The Hard Work Trap: Why Doing More Won’t Always Get You the Pay Rise
Working harder doesn’t always lead to greater recognition. For many Executive Assistants, taking on more, staying later and constantly overdeliverin…
You’re Not “Just an EA”: How to Recognise the Value You Actually Bring
Executive Assistants are often brilliant at recognising everyone else’s priorities, strengths and achievements, but recognising their own value can …
Will AI Replace Executive Assistants? What EAs Need to Know About Claude
"Will AI take my job?" is the question Chris Colston gets asked most at industry events, and it's an understandable one. In this piece, we break down …
How Executive Assistants Can Use Claude AI to Save Hours Every Week
If you are an EA, PA, or VA juggling four diaries, a scrappy voice note, and an inbox that never stops refreshing, you already know the real problem i…
Claude vs Gemini for Executive Assistants: Which AI Should You Connect to Your Inbox?
If your company already gives you access to Gemini through Google Workspace, or Claude through a team subscription, the hardest part is often just get…
The BRIEF Method: A Simple AI Prompt Framework Every Executive Assistant Should Know
Search "AI prompts for assistants" and you will find lists promising 150 ready made prompts. Craig Bryson, founder of Admin AI Insights and a 20 year …
What Is AI Website Building? A Beginner’s Guide for Assistants
For executive assistants, personal assistants, and virtual assistants, the ability to build a professional website used to feel out of reach, a skill …
AI Isn’t the Change. The Way We Work Is.
I have been thinking about this a lot recently. Not the noise around AI. That comes and goes. But what is actually changing in the day-to-day work of …
Alone but Not Isolated: Building Connection in Executive Support
When You’re the Only EA in the Room. In executive support, trust often comes with proximity to leadership, and unexpected professional solitude.