Birthday Greetings
By Lucy Brazier
Back in March 2011 we re-launched Executive Secretary. Prior to this it had been in…
Monthly Archives: March, 2012
The Ninety-Five Percenters: Women in the Workplace
Bonnie Low-Kramen on the many things that hold women back There are many things holding…
Working with an unusual venue
A unique meeting venue is hot on every organiser’s wish list – but there are…
Where did daily planning go?
By Marsha Egan
Before the advent of e-mail and smart phones and nearly constant electronic interruptions, daily planning…
Sleeping better
Sleep is essential to functioning correctly in your busy waking world – here we explore…
Self-belief: The Key to Success
“If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” Sam Walton Self-confidence is…
Say Goodbye to Stress Forever
Stress has become a major issue for both employers and staff. Techniques to deal with…
Roll with the punches or get punched: Dealing with workplace disappointment
By Dewoun Hayes
We all suffer disappointment at work, but it’s how you cope that really matters. Didn’t…
Regional Focus: China
By Neil Payne
Executive Secretary asked three experts on the region to give their personal guides to doing…
Prove it!
Stand out and effectively demonstrate your skills every time with a professional portfolio. As an…
PROFILE – Kemetia MK Foley
By Lucy Brazier
Executive Secretary talks to Kemetia Foley, Chapter President of the IAAP Old Town Alexandria Chapter…
PROFILE – Eleni Rizikianou and Gina Theofilidou
By Lucy Brazier
Two years ago, EUMA Greece was awarded the responsibility of hosting EUMA’s Spring Training Day…
How to have a great appraisal…
By Claire Hope
When it comes to appraisal meetings, you get what you ask for, not always what…
How To Become An Influential PA: Six Steps To Success
Being influential is the key to success, but how do you achieve it? If you…
Employee wellbeing – the latest corporate ‘buzz phrase’?
Last week I was invited to a full-day conference on employee wellbeing. The conference was…
Effective Feedback Made Easy
By Ann Latham
Giving feedback can be tricky. Ann Latham talks us through four steps to eliminate awkwardness…
Corporate Ladder Safety Tips: Climb Your Way to a More Fulfilling Career
If you feel you are ready for a promotion, there are many things you can…
And now the case for speedwriting!
Does note-taking fill you with worry? There is an easier way says Heather Baker I…
Actions speak louder than words
What effect are your words and actions having, and how can you tell? Many people…
A Job for the Girls?
We start our journey down memory lane looking at the changing role of women in…