Why Executive Women Need a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant
It's no secret that executive women often carry a dual burden. Despite strides in workplace equality, many still shoulder the majority of household tasks. In fact, LeanIn.Org's 2022 Women in the Workplace report reveals that women in leadership are four times more likely than their male peers to manage all housework. While society needs to shift towards true equality, there's an immediate, actionable solution that can ease this load: a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant (VEPA).
The Myth of Work-Life Balance for Executive Women
Many executive women manage far more than their professional responsibilities; they also take on a disproportionate share of home duties. Consider these eye-opening stats:
According to Fortune, women are 29% more likely than men to believe they must manage everything at home without paid help.
Today.com reports that women working full-time spend one hour more per week on household work than men—a 22% difference.
Pew Research Center found that even in marriages with equal financial contributions, women still handle more housework and caregiving, while men have more time for leisure and paid work.
This ongoing imbalance doesn’t just impact time. It affects mental load, productivity, and overall well-being.
That’s where a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant becomes game-changing.
What Is a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant?
A Virtual Executive Personal Assistant is a seasoned professional who brings the same high-level support you’d expect in the boardroom into your personal life. They are more than a task-doer; they are a strategic partner who helps you function at your best across all aspects of life.
Think of them as your behind-the-scenes personal COO.
They can work alongside your existing Executive Assistant or step in to support exclusively on the personal side. Many companies prohibit EAs from handling personal work, which is where a VEPA fills the gap, without sacrificing professionalism or capability.
What Does a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant Do?
A Virtual Executive Personal Assistant is like your right-hand person who manages not just the tasks you face at work but also those personal chores that never seem to end. They act as a bridge between your professional responsibilities and personal life, managing tasks efficiently so you don't have to switch gears constantly.
While you might already have an Executive Assistant at work, company policies often restrict them from handling personal tasks. This is where a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant steps in to fill the gap. They can assist with both professional and personal tasks or focus solely on personal responsibilities if your work Executive Assistant is limited to professional duties.
What Can a VEPA Support You With?
Whether you need comprehensive support across both your professional and personal life, or just dedicated help on the personal side, a VEPA is designed to meet your unique needs. If you already have a trusted Executive Assistant handling your work life, a VEPA can focus exclusively on managing your personal responsibilities. Or, they can take a holistic approach to support both worlds, providing seamless, high-level assistance that keeps every aspect of your life running smoothly.
Here are just a few of the personal support areas a VEPA can manage:
Coordinating personal calendars for you and your family
Scheduling medical appointments, kids' activities, or home services
Booking and managing family travel
Managing RSVPs, event planning, and gift buying
Paying bills and tracking household expenses
Helping you prepare for board meetings or volunteer roles outside your day job
Organizing household staff schedules
Researching personal purchases, camps, tutors, or service providers
Overseeing home maintenance timelines or repairs
Acting as a liaison for personal communications or vendors
This is high-level support, just applied to the life you live outside of work.
Why VEPA Support Matters
The reality is that “doing it all” comes at a cost. A VEPA gives you the breathing room to be fully present at work and at home. Here’s what that unlocks:
Boosted Productivity: Focus on the big-picture work that moves the needle, while your VEPA keeps the rest running smoothly in the background.
Work-Life Alignment: It’s not about perfect balance, it’s about smart support that helps you honor your values, time, and energy.
Reduced Mental Load: No more waking up in the middle of the night wondering if you signed the permission slip or booked the flight. Your VEPA has it covered.
High-Level Executive Support for Your Personal Life
Let’s be clear: a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant is not a glorified to-do list checker or an outdated version of a personal assistant from the past.
This is executive-level support: strategic, proactive, and deeply attuned to the complexities of your life outside of work. VEPAs are seasoned professionals, often with years of experience supporting C-suite leaders. They bring the same polish, discretion, and initiative you expect in the boardroom only now, it’s focused on optimizing your home life, your family calendar, your personal goals, and the passions you pursue outside the office.
They don’t just “help”, they anticipate. They don’t just take direction, they take ownership.
Think of your VEPA as your partner in managing the logistics of life, so you can focus on what matters most: being present, staying focused, and creating space to thrive.
Ready to Excel with a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant?
Bringing a Virtual Executive Personal Assistant into your life isn’t just about outsourcing tasks. It’s about investing in your most valuable resources: time, mental clarity, and personal well-being.
At Worxbee, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand your goals, personality, communication style, and support preferences, then match you with the VEPA who is your ideal fit. It’s the same high-level support you expect in your professional world, seamlessly extended into your personal life.
You deserve support that’s as powerful, capable, and intentional as you are.
Schedule your complimentary consultation today and discover how the right VEPA can help you thrive in work and in life.
