Diplomatic curiosity: another workplace trend EAs don’t have time for
Diplomatic curiosity is the latest management trend, but for Executive Assistants there’s nothing new under the sun.
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As a Wall Street Journal-quoted former business editor and EA to the Chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, I write about workplace trends, technology and career development.
Navigating the AI revolution: a personal guide for Executive Assistants
Navigating the AI revolution with a personal guide for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Senior Secretaries and other management support professionals.
The right to disconnect
The right to disconnect exists already by law in France. But despite executives claiming to support a similar move, many Executive Assistants routinely receive calls, emails and text messages from work out-of-hours.
The evolution of executive support: beyond the trendy job titles
Executive support has evolved dramatically since the 90s. But what are the real changes behind the trendy job titles?
Executive Assistant wellbeing: a trauma-informed approach
Executive Assistant wellbeing starts with a trauma-informed approach to looking after ourselves. Pushing ourselves to be perfect combined with daily contact with emotionally charged information and events can result in burnout.
The disappearing act: management support in today’s healthcare sector
Management support in the healthcare sector is facing a dilemma. There is as growing realisation of its importance, but also underfunding and a lack of qualified candidates.
The EA echo chamber: are we asking the right questions?
The EA echo chamber is full of writers, speakers and trainers telling us how to thrive in the workplace. Are there any collective blind spots, any gaps? Can a new trainer or speaker really still add value?
Authenticity in an AI-driven world
Authencity is key for Executive Assistants in an AI-driven world. Executives don’t want a flawless automaton. They want someone who understands the unspoken context, who can read the room, who knows when to push back and when to step in. They want someone real.