Finding My Way Back to the Basics: My Journey as an EA.

I stumbled into becoming an Executive Assistant (EA) quite unexpectedly this year. If someone had told me that I would one day help manage the life of one of the most effective CEOs and performance coaches alive, I would have laughed and brushed it off. Yet, here I am, and the journey here has been nothing short of profound—a full-circle moment that has taught me more than I imagined.

The story begins years ago, fresh out of NYSC with my first job being an administrative assistant and it being everything I didn’t know I needed. Demanding, yes, but fulfilling in ways that made me thrive. I felt purpose in organizing, planning, and being the anchor my boss could lean on. It was beautiful until it wasn’t. One fateful afternoon, the beauty faded into a messy, uncomfortable situation when my boss decided I was what he wanted instead of my work. I fled that office that very day, leaving behind not just a job but what I thought was my calling.

Also, shortly before that, during my youth service, I had the privilege of being a protocol assistant at the National Defense College. It was no small role—I developed diplomatic protocol procedures, orchestrated high-level events, and helped draft seating charts for state dinners. I navigated the intricacies of diplomacy with poise, laying the groundwork for a career that would later demand even more of me.

My LinkedIn post about NDC five years ago.

Despite this foundation, life pulled me into a different direction: marketing. I poured myself into this field, learning, growing, and carving out a space for myself. But deep down, something felt incomplete, like I’d left a part of myself behind. Coordination, structure, and the quiet joy of organization—those pieces were missing (even though many would argue that I was already organized but I sure know myself).

Then came the opportunity to become an EA. At first, I declined. It felt like stepping backward. But something nudged me to reconsider, and now, I can say without hesitation that it’s been one of the best decisions of my career.

Preparing for my first Interview for the role.

Working remotely as a part-time EA has been transformative. My principal—a powerhouse CEO and coach—expects me to be an extension of his mind. My role is to protect his time, focus on increasing his income, and ensure he never wastes a minute on tasks that don’t align with his goals. From constant inbox management to tracking calendars, setting reminders, and essentially taking charge of his life, I have rediscovered the art of being the invisible force that keeps things running smoothly.

The 7 AM calls, the to-do lists, the subtle but constant vigilance—it’s a rhythm I have grown to love. And yet, it’s more than just a role. It’s a calm amid the chaos of my life. By day, I am a marketing manager, a consultant, a founder. But here, in this role, I am simply someone who puts order to someone else’s chaos, and it feels oddly grounding.

I work from anywhere and it’s perfect.

I have relearned the basics—organization, structure, proactivity. I thought I was efficient before, but this role has shown me new depths of effectiveness. It’s a reminder that even the simplest skills can take on extraordinary significance when done well.

Taking photos at work is very hard sometimes you know.

My principal often tells me I was born to be a Chief of Staff. I am not so sure—marketing still feels like my thing. But this role has taught me that life is less about titles and more about growth. For now, as long as the role remains, I will savor it, learn all I can, and give my best. Who knows where life will take me next?

This morning, I am here, just grateful for the chance to find beauty in the basics again.