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June 2026

When Your Executive Changes, Everything Resets
What nobody tells you about rebuilding trust fast, and why it matters more than you think
 • The Assistant’s Edge
You're Using AI...That Doesn't Mean You're Using It Well.
The difference between running a tool and applying intelligence and why it matters for executive assistant career development right now.
 • The Assistant’s Edge
LinkedIn Content Creation Toolkit
Volume 4: Five prompts to help you post with authority - and actually be known for what you know
 • The Assistant’s Edge
20 Questions Every Leader Should Be Able to Answer About Their Assistant
A self-assessment for leaders - and the executive assistants who want a better partnership
 • The Assistant’s Edge
What The Assistant's Edge Actually Is...
And I'm giving 3 months FREE access with this edition
 • The Assistant’s Edge

May 2026

We Need Your Voice on This
A short interruption from the usual - and a good reason for it
 • The Assistant’s Edge
The EA Who Influences Without Authority
How executive assistants build influence, shape decisions and advance their careers - without a formal mandate to do so
 • The Assistant’s Edge
When Did You Last Have a Real Development Conversation?
Your EA knows what they want. They're just waiting for you to ask.
 • The Assistant’s Edge
Your Title Hasn't Kept Up With You
What to do when your job description describes someone else's job
 • The Assistant’s Edge
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
 • The Assistant’s Edge

April 2026

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