Category: Real Careers
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Weekend Poll Results: Performance Reviews and Feedback
Thanks to all who participated in my latest weekend poll. This weekend’s question: Are regular performance reviews and feedback part of your professional life? Read on to see what your peers have to…
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Giulietta: Insights from London
It’s been a bit since we’ve visited London, and today we’re making our way back there to visit with Giulietta Driver. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals…
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Weekend Poll: Performance Management and Evaluations
If you’re like many assistants, you likely set high standards for yourself and regularly assess your performance – whether on completion of a specific project, following a presentation or meeting, or…
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Maria: Insights from Nynäshamn
Today we’re making our first stop in Sweden. We’re visiting Nynäshamn, near Stockholm, to visit with Maria Gottberg. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other…
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Katherine: Insights from Mississauga
Today we’re off to Ontario, Canada to visit with Katherine Vaillancourt. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers,…
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Amanda: Insights from Altrincham
Today we’re off to Altrincham Cheshire, to visit with Amanda Barlow. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers, in…
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Guess Who’s Appearing Soon in Real Careers? Get Ready for a Winter Road Trip
Readers have enjoyed a number of virtual trips with me in the past six months, as we’ve meet and tapped in to the career insights of accomplished administrative professionals from around the globe. We’ve…
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Marcela: Insights from Brasilia
Today we’re off to the capital city of Brazil, to visit with Marcela Silva da Conceição Brito. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA …
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Weekend Poll: Early Progress With Your 2016 Goals and Resolutions
Can you believe we’re already almost half way through January? Last week, I wrote about resolutions and goal setting, and how healthy habits can support success. In extending my January challenge to readers,…
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Taking a Look at Our Profession: More With Debs Eden and Nigel Ramana
Earlier this week, building on my Real Careers series, I published an article featuring perspectives from both sides of the desk: the executive assistant’s and the executive’s. Debs Eden and Nigel…
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How Debs Eden and Nigel Ramana Contribute to Opus’ International Success
I consider myself fortunate. Over the last half year, I’ve shared with readers my virtual trips to seventeen countries – and the wisdom of dozens of admin. professionals. These women and men have generously…
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Taking a Look at Our Profession: More With Lucy Brazier and Matthew Want
Earlier this week, building on my Real Careers series, I published an article featuring perspectives from both sides of the desk: the Personal Assistant’s and the CEO’s. Executive Secretary Magazine’s Lucy Brazier…
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How Lucy Brazier and Matthew Want Achieve Career, Organisational Success
I consider myself fortunate. In the space of less than six months, I’ve shared with readers my virtual trips to seventeen countries – and the wisdom of dozens of admin. professionals who have…
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Coming Tomorrow: An Interview with Lucy Brazier and Matthew Want
This year, I’ve had the privilege of showcasing individuals and administrative careers from around the globe. Busy people have been generous with their time and insights, and I also appreciate the…
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Meet Emeka: Insights from Nigeria
Today we’re off to Lagos, Nigeria to meet Emeka Otoba. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers, in which…
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Meet Tholo: Insights from Johannesburg, South Africa
Today we’re off to Johannesburg, South Africa to visit with Tholo Motaung. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real…
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Meet Lilian: Insights from Kampala, Uganda
Today we’re off to Uganda’s Wakiso District to meet Lilian Kamanzi Mugisha. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases Real Careers, in which…
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Meet Joanna: Insights from Kelowna
Today we’re off to Kelowna, in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, to meet Joanna Campbell. Do you ever wonder how your career compares with those of admin. professionals from other countries and continents? Exceptional EA showcases…