Business Strategy & Acumen Leadership
Issue: June / July 2026

Reading the Room: Poker Strategies Executive Assistants Can Learn From

By - 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 - 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 - May 25, 2026

Without a clear underlying system, adding AI is like putting duct tape on utter chaos, says Melissa Peoples
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Opinion
Issue: June / July 2026

From Where I Stand Now: Evelyne Moser

By - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - March 25, 2026

As part of celebrating 15 years of high-quality content, our print and digital magazines are having a make-over.
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Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

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

By - 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.
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Productivity
Issue: April / May 2026

One Hour to… Prepare to Minute a Meeting

By - 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
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Career Development 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 - 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
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Profiles
Issue: April / May 2026

Carissa Burgett – Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

By - March 25, 2026

From leading the IAAP Foundation Board to shaping the culture of a US non-profit, Carissa Burgett shares how intentionality and self-awareness guide both her leadership and the example she sets for her teenage daughter
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Leadership
Issue: April / May 2026

Why Your Effectiveness Changes by Executive (And Why That’s Not a You Problem)

By - March 25, 2026

You don’t need to become a different Assistant to succeed in a new situation; you need a clearer map of the terrain you’re standing on, explains Kristine Valenzuela
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Health & Wellbeing
Issue: April / May 2026

Managing Stability When the World Feels Tough: Why EAs Don’t Need to Be Unshakeable to Do a Good Job

By - March 25, 2026

Nick Elston shares five practical tips to help you stay grounded when everything’s moving
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Opinion
Issue: April / May 2026

From Where I Stand Now: Julia Schmidt

By - March 25, 2026

We asked Assistants further on in their career what advice they would give their younger selves; Julia Schmidt, Chair of International Management Assistants (IMA), shares some valuable insights with us
Personal Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Virtual Assistant: An Alternative Pathway?

By - March 25, 2026

Gina Theofilidou details her journey to Virtual Assistant and offers advice for those considering making the switch