For assistants managing executives with demanding travel schedules, success comes down to planning, precision, and foresight. As someone who spends most of the year on the road, I know how much difference a well-organized trip can make. Your goal isn’t just to get your executive from point A to B, it’s to maximize time, minimize […]
When you hear “sustainability leader,” you might picture a corporate executive with a green job title or someone working in environmental policy. But in today’s workplace, sustainability leadership is not reserved for a select few, instead it belongs to everyone. No matter your role, company size, or industry, you can influence decisions, champion better practices, […]
Event planning has become a regular part of an administrative professional’s job description. Whether it’s an executive retreat, team offsite, or client-facing conference, assistants are often asked to juggle the logistics, vendors, and deadlines that make these events successful. To better understand the unique challenges assistants face, Trafo Baden partnered with Executive Support Media to […]
Creativity is often misunderstood as a talent reserved for artists, writers, or musicians. In reality, it lives in all of us. It’s not just about painting a masterpiece or writing a catchy song, creativity drives innovation, problem-solving, and even the small decisions we make every day. Whether you’re brainstorming at work, troubleshooting a challenge, or […]
If you want to step up as an Assistant and make decisions that truly support your manager, business acumen is essential. Without it, you’ll struggle to move beyond task execution into becoming a strategic partner. At its core, business acumen means understanding how your organization operates, what drives decisions, and how your manager’s goals connect […]
Negotiation is a skill every professional needs at some point, whether you’re directly leading the conversation or supporting an executive through high-stakes discussions. The line between success and failure is often razor-thin and what makes the difference usually comes down to how well you prepare and how you conduct yourself during the process.Whether it’s a […]
By asking the right questions, you can shape a rewarding career and strengthen your executive’s success. With more than 50 years of experience as both an Executive Assistant and a trainer, I’ve learned that success in this role comes from curiosity, clarity, and proactive partnership. Titles may differ, there are more than 160 variations worldwide, […]
Networking is often one of the first things to slip off an administrative professional’s schedule, but it’s too important to ignore. Done right, it strengthens your career, provides support, and opens doors to new opportunities. Make It a Priority Treat networking as an investment. Add it to your calendar, set clear goals, and track your […]
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. […]