The Elevated EA: Find Your Voice & Own Your Future as an Executive Assistant
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Maggie Jacobs is passionate about driving positive change and growth for individuals, teams, executives, and organizations. She has spent 10+ years working with C-suite executives, turning the seemingly impossible into reality. A survivor of trials and traumas, Maggie has developed a philosophy that strength and resilience can be found with open, honest, and authentic communication, solution-finding – and decisive action.
Today, Maggie speaks, writes, trains, and advises individuals on achieving more and transcending the boundaries of their own perception. This isn’t a “how to” or “10 steps to success” handbook to take you superficially from zero to hero. It’s an inspiring guide to help you find your voice, stop playing small, and step into your greatness, both personally and professionally.
“Inside each of us is a well of infinite fire waiting to be ignited. May you find that spark and surround yourself with those who fan your flames.” (Maggie Jacobs)
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Customers find the book deeply inspiring and relatable, with one mentioning how it propelled their career. They praise its readability, with one customer noting it’s a must-read for executive assistants. The book’s communication style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how the author writes candidly. Customers appreciate the book’s authenticity and vulnerability.
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johnnyngo –
Be the best you for yourself and your boss!
I read this book on a trip with my boss to Maui with other Executives on our team. As they enjoyed high balls 45,000 feet in First Class over the Pacific Ocean, I was cramped in Basic Economy. Keep in mind, I love my boss and she did not put me in this seat, she even offered to upgrade me with her status, but I felt it was important to pay my way and I can never sleep on a plane anyway. I was lucky enough to be invited because we are such a great team, and of course, I want to spend my vacation with her! Your boss may be nice, but my boss is cool and FUN AS HELL. But still, I wasnât aware that there was a cabin lower than Economy, and as I was crammed between a lovely, but overly friendly for Covid timeâs couple from Ohio, I decided to crack open Maggie Jacobâs The Elevated EA. I got this book to try and better myself to see how I can help my boss out, but I didn’t realize that by the end of it, my passion as an EA would be reignited and I wanted to get right back into work, even though my vacation hadn’t even begun.Let me tell you about THIS BOOK. It was as if I straight up followed Maggie Jacobs’s life path, and I read ahead into what my potential future was. Maggie takes the reader on a journey from troubled past, indifferent 20s, falling into cooperate world, and culminating into the beast that she is who is changing the game for Executive Assistants everywhere. The Elevated EA is a part autobiographical novel of Maggie Jacobsâs life and her journey into becoming an EA, part self-help, and part motivational. It is about knowing your self-worth, bettering yourself through networking and training, and finally becoming the best version of yourself to elevate you and your boss to the next level.My whole mindset since I became an EA 2 years ago was not really having any goals or aspirations for myself. As an assistant, I never thought my opinions mattered, only my bosses. This mindset has been completely shifted after reading this book. Although my goals are still and always will be my bossâs goals, how can I better myself to align myself on their level? Maggie argues very persuasively that EAâs should be making just as much as upper-level management. We are supposed to be the right-hand of the top of a company, entrusted with all the company secrets, as well as the know-how to make shit happen. A great EA does not work below or for their CEOs and Presidents, but rather in tandem. If you and your boss are misaligned, then the partnership is off as well. EAâs are paranoid, neurotic, and selfless. We will read into every detail, word, and offhand joke and take it to heart. However, when you and your boss are on the same wavelength, things will click, ideas will flow, and everyone is just generally happier. Maggieâs book teaches shows you how to be on the ladder and bring everyoneâs output around you to the next level, but most importantly your bosses.The biggest take-home I got from reading The Elevated EA was to know your self-worth, trust your instincts, and learn to ask and argue for your company to invest in YOU. Everything is a business, it all comes down to KPIs and the bottom line. If I can do something more efficiently at the end that will save your company, the upfront cost is negligible. If the company isnât willing to pay, they are essentially saying they donât really value you as an assistant. Have those 1:1s with your boss, and get on their level. Push your company to take you seriously as an essential piece of the puzzle, and finally, put the time and effort into making yourself the best and elevated version of yourself. This book has so many amazing quotes, you will find yourself saying to yourself “Wow, who are these people and how can I be like them?” Be the Elevated EA, and please read this book!!
1nonlyjen –
Inspiring and empowering!
I’m a senior executive assistant with over 35 years of experience, 29 with the same company. I recently began a new job with a new company, and despite my extensive background I was feeling quite anxious about this opportunity. I was fearful about being the new kid again, after so many years of being the old pro. Within the first few pages of Maggie’s book, I found real gems of insight. She speaks clearly to what it means to show up for someone else — to be there for the sole purpose of taking them to the next level, and this really resonated with me. Her book helped me to feel more encouraged and confident that what I was about to enter into was exactly what I needed to be doing at that place in time on the planet! I committed to fully show up to my new position, eager to give the very best of who I am and what I know how to do, and after a couple of months in my new role, I knew that I jumped into it properly, and with just the right amount of enthusiasm. I found the book inspiring and empowering, and recommend it to any EA seeking to rise to the next level, taking others higher as well.
