Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

The Case for Coaching
 Your Questions Answered

By - January 25, 2015

Lindsay Taylor explains some common misconceptions about coaching What is Coaching? Coaching is a term used for a Programme of one-to-one sessions that enable you to gain greater awareness and an understanding of how to accelerate and achieve your full potential. According to the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development), Coaching is a “skilled... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: November / December 2014

The Helpful Executive PA: Why Saying “No” is an absolute “Yes”

By - November 25, 2014

Lindsay Taylor explains the power of the “No!” Being helpful is, you tell me, a top attribute of a successful Executive PA and I totally agree with you. The very nature of your role is assisting and being helpful to ensure your manager(s), office and organisation are operating as smoothly as possible. You are very often... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2014

Act Your Shoe Size Not Your Age


By - May 25, 2014

Contact your inner child and watch your learning grow says Lindsay Taylor I’m basing this article on the fact that the average shoe size for UK women is a 6. I’m also basing this article on the experience and knowledge I personally have of 6 year olds. I have a son (now 15) and a... Read more »
Communication
Issue: November / December 2013

Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry

By - November 25, 2013

Lindsay Taylor explains how to work quickly and efficiently without getting tongue tied As a busy Assistant having to “think on your feet” is part and parcel of your role – you need to work quickly and efficiently without getting tongue-tied – in order to foster credibility and respect in your workplace. So, how do... Read more »
Communication
Issue: November / December 2013

That’s a Matter of Opinion!

By - November 25, 2013

There is a fine line between opining and whining says Lindsay Taylor When you feel very strongly about something it can be easy to let your emotions get the better of you and by doing so you can lose or dilute the impact of sharing your opinion. There’s an art to putting forward and sharing... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: July / August 2013

Perceptual Positions

By - July 23, 2013

Changing the way you see things can make all the difference says Lindsay Taylor
Personal Development
Issue: May / June 2013

Your Mind Is Your Kingdom

By - May 23, 2013

Are you king or queen of your own mind? Lindsay Taylor thinks on The 16th Century English poet Francis Quarles famously stated “my mind is my kingdom”. If we take time to think about Quarles’ meaning, in essence we are creating a rich kingdom in our own minds and ironically substantiating his claim. Interpreting Quarles’... Read more »
Productivity
Issue: July / August 2012

Double Trouble

By - July 25, 2012

Juggling the demands of more than one executive? You're not alone! says Lindsay Taylor
Project Management
Issue: March / April 2012

Organising and Running Successful Events

By - March 25, 2012

Lindsay Taylor details five simple steps to take the pain out of planning and ensure you deliver the best event. For many Assistants, an integral part of their job is to organise and run events. You can ensure every event you organise is a great success by following a simple step-by-step technique which uses questioning... Read more »