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Will AI Replace Executive Assistants? What Actually Changes
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 6/24/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 6/24/26

Will AI Replace Executive Assistants? What Actually Changes

A grounded look at whether AI will replace executive assistants: what it automates, what it can't, and how the best EAs use AI as leverage.
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How to Become a Fractional Chief of Staff: An Operator's Playbook
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 6/19/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 6/19/26

How to Become a Fractional Chief of Staff: An Operator's Playbook

A practical guide to becoming a fractional chief of staff: readiness, finding clients, pricing, scoping engagements, and running the business well.
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When Does a Company Actually Need a Chief of Staff? A Timing Guide
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 4/7/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 4/7/26

When Does a Company Actually Need a Chief of Staff? A Timing Guide

A sourced timing guide for when a company actually needs a chief of staff, the signals that justify the role, and when it is the wrong hire.

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Chief of Staff to a Founder vs. to an Established CEO: How the Job Changes
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 4/2/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 4/2/26

Chief of Staff to a Founder vs. to an Established CEO: How the Job Changes

How the chief of staff role changes when you work for a founder versus an established CEO: scope, ambiguity, authority, and what to expect.

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What an Executive Assistant to a CEO Actually Does (the Modern EA Role)
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 3/29/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 3/29/26

What an Executive Assistant to a CEO Actually Does (the Modern EA Role)

A sourced breakdown of what an executive assistant to a CEO actually does today, how the modern EA role works, and where it is heading.

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A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff: What the Work Really Looks Like
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/14/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/14/26

A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff: What the Work Really Looks Like

A grounded, sourced look at a chief of staff's real day: the rhythms, tasks, and pressures behind the title, hour by hour.

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The Three Types of Chief of Staff (and Which One a Company Needs)
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/10/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/10/26

The Three Types of Chief of Staff (and Which One a Company Needs)

There is no single chief of staff role. Here are the three main types, the archetype models behind them, and how to pick the right one.

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Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant vs. COO: How the Roles Actually Differ
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/5/26 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 1/5/26

Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant vs. COO: How the Roles Actually Differ

Chief of staff, executive assistant, and COO are often confused. Here is a clear, sourced breakdown of how the three roles actually differ.

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What Does a Chief of Staff Actually Do? A Clear Breakdown of the Role
The Role Adrienne Gaughan 12/31/25 The Role Adrienne Gaughan 12/31/25

What Does a Chief of Staff Actually Do? A Clear Breakdown of the Role

A clear, sourced breakdown of what a chief of staff actually does, how the role works, and where it fits in an organization.

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