Category: training for assistants
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AI, the evolving assistant career, and carving your own career path
Earlier this week, before departing for the US and another conference presentation, I participated in an international panel covering a range of topics associated with career paths and the ongoing…
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You do not want to miss this article and opportunity
After months of preparation, and prompted by clients’ requests while I was away this spring, I’m actually introducing two new premium professional development offerings that can benefit you and your…
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Have you been letting your career unfold …
Have you been letting your career unfold … … or are you taking charge of it to the extent you can? 12th November, 2024 Many things in life are beyond…
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Determination
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. Whether at home in Vancouver or travelling abroad, I enjoy exploring and capturing images of the natural environment. Walking along…
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Goals, Connections, and the Road to Rome
Goals, Connections, and the Road to Rome Thirteen years ago, while working in a demanding governance role, I launched Exceptional EA. I had big aspirations for both the website and the…
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Friendship
If we know one another well, you may be aware I’m not one to readily join in with social media or other posts celebrating prescribed dates marking the “international day…
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Please ignore today’s emails; here’s why
This comes with thanks to readers who kindly – and graciously – alerted me to the fact you’ve received some nonsensical emails from me today. Aargh. This is an unintended…
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Love
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: We’re enjoying a stretch of hot summer days in Kelowna, and so are many plants such as this…
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Laugh
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: For Canada Day , I’m sharing images from some wonderful spots: sunset views from a Vancouver spot we…
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Success
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: Last month marked my third visit to the Isle of Skye, and my first time sailing around parts…
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Contrast
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: We spent a couple of weeks in Japan this spring, and it surpassed my expectations. Hiroshima, in particular,…
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Unique
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: Ueno Park is one of my favourite spots in Tokyo. I had the sense this is Tokyo’s equivalent…
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Vibrant
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Denmark last week, speaking for and spending time…
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Important
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: the welcoming entrance to a home I frequently pass on my walks
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Respect
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: These may look like summer roses, but they’re camellias from March in Vancouver. Is it any surprise to…
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Home
A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: Vancouver’s Brock House, with magnolias framing the home that was completed in 1911. I hope you had a …