
Executive Office Insights · 2026-04-15 · 40 min
202: She built a global business for assistants, starting with a simple blog. In this episode, Nicky Christmas shares how she went from Executive Assistant to founder of The EA Campus and what it really takes to turn a side project into an international platform. Instead of following a traditional career path, Nicky created something that didn't exist at the time: a space for assistants to learn, grow, and be taken seriously. Today, her platform reaches thousands of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants globally through online courses, virtual summits, and a strong professional community. But this conversation goes beyond her story. We talk about: - The real shift from Executive Assistant to entrepreneur - Why so many assistants are still underestimated in today's workplace - The gap between skills and recognition in companies - How AI tools and digital transformation are changing the assistant role and why many organizations are falling behind This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to think bigger about your Executive Assistant career, step into a more strategic role, and explore what's truly possible beyond the job title.