Opinion
Issue: August / September 2025
Issue: August / September 2025
The Untapped Strengths of Administrative Professionals
By Hiyam Abuguilah - July 25, 2025
Hiyam Abuguilah, author of Be an Exceptional Administrative Assistant, explains how organisations lose momentum when they fail to realise their employees’ potential
Opinion
Issue: August / September 2025
Issue: August / September 2025
Should Governments Regulate AI’s Use of Data?
By Jamie Dobson - July 25, 2025
Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of Visionaries, Rebels and Machines, explains the potential different types of government regulation for AI’s use of data
Opinion
Issue: June / July 2025
Issue: June / July 2025
Busting the Myths: Having ADHD Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Organised
By Claire Rothwell - May 25, 2025
Claire Rothwell explains why acceptance is key to getting the best from your brain
Opinion
Issue: April / May 2025
Issue: April / May 2025
Embracing Your Power as an EA
By Becky Kaapuni - March 25, 2025
Becky Kaapuni charts her progress from a support role mindset to strategic leader
Opinion
Issue: April / May 2025
Issue: April / May 2025
The Role of Trauma in the Assistant Profession
By Kristine Valenzuela - March 25, 2025
Coping mechanisms that stemmed from my dark past have helped to level up my career as an Executive Assistant, says Kristine Valenzuela
Opinion
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Job-Sharing: A Success Story
By Kemetia Foley - January 25, 2025
The opportunity to work a flexible, part-time job share was one of my best surprises ever, says Kemetia Foley
Opinion
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
From Chief of Staff to Executive Assistant: Why I Chose to Return to My True Calling
By Zoe Hill - November 25, 2024
Zoe Hill takes us on her journey from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff and back again
Opinion
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Get To Your Bucket List Sooner Rather Than Later
By Ian Child - November 25, 2024
Life is way too short not to have dreams, but we need to ensure these dreams happen says Ian Child
Opinion
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Leaving a Legacy: Moving from Mentee to Mentor
By Muriel Poncin - November 25, 2024
Mentors challenge you and can change the trajectory of your career; take that growth and use it to mentor others, says Muriel Poncin
Opinion
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of International Management Assistants
By Maria Cirillo and Julia Schmidt - November 25, 2024
Maria Cirillo, Executive Chair IMA, and Julia Schmidt, Executive Vice Chair, celebrate 50 years of IMA and explain why the future is bright
Opinion
Issue: October / November 2024
Issue: October / November 2024
The Reality of Being a Male EA
By Denis Mermoud - September 25, 2024
Men are capable of being effective Executive Assistants and employers need to give us a chance, says Denis Mermoud
Opinion
Issue: August / September 2024
Issue: August / September 2024
We Are More Than Just a Support Function!
By Kristine Valenzuela - July 25, 2024
You cannot remove our positions or downgrade our benefits and still have successful executives, says Kristine Valenzuela
Opinion
Issue: June / July 2024
Issue: June / July 2024
What’s It Really Like? Men Working as Executive Assistants
By Bonnie Low Kramen and Kevin Sames - May 25, 2024
Bonnie Low-Kramen and Kevin Sames shine a light on the day-to-day experiences of the men working as Assistants
Opinion
Issue: April / May 2024
Issue: April / May 2024
Challenging the Feelings of Imposter Syndrome
By Marion Freund - March 25, 2024
Let your feelings motivate you to change how you feel about yourself, says Marion Freund
Opinion
Issue: April / May 2024
Issue: April / May 2024
Defining Our Role: Administrative Professionals in the Modern Workplace
By Molly Denham - March 25, 2024
It’s not the disappearance of our roles we should anticipate, but rather the transformation of our responsibilities, explains Molly Denham
Opinion
Issue: December 2023 / January 2024
Issue: December 2023 / January 2024
The Socially Mobile Executive Assistant
By Toni Kent - November 25, 2023
People working within EA roles have the power to enact social mobility, explains Toni Kent