Administrative Profession

Stop Destroying Yourself to Survive: Why Assistants Must Reclaim Their Voice

September 8, 2025

Too many assistants are told they’re “too much” or “not enough.” They’re asked to shrink, hide, or erase themselves just to fit in. But you were never hired...

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Stop Waiting for Permission: Leadership Is a Choice, Not a Title

September 5, 2025

At two recent roundtables on stepping into leadership without a title, the potential in the room was extraordinary — bold ideas, sharp insights, the kind of thinking that...

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When Perception Shifts: Gender Bias in the Administrative Profession

September 4, 2025

Here’s a fact many forget. The role of secretary and administrator was originally male. It was highly respected, well paid, and considered a serious profession. Then came World...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events Strategic Business Partner

Defining the Future of the Administrative Profession: Updating the Global Skills Matrix

September 3, 2025

From Dallas to across the globe, leaders are asking the same questions: how do we structure administrative roles for maximum impact, move beyond outdated job descriptions, and prove...

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Why Discipline Doesn’t Scale Without an Assistant

September 2, 2025

An article I read this weekend argued that scaling from £10M to £100M requires discipline — clarity, speed, standards, and simplicity. But here’s the truth: assistants are already...

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Why the EA Role Is Built for the Future of Work

September 1, 2025

In today’s fast-moving, complex organisations, executive assistants already possess the skills that matter most—agility, systems thinking, influence without authority, and strategic insight. From connecting people to bridging technology...

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Stop Drifting: Build a Career Plan That Works for You

August 29, 2025

Many administrative professionals want more—more recognition, challenge, and pay—but lack a clear plan to get there. Without a defined roadmap, your career can be shaped by chance rather...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

Assistant Succession: Planning for the Invisible Leadership Role

August 28, 2025

Executives often have succession plans—but what about their assistants? Senior assistants carry the executive’s operating system, institutional knowledge, and critical relationships. When they leave, the disruption can be...

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Scenario Planning: The Secret Superpower of Strategic Assistants

August 27, 2025

Executives make decisions; assistants make them work. The difference between a task-based assistant and a strategic business partner often comes down to one skill: scenario planning. From cancelled...

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The Future of Administration Is Multigenerational

August 26, 2025

The narrative that Gen Z and Millennials dominate today’s workforce misses a crucial truth: over half of workers are still Gen X, Boomers, or Traditionalists — and in...

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Are You Holding Your Assistant Hostage — or Helping Them Soar?

August 25, 2025

Too many executives hire assistants for a skillset, then freeze them at that level. Restricting access, keeping decision-making closed, and treating them as reactive task managers doesn’t just...

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