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How Do You Manage Upwards As An Assistant?
Do you find yourself navigating the delicate balance of keeping your boss on track?Do you find yourself second-guessing your approach?Do you question the frequency and timing of your communications?Are you still striving to bridge the gap, to understand your executives thinking? You may feel underutilized and undervalued. I’ve seen firsthand the impact these challenges can…
Read MoreHow To Do A Personal SWOT Analysis
My ‘out of office’ message has expired and whilst I’m still basking in the glow of our annual summer vacation I’ve been thinking of how I can support you to grow and develop in 2024 and it’s for that reason I’m talking about the Personal SWOT. Before I go into that, let me share five…
Read MoreBounce Into 2024 With My Three Tips For Assistants
We’re welcoming a new year and farewelling the old. If you’re like me, you’re experiencing this in real life as well as via your social media feed. It can feel overwhelming. In all honesty I am someone that finds this transitional time of the year a tad tricky. The start of a new year is…
Read MoreThe Value of a ‘Ta-Dah List’ for Executive Assistants
Introduction: One thing I know to be true for you is that your To-Do list is an ever-expanding thing! When I survey Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Assistants about what they find challenging about their role, I receive comments like this: “time-management, constantly receiving urgent requests” and “getting tied down with the more basic…
Read MoreChatGPT and AI – Embracing the Opportunity as an Administrative Professional
Introduction: In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements have become an integral part of our lives, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this digital transformation. The emergence of AI-powered virtual assistants like ChatGPT has sparked debates about its potential impact on various professions, including Administrative Professionals like EAs, PAs and Admin Assistants.…
Read MoreHow Assistants Can Manage Their Manager’s Needs & Priorities Using The 3P’s
Clarifying expectations and clear communication are two of the essential building blocks of building a strong partnership between a manager and their Executive Assistant. In the latest episode of the Assist With Impact podcast (Episode 170), I discuss the challenge of assistants needing to manage the needs and priorities of multiple managers. It can be…
Read MoreService, Not Subservience: A Guide for Executive Assistants and Administrative Support Professionals
As an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Administrative Professional, your role is critical in supporting your organisation and your colleagues. You are often the first point of contact for clients, customers, and vendors, and you play an essential role in keeping the office running smoothly. However, it’s important to remember that there is a difference…
Read MoreHow Teenagers Can Teach Assistants Strategies For Dealing With A Micromanager
If you follow me on Instagram you will know our family are new puppy parents. Pepper is a rambunctious Cavoodle (Poodle crossed with a Cavalier King Charles). She is happily tearing a swathe (literally and figuratively) through our home and our hearts. Now that she is fully vaccinated we are starting to take her out into…
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