There is something empowering about ticking off few tasks before my Executive has arrived in the office. Additionally, there is this magic of habitual activities that turn my mind into professional flow mode.
Read moreFear as a choice
I prefer seeing fear as a choice. You cannot influence life to ensure you are never exposed to a situation that scares you. However, you are always in charge of the response you decide to showcase. Instead of submitting and giving up power, you can choose to empower yourself.
Read moreThe art of a perfectly formatted document, part II – spreadsheets
10 essential Excel skills at the core of a successful and efficient EA working routine
Read moreUnexpected expectations
What happens if the new hire has utterly different quality standards than those the team habitually provides? Or worse – what happens to the synergies within the group when members realise the new person does not meet their basic professional expectations but are stuck with the person anyway?
Read moreThe art of a perfectly formatted document, part I – text editing
13 essential skills for working with documents every EA should master fluently
Read moreTeamwork – what’s in a name?
What would be the answer if instead of asking whether the candidate in front of you is a team player, you would ask whether the person prefers to collaborate or to cooperate?
Read moreHome office like a pro
How much home and how much office?
Read moreContent management à la office
Imagine a box. A container rather. It stands in the middle of your office. Whenever someone on your team finishes some task, she throws the notes and related information into this container. Everyone does it. Whenever the box is about to overflow, someone comes and builds up its sides. Hence, files and information do no…
Read moreAnything you believe in
Some of us live believing they are unable to learn a foreign language, or draw, or dance. These beliefs form our behaviours and shape our lives. They influence our personal and professional choices.
Read moreSharing is caring or EA in the spotlight
My interview for a magazine Administrative Assistant, featuring Assistants around the world
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