Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Anger Management

By - September 25, 2011

Does the following seem familiar?   ‘Here I am again. I’ve been in this situation hundreds of times before with my boss. Why am I so bothered and hot under the collar? Just when I thought I had the best job in the world, my boss seems to throw a spanner in the works.’ ‘Generally... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2011

It’s Time for Your Purpose, Passion and Power at work

By - July 26, 2011

Sharon Eden examines people oriented business Am I crazy? Purpose, passion and power as an Executive PA at work? What on earth is the world coming to? I’ll tell you. The world is beginning to become a different place within organisations. A place which is more people orientated and focused on the wellbeing of employees... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2011

Transferring The Sporting Champion Mindset

By - July 25, 2011

Jeremy Lazarus explains how to transfer the sporting champion mindset into the workplace Within the business world, there is much demand for talks and seminars given by elite athletes, probably because there are many similarities between the two disciplines. Perhaps this demand has been increased due to the Olympics fast approaching and the increasing media... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2011

How To Boost Your Career Willpower

By - July 25, 2011

Graham W Price details the tools you need to change focus You know what you need to do to take your career forward but despite your best intentions you’re just not doing it. We make excuses, such as lack of time or other things getting in the way, but really it’s about us lacking the... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2011

Experiencing the ‘Culture Shock’ of Family Life

By - July 25, 2011

After a working week, family life can be a culture shock explains Helen Letchfield 30th May-5th June was National Family Week in the UK, which is all about taking time out to celebrate quality family time together. However, many parents can find it difficult to do this when they still have to find the elusive... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: May / June 2011

Why your personal brand is a vital tool for your career

By - May 25, 2011

Ever considered what people say about you behind your back? How they describe you in a few words, how they recommend you to others? asks Lesley Everett If not, you’re missing out on a vital tool for managing your career opportunities as effectively as you can. What people say and feel about you quite simply... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: May / June 2011

Parenting for Professionals

By - May 25, 2011

Helen Letchfield’s tips for embracing your image change Not so long ago, the conversation at the beginning of the meetings I went to generally covered topics such as the weather or what we had done at the weekend. Not anymore. ‘You’re definitely looking bigger now’; ‘you look tired today are you OK?’ or even ‘can... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: May / June 2011

Opinion

By - May 25, 2011

Attitudes to training, business improvement & stress. Five administrative professionals from around the world share their experience and opinions What is your company’s attitude towards training its admin staff?  Sonia Sharma: I feel training and development is an investment in our career. EY has balanced approach to learning and development for everyone in the organization.... Read more »