Katie Rodwell Remote Executive Assistant, Tiptree (2026)

03/06/2026

Being. Constantly. Available. Is. Not. Good. Service! 👏

And I’ll tell you why…

We live in a time when everything is at our fingertips, and there is an expectation of immediate access, whether that’s on social media, email, or even more so, text.

And then comes the pressure to always be on, so we don’t miss something, so people don’t lose interest, or think we’re unprofessional. So now people are answering emails at 10 pm, replying to messages on weekends, and constantly checking notifications.

❌ All that does is reinforce the expectation of instant access.

Fast replies are great, and clear communication is important. But there’s a difference between showing up and doing your job well, and making yourself permanently available at the expense of your own energy.

✨ Because boundaries don’t just exist around the work itself, they exist around your access to yourself, too.

It’s all well and good logging off at 3 pm, but you’re not really switching off if you’re still replying to “quick” emails, checking messages and staying half in work all night.

When you’re constantly accessible, your focus suffers, and your energy dips, and eventually the quality of your work does too.

👉 Not everything is urgent, and not every message needs an immediate response.

And I promise you, replying a few hours later will not make you bad at your job, and if boundaries are something you struggle with, I can help by taking the things that interrupt them off your hands as an executive assistant.

If you’d like support, you can get in touch here: www.katierodwell.com 💗

01/06/2026

I was thinking about how being great under pressure is seen as such a positive thing - and it is, to a point. 🙃

A lot of the time, you’ve got so used to functioning while stressed just to keep everything moving that everyone around you starts seeing you as the one who can handle everything.

Before you know it, you’ve got far more on your plate than you signed up for, and in business, when you’re already in charge of so much, having more to do does more harm than good.

I do think there’s a big difference between being capable and constantly performing under pressure because you’ve adapted to it, and then being expected to handle more of it.

Especially when people still praise burnout and promote hustle culture in the business space.

👉 There’s also the added pressure of believing the only way to be successful in business is to burn yourself out, and so you keep saying yes to everything, but that’s not true.

You don’t have to push yourself beyond your limits to be successful, but you do need to make decisions that support your wellbeing and sometimes that means outsourcing.

And I’d love to help - my books are open for June, and beyond, so if you’re looking for an executive assistant to support you in your business, please feel free to send me a DM or visit www.katierodwell.com. 😊

29/05/2026

When there’s no system behind anything in your business, EVERYTHING feels much harder than it needs to and takes far more energy. 🫠

It can make even the simplest admin feel overwhelmed, and everything else feel out of control.

These are the three systems I think every small business owner needs to make their day-to-day feel easier:

👉 A proper task system: One place where the tasks live, notes and any important info needed to get the job done.

👉 A file organisation system: Clearly labelled folders dedicated to certain projects and easy-to-search names.

👉 A process for repeat tasks: Whether it’s automation, streamlining or handing over to someone else, this will save so much time.

It’s not always the hours in the day standing in your way…but it is the lack of systems that make it feel like it.

If you’d like support with executive assistance for your business, please get in touch or visit my website (www.katierodwell.com) to see my list of services. I’d love to help you put these systems in place.

27/05/2026

Half term is always a reminder of how much working parents juggle at once, including me.

Trying to keep your business moving, stay on top of everything, keep the kids entertained, and respond to snack requests every 15 minutes is exhausting…

That doesn’t even include sourcing childcare if you have a heavy meeting day or just need one day without interruption.

I think a lot of us get so used to working like that, we forget how much pressure we’re putting on ourselves to perform multiple roles at once every day.

A few ways an executive assistant can make things easier, especially during times like these, are:

🔶 By managing your emails, admin, scheduling and follow-ups so the small but important tasks aren’t getting in your way, or forgotten.

🔶 Creating more structure around your time so your week feels less reactive and you can spend time with your kids away from the desk.

🔶 Freeing up your mental capacity so you’re not constantly switched on, even when you’re off or having to remember to do absolutely everything.

We can even help with your personal appointments and offer lifestyle support, so you can enjoy half term and have long-term support because parenting doesn’t stop when the kids go back to school.

