A New Dawn
By Lucy Brazier
It has been ten years since there was an in depth piece of research on…
Monthly Archives: July, 2015
Project Governance and the Role of the Executive Assistant
What has Project Governance got to do with the role of the Executive Assistant? asks…
Neuroscience and Mindfulness
By Sue France
In this extract from her new book, The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook, Sue…
PROFILE – Zelda La Grange
By Lucy Brazier
Zelda La Grange was Nelson Mandela’s secretary, gatekeeper and constant companion for the best part…
Hope For Discouraged Leaders
It can be tough at the helm, but you are stronger than you think, says…
Up Your Social Media Ante
Top tips on top tweets It’s official, social media has taken over the world. No longer…
When Is a Break Not a Break?
By Susie Kay
… or “do as I say, not as I do.” Susie Kay explains I recently…
How to Bring Your Personality into Your LinkedIn Profile!
A little humor goes a long way says Brenda Bernstein I received the following note…
PROFILE – Patricia May
By Lucy Brazier
Patricia May is Director of Administration of the American Library Association, visionary leader, mentor and…
How Working Parents Can Have a Work-life Balance
As long as they make a habit of organising their schedules and remain flexible… Everything…
A Time to Choose
There is no ‘have to’ in this world says Jessica McGregor Johnson I was talking…
The End of a Challenging Pathway!
By Eth Lloyd
The third operation for a skin graft went well. I was somewhat taken aback at…
Career Planning for Successful PAs
By Steve Heard
You probably know a PA who embodies the best of the profession, you might be…
The Motivation Puzzle
This is a word used often in organisations. It is a question I am frequently…
Good Writing Should Be Everyone’s Business
If you’re like most people, you probably write at work all the time: messages to…
Plan for a Planned Absence From Work
By Teri Wells
Going away? Don’t forget what you’re leaving behind says Teri Wells Many years ago I lamented…
Psychological Myths and False Beliefs
One characteristic of humans is our tendency to hold beliefs for which there’s no evidence…
Planning Is the Difference Between Being Busy and Being Effective!
By Marsha Egan
Marsha Egan details her top planning tips We’ve all heard the expression, “Fire, Shoot –…
Let the Politicians Do the Worrying — at Least After Five
I attended a convention last week and had the pleasure of playing the role of…
Make Space for the Future
By Rona Cant
This year there have been many Anniversaries celebrated from Wars to Weddings. As time goes…