There are conversations that would make your role as an Executive Assistant significantly easier.

You probably already know which ones they are.

• The clarification you’ve been meaning to ask for.
• The boundary that needs resetting.
• The expectation that was never fully defined.
• The salary discussion you keep postponing.

In this episode, Nicky talks through six specific conversations that directly impact how smooth, strategic, and sustainable your role feels. These are not dramatic confrontations. They are practical, calm, well-timed discussions that remove guesswork and reduce unnecessary rework.

You’ll hear about:

• The “I Need Help” conversation and how asking early saves hours later
• The immediate feedback conversation that prevents small patterns from shaping your role
• The unclear expectations conversation that stops you from aiming at the wrong target
• The managing up conversation and why it changes how your week runs
• The mistake admission conversation and how it can actually build trust
• The salary and value conversation and how to prepare properly for it

Throughout the episode, Nicky shares real EA scenarios and practical wording you can use, so you’re not walking into these discussions hoping they go well. You’re walking in prepared.

Resources Mentioned

Managing Up Guide for Executive Assistants:
https://theeacampus.com/blog/managing-up-as-an-executive-assistant/

EA Salary Survey:
https://www.easalarysurvey.com/

Confident Communicator Course:
https://theeacampus.com/online-course/confident-communicator/

Explore all upcoming masterclasses, virtual summits, and the London conference:
https://theeacampus.com/events

If this episode resonated, share it with another EA who might be carrying a conversation in their head that really needs to happen.

And as always, thank you for being part of The EA Campus community.

The EA Campus

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep 90, we sit down with Alicia and Yvette, the creators of the EA Salary Survey, to explore how the report came to life and why having a large, representative dataset really matters. We talk about the difference between small, skewed reports and meaningful data, and why transparency around respondent numbers is essential when you’re making career decisions.

We unpack the key findings from 2024 and 2025 across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. EA salaries are above regional averages in most areas; education does not automatically determine earnings; and only two specific benefits in each country truly move the needle on job satisfaction. Career progression, however, consistently impacts whether people plan to stay or leave.

We also discuss hybrid versus remote working, peak earning years, and the gap between actual salary and salary satisfaction. One of the most important insights is that perception and progression often matter more than headline figures. Context is everything. Location, industry, and experience all play a role.

Finally, we share practical advice on how to use the report properly. Read it carefully. Compare like-for-like. Use it as part of a strategic business case rather than a blunt instrument. This episode is about perspective, evidence, and helping you make informed decisions about your career.

The EA Campus

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we’re talking about how to decide which AI tools are actually worth your time as an Executive Assistant, and which ones you can safely ignore.

If you’ve felt pressure to keep up with every new AI release, or you’ve tested tools that looked promising but never quite fit your day-to-day work, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing how I make decisions about AI from an EA perspective. Starting with the work we’re responsible for, not the features being promoted. We’ll talk about inboxes, calendars, executive prep, documents, events, and decision support. The real work EAs are doing every day.

This isn’t a tool roundup or a comparison episode. It’s a practical conversation about judgement, focus, and choosing tools that reduce mental load rather than add to it.

If you want a calmer, more realistic way to approach AI in your role, this episode will help you think it through.

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