Business Strategy & Acumen Cover Story
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Unlocking Innovation: Mastering Creative Problem Solving for Smarter Solutions
By Ayanna Castro - January 25, 2025
Assistants require creative problem-solving skills that empower them to navigate complexities with innovation and efficiency, explains Ayanna Castro
Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Strengthen Your Strengths
By Diana Brandl - January 25, 2025
Leverage positive psychology to amplify your impact, says Diana Brandl
Technology
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Excel Spreadsheets: Error Checking
By Traci Williams - January 25, 2025
It is imperative that we check, identify and resolve spreadsheet errors efficiently so that the data can be relied on, explains Traci Williams
Career Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Avoiding Networking Pitfalls
By Chi Chi Okezie - January 25, 2025
Stay on track using Chi Chi Okezie’s tips for making your most effective networking decisions
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Eight Ways to Hack Movement into Your Busy Day
By Dr Heather Denniston - January 25, 2025
Heather Denniston shares her top tips for movement snacks, mapping and more!
Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Recognizing and Addressing Toxic and Misaligned Leadership
By Kayla Hutchens - January 25, 2025
Kayla Hutchens shares her practical guide for surviving and thriving when leadership is less than ideal
Career Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Unlocking Success: The Power of Authenticity, Personal Branding, and Values for Executive Assistants
By Susan Engelbrecht - January 25, 2025
It is imperative for EAs to invest in their professional development and identity, explains Susan Englebrecht
Opinion
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Job-Sharing: A Success Story
By Kemetia Foley - January 25, 2025
The opportunity to work a flexible, part-time job share was one of my best surprises ever, says Kemetia Foley
Career Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
10 Questions Every Successful Assistant Needs To Ask Of Themselves And Their Executives
By Sue France - January 25, 2025
By asking the right questions, you can build a productive, rewarding career and contribute meaningfully to your executive's success, explains Sue France
Career Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
From Gossip to Growth: A Career Strategy
By Marsha Egan - January 25, 2025
Forget gossip. Embrace the power of uplifting conversations and transform your work environment for the better, says Marsha Egan
Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Is Fear Holding You Back?
By Ian Child - January 25, 2025
Expand your comfort zone by feeling the fear and doing it anyway, says Ian Child
Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
By Cathy Harris - January 25, 2025
Use Cathy Harris’s top tips to own the decision-making process for you and your executive
Productivity
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Overcoming the Learning Curve in a New Work Environment
By Nekeisha F. Nelson - January 25, 2025
Nekeisha Nelson shares her tactics for managing the learning curve to confidently succeed in your new role It can feel like a big leap to start work in a new corporate environment. I can still clearly recall one of my encounters. I joined a reputable company whose overall working methods and communication style were completely... Read more »
Communication
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
How to Navigate High-Stakes Negotiations with Confidence
By Angela Afieghe - January 25, 2025
Combine strategic preparation with skilled communication and emotional intelligence to get the best result, explains Angela Afieghe
Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Empowering Administrative Leaders: Insights from Louise Mandalia
By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 25, 2025
During a recent session of Executive Support’s Administrative Leaders Network, Louise Mandalia shared her journey, insights, and strategies for empowering administrative professionals to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2025
Issue: February / March 2025
Work to Do in 2025: Working While Female
By Bonnie Low-Kramen - January 25, 2025
Bonnie Low-Kramen sets out five ways that leaders can ally with women to succeed and thrive