And not to forget, the summer holidays are looming, which means 5 weeks of twice the pressure and hopefully a much-needed holiday for you.

If this sounds like the kind of support you need, please feel free to get in touch via DM or through my website via the link in my bio,

I would love to help you find balance. ✨

26/05/2026

Bank holiday is over, it's the school holidays, and most of us are back at work (and if you're not, have a cocktail or something for me please), it’s 33 degrees in May, and apparently this is the hottest May we’ve ever had… so this is your official check-in! 🫠

How is everyone managing today?

I can imagine productivity has definitely melted for many, along with the rest of the country - or maybe you gave up entirely and went to the beach instead.

I think we forget we're still humans trying to juggle things like heat, exhaustion, school holidays, and everything else life throws our way, and not robots.

So if today has been slower and sweatier, do not worry about it - we can allow it. 😅

22/05/2026

I hope everyone survived the heat today! ☀️

Honestly, trying to get work done when it’s anything over 25° is a whole feat of its own! Thankfully, for the rest of the heatwave, it’s a bank holiday with Monday hitting 32°. What???

I think most of us have been pretending we’re okay (not melting into our chairs), and it’s only day one.

Hoping everyone gets to switch off this weekend and enjoy the sunshine as best you can… maybe a BBQ, and at the very least, not opening your laptops to check something every few minutes (I will be trying my best).

If you are still working through it, please remember to get some rest where you can and may the odds be ever in your favour. 😅

Side note: I still have a couple of spaces available for work throughout June if you’re looking for an executive assistant, and I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to send me a DM to talk about how I can help.

And with that! I’ll see you again next week! 🙌

📸 Photogrpahy by Siobhan Johns Photography

20/05/2026

If you didn’t know already, I put together a free Small Business Organisation Starter Toolkit for anyone who feels like they’re constantly trying to stay on top of everything in their business. 😅

Inside, you’ll get a few tips and easy changes you can put in place straight away to make your day-to-day easier.

This is perfect for you if:

🔶 Your admin feels out of control
🔶 Your inbox needs some extra TLC
🔶 You want better systems without overcomplicating everything

Sometimes, a few small changes are all you need. You can download it for free just here: https://www.katierodwell.com/small-business-organisation-toolkit

18/05/2026

I realised recently that not many people realise that half the reason people feel so overwhelmed in their business isn’t even the amount they have to do.

✅ It’s also the amount they have to think about all at once, on top of everything else.

We’re literally carrying every single part of our business around all day, and barely switching off in the evenings, and there's a huge difference between to-dos on paper and everything else going on in our heads. 😅

One is workload, and the other is trying to remember everything, keeping track of loose ends, remembering conversations and trying really hard not to forget things while constantly thinking about what still needs doing.

👉 It’s a lot, and I truly think that’s the bit that exhausts us the most.

The fear that if you stop thinking about everything for even five minutes, something important will get missed or forgotten completely.

I also think that’s why some people look really calm and organised even when they’ve got so much going on.

Even having someone there to take half the load off your shoulders so there’s less to think about can help you manage your day-to-day, no matter how busy it may feel, without the exhaustion. 🥰

And that’s another part of the job I absolutely love. It’s incredibly rewarding knowing I’m saving someone from overdoing it and giving them the mental capacity to show up their best.

I couldn’t ask for anything more. If you need executive assistant support, I still have some openings and would be happy to help. So, get in touch via DM or www.katierodwell.com. ✨

13/05/2026

I love a quick tip, and this one makes such a difference to your admin.

It’s an easy job, and although it may seem like an obvious thing to do, so many people don’t do it.

Instead of keeping your digital files in random places, have a central place. 😅

So many people have invoices in one folder, passwords in their notes app, client details still in emails, and their to-do lists spread across three different types of software. It feels messy and wastes time switching and searching.

Just have one space, be it Google Drive or a business management system that houses:

✅ Client information
✅ Invoices & important documents
✅ Passwords / logins
✅ Your to-do list and ongoing tasks

It makes everything far less overwhelming, and you’re not spending time constantly tracking things down (you’d be surprised how quickly docs like these can go missing).

📸 Photography: siobhanjohns_photography

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