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.
personal growth
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!
Life’s Too Short to Dread Mondays: Reignite Your Career Passion
Think about it—your working life is the biggest slice of your lifetime.
A small part is spent in education. Another tiny sliver is retirement (if you even get there). But in the middle? That’s your career. That’s where you spend most of your life.
So if your answer to “When were you last highly motivated?” is “…not recently,” it’s time for a reset.
You deserve a path that energises you. Whether it’s reigniting passion for your current role or finding something completely new—you don’t have to be stuck.
Go do the thing that makes your heart sing. Life’s too short not to.
Don’t Wait for ‘Later’: Live Your Dreams Now
With an average life expectancy of 76.33 years for women in the U.S. and retirement set at 67, that leaves just 9.33 years to fully enjoy life—if you’re in good health. So why wait? Are you chasing what truly makes you happy, or are your dreams on hold for ‘later’? This article is a call to action: embrace the present and start living your dreams today.
Stepping Beyond Comfort: How Taking Risks Elevates Administrative Professionals
Growth and resilience for administrative professionals often lie just beyond the comfort zone. It’s easy to stick to familiar tasks, but real progress comes when we embrace the unfamiliar. Jo Sedgwick, a PA who had never hosted a webinar, exemplified this by stepping up to celebrate the first anniversary of my book launch. By reaching out, taking the initiative, and pushing past her fears, Jo not only created a new opportunity for herself but also showcased the true potential of proactive, strategic talent in administration. Her story reminds us: the greatest opportunities often lie in the open waters, not the safety of the shore.