Editor's Letters
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Finding Balance
By Kathleen Drum - July 25, 2026
This issue explores the push and pull within the Assistant role and asks some challenging questions, says Kathleen Drum
Leadership
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
The Human Advantage in the Age of AI
By Joan Burge - July 25, 2026
Joan Burge explores why an Assistant’s greatest strengths remain profoundly human
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
How to Deal With Professional Disappointment
By Nick Elston - July 25, 2026
Nick Elston explains how to process the knockbacks without letting them harden into self-doubt, resentment, or quiet quitting
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
A Framework for Board Meeting Success
By Catherine Hooton - July 25, 2026
Where does good board governance begin? asks Catherine Hooton
Career Development Cover Story
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Professional Growth with Purpose: Upskilling as a Strategic Learning Journey
By Julia Schmidt - July 25, 2026
Julia Schmidt explains how intentional learning can increase your long-term professional value and contribute to the success of your organization
Career Development
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
One Hour to… Strengthen Your CV
By Richard Arnott - July 25, 2026
Richard Arnott shares his strategy to ensure your CV stands out from the crowd
Leadership Profiles
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Meet Kathy A. Adams and Rhonda E. Augustus, co-founders of the Black Executive Admin Network
By Kathleen Drum - July 25, 2026
Kathy A. Adams MBA and Rhonda E. Augustus discuss advocacy, career progression, and why administrative professionals need to start claiming a seat at the table
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Raise Your Visibility: How to Align Your Contributions to Your Organization’s Success
By Glynis E Devine - July 25, 2026
Turn invisible contribution into visible evidence with Glynis E. Devine’s top tips
Leadership
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Why Your Biggest Professional Tensions Are Not Problems to Solve
By Gina Theofilidou - July 25, 2026
Learn how to live comfortably inside the tensions that come with proximity to leadership, says Gina Theofilidou
Career Development
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Working with Content Creators
By Zoe Hill - July 25, 2026
Each issue, we hear from an Assistant in a different sector about what unique features shape their role, and those which are universal; in this issue, Zoe Hill shares her perspective as a Virtual Assistant supporting the creator economy
Leadership
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
Creating Your Professional Legacy When Moving on from a Role You Loved
By Jacelyn Ng - July 25, 2026
Moving on from a role is always personal, but leaving well is a professional act, explains Jacelyn Ng
Opinion
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
From Where I Stand Now: Elizabeth Sutkowska
By Elizabeth Sutkowska - July 25, 2026
We asked Assistants further on in their career what advice they would give their younger selves; Elizabeth Sutkowska shares some valuable insights with us
Career Development Productivity
Issue: August / September 2026
Issue: August / September 2026
When Being Helpful Hurts Your Career
By Kristine Valenzuela - July 25, 2026
Kristine Valenzuela explains how to identify scope creep in an Assistant role
Editor's Letters
Issue: June / July 2026
Issue: June / July 2026
Critical Thinking Comes First
By Kathleen Drum - May 25, 2026
Using AI can create space for higher-level work, but only when critical thinking comes first. Success depends on more than the tools you use, explains Kathleen Drum
Career Development
Issue: June / July 2026
Issue: June / July 2026
The Profession Has a Classification Problem; Now We Have the Evidence to Show It
By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 25, 2026
Lucy Brazier explains what the latest research tells us about the future of the administrative profession
Career Development
Issue: June / July 2026
Issue: June / July 2026
Masterminds: Leveraging a Hive Mind Experience
By Glynis E Devine - May 25, 2026
If you’re looking to connect with like-minded professionals, maybe it’s time to consider starting or joining a Mastermind; Glynis E. Devine shares her tips to ensure success














