In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Gisele Karame-Kemp for a candid and inspiring Day in the Life conversation.
Gisele joins us from Sydney, Australia, where she leads a global team of Executive and Administrative Assistants at Atlassian. With a career that’s taken her from the University of Sydney to the private investment world supporting Lachlan Murdoch, and five and a half years as EA to Atlassian’s CEO, Gisele shares the real story behind her career evolution—and what it’s like to go from EA to people manager in a fast-paced tech environment.
We talk about:
- What it takes to lead a team of Assistants while staying true to the EA mindset
- How to build confidence and shift out of perfectionism
- Managing burnout, creating sustainable routines, and prioritising self-care
- Why a growth mindset is more valuable than a polished CV
- Navigating roles that look impressive on LinkedIn but don’t align with your life
Gisele brings a refreshing blend of insight, humility, and humour to this conversation—whether you're an EA exploring your next step, or a leader supporting others in their careers, you’ll take so much away from this episode.
Resources and links mentioned:
- Feel Better, Live More podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
- Upcoming EA Campus events: https://theeacampus.com/events
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