Tag: executive assistant career
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Nicola Bryson: Career Insights from Scotland
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m sharing my interview with Nicola Constable. Nicola is Executive Assistant to the Auditor General for Scotland. To read this newest of my Real…
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Here’s to a terrific ’23
… and to the year we’ve now wrapped up Just think of the year we’ve had. Some who’ve enjoyed remote or hybrid work have found expectations shifting again, and will…
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To splash or not to splash into this new year?
… that was the question a couple of weeks ago 2023 will be what we make of it, and how we choose to focus our time, energy and attitude. A…
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Weekend Poll: Are you cyber aware?
Cybersecurity
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Weekend Poll: The State of Your Sleep in 2022
The sixth year for this survey Each year since 2016, with the exception of 2020, I’ve asked readers whether you’re getting enough sleep. As we continue this annual look at…
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Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by risk management – and why you’ll want to learn more
It makes sense for assistants to become familiar with risk management.
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Join me December 13th – my gift to you
It’s been another great year, and this is one way I like to say thanks to the assistant community.
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Please raise your mug to Frank
Please raise your mug to Frank – and think about people who’ve impacted you on your career journey.
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Weekend Poll: Are you a perfectionist?
Do you like having all your ducks in a row? It’s one thing to be organised, or well prepared before we embark on a project, a report or initiative. It’s…
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Dealing with change and disruption
Into each life some rain must fall … Longfellow was right. How do you respond when life rains on your parade, or when change presents bumps in your road? Last…
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Weekend Poll Results: Grammar and business writing
Do you consistently proofread your work? That’s one of the questions I asked readers in a recent Weekend Poll. I also asked about how consistently you proofread different types of…
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Weekend Poll: A Call for Nominations to Shelagh’s 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame
I’m creating a 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame … with the best of intentions! Last month, I enjoyed spending time on Prince Edward Island (PEI) with members…
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Stefania Andriolo: Career Insights from Italy
For this week’s Real Careers interview, I’m talking with Stefania Andriolo. Living in Milan, Italy, Stefania a is Executive Assistant to ABB’s CHO and Chairman of the Board. To read…
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Coming up in Real Careers: Stefania from Italy and Nicola from Scotland
If you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll have seen a heads up on this news! If you’ve not yet subscribed to my newsletters – typically not more than 10 annually…
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Why it makes sense for career assistants to learn about the world of governance
Why it makes sense for career assistants to learn about the world of governance – and opportunities to do just that
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Seven steps for career success amid inflation, supply chain issues … and, now, talk of recession
Keep your eyes and mind open It’s important to keep our eyes and minds open when it comes to inflation, supply chain issues … and more. These days, pundits and…
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Weekend Poll: Communications amid your evolving career
We’re looking at all things communication in this hybrid world of ours ¡Hola! from Spain. I’m in the midst of travels combining presentations and further explorations of this world of…
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Weekend Poll results: your professional development priorities in ’22
Maintaining focus amid challenging times In my recent Weekend Poll, I asked assistants about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your professional development (PD) over the last…