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Jessica McBride Featured on '45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn' – Why AI for Administrative Professionals Matters Now More Than Ever

Friday, March 7, 2025 - 04:51 pm

When Nicky Christmas, founder of The EA Campus, included me in her 45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn list, I was beyond honored. Her words captured exactly what drives me: reshaping how administrative professionals engage with AI and technology.

"Jessica McBride is reshaping the way we think about AI and technology in the EA profession. As the Founder of Tech Savvy Assistant and Co-Founder of The Future Focused Admin, she’s on a mission to empower assistants with cutting-edge tech skills. From ChatGPT to Copilot, Jessica shares how AI can streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and elevate the EA role. She’s also a sought-after keynote speaker and AI strategist, making complex tech topics accessible and practical for Assistants. If you’re looking to stay ahead of workplace automation, Jessica’s content is gold." – Nicky Christmas, EA Campus

Why AI for Administrative Professionals is Essential

AI isn’t a passing trend—it’s a transformation happening right now in the workplace. Whether it’s Copilot for Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, or automation tools like Power Automate, AI is changing the way Executive Assistants and administrative professionals work. The question isn’t if AI will be integrated into our roles; it’s how well we adapt and position ourselves as strategic partners in this shift.

For those who are new to AI in the admin space, here are a few key ways it’s impacting our profession:

  • Streamlining Repetitive Tasks – AI can handle scheduling, email drafting, and data analysis, freeing up time for higher-level work.
  • Enhancing Decision-Making – Tools like ChatGPT provide quick insights, summarizing long reports, generating meeting agendas, and helping with problem-solving.
  • Boosting Productivity – Microsoft Copilot integrates AI directly into Outlook, Word, and Excel, assisting with document creation, email composition, and data management.
  • Elevating the EA Role – AI isn’t replacing Executive Assistants—it’s amplifying our ability to be strategic, proactive, and indispensable.

The Future of AI in the EA Profession

If there’s one message I want administrative professionals to take away, it’s this: AI is an opportunity, not a threat. Those who embrace AI will find themselves more valuable than ever. Instead of spending hours on manual processes, we can leverage AI to provide deeper insights, anticipate executive needs, and drive efficiency at scale.

That’s why I co-founded The Future Focused Admin, a community designed for administrative professionals who want to future-proof their careers. We provide practical AI training, discussions on workplace automation, and a network of like-minded professionals committed to evolving with technology.

Join The Future Focused Admin – A Community for AI-Savvy Assistants

If you’re ready to learn how AI can empower your career, join us in The Future Focused Admin! Our community offers:

  • AI Training & Workshops – Practical sessions on tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and automation workflows.
  • Exclusive Content – Insights on AI trends, workflow optimization, and the future of the EA profession.
  • Networking & Collaboration – Connect with forward-thinking assistants who are embracing AI.

AI isn’t here to replace us—it’s here to enhance what we do best. And if you want to be on the cutting edge of this transformation, now is the time to take action.

📌 Join The Future Focused Admin today and become part of the movement that’s redefining what it means to be an administrative professional in the AI era.

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Final Thoughts

Being recognized by EA Campus as one of the top voices in the industry is a reminder of how important this conversation is. AI is reshaping our roles, but we have the power to shape how we use it. Let’s embrace this shift together and lead the future of the administrative profession.