The Australian Institute of Office Professionals, affectionately known as AIOP, is specifically aimed at staff who work within the field of Administration. Whether you manage the front desk or support the Chief Executive Officer, this is the organisation that will support you to reach your career goals. Checkout the QR code which will take you …
I had the opportunity to witness a remarkable event in Sydney where Tony Robbins was appearing. An incredible experience to say the least. He certainly lived up to his reputation of being a brilliant presenter. In a room that was close to ‘freezing’ (Tony likes it that way), there was an audience of 3,000 expectant followers, …
Necessity is the Mother of Invention HOT OFF THE PRESS! I’m delighted to share my latest thoughts first and foremost through Executive Support Magazine – the essential training resource for the world’s administrative professionals. We’d love to know what your thoughts are too or if you have any feedback in this matter, so please comment. If …
The Executive’s time is the most highly valued commodity and as such needs to be meticulously managed. The only way to ensure this occurs is to delegate the responsibility to a trusted Assistant who has total control over the diary. In the business world as we know it today, every Executive has a mobile phone …
For Executives who are constantly walking the ‘tightrope’ whilst managing the demands of their position and would value discovering strategies that will assist in creating a high-level operational partnership with their Executive Assistant, sometimes referred to as the ‘Secret Weapon’, read on. Executives who have been accustomed to managing their own office, may find it …
Information aimed at Students who finish their final year at School and are unsure of the next step to take in transitioning into the Workforce. So you have just completed your studies and are ready to get out there and make your fortune. Great feeling, but the process can appear daunting to the uninitiated. Transitioning …
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
