Here’s something that every human on the planet relates to – Mondays are difficult. The thought of facing new weekly challenges head-on, making new commitments, and recalling all that you did last week builds up anxiety. This increases hormones like cortisol on Mondays more than on any other day of the week. So yes, the Monday blues are real. But I have something that can actually make you like Mondays […]
After over 50 years in the workforce, I’ve discovered that the key to a lasting, fulfilling, and impactful career lies in nurturing five essential areas that I refer to as the BIG Life Pillars: Career, Family, Financial, Spiritual, and Wellness. 1. Career Too often, I notice administrative professionals undervaluing their roles by referring to their work as […]
SMART is the simple and effective framework to ensure your goals can be defined, measured and achieved. S = Specific Is my goal clearly defined and can it be interpreted correctly? M = Measurable How will I measure my goal so that I have tangible evidence that I have achieved it? Is there a number associated with it? A […]
People who know me, and who I trust, know the real me. So, I will trust you with my secret – I have a mental health condition. In my case, I have mixed anxiety and psychotic depression, which means that I hear, see and believe in things that others do not hear, see, or believe […]
No workplace is completely without conflict. Even the closest of colleagues and co-workers will occasionally disagree. Since all you can control is yourself, it may be time to take a long, hard look at your own self-awareness in the workplace. It can be difficult to initiate a crucial conversation. Our tendency is to avoid conflict, not initiate it. But when another’s […]
Think working late, replying to emails after hours, and pulling all-nighters will help you secure that promotion? Think again. Sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological necessity. No animal can function for long without sufficient sleep, yet humans are often determined to try. Sleep deprivation affects mood, creativity, judgment, decision-making, and overall health. […]
Most baseball fans are familiar with the great Ted Williams, the Hall of Famer from the Boston Red Sox. Known as “the slugger”, he was once asked about his ‘natural ability” to hit the ball. He’s said to have replied, “There is no such thing as a natural born hitter. I became a good hitter […]
Are you choosing the right mindset for success? The word choose matters. You can choose your attitude, what you learn, where you work, and most importantly, your mindset. The brain responds positively to choice. It treats it as a reward, releasing feel good hormones that support stronger performance. In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, selecting […]
Embracing VUCA Prime enables Executive Assistants to move beyond a reactive stance and turn challenges into opportunities. Many of us have heard the term VUCA, especially in recent years amid COVID, geopolitical conflict, and economic instability. VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. The concept was introduced in 1985 by Warren Bennis and Burt […]
“Business acumen” is a phrase that gets used frequently, yet it often feels vague or intimidating. Many administrative professionals wonder what it actually means and whether it applies to their role. The short answer is yes. Business acumen is not reserved for executives, nor is it limited to commercial organizations. It is a set of […]