Amazon Customer –
An Inspiring and Privileged Read
You know when you have started to read a good book, and are immediately taken in. This is a good book – The Elevated EA, will take you all in. Maggie Jacobs generously shares her story of self-doubt and struggle to find herself with the barest of honesty. I loved discovering how Maggie did not give in to her demons and came through to find her strengths and passions. Maggie shares how many people along the way helped her find direction and most importantly how she accepted their help, advice, training, mentoring taking her on an incredible life-journey. This is not just a book on how to be an EA – it is a powerful story showing what you can achieve when you trust yourself and accept that others are willing to be there for you. To give you their knowledge and encouragement and help, and in doing so open windows of opportunity. In this thoughtful and powerful story Maggie shows us there is more waiting for each of us, if we have the courage to do the work to achieve lasting change in our personal and professional life. I highly recommend THE ELEVATED EA!
happy music man –
Perfect for any EA, Leader, or Individual Seeking Advice
I am an EA, so I had an easy interest in this book. After finishing it, I can say that it truly is a book for anyone, and I encourage anyone seeking advice in their career, no matter what career it is, to read it. Maggie tells a story of life, struggles, communication, and leading. To me, her lessons on being willing to communicate, reach out to others, and network were very impactful, and could be to anyone. You never know what opportunities are available unless you dive in and take the courage to talk to others, even if you feel like maybe “you’re not good enough.” This book tells you that you definitely are, and that you need to make those connections with others, and with yourself, to succeed.
d1y0dsyg –
Invaluable Resource for Executive Assistants
I read this book after having been laid off from my job. Maggie outlines how valuable and essential the role of an executive assistant is to an organization and encourages EAs to fight for compensation that better reflects this. Because I read her book and followed her sage advice during my job search, I was able to significantly increase my salary. This book is definitely a must-read for executive assistants. Do yourself a favor. Buy Maggie’s book and read it. I promise you won’t regret it.
Alison Shaw –
This book is a delightful and inspiring read, packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Maggie’s refreshing honesty shines through every page, making it impossible to put down. Highly recommended!
Hannah C –
I’m an Executive Assistant early in my career and this book is the best I’ve read to truly inspire me and teach me about the reality of the EA career path.My story:In 2021 I found myself promoted to an EA. I didn’t know what else to do, but I knew it was a step up from AA and more money. I never considered this job before. To learn a bit, I searched for EA books on Amazon. This book was the first I had read and it truly inspired me to learn more, follow more EA’s, take my professional development seriously (hello Tony Robins books!) and to appreciate the value and magic of the EA.Since last year I’ve really excelled in my position. I’ve become super passionate about being an EA and people can tell when I talk about it. I attend virtual EA events, sign up for every virtual pro-d opportunity for EA’s I can, I’ve become an active member of the Vancouver EA network and I’m investing in my leadership skills. Since I started last year I’ve nearly doubled my salary through offers and a recent new job acceptance.One of the best decisions I made since reading this book was following Maggie on LinkedIn and seeing the network of EA posts from around the world. It is here I find out about new webinars and courses as well as everyday moments of inspiration to propel me during those slump days.Maggie is an absolute powerhouse of EA knowledge and generosity! Read this and follow her on socials to continue learning more!
Sarah T. –
Once i picked up Maggie’s book it was hard to put down.Maggie’s book The Elevated EA: Find your Voice and Own your Future as an Executive AssistantI Loved Maggie’s views on the EA Role being “Executive Enablement” and functioning as a “Force Multiplier” This book has given me additional drive and understanding that I can be capable of more than my thoughts may limit!This book is proudly going on my shelf and will I guarantee be re-read!Thanks Maggie for sharing your story and Inspiring those around you 🙂
Elira Lamce –
I canât describe better the power of this book, but I can give you the light of it, just by sharing the message sent to Maggie, the author:Dear Maggie,I hope you are doing well!I just finished reading of your book, ð âThe Elevated EAâ, with a rush and urgency of exploring each page and reading into lines. I found not just words there, I found a soul. I can say that every word has deeply touched me, and felt like somebody was reading out load my story..I believe that you are just doing fine, we always get what are we looking for.From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the treasure you have shared out there. Much needed!With thanks and regards,Elira
Sarika –
I have started reading “The Elevated EA” and half way through itself has inspired me to really pause, reflect and understand the value’s EA’s bring to the table. Each chapter is filled with motivational quotes, thought-provoking questions, and real-life examples that resonate deeply, inspiring readers to reflect on their own lives and make positive changes. These invaluable lessons serve as a guiding force to navigate life’s challenges and find meaning in every experience.