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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
Career Development
Issue: October / November 2025

From Insight to Impact: Mastering Analytical Thinking in the Age of AI 

By - September 27, 2025

Julia Schmidt explains how mastering a new mindset is key to futureproofing your career
Cover Story Leadership
Issue: August / September 2025

Yes! You Are a Leader: The Assistant’s Role in Modern Leadership

By - July 25, 2025

Julia Schmidt, author of The Executive Support Guide to Building a Successful Career Strategy, explains the critical role of Assistants in modern leadership
Productivity Technology
Issue: April / May 2025

How to Use the ChatGPT Projects Feature

By - March 25, 2025

ChatGPT Projects is a great tool for improving productivity and organization, explains Julia Schmidt
Opinion
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of International Management Assistants

By - November 25, 2024

Maria Cirillo, Executive Chair IMA, and Julia Schmidt, Executive Vice Chair, celebrate 50 years of IMA and explain why the future is bright
Technology
Issue: October / November 2024

Prompt Engineering – Make It Your Superpower

By - September 25, 2024

Take your seat and navigate your journey to mastering AI skills and making it your superpower, says Julia Schmidt
Career Development
Issue: August / September 2024

I Don’t Want to Be the Only One Anymore

By - July 25, 2024

Julia Schmidt calls on all of us, in our professional associations and communities, to embrace a diversity code of respect
Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2024

The Path to Personal Growth: Choosing a Theme for Your Year 

By - January 25, 2024

Focus on a theme, a word that represents an area of improvement and growth, says Julia Schmidt
Career Development
Issue: December 2023 / January 2024

Mastering Learning and Growth

By - November 25, 2023

Navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work and position yourself for success, says Julia Schmidt
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: October / November 2023

10 Ways to Energize Your Work and Life: Small Steps for Big Impact

By - September 25, 2023

Energizing your work and life doesn’t require drastic changes but rather small, actionable steps, explains Julia Schmidt
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: April / May 2023

Resilience: A Work in Progress Rooted in Practice

By - March 25, 2023

Resilience is a skill and, like all skills, can be learned and improved, explains Julia Schmidt
Cover Story Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2023

Staying Afloat in Times of Disruption

By - January 25, 2023

We cannot prevent icebergs from appearing, but we can prevent ourselves from hitting them head-on, explain Julia Schmidt and Pepita Pedersen
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Career Development
Issue: April / May 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Achieving Career Success

By - March 25, 2022

Create your own success and build a robust and sustainable career, says Julia Schmidt
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Career Development
Issue: February / March 2022

Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself?

By - January 25, 2022

What must you do to cope with the pace of change in your workplace and the need for constant reinvention? asks Julia Schmidt
Digital butterflies: Assistants as change agents
Career Development Cover Story
Issue: December 2021 / January 2022

The Big Opportunity: Assistants as Change Agents

By - November 25, 2021

Executive support professionals can step up and play a critical role in any transformation process, explain Julia Schmidt and Evon Wood
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Cover Story Leadership
Issue: June / July 2021

Advocating for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

By - May 25, 2021

Cultivating a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is a journey, not a destination, explains Julia Schmidt