2026: Where to Position Your Executive Support Role for the Future

As 2026 begins, many executive support professionals aren’t questioning their capability — they’re questioning how their role is being understood. As expectations shift and automation absorbs more execution, executive support work is becoming more consequential, yet harder to articulate. This article explores where the executive support role is heading in 2026, why positioning matters more than reinvention, and how to clarify your contribution in a changing workplace.