Modern organizations operate in environments rich with management frameworks, productivity systems, and professional terminology. While these tools support performance, their impact is often lost in both internal and external interviews when candidates rely on naming concepts rather than explaining how they apply them in real situations. Having participated in numerous interview panels across a range of roles, I have consistently observed that many applicants possess strong qualifications and […]
Cultivating a diverse network opens doors to international opportunities with introductions, leads, and referrals. Establishing a diverse network allows for deeper relationships and fosters understanding. These types of benefits encourage empathy, self-awareness, and additional soft skills for professional, social, and business development. How can professionals develop global networks and communities to take advantage of these opportunities? How can professionals utilize resources to sustain and grow […]
Managing your 168 (the number of hours you have in one week) can be difficult. Managing multiple 168s can be maddening. For the people who manage multiple people and responsibilities, it can all become overwhelming. If you’re busy in all facets of your life, the tendency is to take it all on…at one time. Here’s how you can still be productive […]
1. An Assistant Works WITH Their Manager FOR the Success of the Organisation This is the basis for any manager–Assistant relationship. Just like every other employee, an Assistant is there to enable the success of their organisation. It doesn’t matter what ‘level’ people are at; they all bring different skills and qualities to the company which, together, […]
Why is the sky blue? Why do birds fly south in the winter? Why do I have to grow up? If you’ve ever spent time with a toddler, you’ve heard the question “Why?” a hundred times a day. Their constant curiosity means they are learning, exploring, and trying to make sense of the world. Then, something strange happens as […]
If you keep projects on track, spot risks before they explode, or calm a tense room with a single sentence, you’re doing far more than “support.” You’re leading. Your email signature may read Assistant, but the influence you wield shapes decisions, culture, and results every single day. You are the leader behind the leader. How many times have you […]
You worked for years to attain the top title in your job classification, and it felt great to finally achieve it. So, when review time rolled around, you didn’t think much about it. After all, you’d only held the title for a year. But as you prepared for your annual performance review the following year, you realized that you might be […]
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 […]