Tag: Interpersonal Skills

The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether

If you’re an Executive Assistant, you’ve likely been the go-to person for every workplace occasion. Someone’s leaving? You’re organizing the farewell. Baby on the way? You’re setting up the gift. Birthday? You guessed it — you’re passing around a card and chasing down contributions. It’s a lovely part of the

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Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty For at Work
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty For at Work

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt guilty at work. Now, this is an article, so I can’t actually see any hands, but I bet many of you have done just that. As Executive Assistants, we often carry guilt about our workload, setting boundaries, or even saying no to tasks

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Discovering Your Unique Communication Style
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Discovering Your Unique Communication Style

As Assistants, we know how busy and fast-paced our environments can be. It’s easy to overlook the importance of communication and the critical role it plays in how we are perceived and how we connect with others. Communication truly bridges our thoughts, emotions, and intentions with the world around us.

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Co-Active Leadership for Executive Assistants
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Co-Active Leadership for Executive Assistants

We’ve all been there—as Executive Assistants, we are constantly juggling responsibilities, supporting leaders, and connecting the dots across our organizations. It’s not always easy to navigate these expectations while ensuring our own contributions are recognized. That’s why Co-Active Leadership for Executive Assistants is such a game-changer. This approach gives us

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Understanding Diverse Communication Styles
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Understanding Diverse Communication Styles

As Assistants, we know that communication is at the heart of everything we do. It’s how we build trust, influence decisions, and keep everything running smoothly. But let’s face it—communication isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why understanding diverse communication styles is such an essential skill for us to master. In this article,

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Resilience in the Executive Assistant Role
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Resilience in the Executive Assistant Role

Have you ever felt like an acrobat expertly traversing a high wire, carefully placing one foot in front of the other while balancing a long pole in your hands? It’s a sight that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, holding their collective breath as the performer navigates the

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The Importance of Rapport and Communication for Executive Assistants
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

The Importance of Rapport and Communication for Executive Assistants

The Importance of Rapport and Communication for Executive Assistants cannot be overstated. As an Executive Assistant, your ability to build strong relationships, understand others, and manage conflicts can significantly influence your collaboration, impact, and overall work environment. In this article, we will explore the elements of The Importance of Rapport

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Trusting Your Intuition as an Executive Assistant
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Trusting Your Intuition as an Executive Assistant

Let’s talk about Trusting Your Intuition as an Executive Assistant. It’s a phrase we hear all the time—‘trust your intuition’ or, more simply, ‘go with your gut.’ I know firsthand how often this advice comes up, especially when we’re faced with decisions or moments when we need the confidence to

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Inspiring Trust in Your Executive Assistant Work
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Inspiring Trust in Your Executive Assistant Work

If you’re an Executive Assistant, you know how crucial inspiring trust in your Executive Assistant work is to building a strong relationship of trust and confidence with your executive. Without trust, your ability to efficiently support them in achieving their goals is compromised. Beyond that, a lack of trust can

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Mastering Feedback in the Executive Assistant Role
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Mastering Feedback in the Executive Assistant Role

When working closely with your executive, mastering feedback in the Executive Assistant role is essential to building a strong relationship based on trust. Providing feedback and sharing new ideas allows you to become a valued business partner. Check out these helpful tips for mastering feedback in the Executive Assistant role.

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