Having influence means selling yourself every day. Assistants can exert influence to be effective in their own jobs, to manage their careers, and to support their bosses and organization. To have the career you want, selling yourself is an important and ongoing process. If you are exerting influence, you are selling; and for someone to […]
Trust is the foundation of all powerful and successful partnerships. One of my most successful partnerships is with my loving husband, Rene. We’ve been blessed with a marriage that has withstood the test of time. Ironically, many of the same factors that create a successful marriage are the same factors that create a successful business […]
I was delivering a session to a room of senior executives when something struck me. Looking out at the audience, I noticed something telling: all the administrative professionals were sitting quietly at the back, taking notes, managing logistics, keeping everything running smoothly. But when it came to the Q&A? Complete silence. Not because they didn’t […]
My last 10 years in the workplace have allowed me to witness increasingly common issues with communication skills, perhaps accelerated by mobile device use and combined with the evolutionary progress of generations. Society may debate the state of socialization and upbringing of youth, yet this is not my experience. I observe these challenges across all […]
Our profession is changing rapidly. Technology, global access to talent, and shifting business needs mean the administrative role looks very different today than it did even a few years ago. Yet many Assistants have not taken the personal steps needed to evolve alongside the profession. I know this because I was one of them. A […]
Being an assistant—especially at a high level—can be demanding. For many, the fast pace and constant juggling are part of what makes the role exciting. But too much stress can hurt your productivity, your effectiveness, and ultimately your health.Here are ten practical tips to help keep your stress levels under control. 1. Manage your time […]
Chaos has a way of showing us who we really are. More accurately, it shows us the habits we rely on without thinking. That lesson came into sharp focus the day my husband overheard me thanking Alexa—yes, the AI assistant—while I was elbow deep in pastry and panic. I was busy making tourtières, a beloved […]
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. […]
Networking is a dynamic tool for building relationships, enhancing your career, and advancing your business. As we continue to expand globally and utilize technology more efficiently, networking can be used to scale our connections, communities, and groups. Networking can also be a tool for building confidence in your career, relationships, outlook, and perspective. A Support […]
In today’s fast-paced workplace, everything feels urgent, last minute, and often completely different from what you were told just hours before. As an administrative professional, you are the lighthouse in the chaos, the calm problem solver who keeps everything moving. Trust your judgment and your abilities. Moments like these are exactly when your talent shines. […]