Editor's Letters
Issue: August / September 2026

Finding Balance

By - 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

The Human Advantage in the Age of AI

By - July 25, 2026

Joan Burge explores why an Assistant’s greatest strengths remain profoundly human
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August / September 2026

How to Deal With Professional Disappointment

By - 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

A Framework for Board Meeting Success

By - July 25, 2026

Where does good board governance begin? asks Catherine Hooton
Career Development Cover Story
Issue: August / September 2026

Professional Growth with Purpose: Upskilling as a Strategic Learning Journey

By - July 25, 2026

Julia Schmidt explains how intentional learning can increase your long-term professional value and contribute to the success of your organization
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Career Development
Issue: August / September 2026

One Hour to… Strengthen Your CV

By - July 25, 2026

Richard Arnott shares his strategy to ensure your CV stands out from the crowd
Leadership Profiles
Issue: August / September 2026

Meet Kathy A. Adams and Rhonda E. Augustus, co-founders of the Black Executive Admin Network

By - 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

Raise Your Visibility: How to Align Your Contributions to Your Organization’s Success

By - July 25, 2026

Turn invisible contribution into visible evidence with Glynis E. Devine’s top tips
Leadership
Issue: August / September 2026

Why Your Biggest Professional Tensions Are Not Problems to Solve

By - 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

SECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Working with Content Creators

By - 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

Creating Your Professional Legacy When Moving on from a Role You Loved

By - July 25, 2026

Moving on from a role is always personal, but leaving well is a professional act, explains Jacelyn Ng
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Opinion
Issue: August / September 2026

From Where I Stand Now: Elizabeth Sutkowska

By - 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

When Being Helpful Hurts Your Career

By - July 25, 2026

Kristine Valenzuela explains how to identify scope creep in an Assistant role
Editor's Letters
Issue: June / July 2026

Critical Thinking Comes First

By - 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

The Profession Has a Classification Problem; Now We Have the Evidence to Show It

By - 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

Masterminds: Leveraging a Hive Mind Experience

By - 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