{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#282 - Will AI Replace Executive Assistants in 2026? | Monique Helstrom","description":"Will AI assistants replace Executive Assistants in 2026? No, unless you ignore the transition. AI is changing executive support forever. The question isn\u2019t whether it\u2019s coming, it\u2019s whether you\u2019re ready. AI should be used as a tool, not a takeover. Monique Helstrom, leadership coach and former Executive Assistant to Simon Sinek, shares how AI tools for Executive Assistants can elevate the role instead of replacing it.&amp;nbsp; After building a successful career as an assistant, Monique now teaches executives and teams how to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness working with their executive assistants. One BIG change in 2026:&amp;nbsp; How to integrate AI strategically into your leader-executive assistant workflow. Monique breaks down her AI + Executive Assistant Course, including 68 practical AI prompts and modules covering business management, travel coordination, email strategy, communication, executive support systems, and more. Key insights:  \u00b7&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;#1. - Why AI won\u2019t replace Executive Assistants, but ignorance might.  \u00b7 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #2. -&amp;nbsp;How executives should properly onboard and train EAs.  \u00b7 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #3. -&amp;nbsp;How AI improves prioritization, productivity, and communication.  \u00b7 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #4. -&amp;nbsp;Why shadowing, feedback, and partnership are critical.  \u00b7 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #5. -&amp;nbsp;The power of keeping a \u201chuman in the loop\u201d. \u201cAI is a tool. &amp;nbsp;There should always be a human in the loop.\u201d \u2013 Monique Helstrom  \ud83c\udf99 Featured Guest: Monique Helstrom  \ud83d\udd39 Website: https:\/\/www.moniquehelstrom.com\/  \ud83d\udd39 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/moniquehelstrom\/ If you\u2019re an Executive Assistant, business owner, or leader navigating AI in the workplace, this conversation will change how you think about the future of executive support. #ExecutiveAssistant #AIForBusiness #MoniqueHelstrom #ArtificialIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessProductivity #Onboarding #AItools #Manage2Win #DavidRussellPodcast ","author_name":"The Manage 2 Win Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.manage2win.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40214415\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198919465"}