PROFILE – Marina Ivie
By Lucy Brazier
Marina Ivie is an Executive Assistant. At the early age of 14, her life was…
Monthly Archives: July, 2013
A Modern Day in the Life of a PA
By Julia Vassie and Jane Atherton
Over the many years we have focused on secretarial recruitment we have watched their role…
Getting The Best Out Of A Venue – It’s All About Communication
By Mary Doogan
You know that feeling when a successful event has finished – a mixture of relief,…
Creating A Comfortable And Healthy Work Environment To Reduce Stress
Work-related stress can come from any physical conditions that we perceive as irritating, uncomfortable or…
Social Media – It’s A Hot Topic, Make Sure You Don’t Get Burnt
I’m going to start off this month’s column by talking to you about baking -…
Establishing Your Core Values
As we meander along our path in life we come across people who we get…
4 Steps to Building a Culture of Respect
Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners – Laurence Sterne…
Four Things you Will Never Learn in Your Comfort Zone
The year was 1947 and to date no one had broken the sound barrier. Most…
Finding the Magic Words
After 25 years of working as the Personal /Executive Assistant to actress Olympia Dukakis, I…
Trust Cuts to the Quick
By Marsha Egan
Do you feel the need to “watch your back” at work? How about your friends…
The most essential Excel feature every assistant should use
As a former PA turned technology instructor, Vickie Sokol Evans has worked with every type…
Your Administrative Role in Disaster Recovery Planning
A hurricane is bearing down and your office has just received notice you have one…
Feelgood Factor
By Joan Burge
Imagine your body being strong and flexible. You are hydrated. You feed and fuel your…
Three Ways to Become a Better Writer … No, It’s Not Hopeless
The Dershowitz dilemma An article in the July/Aug 2012 Yale Alumni Magazine listed some famous…
We Miss You, Katharine Gibbs
Let’s say you win $50 million in the lotto. And because you’re so completely devoted…
PROFILE – Adam Fidler
By Lucy Brazier
Adam Fidler is the European PR Officer for EUMA, (European Management Assistants) and Executive Assistant…
A Million Miles a Minute
I want you to know its not your fault. You know, the dread you feel…
Avoiding Common Job-search Mistakes
Administrative professionals with the most in-demand skills — especially those who can make immediate contributions…