Category: Office Technology
As administrative professionals, we constantly look for ways to streamline work, improve accuracy, and increase productivity. Copilot is one of the most powerful tools available in Microsoft 365, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. To help you navigate it with confidence, here are the five key things I want you to know. […]
No executive has ever said to me, “You are now ready to be a strategic partner.” The truth is that strategic work is rarely assigned to Assistants. It is not something handed over with a ribbon and a title. If you want it, you often have to create it. That realization shaped my journey. I […]
August 27, 2025
Categorized in: Internet
Let’s face it: your inbox probably consumes half your day. As an administrative professional managing multiple calendars, communications, and priorities, you may feel like your emails are running the show, not the other way around. That nagging frustration you always feel? It’s real. The typical inbox layout is stacked against your productivity, and here’s how. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work – from automating tasks to powering real-time insights. But while the tech itself feels sleek and invisible, the impact it has on energy and the environment is much harder to ignore. Every time we interact with a smart assistant, language model, or AI-driven tool, massive amounts of […]
“Who even has a one-on-one Executive Assistant these days?” That quote, pulled from a 2023 Wall Street Journal article, echoes a common belief: that executive support roles are becoming redundant thanks to AI and automation. But that narrative doesn’t hold up. In truth, the administrative profession is not only alive but rapidly evolving. Executive assistants are no […]
April 23, 2025
Categorized in: Excel
Executive assistants either cringe or get excited when working in Excel. Some view it as a powerful tool, while others find it complex and frustrating. The following features can help simplify tasks, minimize errors and increase productivity.
March 26, 2025
Categorized in: Outlook
Executive assistants spend a substantial amount of time managing inboxes and calendars for their executives each day, so it’s important to do so effectively. You can significantly boost your productivity by leveraging some of Microsoft Outlook’s under-utilized features. Here are five Outlook tips you can use today to reclaim precious time.
In today’s workplace, the only impression an email recipient or document reader may have of you is your written communication. Even strong writers benefit from a second set of eyes or ears on content to make sure what you said is what you meant—and, perhaps more importantly, that how you said it will be taken on board in the way you intend. Here are some helpers in both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook to assist you.
November 27, 2024
Categorized in: Outlook
Since the dawn of Microsoft Office, the direction has been the integration of applications to maximize productivity. With the addition of features to Outlook and apps like Teams and OneNote, it is easier than ever to work in multiple apps from one. Here are integrations to explore that will keep you from bouncing between applications.
Is there an easy way to automatically update an TOC as I change a document? … I need to update a PowerPoint presentation with new branding, colors and logos. What is the best approach?