Summer School 2026

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2026

The Profession Has a Classification Problem; Now We Have the Evidence to Show It

By Lucy Brazier OBE - May 25, 2026

Lucy Brazier explains what the latest research tells us about the future of the administrative profession

Cover Story Project Management
Issue: June / July 2026

Project Management and AI: The High-Impact Combination That Will Level Up Your Skills

By Ayanna Castro and Corinne Hoisington - May 25, 2026

You are uniquely positioned to benefit from the combination of AI and project management, explain Ayanna Castro and Corinne Hoisington

Productivity Technology
Issue: June / July 2026

AI-Driven Microhabits That Actually Stick

By Melissa Peoples - May 25, 2026

Without a clear underlying system, adding AI is like putting duct tape on utter chaos, says Melissa Peoples

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: June / July 2026

I Thought I Was Thriving, But I Was at Breaking Point

By Caroline Marshall - May 25, 2026

Your wellbeing isn’t separate from your career; it’s part of how you sustain it, explains Caroline Marshall

Technology
Issue: April / May 2026

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

By Courtney Johnson - 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.

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 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

Technology
Issue: February / March 2026

The Assistant’s Role As Final Quality Control: Avoiding AI Complacency

By David Morel - February 1, 2026

David Morel outlines why Assistants must stay alert, accountable, and firmly in control of every output when using AI

Career Development
Issue: October / November 2025

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

By Julia Schmidt - September 27, 2025

Julia Schmidt explains how mastering a new mindset is key to futureproofing your career

Project Management
Issue: June / July 2025

Layer by Layer

By Shireen Dreyer - May 25, 2025

Shiree Dreyer explains how baking a cake slices into project management

Productivity
Issue: October / November 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Productivity: Expert Tips for Avoiding Procrastination

By Rhonda Scharf - September 25, 2024

With persistence and the right mindset, you can transform procrastination from a barrier into an opportunity, says Rhonda Scharf

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: October / November 2024

Snacktastic: Mindful Fueling for Energy and Effectiveness

By Dr Heather Denniston - September 25, 2024

Choose snack food that is aligned with your body’s need for protein and healthy fats, explains Heather Denniston

Cover Story Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2024

Build Your Personal Brand and Position Yourself as a Thought Leader

By Hallie Warner - May 25, 2024

Hallie Warner shares 8 things to start doing today to build your personal brand

Health & Wellbeing Personal Development
Issue: June / July 2024

5 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Confidence

By Lindsay Taylor - May 25, 2024

Use Lindsay Taylor’s tips to raise your confidence when you need a boost

Leadership
Issue: April / May 2024

14 Tips on How to Increase Your Influence

By Thom Dennis - March 25, 2024

Ensure seamless operations and optimal functioning of the business by developing your influence, explains Thom Dennis

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