career advice

In today's competitive job market, it's not uncommon to feel dissatisfied or apprehensive about your current position. With the looming possibility of a redundancy, or increasingly attractive conditions and pay packets on offer, you might be tempted to make rash decisions. However, it’s crucial to first consider the...

​In the wake of the pandemic, and with many organisations having adapted to remote working arrangements, you might have become accustomed to working from home. However, you’ve most likely noticed a recent shift in focus, with most senior leaders preferring to return to face-to-face arrangements. As an executive assi...

​One of the questions I’m often asked is “How can I become a senior executive assistant?”. My answer is always the same. Make yourself indispensable as an EA. From the outside, it’s easy to identify an executive assistant who has made themselves indispensable. They’re well-respected, hold a position of trust within ...

When an EA and executive work together harmoniously, the results can be powerful. Of course, a tight-knit relationship like that takes cultivation. If you’re an EA striving to establish a stronger relationship with your executive, here are 12 tactics to consider.  Seeking solutions  When problems arise, instea...

A career as an executive assistant is filled with opportunities to provide senior strategic support to a powerful business leader. As an EA, you can heavily influence the success of a company. Senior executives look to their EAs as their second-in-command, so it’s a big responsibility, and it’s very rewarding. Wh...