Magazine - Executive Support Magazine

Editor's Letters
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

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

Productivity
Issue: June / July 2026

One Hour to… Curate a Week That Works

By Dr Heather Denniston - May 25, 2026

Dr Heather Denniston shares her four-part strategy to prioritize what matters and stay ahead of your schedule

Cover Story Project Management
Issue: June / July 2026

Project Management and AI: The High-Impact Combination That Will Level Up Your Skills

By Ayanna Castro and Corinne Hoisington - May 25, 2026

You are uniquely positioned to benefit from the combination of AI and project management, explain Ayanna Castro and Corinne Hoisington

Profiles
Issue: June / July 2026

Carrie Huong Tran – Cultivating Leadership and Community

By Kathleen Drum - May 25, 2026

Carrie Huong Tran champions both organisational success and the evolving role of administrative professionals in Viet Nam

Business Strategy & Acumen Leadership
Issue: June / July 2026

Reading the Room: Poker Strategies Executive Assistants Can Learn From

By Jo Living - May 25, 2026

Jo Living explains why thinking like a poker player can help you navigate your working day: negotiating like a pro, reframing risk, and playing the long game

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2026

SECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Executive Assistants in Charities

By Lisa Buss - May 25, 2026

Lisa Buss shares the joys and challenges of being an EA in the Outward Bound Trust.

Productivity Technology
Issue: June / July 2026

AI-Driven Microhabits That Actually Stick

By Melissa Peoples - May 25, 2026

Without a clear underlying system, adding AI is like putting duct tape on utter chaos, says Melissa Peoples

Opinion
Issue: June / July 2026

From Where I Stand Now: Evelyne Moser

By Evelyne Moser - May 25, 2026

We asked Assistants further on in their career what advice they would give their younger selves; Evelyne Moser shares some valuable insights with us

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: June / July 2026

I Thought I Was Thriving, But I Was at Breaking Point

By Caroline Marshall - May 25, 2026

Your wellbeing isn’t separate from your career; it’s part of how you sustain it, explains Caroline Marshall

Opinion
Issue: June / July 2026

From “How Do You Spell Breakfast?” to the Microsoft MVP Summit

By Traci Williams - May 25, 2026

Traci Williams shares what it’s like to attend the MVP Summit, and gives her top tips for attending a multi-day conference

Leadership
Issue: June / July 2026

Strengthening Your Voice at Work: Why Speaking Up Is the Ultimate Leadership Skill for Assistants

By Bonnie Low-Kramen - May 25, 2026

Your voice is your power and now is the time to use it, says Bonnie Low-Kramen

Editor's Letters
Issue: April / May 2026

Our Crystal Anniversary

By Kathleen Drum - March 25, 2026

As part of celebrating 15 years of high-quality content, our print and digital magazines are having a make-over.

Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

If You Can Explain It, You Can Build It: Vibe Coding for Executive Assistants

By Courtney Johnson - March 25, 2026

What if the most powerful tech skill isn’t coding at all? Courtney Johnson makes the case for using AI to move the focus from technical skills to clear thinking and problem‑solving.

Productivity
Issue: April / May 2026

One Hour to… Prepare to Minute a Meeting

By Rhonda Scharf - March 25, 2026

Sixty intentional minutes of preparation can transform your notes – or your AI transcript – from a chaotic jumble to clear, professional minutes, says Rhonda Scharf

Cover Story Opinion
Issue: April / May 2026

Then, Now, Next: 15 Things That Have Changed for Assistants Since 2011 and Why the Next 15 Years Matter Even More

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2026

Lucy Brazier reflects on the changes that have taken place in the administrative profession and sets the stage for the next chapter of evolution