Joan Burge

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2026

Your Encore Years Are Built Now

By Joan Burge - March 25, 2026

being intentional about the impact you want to have in your later career and life is something we all need to think about, explains Joan Burge

Career Development
Issue: October / November 2025

People Power: 7 Tips for Making True Connections 

By Joan Burge - September 27, 2025

Joan Burge, pioneer of the administrative training industry, tells us why relationships matter and how to build and nourish yours

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August / September 2025

The Five Pillars that Support Administrative Excellence

By Joan Burge - July 25, 2025

Joan Burge, pioneer of the administrative training industry, shares the five vital foundations that uphold her life

Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2025

Building Your Risk Tolerance

By Joan Burge - May 25, 2025

Joan Burge explains how to build your risk tolerance to boost your growth and leadership potential

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2025

The Ethics of Boundaries in the Digital Age

By Joan Burge - March 25, 2025

Have the courage to set boundaries that help you cherish your personal life and the work you do with more enjoyment, says Joan Burge

Career Development
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025

How to Set Goals and Create Change

By Joan Burge - November 25, 2024

Knowing the difference between dreams and goals is the first step to setting and achieving those milestones, says Joan Burge

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: June / July 2024

Beyond the Screen: Smart Strategies to Combat Virtual Meeting Fatigue

By Joan Burge - May 25, 2024

Identifying the signs of virtual meeting fatigue in ourselves can be as critical as understanding its causes, explains Joan Burge

Leadership
Issue: April / May 2024

How to Be Influential as an Assistant

By Joan Burge - March 25, 2024

You have incredible power to influence, no matter what organisation you work for, explains Joan Burge

Leadership
Issue: December 2023 / January 2024

How to Be an Irreplaceable Assistant in the World of AI

By Joan Burge - November 25, 2023

You don’t have to have it all figured out, but through careful preparation now, you will thrive in the world of AI, explains Joan Burge

Leadership
Issue: April / May 2023

Mastering Tactical Thinking

By Joan Burge - March 25, 2023

Joan Burge shares her tips and strategies to help Assistants master tactical thinking

Executive Support: man and woman on arrow heading up

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2021

Executive Support: A Highly Specialized Skill

By Joan Burge - May 25, 2021

Joan Burge gives her top tips for increasing your Executive Support skill set

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2021

Pivoting and Resilience: What I’ve Learned Over 30 Years

By Joan Burge - March 23, 2021

Joan Burge shares the tools and advice that have helped her build resilience and learn how to pivot

Leadership
Issue: January / February 2021

Your Sole Purpose

By Joan Burge - January 25, 2021

Joan Burge explains why your sole purpose is to support your Executive

Career Development
Issue: November / December 2020

Accountability and Credibility

By Joan Burge - November 25, 2020

Joan Burge explains how to improve your accountability and credibility in the workplace

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2020

Setting Healthy Boundaries

By Joan Burge - July 25, 2020

Setting healthy boundaries is about being assertive explains Joan Burge

Communication
Issue: January / February 2020

Managing a Complex Office

By Joan Burge - January 25, 2020

Communication with your Executive is key to managing a complex office explains Joan Burge