Personal Development Archives

Personal Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Virtual Assistant: An Alternative Pathway?

By Gina Theofilidou - 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 Jean Cocco - 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

Imagination, release, businessman finds the light at the end of the tunnel

Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2026

Removing Fear From Your Career

By Christopher Paul Jones - February 1, 2026

Harley Street phobia expert Christopher Paul Jones offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety and unlock career progress

Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2026

Push or Pull? The Secret to Inspired Motivation

By Marsha Egan - February 1, 2026

Marsha Egan explores how shifting from push to pull motivation can transform your energy, impact, and workplace culture

Personal Development
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

A New Year of Possibility: Setting Intentions for 2026

By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 9, 2026

In this special year-end reflection, Lucy Brazier invites you to pause, take stock, and step into 2026 with intention rather than pressure.

Personal Development
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

The Curious Advantage: Why Lifelong Learning Is Your Secret Weapon

By Nick Elston - December 29, 2025

Nick Elston reveals why curiosity is the real driver of professional growth, and how asking better questions can keep you ahead in a changing workplace.

Personal Development
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

Developing Networking Skills for Introverted Executive Assistants

By Daniela Casetta - December 29, 2025

Networking isn’t one size fits all; Daniela Casetta explains how to make it work for you

Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2025

Confidence Is Not Enough

By Rebecca Mander - September 27, 2025

Confidence serves us well, but you can’t rely on it in isolation, explains Rebecca Mander, founder of executive coaching business GuruYou

Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2025

Don’t Rise to the Bait: The Power of Choosing Your Reaction

By Rhonda Scharf - September 27, 2025

There’s an art to reclaiming the impact others have on you, says Rhonda Scharf

Personal Development
Issue: October / November 2025

How to Combat ‘Imposter Syndrome’ in Networking

By Chi Chi Okezie - September 27, 2025

Chi Chi Okezie, business networking, diversity, and inclusion specialist, offers advice on overcoming self-doubt

Personal Development
Issue: August / September 2025

Constant Change is the New Administrative Challenge

By Cathy Harris - July 25, 2025

Cathy Harris, author of The Executive Support Guide to Creating an Internal Assistant Network, shows us how to power up and become a change agent champion

Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2025

Building Your Risk Tolerance

By Joan Burge - May 25, 2025

Joan Burge explains how to build your risk tolerance to boost your growth and leadership potential

Health & Wellbeing Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2025

How Gaslighting Impacts Your Brain and Strategies to Protect It

By Dr Jennifer Fraser - May 25, 2025

Gaslighting causes a significant stress response that can overtake you, but you can also become skilled at managing it with the right preparation, explains Dr Jennifer Fraser