April / May 2021

Editor's Letters
Issue: April / May 2021

New look. New name. Same passion.

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2021

Welcome to the first-ever issue of Executive Support Magazine! We hope you like the rebranding. We also want you to feel included in this process and encourage you to always feel free to share your input.

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2021

Work-From-Home Fails: 6 Sticky Situations to Avoid

By Stephanie Naznitsky - May 25, 2021

Stephanie Naznitsky shares her top tips for avoiding work-from-home fails

Business Strategy & Acumen Cover Story
Issue: April / May 2021

20 Business Lessons We Will Be Taking into the Future

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2021

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Executive Secretary (now Executive Support) Magazine, Lucy Brazier shares the lessons learnt that we will be taking into the future

Profiles
Issue: April / May 2021

PROFILE – Amanda Bagga

By Kathleen Drum - March 23, 2021

Amanda Bagga is the Chairman of IMA (International Management Assistants) India, which launched on 6th March

Communication
Issue: April / May 2021

Listening: The Most Underrated Career Strategy

By Marsha Egan - March 25, 2021

Marsha Egan shares her top tips to help you sharpen your listening skills

Technology
Issue: April / May 2021

Increase Your Productivity with Microsoft Power Automate

By Lizebeth Koloko-Green - March 23, 2021

Lizebeth Koloko-Green takes us through Microsoft Power Automate, the hidden gem of Microsoft 365

Communication
Issue: April / May 2021

Planning and Structuring Presentations

By Emma Reynolds - March 25, 2021

Emma Reynolds shares her top tips for planning and structuring presentations in the real and virtual worlds

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2021

How to Break Out of Your Career Rut

By Rhonda Scharf - March 23, 2021

Rhonda Scharf explains how to break out of your career rut

Processes & Procedures
Issue: April / May 2021

Successful Remote Onboarding

By Diana Brandl - March 23, 2021

Diana Brandl shares best practices for creating a successful remote onboarding experience

Leadership
Issue: April / May 2021

Managing Your Executive Through Change

By Gregg Brown - March 23, 2021

Gregg Brown explains four techniques you can use when managing your executive through change

Productivity
Issue: April / May 2021

Cracking the Code of Working Autonomously

By Julia Schmidt - March 23, 2021

Working autonomously will always be associated with a high level of competence, explains Julia Schmidt

Personal Development
Issue: April / May 2021

Self-Talk: Change Your Language, Change Your Mind

By Dinah Liversidge - March 23, 2021

Dinah Liversidge’s five-step process for changing your self-talk language

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2021

How to Get Your Resume Noticed by Employers

By Marie Herman - March 23, 2021

Marie Herman explains how to ensure that your resume rises to the top of the pile and gets noticed by employers

Technology
Issue: April / May 2021

Why Assistants Are Data Analysts by Stealth

By Melissa Esquibel - March 23, 2021

Most administrative professionals are expert data, process and systems analysts, explains Melissa Esquibel

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2021

Seamless Professional Collaboration

By Nina Aunula - March 23, 2021

Nina Aunula looks at the seamless professional collaboration between manager and management support professional

Profiles
Issue: April / May 2021

PROFILE – Rhonda Scharf

By Kathleen Drum - March 23, 2021

Rhonda Scharf, CSP, HoF, GSF is a Certified Speaking Professional, Hall of Fame trainer and author