris and transitioning through roles at major companies like Procter & Gamble, NRJ Global, SAP, News UK, Penguin Random House, Pearson, and the BBC, before her current role at Vodafone. Her experience highlights the importance of adaptability, communication, and learning from diverse roles a

Ep 38: Rebecca Greenhill, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Cobalt Search

Feb 14 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, join Nicky as she welcomes Rebecca Greenhill, a seasoned Executive Assistant (EA) at Cobalt Search. Rebecca's unique career journey has transitioned from dance performance and teaching to retail management and finally into the realm of executive assistance. She shares the rich tapestry of experiences that have shaped her career. Her story i

Ep37: William Richardson, Executive Assistant To CEO, United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Feb 05 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of the EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas interviews William Richardson, an executive assistant at United Launch Alliance (ULA), where he shares insights into his career journey and the dynamic nature of his role in the aerospace industry.William describes his accidental entry into the administrative field, starting from customer service in consumer electronics and

Ep36: Grazia Maietta, Head of Operations and EA to CEO at Condense

Jan 29 2024 31 mins  
In this captivating episode of the EA Campus podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Grazia Maietta for an insightful conversation about her journey as an Executive Assistant (EA) in the dynamic world of technology. Grazia, originally from Italy with a background in foreign languages, delves into her career evolution from a translator and teacher in Italy to an accomplished EA

Ep35: Emily O'Hara, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Inicio Group

Jan 22 2024 45 mins  
In this podcast episode, Emily discusses her transition from college to the hospitality industry, her progression into events planning, and her eventual move into an EA role. She emphasises the importance of organisational skills and the dynamic nature of her job, dealing with various tasks ranging from events planning to managing the CEO's schedule and communications.Emily shares

Ep 34 - Laura Escalante, Executive Assistant, Golden Software

Jan 15 2024 32 mins  
Episode 34 of the EA Campus Podcast features Laura Escalante, an Executive Assistant at Golden Software, in conversation with host Nicky Christmas. The episode delves into Laura's career journey, highlighting her pivot from a decade in operations and program management within human services to becoming an executive assistant. Laura shares her immigrant background, moving from Lima,