Category: interview
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Day Eight: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
… and just like that, we’ve reached Day Eight of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the…
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Day Seven: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Welcome to Day Seven of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition! At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve…
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Day Six: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
It’s mid-December, and we’ve reached the halfway mark of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the many…
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Day Five: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Is this month flying by for you? At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve conducted with impressive assistants since 2015. Today, I’m…
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Day Four: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Are you ready for more? I’m happy to bring you Day Four of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re just catching up on this celebration of insights and…
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Day Three: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
We’re on a roll We’re on a December roll! This is the fourth year of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition, in which we look back on the many…
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Day Two: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Did you enjoy yesterday’s read? More insights from assistants around the globe I’m happy to bring you Day Two of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re…
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Day One: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
12 Days of Real Careers: I’m delighted to bring back my annual tradition. Over a series of 12 days, I’m bringing readers the gift of inspiring and practical excerpts from…
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Kimberleigh Deignan: Insights from Florida
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Kimberleigh Deignan of the Space Coast of Florida, USA. There, Kimberleigh role as Senior Executive Administrator has her supporting two executives.…
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Layfayette Wilder: Insights from Atlanta, Georgia
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Layfayette Wilder of Atlanta, Georgia. Layfayette is an Executive Assistant and Production Coordinator. To read this newest of my Real Careers…
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Nina Wickström: Insights from Finland
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Nina Nina Wickström (Aunula) of Finland. Nina is Executive Assistant, Legal, Corporate Affairs and Compliance at her company. She serves as…
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Truus van den Brink Havinga: Insights from Groningen
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Truus van den Brink Havinga of Groningen, in the Netherlands. Truus is is an Office Manager at the Netherlands Institute for…
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Karine McKee: Insights from Hampshire
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Karine McKee of Hampshire, England. Karine and I met in Southampton, England last year, where I was presenting on the last…
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Peyton Ticknor: Insights from Knoxville
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Peyton Ticknor. Peyton lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She’s an Administrative Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Outside the office, Peyton is…
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Brenda Edwards: Insights from Cornwall
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Brenda Edwards. Brenda lives in Cornwall, England. There, she’s an Executive Assistant at the Eden Project. To read this newest of my…
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Rebecca Agyirba Afful: Insights from Accra
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Rebecca Agyirba Afful. Rebecca lives in Accra, Ghana, where she was raised. There, she’s the Executive Officer to the Director for…
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Beth Arzy: Insights from London
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Beth Arzy. Originally from Los Angeles, Beth has lived in London, England for the last two decades. There, she’s an Executive…
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Jodi Rowlands: Insights from Ohio
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Jodi Rowlands of Ohio, USA. Jodi has been in this career for over 25 years. She set a personal goal of…