While clearing out some office shelves this week, I stumbled across Volume 1, Issue 1 of Executive Secretary Magazine—the very first edition, published in 1989. The topics? Technology, partnership working, assertiveness, and stress. Sound familiar? Thirty-five years later, the landscape may have changed, but the challenges remain strikingly similar. A timely reminder of how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go.
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What Wicked Taught Me About Leadership, Bravery, and Owning Your Voice
After seeing Wicked in the West End, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much this show mirrors real life—especially for women navigating leadership, bravery, and finding the courage to speak up. From Glinda’s charm to Elphaba’s defiance, there’s something powerful we can all take away. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it!
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Why Smart Businesses Are Prioritising Development Over Pay Rises—and How You Can Benefit
As economic pressures mount, many businesses are opting to invest in employee learning and development instead of salary increases. Here’s why—and how you can turn this trend into a growth opportunity for your career.
How Automation Is Empowering Assistants to Become Strategic Partners
Automation isn’t about replacing assistants—it’s about freeing them from repetitive tasks to focus on strategic work that delivers real business value. Assistants who embrace automation tools are elevating their roles and becoming indispensable partners to their executives.
Still Seeing Admins as a Resource, Not Talent? It’s Costing You
After speaking to assistants at global organizations, one thing is clear: underutilizing administrative professionals is a missed opportunity that directly affects your bottom line. It’s time to shift from viewing admin work as a job to recognizing it as a strategic career—and the Global Skills Matrix shows you how.
If You Don’t Have an Assistant, You Are One: The Real Cost of DIY Executive Tasks
Entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman famously illustrated the simple economics of hiring an assistant with a story about a $500-an-hour heart surgeon scheduling his own calendar. The lesson? When high-value executives handle tasks that could be delegated, the business pays a premium for the wrong person to do the job.
How Assistants Can Be the Culture Carriers Your Company Needs
Administrative professionals aren’t just behind-the-scenes organizers—they’re central to shaping and sustaining company culture. With their wide-reaching influence and deep involvement in communication and coordination, assistants can drive cultural consistency, employee engagement, and workplace harmony.