Professional Development

In nearly every article aimed at Executive Assistants (EA), the discussion talks about the importance of the role, the attributes considered essential to be successful, and of course the importance of ‘managing up’ to ensure an Executive is kept on track through even the busiest day. There will be many levels of expertise within the […]

 Put a smile on someone’s face, become a Volunteer! The value of volunteering should not be underestimated. Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and bring with them a myriad of life experiences. They are found in hospitals, supporting key community services such as Meals on Wheels, or working with charities such as the RSPCA and

“It’s your job to uphold the dignity of this profession and you have to start by honoring and respecting yourself and the contribution you make, at whatever level you make it. Languishing in self-pity and helplessness are a waste of your time and talent”,  Says Jan Jones, author of  ‘The CEO’s Secret Weapon’. In support

I recently wrote an article and placed on Linkedin.  If you would like to discover a few ‘secrets’ of staying organised in an exceptionally busy Executive environment, then view here. The Power of Being Organised | LinkedIn

I was speaking with a Colleague today about ‘File Management’, and the difficulties of actually FINDING that file you know you ‘filed away’ SOMEWHERE.  The frustrations of spending inordinate amounts of time looking for it is sometimes overwhelming.  The trick is of course to have implemented a straight forward system that will always allow you

The role of the Front Desk Receptionist has changed considerably over the past few decades due to the incredible changes in Telecommunications.  Operators were once required to manipulate a network of multiple plugs and cords on sometimes very large switchboards.  There were tricks to this, and dare I say that I have actually worked with