Most assistants master the how, what, where, when, and who — but the most powerful question of all is why. Asking why elevates you from task-focused to strategy-driven, helping you see the bigger picture, anticipate needs, and align your work with organisational goals.
Category: Goal Setting
Clarity Isn’t a Perk — It’s Mental Wellbeing
Unclear expectations drain more energy than long hours ever could. When your role shifts with every mood or reorganisation, burnout follows. Clear roles protect your mind the way boundaries protect your time — and that’s why the Global Skills Matrix matters. This World Mental Health Day, add your voice and help redefine what clarity looks like for assistants everywhere.
Your Gifts Were Never Small: Why Soft Skills Are Now Core Skills
Every assistant is born with unique gifts — intuition, empathy, foresight, diplomacy — yet too often, those strengths are dismissed as “soft.” The truth? In a world of AI and automation, these human skills are more vital than ever. When you use them boldly, you don’t just shine — you help others find their light too.
Your Gifts Were Never “Soft Skills”
Every assistant has unique gifts — calm under pressure, empathy, intuition, foresight — yet too often they’re dismissed as “soft skills.” But these are not soft; they’re powerful, essential, and increasingly irreplaceable in the age of AI. When you use your gifts boldly, you don’t just grow stronger — you give others permission to do the same.
The Future of the Administrative Profession: A Call to Action
A new white paper highlights three urgent realities for the administrative profession: broken structures, the transformative power of AI, and persistent misunderstanding of the role. But it also sets out practical, community-driven steps to build the future we want—clarity, growth, and a united voice.
The State of the Administrative Profession: Claiming Strategic Partnership in an AI-Driven World
AI adoption is accelerating, career advancement comes from responsibility not title, and professional development drives influence and pay. Assistants who step into these opportunities are moving from “support” into strategic partnership, shaping outcomes that drive organisations forward.
Why Discipline Doesn’t Scale Without an Assistant
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 doing this work. They filter noise into clarity, create organisational rhythm, uphold cultural standards, and intercept complexity before it stalls growth. Discipline only scales when leaders have an assistant reinforcing it, every single day.
Why the EA Role Is Built for the Future of Work
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 and human judgement, assistants are uniquely positioned to lead the future of work.
Stop Drifting: Build a Career Plan That Works for You
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 than intention. A written plan, aligned with skills, milestones, and support, is the key to turning ambition into measurable progress.