Feeling Overloaded? You Might Be Ready for an EA
If your day is filled with meetings, admin and endless emails, and you rarely find time to focus on strategy, it might be time to hire an Executive Assistant. This guide will help you recognise the signs, understand the benefits and feel confident taking the next step.
What You’ll Learn in This Free Guide
The When Is the Right Time to Hire an EA? guide is a concise, expert-led resource designed for founders, executives and senior leaders who need more time and less stress. Inside, you’ll find:
- Common signals it’s time to bring on an EA
- How EAs unlock time and improve decision-making
- What tasks to delegate to maximise productivity
- How to calculate the value an EA could bring to your role
- The steps to take before, during and after hiring
This is not just a theory-based overview, it’s a practical guide backed by insights from years of experience placing top-tier EAs.
Why Timing Matters
Hiring too early can lead to underutilisation. Waiting too long can lead to missed opportunities and inefficiencies. This guide helps you strike the right balance, answering questions like:
- Is now the right time, or should I wait?
- What’s the real ROI of an EA?
- What do I need to have in place to make it work?
Whether you’re leading a fast-growth business or simply need breathing room, this guide provides the clarity to move forward with confidence.
Written by the Experts in Executive Support Recruitment
At Lily Shippen, we specialise in recruiting exceptional Executive Assistants across London, Manchester and the UK. We understand what makes an outstanding EA and what businesses need at each stage of their growth journey.
This guide is just one way we help leaders build effective, lasting support.
Trusted by Leaders Nationwide
Tech Founder
– Manchester
“This guide helped me realise how much time I was wasting on admin. I now have an EA who’s changed how I work, and I wish I’d made the move sooner.”
Executive Coach
– London
“It’s a simple read but powerful. Helped me make the decision with clarity and the right expectations.”
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