EP64: Mastering Meeting Types for Maximum Impact

Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast with your host, Nicky Christmas. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the different types of meetings your Executive attends and how you can manage them strategically to drive real progress.Here’s what we cover:Why meetings matter more than ever—and how EAs can support their Executive’s time as their most valuable resourceThe six key meeting types you need to know:Decision-Making Meetings – Where critical choices happenInformation-Sharing Meetings – Updates and reports that matterBrainstorming/Creative Sessions – Sparking new ideasRelationship-Building Meetings – Building trust and connectionsCrisis/Problem-Solving Meetings – When urgent solutions are neededGovernance/Board Meetings – Formal, high-level decision-makingHow to categorise meetings and tailor your prep: from agendas and pre-reads to setting the right mindset for each typeThe importance of managing transitions between meetings to avoid ‘meeting hangovers’ and keep your Executive focusedTips for asking the right questions when scheduling meetings—like clarifying objectives, success criteria, and your Executive’s roleThe difference you can make as an EA by setting every meeting up for success, transforming from a diary manager to a strategic partner🔗 Resources Mentioned:Free Meetings Checklist Template: theeacampus.com/podcast/ep64EA Campus Online Courses – 30% off with code SUMMER30Upcoming Events:Advanced Management Masterclass – 13th JuneStrategic Time Management Masterclass – 24th JuneAI Virtual Summit – 11th JulyMicrosoft & AI Masterclass – 24th Julyhttps://theeacampus.com/events/🗓️ Stay Connected:Subscribe to The EA Campus Podcast so you never miss an episodeLeave us a review - it helps other EAs discover the showShare this episode with a fellow EA who’d find it helpful The EA Campus