Tag: Career Development

Creating More Autonomy Around Your Work
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Creating More Autonomy Around Your Work

In today’s fast-paced work environment, Assistants often juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities while supporting their Executives and teams. While assisting others is essential, creating autonomy around your work and taking credit for your achievements are equally important. By doing so, you can gain recognition for your contributions and develop a

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How to Be Intentional in Your Assistant Role
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How to Be Intentional in Your Assistant Role

As an Assistant, it is not enough to provide administrative support to your Executive. Today’s EA role has evolved into a more strategic partnership, with Executives relying on their Assistants for counsel, technical expertise, and critical analysis. Therefore, developing a unique set of skills is essential based on your Executive’s

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How to Work with Constant Change
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How to Work with Constant Change

Change is inevitable, and in today’s fast-paced world, it has become a regular part of our lives, especially in the workplace. Organizations undergo restructuring, roles and responsibilities evolve, and new technologies are introduced, all of which can create an environment of constant change. To thrive in such a dynamic landscape,

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Why Assistants Should Never Stop Learning
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Why Assistants Should Never Stop Learning

As an Assistant, embracing continuous learning is vital for long-term success. The role is fast-paced, challenging, and requires adaptability. The most successful Assistants commit to personal growth, embrace change, and view learning as an ongoing journey. Here are five key reasons why Assistants should never stop learning. The guide lists

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Learning Self-Advocacy
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Learning Self-Advocacy

There will be many moments in an Assistant’s career when they’re asked to do something they don’t have time for, doesn’t align with their goals, feels uncomfortable, or simply isn’t appealing. Speaking up in these situations can be challenging, especially without the confidence to advocate for yourself. Many Assistants say

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How to Make Your Invisible Work Visible
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How to Make Your Invisible Work Visible

Having spent over a decade working with and training Assistants, one of the most common challenges I hear is this: Assistants often feel their work goes unnoticed. How many times have you thought, “My Executive doesn’t know what I do”? It’s a frequent complaint, and worse yet, many Assistants also

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Gaining Recognition as a Leader
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Gaining Recognition as a Leader

There has never been a better time for Assistants to showcase their leadership skills and gain recognition for the value they bring to their organizations. Assistants are uniquely positioned to lead and influence those around them, demonstrating their ability to drive results and inspire others. You might not manage a

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Taking Ownership of Your Work as an Assistant
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Taking Ownership of Your Work as an Assistant

For high-performing Assistant and Executive partnerships, ownership, accountability, and trust are foundational elements. All three are critical to building a strategic partnership. In this post, we’ll focus on the first of these: taking ownership of your work as an Assistant. What Does It Mean to Take Ownership of Your Work?

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Making the Move to Managing a Team
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Making the Move to Managing a Team

Many Assistants are transitioning into managing teams and taking on more leadership responsibilities within their organizations. It’s an exciting time for career-driven Assistants eager to add more value and take on new challenges. The opportunities are there for the taking, and Assistants must understand the skills and competencies needed to

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