Category: Personal Development

Each May brings Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s never too early to implement some practices to keep your, your executive and your colleagues’ minds healthy and happy. In preparation for next month (and the rest of your working life), here are some ways to better understand mental wellness and make noticeable changes.

When the conference room became a virtual meeting application, it was possible to include many more people in meetings. While you didn’t necessarily have to worry about enough chairs or ordering food, coordinating time availability for 20 people was certainly more challenging than for six. Even now, as many offices are returning to in-person or hybrid modalities, the challenge remains.

The news is filled with articles about generative AI, and even our most tech-savvy leaders are not sure how AI will impact our global workplace. The news reports that upskilling and training of staff will be imperative for future success. All these headlines are making the assistants of the world a bit uneasy, and for good reason. Here is my take on three ways you can take charge of your career and ensure your job security and sanity as an executive assistant.

Balancing professional responsibilities with personal milestones like pregnancy can be both exciting and challenging. Deciding when and how to inform your executive about your pregnancy requires careful consideration and planning.

The key to supporting a grieving executive … gifts for high-level colleagues.  

How you spend the first 10 minutes of your workday can make or break your productivity the entire day. Here’s what you should avoid.

In the bustling world of executive assistance, where multitasking and high-pressure situations are the norm, finding innovative strategies to enhance focus and well-being is crucial. One unconventional yet increasingly popular avenue gaining attention is the art of aromatherapy. The fascinating world of aromatherapy shows how executive assistants can leverage scents to optimize their workspace for peak productivity.

Empathy, often regarded as a fundamental human quality, lies at the heart of exceptional leadership. In the context of executive assistance, where the role requires a delicate balance of task management and relationship-building, cultivating empathy becomes a key component of success.

The daily juggling of tasks and responsibilities as an EA can often lead to neglecting the most crucial aspect of all: self-care. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time for executive assistants to shift the spotlight inward and explore self-love strategies that foster well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of professional life.

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