The Power of an EA: Reclaiming Focus, Capacity, and Impact at the Executive Level
Wednesday Women
51:57
The strongest leaders aren’t the ones who do everything themselves — they’re the ones who know how to build support around them.
In this fireside chat, we’ll explore how executive support enables better leadership, clearer thinking, and more sustainable success.
We’ll talk honestly about the myths around Executive Assistants, the mindset shifts required to work well with one, and how delegation can become a leadership advantage rather than a point of friction.
This session is designed for executives who want to operate at a higher level — with more focus, less overwhelm, and greater impact — without burning themselves out in the process.
The webinar is brought to you by Wednesday Women in partnership with Base - providing the gold standard of executive support with high-caliber, US-based assistants. (p.s. Wednesday Women works with a Base assistant whom we adore!)
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Speakers
Melissa Moody
Cofounder @ Wednesday Women
Melissa Moody is an entrepreneur and full-stack marketing executive, and the co-founder of Wednesday Women, a community and executive membership dedicated to amplifying and supporting extraordinary women leaders. She advises a select portfolio of growth-stage companies on marketing strategy, leadership, and execution, and brings more than two decades of experience building clear, user-centered growth strategies across startups and global organizations. A passionate advocate for fast, frictionless products and remote work, Melissa brings a human-centered lens to innovation, leadership, and community-driven growth as she moderates today’s conversation.
Paige McPheely
CEO @ Base
Paige McPheely is a founder and operator who has built two businesses since 2013 and helped thousands of people find meaningful work. She specializes in working with leaders and organizations at the intersection of technology, leadership development, and the future of work. Paige is particularly focused on advancing scalable solutions that ensure women receive the professional and personal support they deserve. She brings a people-centered, forward-looking perspective shaped by years of entrepreneurship and leadership alongside a family of fellow builders.
Sara Altuna
President @ Base
Sara Altuna is President of Base, where she has taken on the company’s day-to-day leadership following founder Paige McPheely and now leads Base’s partnership with Wednesday Women. With a background rooted in innovation, design thinking, and data-driven strategy, she is known for streamlining operations and building smarter, more scalable ways of working. Sara brings a highly collaborative, cross-functional approach to helping teams improve efficiency and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Leslie Greenwood
Cofounder @ Wednesday Women
Leslie Greenwood is the Co-Founder of Wednesday Women and Founder of Chief Evangelist Consulting, guided by a core belief that community isn’t a tactic—it’s a force. Through Wednesday Women, she amplifies executive women as their real, remarkable selves, building both a public platform for visibility and a private membership for deeper connection, support, and shared momentum. With 20+ years in customer-facing leadership, Leslie helps companies design community strategies rooted in trust, value, and authentic engagement.
The Power of an EA: Reclaiming Focus, Capacity, and Impact at the Executive Level
51:57