Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

Ultimate Secrets for Career Success

By - March 25, 2015

I have been privileged to meet many executive administrative professionals over the years. Every time I speak with someone who is exceptionally competent in their job and has an unwavering positive attitude toward their career, several themes invariably arise.   Three exceptional individuals shared with me the following truths that guide their actions, help them... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

Have a Goal? Get a System!

By - March 25, 2015

Most admins have personal and professional goals. However, many are missing a crucial component to accomplishing them: a system. James Clear, an author and habits expert, says, “Forget goals. Focus on systems instead.” And he is right. Systems are procedures with a built in repetitive plan of action for how you get stuff done. Part... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Why Your Job (Description) is Never Done!

By - January 25, 2015

We’ve spent 2014, the International Year of the Secretary and Admin Assistant, discussing ways you can advance your career and the administrative profession. We’ve focused on everything from mentorship to generational differences, but one of our primary focuses has been on creating your new and improved job description.   A detailed description of your job... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Mission, Vision and Strategy – and the importance for the Executive Assistant

By - January 25, 2015

Can an assistant be effective if they do not understand the Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization that they are supporting? asks Richard Arnott
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

The Evolving Role of the Administrative Professional

By - January 25, 2015

Time stands still for no one, including administrative professionals says Robert Hosking
Career Development
Issue: November / December 2014

An Admin’s Guide to Creating a Strategic Career Plan

By - November 25, 2014

Creating your strategic career plan should be an empowering and rewarding experience, explains Julie Perrine
Career Development
Issue: November / December 2014

Moving to the Next Level as an Assistant

By - November 25, 2014

Have you been considering how you can extend your current role with new challenges? asks Kathleen Drum
Career Development
Issue: November / December 2014

New challenges for Executive Assistants in Australia and New Zealand

By - November 25, 2014

If you are looking for a new challenge in both your professional and personal life, working in Australia or New Zealand could be the next adventure that you’re looking for. Working abroad is a great chance for you to progress your career and make your CV stand out, while experiencing a different culture and way... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: September / October 2014

No Risk, No Reward: 5 Insights for Creating Breakthrough Opportunities

By - September 25, 2014

If we constantly push ourselves to be a little better today than we were yesterday, we are often surprised by our own success explains Sandy Geroux
Career Development
Issue: September / October 2014

It’s a Breeze, Isn’t It?

By - September 25, 2014

Congratulations, you have worked hard, your CV is impressive and you aced the interview so, as a result, you have landed your dream job. It’s all a breeze from here right? Well, maybe
   Those first days in a new job are the ones which linger in the mind. You’ve dressed with care for your... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: September / October 2014

Weathering the Storm: Surviving and Thriving After Redundancy

By - September 25, 2014

Kathleen Drum’s story of how to bounce back (twice!) from redundancy
Career Development
Issue: September / October 2014

Do You Want to be a STAR Assistant?

By - September 25, 2014

Are you a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistantto a Director or any other senior level manager? Or are you thinking of becoming an Assistant in the near future? Or maybe you want to become a STAR Assistant?   To work for a high-calibre boss really takes an exceptional personality. Here are some tips for you... Read more »
Career Development Communication Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2014

Why Every Presentation Needs D.R.A.M.A.

By - September 25, 2014

Grab your audience's attention by adding drama to your speech or presentation, says Sandy Geroux
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2014

Are you doing the RIGHT stuff?

By - July 25, 2014

These days, it seems like we are being pulled in so many different directions. Priorities compete with each other, and it just seems like we can’t get everything done, doesn’t it? What’s worse, it seems like our daily “to do” lists grow much faster than our abilities to check them off. No wonder the world... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2014

Career Management: The 7 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Advancement

By - July 25, 2014

Like most hardworking professionals, you’re committed to your job and want to be recognised and rewarded for your efforts. But even if you’re highly effective in your role, you might be undermining your chances for advancement. These subtle career management mistakes could have been holding back raises and promotions for years without you even knowing... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2014

Squirrel!

By - May 25, 2014

Imagine that it’s 7.15am on Monday morning, in the dead of winter. The phone rings and it’s a radio station calling to tell you that you’ve won an all-expenses-paid trip for two to a beautiful Caribbean island. The airplane leaves Wednesday morning. Would you be on that airplane? I assume you would. I know I... Read more »