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We all know that achieving success requires hard work and dedication. However, there is something else that we often forget; the importance of being intentional each day and having a strategic mindset.
In these blog posts, we will walk through simple but effective strategies that can help you create an intentional and productive working environment by being mindful of the moments in your day-to-day life. By developing a strategic approach to planning ahead for tasks - big or small - you’ll be able to stay focused on what needs to get done without getting overwhelmed.
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How Productivity Can (Accidentally) Help You Dodge Real Feelings
I wasn’t overthinking. I was buffering emotions, with spreadsheets. Productivity had become my escape hatch, a polished way to dodge discomfort. But here’s the truth: you’re not broken, you’ve just picked up a coping strategy that’s been rewarded by the world. There’s a better way to thrive—one that balances ambition with emotional honesty. Start with a pause, name what you feel, and remember: you’re not a machine. You’re human.
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Apr 147 min read
Conformity Bias: Why Chiefs of Staff & EAs Go Along with the Crowd (Even When They Shouldn’t)
Ever been in one of those meetings where everyone’s nodding in agreement, and you’re internally screaming, "But... this is a disaster...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Mar 177 min read
Cognitive Dissonance in Leadership Support: Are You Reasoning or Rationalising?
That uneasy feeling when actions do not align with values? That is cognitive dissonance. Learn how to recognize and manage it.
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Mar 106 min read
Decoding Your Executive with Instincts & Psychology: Actionable Strategies for Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants
Master the art of working with your executive. Use intuition, psychology-backed frameworks, and practical steps for better communication and
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Mar 39 min read
Surviving (and Thriving) Through Change
Change isn’t just something you witness—it’s something you lead. Learn how to navigate change with strategy, influence, and impact.
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Feb 176 min read
The Pilot and the Navigator – My Experience as an Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff
EA as the pilot, CoS the navigator—precision meets strategy. Discover how this dynamic duo drives organisational success. Read more!
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Feb 24 min read
Finding Your Place in the Professional World: The Middle Path to Success
As an Executive Assistant, you know that you’re ready to move onto something bigger and better. But what is that something? Many of us...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Unlocking Your Extraordinary Potential in an Ordinary Environment
It can be easy to feel undervalued and overlooked when you are extraordinary in an ordinary environment. That feeling of being “just...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Mar 10, 20234 min read
Meeting Culture: What's Your Pet Peeve?
Meetings are almost always a necessary evil in the workplace. We all know how it goes—someone proposes an idea, the entire team gathers...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 25, 20235 min read
How To Articulate Your Value
As an Executive Assistant, it can be difficult to step up and make yourself heard. But knowing how to articulate your value is essential...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Leveraging Your Emotional Intelligence to Become a Great Asset for the CEO
Being the right hand to a CEO is an important and demanding role that requires more than just hard work. It also requires strong...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 22, 20233 min read
Difficult Conversations: How to Work with a Team Member Who is Not Pulling their Weight
We’ve all experienced it - the dreaded slopey shoulders. This is when a teammate or colleague just doesn’t quite pull their weight in a...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Don't Let Imposter Syndrome Keep You From Becoming a Chief of Staff
Are you an Executive Assistant looking to transition to being a Chief of Staff? It’s true that the job can come with some heavy...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Managing Stress in an Overwhelming Work Environment
Stress is an inevitable part of life, particularly when you’re working in a fast paced environment with many plates spinning.
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Ready, Set, 2023! How to Achieve Incredible Goals as an Executive Assistant
Executive Assistants are the unsung heroes of the business world. They work hard to support the Executives they serve and make sure that...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 11, 20234 min read
What It Takes To Be An Executive Assistant Extraordinaire
Executive Assistants are the unsung heroes of the corporate world. They manage their boss’s schedule, keep them organized, and handle...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Bullet Journaling For the Busy Executive Assistant
Being an Executive Assistant can be overwhelming, to say the least. Juggling multiple tasks and deadlines can seem like a never-ending...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 11, 20234 min read
Prioritizing and Saying No with Confidence
As an Executive Assistant, it can be a challenge to prioritize tasks and say no when necessary. It's a tricky balance—you want to please...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Onboarding New Executives for Maximum Efficiency
Every Executive Assistant knows that onboarding a new Executive is a challenge. You need to learn how to work together and find a good...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 11, 20232 min read
The Benefits of One to One Career Coaching for Executive Assistants
As an Executive Assistant, you know that professional development is key to helping you reach the next level in your career. But it can...
Meg Steinschauer, MBA
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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