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Melissa Peoples
Nov 6, 20233 min read
4 Must-Try AI Tools for Executive Assistants: November Edition
Ready to turbocharge your productivity as an Executive Assistant? Yep, me too! Let's check out some of my favorite AI tools that I'm...
Melissa Peoples
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Shake It Up, Buttercup: Cultivating Curiosity for Executive Assistants
Unlock innovation as an Executive Assistant by daring to disrupt and challenge the status quo. Embrace curiosity and boost career growth.
Melissa Peoples
Mar 17, 20233 min read
AI Trends for Executive Assistants
Discover how AI can help executive assistants improve productivity and streamline workflows.
Melissa Peoples
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Building Lasting Productivity Habits: The Art of Focusing on One Change at a Time
Unlock your full potential and boost your productivity with one small change at a time. Discover the power of habit formation and how you ca
Melissa Peoples
Sep 26, 20223 min read
Say Goodbye To Calendar Tetris And Say Hello To Strategic Calendar Planning
This blog is for Executive Assistants who want to discover four keys to stopping calendar chaos, and start building a strategic calendar.
Melissa Peoples
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Create Rules for Out of Office Replies in Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to create rules for out of office replies in Microsoft Outlook.
Melissa Peoples
Jan 15, 20211 min read
Building a Professional Development Plan
Building a professional development plan can be a game-changer. Or at least, it was for me. My PDP allowed me to explore what I truly...
Melissa Peoples
Feb 21, 20205 min read
Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?
I am so excited to have Vanessa Nieman, my dear friend, and fellow EA Advocate, join us as a guest blogger! When I met Vanessa in 2019...
Melissa Peoples
Oct 9, 20196 min read
Frank's Legacy - 5 Things I've Learned From Tragedy
I have wanted to write this article for two years now, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it... until now. What I am about to...
Melissa Peoples
Jun 19, 20191 min read
What the Hashtag?!
Recently, I was asked how I keep up to date on technology trends and training. I have to say that my answer is pretty simple. I follow...
Melissa Peoples
May 8, 20193 min read
4 Secrets to Effective 1:1 Meetings with Executives
Over the past 25 years of my career as an Executive Administrator, I have scheduled more 1:1 meetings that I care to count. During that ti
Melissa Peoples
Mar 16, 20191 min read
Writing Professional Development Goals for Executive Assistants
Discover how to write professional development goals for Executive Assistants.
Melissa Peoples
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Sorry. Not. Sorry
In honor of International Women's Day - here is my encouragement for the day.  Stop. Being. Sorry. We have all read stories about how as...
Melissa Peoples
Jan 2, 20195 min read
The Power of Timeboxing for an Executive Assistant
The concept of timeboxing is a well-known productivity hack, but can it work for Executive Assistants? Keep reading and let's find out.
Melissa Peoples
Dec 27, 20181 min read
How To: Creating Custom Default Meeting Invites in Outlook
Stop Wasting Time In Outlook! Are you still using the default blank meeting invite in Outlook? If so, this video is for you! How often...
Melissa Peoples
Dec 26, 20181 min read
Aligning Executive Priorities
Discover how to align executive priorities for the upcoming year, how to make a plan to deliver on those priorities throughout the year, and
Melissa Peoples
Dec 20, 20181 min read
Strategic Planning Conversations
Excited to share part one of our recent podcast on how to have a strategic planning conversation with your executive business partner. ...
Melissa Peoples
Dec 18, 20181 min read
Improve Your Hashtag Game!
Are you getting the most out of the expertise and resources available on LinkedIn? Start following hashtags that will drive your...
Melissa Peoples
Dec 15, 20185 min read
Confessions of an Unplugged Techie
Confessions of an unplugged techie. Discover 5 ways to control your screen time.
Melissa Peoples
Dec 9, 20182 min read
5 Steps to Investing In Your Career
"If you are truly passionate about your work, everything around you becomes your inspiring coach and a source of discoveries" -Vadim...
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