March / April 2017

Cover Story
Issue: March / April 2017

Shattering the Assistant Stereotype

By Shelagh Donnelly - March 24, 2017

Together we can challenge the perception of our profession says Shelagh Donnelly

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2017

Anxiety Attacks and How to Resolve Them

By Graham W Price - March 24, 2017

Avoiding situations that trigger attacks reinforces the problem and can increase the occurrence says Graham Price 

Profiles
Issue: March / April 2017

PROFILE – Peggy Grande

By Kathleen Drum - March 24, 2017

Peggy Grande is a former Executive Assistant. She worked in the Office of Ronald Reagan in Los Angeles, California for 10 years, and has recently published a book on her experiences, The President Will See You Now

Technology
Issue: March / April 2017

Become a Google Guru

By Marie Herman - March 24, 2017

Many people think of Google as a generic search engine, but it is actually a collection of sites explains Marie Herman

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2017

From Bilingual EA to International VA…

By Jennifer Chamberlin Suzanne Ekpenyong - March 24, 2017

Jennifer Chamberlin and Suzanne Ekpenyong share the joys and challenges of leaping into entrepreneurship

Technology
Issue: March / April 2017

6 Reasons You Must Stop Wasting Time on Facebook and Invest It on LinkedIn

By Brenda Bernstein - March 24, 2017

We convince ourselves that we will feel better after using Facebook, whereas the opposite is true says Brenda Bernstein

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2017

Finding Sanity: Tips for the Stressed Out Working Mom or Dad

By Brandi Britton - March 24, 2017

Go easy on yourself and find compromises that work for you, your executive and your family says Brandi Britton

Leadership
Issue: March / April 2017

Think Proactively: Think Bigger

By Sandy Geroux - March 24, 2017

Sandy Geroux explains how to think proactively and think bigger

Leadership
Issue: March / April 2017

Working Abroad

By Adam Chapman - March 24, 2017

Ensure you understand the risks and opportunities of working abroad says Adam Chapman

Productivity
Issue: March / April 2017

A new way to think about networking

By Marsha Egan - March 24, 2017

Networking is about building reciprocal, synergistic relationships with people throughout your organization, your business community, and your life says Marsha Egan

Productivity
Issue: March / April 2017

An Admin’s Guide to Documenting Systems

By Julie Perrine - March 24, 2017

Documented systems save time, keep you on track, and allow you to delegate to others when necessary explains Julie Perrine

Leadership
Issue: March / April 2017

The Headwinds of Leadership

By Doug Dickerson - March 24, 2017

It’s in the daily decisions of your leadership and the headwinds you face that your future is being decided explains Doug Dickerson

Technology
Issue: March / April 2017

Take Leave of Your Inbox

By Dr Monica Seeley - March 24, 2017

In this extract from The Executive Secretary Guide to Taking Control of your Inbox Monica Seeley looks at staying connected whilst on holiday

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2017

Time out – It’s Important!

By Jessica Mcgregor Johnson - March 24, 2017

Redress the balance and feel better says Jessica McGregor Johnson

Personal Development
Issue: March / April 2017

Are you a Chicken or a Pig?

By Rhonda Scharf - March 24, 2017

Are you “all-in” or are you afraid to make a total commitment to your career? asks Rhonda Scharf

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2017

Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan’s Final Years

By Peggy Grande - March 24, 2017

Peggy Grande worked in the office of Ronald Reagan for 10 years.  In this extract from her memoir “The President Will See You Now”, she gives us an insight into her daily routine