35 ChatGPT Prompts for Executive Assistants: The High-Stakes Communication Toolkit
Executive assistants operate at the intersection of power and pressure. Your decisions — which meeting gets on the calendar, how the CEO's apology email reads, whether the board deck lands before 8 a.m. — have real consequences.
Generic AI advice does not cut it here. You need prompts that understand the stakes.
These 35 prompts are built for EAs working with C-suite executives and senior leaders. Each one is ready to use, not just inspire. Copy, customize, and deploy.
1. Executive Calendar and Meeting Management
An EA who controls the calendar controls the executive's focus. These prompts protect that focus.
Prompt 1 — Block-schedule a productive week
"Design a 5-day weekly schedule for a CEO who has [X] hours of meetings already booked. Protect time for: deep work (minimum 90-minute blocks), physical activity, and strategic thinking. Show how to structure the remaining [Y] hours. Use a time-block table."
Prompt 2 — Decline a meeting on behalf of the executive
"Write an email from [EA Name] on behalf of [Executive Name] declining a meeting request from [requester name] for [meeting type]. Reason: [brief and vague]. Offer an alternative if appropriate: [option]. Tone: polished, final, not rude."
Prompt 3 — Prepare a daily briefing
"Write a morning briefing template for a [CEO/COO/CFO]. Include: today's schedule with key attendees, top 3 priorities for the day, pending decisions that need a response, external news relevant to [industry], and one thing to be aware of before the first meeting."
Prompt 4 — Handle a last-minute meeting request
"My executive just received an urgent meeting request from [person/title] for today at [time]. Their schedule is full. Write a response exploring whether we can: (a) do a 15-minute call instead, (b) handle this over email, or (c) offer the next available slot: [date/time]."
Prompt 5 — Build a quarterly meeting rhythm
"Suggest a quarterly meeting rhythm for a [role, e.g., startup CEO] who runs a [size] team. Include: frequency and format for 1:1s, team standups, board updates, investor calls, and strategy reviews. Explain the logic behind the cadence."
2. Board and Stakeholder Communications
Every word in a board communication is read twice. These prompts help you draft with precision.
Prompt 6 — Write a board update email
"Write a monthly board update email from [Executive Name] to the board of [Company]. This month: [key achievements], [challenges or risks], [financial snapshot if applicable], [decisions needed from the board]. Tone: confident, transparent, concise. Under 400 words."
Prompt 7 — Draft talking points for a difficult conversation
"My executive needs to address [sensitive topic: e.g., missed targets, leadership change, company pivot] with [audience: board/investors/all-staff]. Draft talking points that: lead with facts, acknowledge impact, explain the plan forward, and close with confidence. Not a script — bullet points."
Prompt 8 — Write a stakeholder briefing document
"Write a one-page stakeholder briefing for [meeting purpose] with [stakeholder name/role]. Include: background context, current status of [project/issue], our position or ask, anticipated questions and suggested responses, and the desired outcome of the meeting."
Prompt 9 — Respond to a board member inquiry
"Draft a reply from [Executive Name] to board member [Name], who asked about [topic]. The response should: acknowledge the question promptly, provide the requested information: [details], and note any follow-up we'll provide. Professional and measured. Under 200 words."
Prompt 10 — Write a crisis communication to stakeholders
"Draft an initial communication from [Company] to [stakeholders] about [crisis/issue]. It should: state what happened (factually, without speculation), what we're doing about it, what stakeholders should expect next, and when we'll update them. Under 300 words. No spin."
3. Travel Planning and Logistics
A failed travel itinerary is an EA failure. These prompts build bulletproof logistics documentation.
Prompt 11 — Build a complete travel itinerary
"Build a detailed travel itinerary for [Executive Name] traveling from [Origin] to [Destination] on [Date]. Include: flight details (placeholders), ground transport to/from airports, hotel check-in info, meeting schedule with addresses, key contacts at each location, and a contingency note for delays."
Prompt 12 — Write a pre-trip briefing
"Write a pre-trip briefing for [Executive Name] visiting [City/Country] for [purpose]. Cover: key meeting objectives, cultural or protocol notes, local time zone differences, any security or health advisories relevant to the destination, and suggested conversation openers for each meeting."
Prompt 13 — Create a hotel and venue checklist
"Create a hotel and venue setup checklist for an executive traveling to [City] for [event type]. Include: hotel requirements (room type, floor, early check-in, dietary needs), AV/tech requirements for presentations, ground transport coordination, and backup options for each critical item."
Prompt 14 — Draft a post-trip expense report summary
"Write a concise post-trip expense summary email from [Executive] to [Finance Contact] for the trip to [destination] from [dates]. Include: total spend estimate, categories (flights, hotels, meals, transport, misc), receipts attached (placeholder), and any items needing approval above the policy limit: [amount]."
Prompt 15 — Handle a travel disruption
"My executive's [flight/train] from [origin] to [destination] on [date] has been [cancelled/delayed] by [duration]. Write a message to [meeting contact] at [destination] explaining the disruption and proposing: (a) a delayed arrival time, (b) a rescheduled date, or (c) a virtual option if available."
4. Strategic Research and Briefings
EAs who brief up are EAs who get trusted with more. These prompts produce boardroom-ready research in under 30 minutes.
Prompt 16 — Research a company before a deal meeting
"My executive is meeting [Company Name] regarding [deal type: acquisition, partnership, vendor review]. Write a 1-page briefing including: company overview, recent news, financial health signals (public info), key personnel attending, and 3 questions my executive should ask to reveal their priorities."
