1. Donât Check Your Email First Itâs very tempting to check email first thing in the morning.⯠Itâs the prevailing culture these days. Most of us check email first thing when we get to work. Some even check it before they get to work. And some check it even before they get out of bed! Youâve probably been checking email âfirst thingâ […]
1. Be More Flexible in Your Thoughts and Behaviours Assistants must be flexible, as arrangements have to be changed at short notice, priorities change, etc. However, an exceptional Assistant must also be flexible in their thoughts and behaviours to influence the outcome of interactions with colleagues, managers, and clients. 2. Treating People Equally Doesnât Necessarily Mean Treating Them the […]
Take a look at what youâre working on right now. That task in front of you? That email you just opened? That spreadsheet youâre adjusting? Whether you intended to or not, you just made it a priority. But if we donât allocate time intentionally, our day will run away from us. The Great Priority Drift You may start the day with a clear plan. Then an email arrives marked âASAP.â Slack pings. A calendar invite appears. […]
Why Effective Decision-Making Matters Every decision, whether selecting a supplier, preparing a board report, managing diaries, or streamlining processes, shapes outcomes. Effective decisions: Rather than seeing decisions as obstacles, you can approach them with clarity, intention, and structure. The IDEAL Decision Model Adapted from well-known problem-solving methods, the IDEAL model provides a simple, repeatable framework for tackling decisions of any size. […]
Hearing the word âdownsizingâ or ârestructuringâ often leads to fear of losing oneâs job. Personally, I have been laid off several times from small to large size organizations. At the time of writing this article, I was laid off again for the fourth time in my career. Whether the organization is based in the US or internationally, it is never easy to go through this experience. However, Iâm here to let you know you are not alone. Let […]
We all start out with the best of intentions, but letâs not rush into putting up our hands whenever weâre asked to do something. The most important question is WHY? Why do you want to take on this role? The second thing to determine is âDo I have the time?â Before making that commitment, ask these questions: Take time to consider […]
The frantic rush of the morning is a scenario many of us can relate to. You are not alone if you roll your eyes and giggle at the thought of a âmorning routine.â It conjures a colorful vision of some biohacking, self-made entrepreneur with nothing but time on their hands.⯠True that most of us may not be in a […]
In my experience, most executives lean towards one of two broad personality types: Type A or Type B. Recognising where your manager sits, how they make decisions, handle pressure,âŻand communicate, can transform your relationship from one of administration to one of genuine partnership.⯠Understanding the Two Types⯠Type A leaders are driven by achievement.âŻTheyâreâŻfast-paced, goal-oriented, […]
Taking stock of your profession at a point where you feel routine has taken over, when you feel like a robot that gets switched on at 8am and off at 5pm, and when your profession has now become a sense of duty rather than a passion, is vital. It is essential that we fully recognise […]
The key to an attractive, dynamic speaking voice lies in something we all do â breathing â or more exactly, in finding a depth in our breathing so that our voices are nourished by a steady flow of breath as we speak. Set the Scene Posture counts for a lot. Your feet should be no more […]