The Art of Being a Resourceful Executive Assistant

Being an Executive Assistant or Virtual Assistant is no easy feat. It's a role that requires a unique set of skills, and one that often goes unappreciated. But let me tell you, the true superpower of an assistant lies in their resourcefulness.

Navigating the Unknown
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As an assistant, you're going to be bombarded with all sorts of random questions and requests. I remember this one time, I was on a work trip, and one of our employees decided to change her flight last minute. She was supposed to leave that night, but she had a minor health concern and didn't want to be on an airplane until she was seen (it had to do with her ear). So, I had to jump into action.

First, I reached out to the hotel to get her a room since she had already checked out. Then, I had to adjust our dinner reservation to accommodate her. But that wasn't all – I even had to help her schedule a last-minute doctor's appointment. Talk about a whirlwind!

Staying Calm Amidst the Chaos

Now, some people might have gotten overwhelmed by all these changes, but that's where an assistant's resourcefulness really shines. Instead of panicking, I just took a deep breath and got to work. I knew that as an assistant, things were going to be constantly changing, and my job was to find solutions, not get bogged down by the problems.

So, I did what any good assistant would do – I turned to my trusty friend, Google. With a few quick searches, I was able to find a nearby clinic that could see our employee, and I got her all set up. And when it came to the dinner reservation, I decided to give up my own seat so that she could enjoy the meal. Sure, some people might have been upset by that, but I knew that being flexible and putting the team first was the way to go.