Prompt 17 — Summarize an industry trend report
"Here is a [industry] trend report: [paste or summarize]. Extract: the 3 most significant trends, specific data points or statistics cited, implications for [Company's] strategy, and one recommended action my executive should raise with the leadership team."
Prompt 18 — Prep for a media or press interview
"My executive is being interviewed by [publication/outlet] about [topic]. Write: 5 key talking points, 3 soundbite-ready quotes, answers to the 3 hardest likely questions, and 2 questions they should redirect gracefully. Format as a one-page prep sheet."
Prompt 19 — Research a potential hire or partner
"Write a research brief on [Name], [title] at [company]. Include: professional background, recent public-facing work or statements, mutual connections if known, areas of known expertise, and any reputational signals (positive or concerning) from public sources."
Prompt 20 — Build a competitive intelligence snapshot
"Provide a competitive intelligence snapshot comparing [Our Company] to [Competitor A] and [Competitor B] in [industry]. Cover: market positioning, recent strategic moves (last 6 months), product/service differences, pricing signals, and one area where each competitor appears vulnerable."
5. Document Drafting and Presentation Prep
Your executive speaks from slides and memos you built. These prompts make that output look and sound like them.
Prompt 21 — Write a C-suite memo
"Write a memo from [Executive Name] to [audience] about [topic]. Memo format: To/From/Date/Re header, 1-paragraph executive summary, 3-4 bullet points with supporting detail, and a clear ask or decision required at the end. Tone: direct and authoritative. Under 400 words."
Prompt 22 — Build a board deck outline
"Create a slide-by-slide outline for a [duration] board presentation on [topic]. For each slide: title, 3 bullet points of content, and one visual suggestion (chart type, diagram, or photo). Include a narrative arc: context → insights → recommendation → decision."
Prompt 23 — Write speaker notes for a presentation
"Here is a slide deck outline: [paste]. Write speaker notes for each slide. Keep notes conversational, not scripted. Flag 1-2 places where the speaker should pause for questions. Notes should help the speaker sound confident and well-prepared, not robotic."
Prompt 24 — Draft an all-hands communication
"Write an all-hands email from [Executive Name] announcing [topic: e.g., reorg, new strategy, team change]. Cover: what's happening, why it's happening, what it means for employees, what happens next, and how to ask questions. Tone: honest and human. Under 350 words."
Prompt 25 — Polish an executive speech
"Here is a rough draft of a speech: [paste]. Improve it: sharpen the opening (hook in 15 seconds), add 1 specific story or example where the argument is abstract, ensure the close leaves a clear message they'll remember. Keep the executive's voice. Return the revised text."
6. Confidential Handling and Sensitive Situations
EAs carry information others don't. These prompts help navigate moments where the stakes are high and the margin for error is low.
Prompt 26 — Write a non-disclosure acknowledgment email
"Draft a brief email from [EA Name] to [recipient] acknowledging receipt of confidential materials related to [topic]. Confirm understanding of their sensitive nature. Note that access is restricted to [list of parties]. Use formal, legal-adjacent language without drafting an actual legal document."
Prompt 27 — Handle a delicate personnel situation
"My executive needs to communicate [personnel situation: e.g., departure, role change, performance issue] to [audience: team/individual]. Draft talking points that are: factual, respectful of the individual involved, clear on next steps, and do not invite speculation. Bullet points, not a script."
Prompt 28 — Write a formal apology on behalf of the executive
"Draft a formal apology email from [Executive Name] to [recipient] regarding [situation]. The apology should: be direct and unequivocal, not make excuses, explain what we're doing to prevent recurrence, and close with a specific next step. Under 200 words."
Prompt 29 — Manage a sensitive calendar situation
"Write a carefully worded note from [EA Name] to [Person A] explaining that their regularly scheduled meeting with [Executive] needs to be deprioritized while [Executive] addresses [vague reason: pressing organizational priorities]. Offer to reconnect in [timeframe]. Do not hint at what the real reason is."
Prompt 30 — Draft a holding response
"Write a professional holding response from [EA Name] to [sender] who is asking about [topic the executive isn't ready to address]. Acknowledge receipt, confirm the executive is aware, and set an expectation for a substantive response by [date]. Under 75 words. Warm but non-committal."
7. Business Development and Strategic Support
Senior EAs become force multipliers for the executive's business goals. These prompts help you contribute beyond logistics.
Prompt 31 — Write an introduction email
"Write an introduction email from [Executive Name] connecting [Person A] and [Person B]. Explain who each person is (one sentence each), why the connection is valuable, and what specific opportunity or collaboration you're suggesting. Let them take it from here. Under 150 words."
Prompt 32 — Draft a thank-you note after a deal
"Write a personal thank-you note from [Executive Name] to [Person Name] after [deal/event/meeting]. Be specific: reference one moment or decision that stood out. Warm but professional. Under 150 words. Should feel handwritten even though it's email."
Prompt 33 — Write a conference or event brief
"Write a 1-page brief for [Executive Name] attending [Conference Name] on [dates]. Include: conference theme and key topics, 5 attendees worth connecting with (and why), sessions worth attending, talking points that position our company well, and a follow-up plan for after the event."
Prompt 34 — Summarize a networking event follow-up list
"My executive met [number] people at [event]. Here are their names, companies, and conversation notes: [paste]. Prioritize them by follow-up urgency (high/medium/low) with a 1-sentence reason for each tier. Draft a follow-up email template for the top 3."
Prompt 35 — Write a year-end message from the executive
"Write a year-end message from [Executive Name] to [audience: team/clients/partners]. Reference 1-2 specific achievements from this year. Acknowledge challenges honestly in one sentence. Express genuine gratitude. Preview one exciting thing coming next year. Warm, human, and under 300 words."
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