September / October 2019

Editor's Letters
Issue: September / October 2019

Lead Them to the Future

By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 30, 2019

We need to take the younger ones by the hand and lead them to the future. I have been singing the song of evolution for this profession for almost 10 years.

Career Development Cover Story
Issue: September / October 2019

See Yourself as a Strategic Partner

By Joan Burge - September 25, 2019

Joan Burge’s top tips on how to become a strategic partner to your executive

Technology
Issue: September / October 2019

How to Reduce Your CC’d Email

By Dr Monica Seeley - September 25, 2019

Are you spending too much time dealing with cc’d email? asks Monica Seeley

Profiles
Issue: September / October 2019

PROFILE – Alice Scutchey

By Kathleen Drum - September 25, 2019

Alice Scutchey is the founder of the Canary Wharf PA Club (CWPA), a new network in London, and chairs an EA network at a major investment bank

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: September / October 2019

Tips for Assistants for Managing Stress

By Heather Baker - September 25, 2019

Heather Baker lists her top ten tips for managing stress at work

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

Ambition is Not a Dirty Word

By Helen Monument - September 25, 2019

Talking about your goals and your direction is stating your ambition explains Helen Monument

Technology
Issue: September / October 2019

Get to Know Alexa – Before She Takes Your Job

By Rhonda Scharf - September 25, 2019

In this extract from her new book, Alexa is Stealing Your Job, Rhonda Scharf argues that Artificial Intelligence will open doors to bigger and better things

Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2019

Beware of Those Big Bravery Killers!

By Carol Schulte - September 25, 2019

Sometimes instead of waiting to feel confident, you can simply choose to be brave explains Carol Schulte

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

A Gen Z Could Soon Be Your Boss

By Christy Crump - September 25, 2019

Gen Zs are highly intelligent, well educated, and will be the most successful generation in our world’s history says Christy Crump

Technology
Issue: September / October 2019

20 Ideas for Social Media Posts

By Marie Herman - September 25, 2019

Marie Herman details 20 social media posts that will enhance your reputation and build relationships with others

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

Countdown: 12 Months to the Next World Administrators Summit

By Eth Lloyd MNZM - September 25, 2019

Eth Lloyd details the plan for the next 12 months in the lead-up to the 2020 Summit

Leadership
Issue: September / October 2019

An Assistant’s Guide to Proactive Disaster Preparedness

By Julie Perrine - September 25, 2019

Plan ahead as much as possible and be confident that you’ve done everything you can to prepare explains Julie Perrine

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

Five Pieces Of Advice I Would Give My Younger (EA) Self

By Kemetia Foley - September 25, 2019

Many times there is a disconnect between the experience of an executive assistant and the new administrative professional says Kemetia Foley

Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2019

How to Raise Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

By Jennifer Corcoran - September 25, 2019

The key to using LinkedIn is to be yourself explains Jennifer Corcoran

Processes & Procedures
Issue: September / October 2019

The Assistant’s 8-Step Guide to Effective Travel Planning

By Stephanie Naznitsky - September 25, 2019

Planning travel for someone else can be a complicated task explains Stephanie Naznitsky

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

How Diverse is Your Strategic Network?

By Julia Schmidt - September 25, 2019

In an extract from her first book, Julia Schmidt invites readers to strategically diversify their networks