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When it's time to return to work... a guide for PAs: Many of us have seen first-hand how quickly our children have become disenchanted with getting up and dressed for school each day, how demotivated they've become about learning and education. But that loss of engagement has not only happened to children during the global pandemic.; Click here for more

Life doesn’t come with a rule book: Very often in our lives, we come against a problem or a situation that can take us completely by surprise, and oftentimes, we find we have no solution for it.; Click here for more

The Power of International Intelligence: Some of these might be - local time differences when scheduling meetings, - logistics of travel if we’re able to organise face-to-face events, - or even getting a translator in to support us with the language barriers if there’s no common language.; Click here for more

The Powerfully Polished PA: “Can you take care of this, Alison?” It’s early 2015, and my boss, a Cambridge academic, has just told me I’ll be coordinating a research centre launch attended by international experts, world media, several ambassadors, heads of global aid agencies and a former prime minister of Australia.; Click here for more

Trauma Breakthrough: 1-in-5 people experience trauma (childhood abuse, accidents, domestic violence, sexual assault) during their lifetime.; Click here for more

Jane Luca : Chair of Women of the Year: by Jane Luca, Chair Women of the Year and Director of Public Affairs for ITV; Click here for more

Andy Cosslett, Business Executive and Chairman, shares his wisdom: Thank you, Andy, for giving permission to share this interview/; Click here for more

Connection and collaboration: It is only as I have matured that I have realised what connection and collaboration is about. I have gained so much and thrived in this new realisation.; Click here for more

2 of the Top Game Changer Lessons I Learned from Oprah: Executive Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Adventurer; and former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey; Click here for more

The PA Way: In February 2018, I woke up having seen a fun and inspiring platform in my dream called The PA Way.; Click here for more

Health advice for office workers: Don't risk your health at your desk... Lucy Dempster advises.; Click here for more

Being an EA in India: I am Delighted to write this Article on "Life of an Executive Assistant “. My name is Aseya Roshan I am from India Mumbai and have been an Assistant for the last 5 years at Creativeland Asia.; Click here for more

Healthy training lunches: Sara Perry suggests energising training course lunches; Click here for more

Let's do lunch: Sara Perry tells us how to keep energised during stressful, hectic days at work.; Click here for more

3 big reasons hiring goes wrong: Reason 1 — people are in a hurry. Carole Fossey gives us her insight.; Click here for more

Sharon Zemmel outlines the importance of massage for office workers: Government statistics reveal that more sickness days are taken due to skeletal problems, like back and neck pain, than anything else with 31 million days a year. Stress, anxiety and depression account for a further 15 million work days lost per year.; Click here for more

John Angeletta explains why relationships can go wrong: Human behaviour is fascinating! Get a relationship right and it blossoms. Get it wrong and it can become a tragedy.; Click here for more

Set up a EA/PA network in your organisation: Maria tells how she came to set up the University EA/PA Network; Click here for more

Linda Frith: When asked to write about my life as a PA in Australia, it was hard to know where to begin, particularly as my career spans nearly 43 years.; Click here for more

Help your boss by being marketing savvy: This means that their knowledge base needs to cover the issues that will be of importance to their bosses — and marketing should be one of them. Jo Sealy tells us more.; Click here for more

Working with Kidneys for Life by Carol Bonham: Like everyone else, I was always striving to increase my turnover, increase my market share, increase my profits, improve my staff retention rates and raise the profile of my business. During my business life I always involved the staff in raising funds for Charity. Without realising it I’d...; Click here for more

The Organised PA by Amanda Reid: Over the years I’ve heard professional trainers speak on being a top PA, I’ve heard PAs talk about how to be the best and I’ve attended many networking events where advice is offered and topics discussed. Every time, I hear the same thing; PAs must be organised! However I rarely hear how...; Click here for more

Andy Bounds: Prepare your responses to phrases you dread ...; Click here for more

BREWTOWN TOASTS THE YORKSHIRE BEER SCENE WITH MINIBUS BREWERY TOUR: Thanks to Mark, local ale buffs and fans of Yorkshire beer can now enjoy the best of God’s own county in comfort and style with Brewtown Tours, his enterprise offering guided minibus tours of some of Yorkshire’s top craft breweries.; Click here for more

