EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RECRUITING
BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY SAT IN THE SEAT.
Hiring the right assistant is not about finding someone who can manage a calendar.
If that’s all you need, use scheduling software.
The right assistant protects your time, organizes the chaos, anticipates what’s next, and helps build the machine around your ideas.
I specialize in retained search for high-impact administrative hires, including executive assistants, senior executive assistants, executive business partners, Chiefs of Staff, administrative managers, and hybrid executive support/operations roles.
Built for founder-led companies, CEOs, presidents, entrepreneurs, family offices, and small to mid-sized businesses.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Monique instilled confidence in our team to find the right fit for the EA to our CEO. She taught us how to evaluate candidates beyond the resume and skillset, and coached us to see what our CEO actually needs, and what candidate profile will allow him to truly operate in his genius. Monique is efficient, direct, and fun to work with...her energy was just what we needed to get us excited about casting the net again!”
— Erin Wahl, HR Manager, Advance Your Reach
“Not only did Monique find the PERFECT fit for my executive, but she kindly guided me through the process with grace and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without her. To anyone considering Monique's services in any capacity, I would encourage you to do so. She has become a partner in the transition of our new EA and even given me advice in my new role. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.”
— Madison Orozco-Tello, Chief of Staff, Cady Studios
YOU NEED AN ASSISTANT WHO CAN…
protect your time without needing permission for every move
manage details without losing the bigger picture
create order without creating more meetings
communicate clearly with you, your team, and external partners
anticipate what you need before everything becomes urgent
handle sensitive information with discretion and judgment
push back appropriately when you’re about to make my own life harder
build systems around how you actually work
represent you well when I’m not in the room
THAT PERSON EXISTS.
WHY THIS HIRE IS DIFFERENT
An Executive Assistant does not just support the business. They support the human running it.
Skills matter, but skills are not enough.
This role requires judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, communication, follow-through, adaptability, and trust.
Most searches fail because companies hire for technical skills only.
Calendar. Travel. Email. Expenses.
Those are table stakes.
WHY HIRE ME
I know this role from every angle.
I spent nearly a decade as Chief of Simon Sinek, supporting one of the most visible, fast-moving thought leaders in the world.
I managed high-stakes scheduling, global travel, speaking events, media, publishing, team operations, sensitive relationships, and the constant protection of time, energy, reputation, and brand.
Now I bring that lived experience into every search.
I have sat in the seat.
I know the difference between someone who has held the title and someone who knows how to create leverage.
I understand both humans.
This is not just a technical match. It is a human match: communication style, pace, values, strengths, blind spots, and trust.
I coach the partnership.
Every successful placement includes three post-placement coaching calls to support communication, role clarity, delegation, feedback, and early trust-building.
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Fast Track Your Executive-Assistant Partnership in 30 Days
Hiring an Assistant is a game-changer, but only if you set the foundation right!
Most executive-assistant partnerships fail, not because of bad hires, but because of bad onboarding.
You don’t just need a skilled Assistant. You need one who gets you — your pace, your priorities, your quirks. But that doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through deliberate effort, communication, and alignment.
The good news? This guide will make sure you’re set up for success.