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Thriving Under Pressure: How Executive Assistants Can Succeed in a Fast-Paced Workplace

May 21, 2025

If the pace of work feels like it’s constantly accelerating, you're not alone. For executive assistants, thriving in a high-speed environment requires smart planning, tech-savviness, and resilience. These...

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They Won’t Remember the Weekend You Worked—But Your Kids Will

May 5, 2025

With 30 years of hindsight, one lesson stands out: the emails can wait, but your time with loved ones can't. Step away from the screen—your future self (and...

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Why Email Still Reigns Supreme for Executive Assistants Managing External Communication

April 16, 2025

While collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams have their place, email remains the gold standard for assistants managing external communications. Its formality, traceability, prioritization capabilities, and respect for workflow...

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The Power of the 10-Minute Daily Meeting: Maximizing Assistant-Executive Collaboration

April 1, 2025

A short, focused daily meeting can be one of the most effective tools for assistants. In just 10 minutes, you can align with your executive, cover key updates,...

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The Hidden Cost of Overloaded Assistants: Why Saying “No” is Essential

March 27, 2025

Many assistants are struggling with unsustainable workloads, especially when supporting multiple executives. Burnout is rising, and the ability to manage time effectively is being stretched too thin. If...

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Who Should Assistants Report To? Exploring the Executive vs. Head of Admin Debate

January 27, 2025

Should an assistant report directly to their executive or to a head of admin? This decision shapes the assistant's role, development, and the value they bring to the...

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Bridging the Gap: An Open Letter to Microsoft Teams on Empowering Administrative Professionals

December 16, 2024

Microsoft Teams has revolutionized workplace communication, but has it overlooked the needs of administrative professionals? In this open letter, Lucy Brazier OBE highlights the challenges Executive Assistants face...

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What Does “Flexible Work” Mean in 2023?

January 10, 2023

This week I’ve read countless articles about hybrid and flexible working and what it means for 2023. To me, they miss the point.

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