Our aim at Athena is to give you your time back so you can spend it in the ways that matter most.

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Einstein on Gratitude

Albert Einstein once wrote, “A hundred times a day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other people.”

He describes gratitude not as thankfulness, but as awareness.

Gratitude is a way of seeing the invisible scaffolding that holds together your day: the people, tools, and quiet systems that make your work possible.

Einstein’s version of gratitude was structural.

He saw interdependence as reality. Every piece of progress, every breakthrough, every calm moment in the middle of the noise is the result of someone else’s work intersecting with your own.

Notice your periphery more completely.

When you really see the network around you, the ones who support, anticipate, and enable what you do, you lead differently.

You move with a little more clarity and a little more respect for the collective effort it takes to do anything meaningful.

Gratitude becomes a form of intelligence—a way of seeing the work behind the work.

How Athena Supports Your XP

As 2025 starts coming to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what makes Athena special. At the heart of it all are the executive assistants (”XPs”) who bring clarity, calmness, and consistency to your life. They’re an essential part of what makes your partnership work.

Your XP deserves every bit of appreciation. And while you focus on building that partnership, here's what Athena provides behind the scenes:

Career development and training

• Fully-sponsored MBA programs (~$50,000 value)

• Paid continuous training and upskilling; full-time Client Partnership Manager (CPM) for constant coaching and skill development

• Active mentorship programs, including leadership advancement tracks and Lean on Me community where XPs teach each other

• Direct client feedback through Athena Client Panel

Financial benefits

• Salary raises up to 15% through Force Multiplier program

• Senior XP promotions with compensation bumps

• Other cash benefits (varies by country), but can include pet reimbursement, flexible spending allowances, living allowances (e.g., meals)

Health and wellbeing

• Comprehensive health coverage including 2 dependents

• Full-time mental health team (psychiatrists, psychologists, life coaches - Athena employees, exclusively for XPs); dedicated wellness coaches per location

• Generous paid time off and holidays (subject to client’s approval) + 1 birthday leave

• Quarterly team outings and hub connects

Tools and equipment

• Top-tier MacBook

• Ergonomic mouse allowance

• Full tech stack and software access, including latest provision of ChatGPT license

One XP told us recently: "I used to avoid anything outside my comfort zone. Now I'll tackle almost anything because I know I have the tools and the backup."

That backup means your XP can focus on your partnership. It means they're growing alongside you, learning from thousands of other XPs, and building a long term career.