Identity protection by Imad Abbadi: Very helpful advice from a cyber security expert; Click here for more

Travo : the admin travel tool: Susan Schofield explains how this travel tool can help you.; Click here for more

Take great photos for passports and visas: that could be of use to anyone in need of a visa or passport photo. Tips on how to take your own photo:; Click here for more

Top class chauffeur services: “Why did you book that idiot driver? Couldn’t find my house, eventually did, late, and by then we were in the thick of the rush hour so took forever. Thirty-five minutes late for a seriously important meeting and really embarrassed!; Click here for more

Cancer Research UK: We are the only charity with the knowledge and expertise to tackle all 200 types of cancer. Thanks to research we’ve made enormous progress in understanding the biology of cancer and turning this knowledge into treatments.; Click here for more

Jane Wass and Mazazik Dance: When I was screening calls and liaising with production staff as my job as PA to Head of Factual Programmes at Granada Television in the late 90s, I would never have imagined my future as a dancer and teacher working with Egyptian musicians; Click here for more

Two life changing lessons from John F Kennedy Jr: Media Relations & Communications Strategist, Director at Kivvit, NY Times bestselling author, “Fairy Tale Interrupted” and former Chief of Staff to John F Kennedy Jr.; Click here for more

What It Really Means to Believe in Yourself: If you don’t step up in that role, someone else will try to fill it for you. Empower yourself to stake a claim over your own life.; Click here for more

Paula Harding reviews Heather's presentation to the IAM: As a member of the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) I have access to discounted attendance at training events they organise throughout the year. I regularly review their events page and I noted that Heather Baker would be presenting ‘The Art of Communication’ in Manchester.; Click here for more

Linda Frith - an update: and here I am being asked by the amazing Heather Baker (who I hold in great esteem) to add a P.S. to my article I wrote for her Newsletter, all about being a PA in Australia! (https://www.bakerthompsonassoc.co.uk/news-resources/featured-articles/articles-by-heathers-associates/linda-frith); Click here for more

Diana Brandl: I thought I would share some experiences from my current assignment as a freelance executive assistant at an international startup company in Berlin.; Click here for more

How to practise mindfulness more efficiently - a PA’s guide: We live to work and work to live, or so the saying goes. There has to be more to it than these two options on our Monday to Friday to “we never actually switch off” grind… surely?; Click here for more

The bookers guide to choosing a travel management company: One quick search of the internet may return thousands of results, and despite the wealth of travel suppliers and options available, one burning question seems to remain, where to start?; Click here for more

Stay out of your comfort zone: Tracy Whitehouse shares her experience of getting out of her comfort zone.; Click here for more

What ignites your soul? And feeds your mind.: I recently watched the most AMAZING video of a group of students singing as a choir, with an artist who has written an incredible song.; Click here for more

Why Localization is the Key to Successful Business Abroad: Our economy may be global but that doesn’t mean we are an homogenised world. There are still – and thankfully will always be – many differences especially in terms of languages and cultural norms.; Click here for more

Imposter Syndrome Affecting 85% of UK Adults: A recent study by learning & development training provider, The Hub Events, has revealed that the UK is experiencing an epidemic of self-doubt.; Click here for more

Psst: Can you keep a secret? As a personal assistant it’s a non-negotiable job qualification and breaches can mean instant dismissal.; Click here for more

Jannie Oosterhoff : #EveryDayWalking: So no exercise at all. And back to home again two hours no exercise or any movement. As an Assistant I do a lot of my work at my desk. Again no exercise.; Click here for more

How to job hop effectively: Claire Gray, Finance and Operations Director at Bain and Gray, explains how to justify regularly switching employers.; Click here for more

The Future is Accessible: The 3rd of December each year, is marked by the UN as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, to celebrate and promote the empowerment and creation of real opportunities for disabled people.; Click here for more

Annabel Hannam gives dating advice: If you’ve come out of a relationship and it’s been a while since you were last dating, just how do you meet someone new and how do you start dating again after a breakup? The dating scene can be a minefield and these tips will help you on your way to start dating again.; Click here for more

Appeal from the North West Air Ambulance Charity: North West Air Ambulance Charity is appealing for Manchester based businesses to consider them as their Charity of the Year, or to support the charity with fundraising or volunteering.; Click here for more