Guest Post by Carleen Moore

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Owning the Role, Shaping the Future: Career Mapping for Executive Assistants Who Want More

Every now and then, you sit at your desk and catch a moment of stillness between back-to-back meetings, rapid-fire emails, and last-minute travel rearrangements. In that pause, a question sneaks in: What’s next for me? If you’re an executive assistant, especially one who’s been in the game for a few years, you’ve probably wrestled with that thought. Not because you don’t love the hustle or the complexity, but because you know—deep down—your skills are deeper than anyone realizes, and your growth doesn’t need to plateau where it is.

Guest Post by Marlene Hernandez

From Executive Assistant to Entrepreneur: Ensuring a Positive Exit from Your Current Employer

As we near the end of 2024, many of you may have well-earned and ambitious goals in place for your life and career in 2025. Now’s the time to consider how you will part ways with your current employer. Exiting your position with professionalism is key to fostering long-term success, especially as you transition into starting your own business. Employ strategic planning to ensure that you leave on favorable terms, which will help you maintain the valuable professional relationships you’ve cultivated. This approach not only smooths your current transition but also solidifies a network that can propel your future business endeavors. Today’s guest blogger on The Evolving EA is Marlene Hernandez. Marlene recommends several strategies that will help you create a solid foundation from which your new venture can thrive.

A Guest Post by Elijah Dawson

Your Business, Your Way: Apps That Customize Success

In today’s fast-paced world, small businesses face the challenge of maximizing both time and effort. The technological era offers myriad solutions through applications designed to streamline your business operations. Embracing these tools can be a game-changer and catapult your efficiency to new heights. 

Tasks that once consumed hours can be completed in minutes with the right apps. These applications enhance productivity and open new avenues for growth and innovation. Today, Elijah Dawson shares his research with The Evolving EA and explores how these apps can transform your small business landscape, turning every challenge into a stepping stone for success.

Toot Your Horn

Your corporate goals are hopefully on track and earnings will be one of the measurements. Working closely with your manager, you’re probably clear where he or she stands on the department’s goals. But if you had to sit down with your manager today, would you be able to say how you’re performing? How often do you tell your manager about a compliment you’ve received for a job well done? Perhaps when you’re asked, you freeze up and can’t think of one off the top of your head.