Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

You Are What You Eat

By - September 25, 2011

How to boost your performance by eating healthily   Most PAs have busy lives, and busy lives mean that eating food that is good for you – as well as tasting nice – is not always a priority. A quick sandwich and a packet of crisps may well become the norm, while eating with one... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Would You Follow You?

By - September 25, 2011

Top 10 Ways to Be a LEADER   Spurred in part by an exercise I did at an ActionCOACH business planning workday, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader. My commitment is to be a great one, and I’m getting clear that in order to be successful, there... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Minimising Separation Anxiety

By - September 25, 2011

How To Cope With Leaving Your Baby Or Toddler In Childcare For The First Time.   As was preparing to return to work after my maternity leave, I read a great American book called The Working Gal’s Guide to Babyville. I always remember the quote “Good childcare is the secret sauce of contented working parenthood”.... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Coaching For Success

By - September 25, 2011

Enhancing your skills – and those of your mentees – using the GROW model   The use of coaching in the workplace has expanded significantly over the past ten to 15 years. Many managers and staff will have learned some of the basics of coaching on management development courses, even if they haven’t been formally... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Can You Just?

By - September 25, 2011

How to use your skills and experience to make a positive and lasting impression in your new role.   Whether you’ve landed your dream job or are climbing further up the ladder towards your ultimate goal, your experience and skills really get put to the test. So, how do you make sure your colleagues and... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2011

Bouncing Back

By - September 25, 2011

How to deal with setbacks in your career   You’ve just missed out on a promotion. You’ve been made redundant. You’ve failed an exam essential to the qualification you need. How do you deal with such set-backs? Are you immobilised by regret, disappointment, stress or worry? Or are you the resilient type who can quickly... Read more »
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 »