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When Did You Last Have a Real Development Conversation?
Your EA knows what they want. They're just waiting for you to ask.
This week I am writing directly to the leaders, managers and executives reading this. If that’s not you - stick around. The second half is for you, and it’s worth knowing w...
Your Title Hasn't Kept Up With You
What to do when your job description describes someone else's job
Let me start with you, if you manage or lead an EA, AA, or PA. When did you last look at their job description?
The Career Document You Don't Have But Probably Need
Why the Strategic Assistant Portfolio is the most underused tool in this profession - and how to build one
A note before we get into this week’s topic…
Working Harder Than Ever -Feeling It Less.
What's behind the profession's growing recognition problem - and what you can actually do about it
A colleague messaged me a few months ago. She’d just come out of her annual review. Her manager had told her she was doing brilliantly. Her...
The Confidence Gap
You're using AI but are you actually getting the most from it?
I had a conversation a few weeks ago that I haven’t stopped thinking about…
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I’m Jodie Mears, an Executive Assistant. I mentor and coach globally, speak at events, champion digital skills, and help assistants turn their quiet consistency into outcome-driven impact through sharing what works on Substack
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