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How to Stop Missing Deadlines at Work
I used to think missing deadlines meant one thing: I wasn’t working hard enough. So I’d try to fix it the obvious way. Work longer hours. Push harder. Stay up late. And somehow… deadlines still slipped. That’s when it hit me. Missing deadlines isn’t usually a work ethic problem. It’s a system problem. Once I stopped trying to “push through” and started fixing how I worked, everything changed. If you’re stuck in that cycle, here’s what actually helps. First, Be Honest About Wh
Caitlyn Lussier
Apr 293 min read
How I Act as the “Second Brain” for Executives
Most people think an executive assistant just manages calendars and emails. That’s the visible part. What they don’t see is what’s happening behind the scenes… where I’m constantly tracking, filtering, remembering, and connecting things the executive simply doesn’t have the time or mental space for. That’s where I become their second brain. And no, it’s not about doing more work. It’s about removing mental load from someone who’s already carrying too much. It Starts With Unde
Caitlyn Lussier
Apr 253 min read
How I Turn Messy Projects Into Structured Systems in Days
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been handed a “project” that was basically just… vibes. No clear scope. Deadlines floating around like rumors. People working, but no one really knowing what they’re working toward. And somehow, everything is “urgent.” If you’ve ever been in that situation, you know the feeling. It’s like walking into a room where everyone is busy, but nothing is actually moving forward. This is exactly where I come in. Over time, I’ve built a simple way
Caitlyn Lussier
Apr 224 min read
What Happens When You Don’t Have an Executive Assistant
For a long time, most of the people I work with don’t think they need an executive assistant. They’re managing. Things are getting done. Nothing feels completely broken. But when I step in and take a closer look, there’s usually a different story underneath. It’s not that things aren’t working. It’s that they’re working in a way that’s draining time, energy, and focus every single day. Here’s what I see happening behind the scenes when there’s no executive assistant in place.
Caitlyn Lussier
Apr 202 min read
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