calendar management

If You Manage the Calendar, You Manage Cognitive Performance

December 12, 2025

Back-to-back scheduling doesn’t just drain time. It drains judgement, focus, and emotional regulation. Research shows that sustained attention drops sharply after 50–60 minutes, making energy management one of...

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Calendar Stalking: When Operational Tools Become Political Weapons

November 26, 2025

Calendars are meant to help leaders focus, support assistants, and keep organisations running smoothly. When colleagues trawl through calendars to gossip or gain leverage, it signals low trust,...

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The Haunted Life of an EA: 21 Horrors Only Administrative Professionals Know 👻

October 28, 2025

From projects rising from the dead to calendar mysteries and corrupted spreadsheets, EAs face daily horrors that would make a ghost shiver. This Halloween, here’s a tribute to...

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The Calendar Is Not a Schedule — It’s a Strategy

October 21, 2025

When assistants shift from managing time to shaping it, everything changes. A calendar isn’t a list of meetings — it’s the operating system of leadership. When you understand...

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Why a Unified Colour Coding System Could Be the Key to Teamwide Efficiency

January 13, 2025

"Is your team’s colour-coding system holding you back? While personal methods may feel comfortable, a unified approach can revolutionize your workflow. From seamless handovers to reduced misunderstandings, discover...

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Don’t Take Yourself Off the Calendar!

March 10, 2023

I hosted a session with a panel of CEOs. and took to social media to see what questions to ask. The top one was ‘How do I stop...

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