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.
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What If We Reimagined the Administrative Profession?
Assistants are no longer just “support.” They are strategic business partners whose insight, influence, and execution can drive faster decisions, stronger relationships, and measurable business impact. The question is: what if organisations truly recognised that?
Stop Waiting for Permission: Leadership Is a Choice, Not a Title
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 could transform organisations. But fear and hesitancy kept much of it unspoken. The truth is simple: no one else can empower you. Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a choice. And the choice is yours to make today.
Fear Isn’t a Limitation — It’s a Compass for Growth
In the administrative profession, fear often hides not in our weaknesses, but in our potential. Too many assistants hold back — staying silent in meetings, waiting for permission, shrinking into the background — not because they lack skill, but because they fear their own power. The truth? Fear isn’t the enemy. It’s the signal pointing to exactly where your influence and leadership are waiting to emerge.
Stop Waiting: You Weren’t Hired to Disappear
In the administrative profession, too many talented individuals have been taught to stay small. But true support isn’t about shrinking — it’s about showing up with impact. Your potential isn’t waiting for permission from others. It’s waiting for you. Say the thing. Ask for more. Step into the space fully. You weren’t hired to hide. You were hired to lead.
If It’s Only About What the Business Needs, It’s Not a Development Conversation
If your career check-ins never include your goals, your growth, or your aspirations—then it’s not development, it’s deployment. Assistants deserve more than support plans. They deserve progression plans. Don’t wait to be asked.
From Assistant to Administrative Business Partner: Why the Words We Use Matter
As the role of administrative professionals continues to evolve, so must the language we use to describe them. The shift from “assistant” to “administrative business partner” reflects a growing recognition of their strategic value, collaboration, and leadership within modern organizations.
Unity Over Division: The Power of Collaboration in Revolutionizing the Administrative Profession
The administrative profession is undergoing a major transformation, and now more than ever, it’s crucial for professionals to unite and focus on collaboration, not division. The challenges we face, from disruptive changes brought on by the pandemic to the ongoing fight for respect and recognition, require us to work together as one voice. The infighting, toxicity, and jealousy that sometimes plague the profession only serve to hold us back. By supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and embracing unity, we can redefine the role of administrative professionals and ensure it is recognized as an essential, strategic part of any organization.