1. An Assistant Works WITH Their Manager FOR the Success of the Organisation This is the basis for any managerâAssistant relationship. Just like every other employee, an Assistant is there to enable the success of their organisation. It doesnât matter what âlevelâ 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 youâve ever spent time with a toddler, youâve heard the question âWhy?â 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, youâre doing far more than âsupport.â Youâre 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 […]
There is a lot of confusion about being assertive vs being aggressive. Here is some guidance, or at least food for thought that might add some clarity. Assertive behaviors Aggressive behaviorsâŻare the converse A word of caution The caution about trying to avoid aggressiveness and replacing it with assertiveness is that some people will take it too far the other way⌠[…]
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 didnât think much about it. After all, youâd 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 […]
The way we interact in the business world continues to evolve rapidly. While face-to-face meetings still matter, hybrid and digital collaboration through platforms like Zoom, and Teams is now embedded in how we work every day. This shift requires us to continually adapt how we communicate so we can be effective across both in-person and […]
The way your relationships, career, and business evolve is the same way your networking can evolve. Restructuring your networking process may feel daunting, but it is a necessary step toward reaching your goals and achieving meaningful results. Here are some simple ways to revitalize and re-energize important networking efforts. Re-establish Your Goals Restore Lost Connections […]
HereâsâŻsomething thatâŻevery human on the planetâŻrelates toâŻââŻMondays areâŻdifficult.âŻâŻ 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.âŻSo yes,âŻtheâŻMonday blues are real.âŻBut I have something that canâŻactually makeâŻyouâŻlikeâŻMondays […]
After over 50 years in the workforce, Iâve 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 […]
Project Governance is the framework that organisations put in place to ensure that the right decisions can be made during a project life cycle. It encompasses ensuring that the right structures are in place, the agreed methodology is being followed and that the âdecision makersâ are kept well informed during the duration of the project. Effective Executive […]