Category: Personal Development
Ditch the sugar-coating—give feedback that helps, not hinders. It might feel polite to soften criticism, but sugar-coated feedback does more harm than good. When you blur the truth, your colleague or direct report misses the chance to grow, and you risk confusion, resentment and repeated mistakes. Think back: Have you ever left a feedback conversation unclear […]
By Nekeisha F. Nelson In any office, administrative professionals are often the quiet force holding everything together—managing sensitive information, keeping executives on track and making decisions in real time. In doing so, they also play a key role in one of the most important areas of any organization: ethics. Whether you’re handling finances, maintaining calendars or […]
By Gemma Walton In recent years, the number of administrative professionals turning to self-employment and launching virtual assistant (VA) businesses has grown significantly. Yet, despite the rising demand for flexible support and remote admin expertise, many VAs still face credibility challenges. Too often, VA work is dismissed as a “side hustle” or something to fit in […]
Elevate your productivity. Let’s face it, between shifting work models and competing priorities, time can feel like it’s slipping through your fingers. But instead of blaming the calendar, what if you reframed how you think about time altogether? Make time a core value You can’t manage productivity without managing time. Yet most of us treat time […]
By Carole Spiers “Life isn’t a straight line. Everyone faces setbacks and disappointments at some point. The trick is learning how to bounce back and maybe even come out ahead.” My mother said this to me years ago, and I’ve returned to that wisdom time and again. She was right. Challenges are inevitable. Life has a […]
June’s approaching calendar flip signals more than just summer’s arrival—it marks a critical vantage point for strategic EA assessment. With half the year’s triumphs and challenges behind you, now is the perfect moment to harness those experiences for second-half excellence.
The numbers are in, and they tell a compelling story: Artificial intelligence has officially moved from a curious novelty to an essential tool for executive assistants nationwide. This surge represents both challenge and opportunity as the profession undergoes its most significant technological transformation in decades.
Whether you’re transitioning back to in-person work after remote arrangements, returning from extended leave or rejoining the workforce after maternity or medical absence, the journey back requires intention and care. The shift can be particularly challenging for executive assistants, who must seamlessly reintegrate while supporting leadership without missing a beat.
Behind every successful executive stands an EA juggling multiple priorities, managing complex communications and often absorbing organizational stress before it reaches leadership. As Mental Health Awareness Month prompts important conversations about workplace well-being, executive assistants face a unique challenge: maintaining their own psychological health while supporting others through high-pressure situations.
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