Lucy Brazier

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

Career Development
Issue: February / March 2026

2026: The Year the Administrative Profession Gets Clear About Its Value 

By Lucy Brazier OBE - February 1, 2026

With roles under scrutiny, administrative professionals risk being undervalued or erased, says Lucy Brazier

Personal Development
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

A New Year of Possibility: Setting Intentions for 2026

By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 9, 2026

In this special year-end reflection, Lucy Brazier invites you to pause, take stock, and step into 2026 with intention rather than pressure. 

Events Excellence
Issue: August / September 2025

Creating a Lasting Legacy: Rethinking How Administrative Professionals Approach Events

By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 25, 2025

Lucy Brazier and Reto Leder, CEO Trafo Baden, discuss how great events can leave a lasting impact on teams

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2025

AI and the Art of Influence

By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 25, 2025

Influence is not given, it is claimed, explains Lucy Brazier

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2025

The 2025 State of the Profession

By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 25, 2025

Lucy Brazier explains how administrative professionals can lead, evolve, and thrive in her review of 2025 ASAP State of the Profession Report

Career Development
Issue: April / May 2025

Indispensable

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2025

Lucy Brazier and Melba Duncan discuss her legacy, leadership, and the future of the Assistant profession

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025

Empowering Administrative Leaders: Insights from Louise Mandalia

By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 25, 2025

During a recent session of Executive Support’s Administrative Leaders Network, Louise Mandalia shared her journey, insights, and strategies for empowering administrative professionals to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Profiles
Issue: August / September 2024

PROFILE – Margot Roache-Green

By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 25, 2024

Margot Roache-Green is the 2023 San Francisco Admin Awards’ recipient of the Jeannette Castellano Lifetime Achievement Award, with an extraordinary career spanning 63 years… and counting!

Processes & Procedures
Issue: April / May 2024

Organising Your Executive’s Travel

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2024

Lucy Brazier shares her top tips for successfully organizing an executive who travels a lot  

Business Strategy & Acumen Cover Story
Issue: October / November 2023

Building Powerful Partnerships

By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 25, 2023

In this extract from her new book, The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential, Lucy Brazier explains the importance of building powerful partnerships

Editor's Letters
Issue: April / May 2023

Show the World What Administrative Professionals REALLY Do

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 26, 2023

It’s coming up to Administrative Professionals Week. Everywhere I turn, we seem to be celebrating excellence.

Events Excellence
Issue: April / May 2023

A Fascination with Excellence and Customer Service

By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2023

Reto Leder is CEO of Trafo Baden. In this interview he explains why putting customer service at the heart of your event will never go out of fashion.

Editor's Letters
Issue: February / March 2023

Is a Change of Title the Key to Changing Perceptions?

By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 25, 2023

A chance encounter leads Lucy Brazier to an 'aha moment' about the next generation of managers and administrative job titles

Editor's Letters
Issue: December 2022 / January 2023

Business as Usual?

By Lucy Brazier OBE - December 20, 2022

After two years of the pandemic, 2022 was the year things started to get back to normal. Except everything has changed.

Editor's Letters
Issue: October / November 2022

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

By Lucy Brazier OBE - September 26, 2022

One of the most important meetings in the calendar for administrative professionals takes place in October explains Lucy Brazier