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Welcome to Executive Support Magazine

Executive Support Magazine is the leading training publication for senior and aspiring executive assistants and administrative professionals.

 

Welcome to Executive Support Magazine. We’ve been empowering administrative and executive assistants through training and development programs since 1989.

Are you an administrative professional seeking top-tier training, development, and mentoring from the world’s leading trainers and thought leaders? Look no further than Executive Support Magazine! We’ve been at the forefront of training administrative professionals since 1989. Relaunched as a global publication in 2011 by industry leader Lucy Brazier OBE, our magazine is dedicated to providing valuable training, insights and guidance in a magazine format.

What sets us apart?

Our mission is clear: to offer administrative professionals across the globe, regardless of their title or position within their organizations, the opportunity to expand their knowledge and refine their skills. Our vibrant Global Community provides invaluable support and networking opportunities through our dedicated social platforms. We are proud to say that we carry no advertising or promotional content, guaranteeing that each of our subscribers extracts maximum value from every one of our magazine’s 48 pages.

You can access the magazine through various subscriptions, including individual digital or print subscriptions. Or want to subscribe on behalf of your team? Our  Corporate or Association licenses are the most cost-effective ways to provide access for multiple users. And if you represent a registered charity, talk to us about claiming a 50% discount on your subscription.

Join us at Executive Support Magazine and embark on a journey of professional growth and excellence!

Latest Articles

Editor's Letters
Issue: April / May 2026

Our Crystal Anniversary

By - March 25, 2026

As part of celebrating 15 years of high-quality content, our print and digital magazines are having a make-over.
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Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

If You Can Explain It, You Can Build It: Vibe Coding for Executive Assistants

By - March 25, 2026

What if the most powerful tech skill isn’t coding at all? Courtney Johnson makes the case for using AI to move the focus from technical skills to clear thinking and problem‑solving.
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Productivity
Issue: April / May 2026

One Hour to… Prepare to Minute a Meeting

By - March 25, 2026

Sixty intentional minutes of preparation can transform your notes from chaotic scribbles to clear, professional minutes, says Rhonda Scharf
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Cover Story
Issue: April / May 2026

Then, Now, Next: 15 Things That Have Changed for Assistants Since 2011 and Why the Next 15 Years Matter Even More

By - March 25, 2026

Lucy Brazier reflects on the changes that have taken place in the administrative profession and sets the stage for the next chapter of evolution
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Profiles
Issue: April / May 2026

Carissa Burgett – Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

By - March 25, 2026

From leading the IAAP Foundation Board to shaping the culture of a US non-profit, Carissa Burgett shares how intentionality and self-awareness guide both her leadership and the example she sets for her teenage daughter
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Leadership
Issue: April / May 2026

Why Your Effectiveness Changes by Executive (And Why That’s Not a You Problem)

By - March 25, 2026

You don’t need to become a different Assistant to succeed in a new situation; you need a clearer map of the terrain you’re standing on, explains Kristine Valenzuela
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Leadership
Issue: February / March 2026

Upward Onboarding: Guiding an Executive New to the Organisation

By - February 1, 2026

Dan Hadley shares 6 strategic actions you can take to build your reputation with a new executive
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Career Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Sector Spotlight: Executive Assistants in Education

By - March 25, 2026

Each issue, we hear from an Executive Assistant in a different sector about what unique features shape their role, and those which are universal
Career Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Your Encore Years Are Built Now

By - March 25, 2026

being intentional about the impact you want to have in your later career and life is something we all need to think about, explains Joan Burge
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Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

If You Can Explain It, You Can Build It: Vibe Coding for Executive Assistants

By - March 25, 2026

What if the most powerful tech skill isn’t coding at all? Courtney Johnson makes the case for using AI to move the focus from technical skills to clear thinking and problem‑solving.
Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

Excel Spreadsheets: Checkboxes

By - March 25, 2026

Excel checkboxes were cosmetic and now they’re functional, changing spreadsheets into something users can interact with, explains Traci Williams
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Personal Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Virtual Assistant: An Alternative Pathway?

By - March 25, 2026

Gina Theofilidou details her journey to Virtual Assistant and offers advice for those considering making the switch
Opinion Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2026

Riding the Wave: How to Cope and Navigate Being Laid Off

By - February 1, 2026

Drawing on her own experience, Jean Cocco offers reassurance and actionable steps to help you steady your emotions and regain confidence after being laid off 
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