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Category: Personal Development

Find your voice, tell your story, own the room

Embodying confidence doesn’t mean never feeling uncertain—it means you know how to move forward despite uncertainty. Executive assistants operate in high-stakes environments, often speaking on behalf of their executives, leading meetings or facilitating crucial conversations. Building confidence isn’t just about projecting authority; it’s about developing the skills that make you feel prepared, capable and in control.

Lessons from MLK’s legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work exemplify courage, service and purpose—values that remain essential for personal and professional success. Executive assistants can draw inspiration from these principles to navigate challenges, foster strong relationships and deliver meaningful impact.

6 resolutions and how to make them stick

New Year’s resolutions often get a bad rap for being abandoned by February, but they can serve as powerful tools for personal and professional growth when approached with intention and structure. Here are six actionable resolutions tailored to EAs, along with tips to set, manage and stick with them throughout the year.

How to cope with emotional labor

While we all know that performing a lot of physical labor at work can be draining, many overlook the toll that emotional labor can take on our overall well-being—especially for those in support roles like executive assistants.

Reflecting on 2024: A guide to succeeding in 2025

The new year is just over a week away, and you might be feeling the pressure to dive into 2025 at full speed. But if you haven’t yet taken the time to reflect on 2024, don’t worry—it’s not too late. Reflection isn’t tied to a specific date; it’s about creating the space to acknowledge what worked, what didn’t and how to use those insights to fuel your success moving forward.