What does it mean for Trish Butera, The Global Assistant founder, to be announced as a Finalist for the NSW Women in International Business Award. In her own words.

As businesses become more global, the need for executives with cultural intelligence grows. Here's how executive assistants can help their bosses succeed in a culturally diverse world.

As the role of the assistant has evolved, so too has the expectations for what an executive support professional can bring to the table.

Learn why goal setting is an important exercise for anyone in an executive support role and how it can help you gain clarity about your career aspirations. Download the goal template to help you achieve clarity around your career goals.

No one should have to put up with a horrible boss. If you're an executive assistant, read these tips on how to handle workplace bullying and power dynamics.

The rise of cloud-based platforms has changed how we work. How can you, as an executive assistant, make sure that you're still valuable in today's workplace? By developing leadership skills. Here are tips on how to develop your own leadership skills to excel as a leader assistant.

So often, we hear people say "all we need is love", in order to make the world a better place. But what about self-self-discipline? If we could all just be a little more self-disciplined, think of how much more we could accomplish!

The rise of the social media savvy executive assistant is upon us. With the ever-growing importance of social media in today's business landscape, more and more companies are looking for administrative assistants who are well-versed in the ways of social media.

Do you ever wonder why your personal or executive assistant career isn't progressing as fast as you'd like? It could be that you're inadvertently undermining your credibility.

Collaboration isn't always easy. There are the push-and-pull dynamics of working with others, the need to compromise, and the occasional ego clash. But, learning to navigate these challenges through the art of collaboration can be a powerful tool for career advancement.

Learn about the skills that set entrepreneurial assistants apart and how you can use them to grow your own career.

What are the characteristics of a resilient leader and how can you develop them? Here’s what every leading executive assistant needs to know.

As an executive or personal assistant, you know the job demands can be all-consuming. However, the skills gained on the job make achieving work-life balance more attainable!

A leaked email from Elon Musk shows the founder of Tesla and SpaceX no longer accepts employees working remotely. They must show up for a 'minimum 40 hours' of work in the office or ship out!

We explore the implications of such a move.

When it comes to advancing in any career, communication is vital. However, most people believe that the ability to communicate is the only thing that matters. While the ability to communicate is essential, it is not the sole determinant of success.

Having "grit" or being "gritty" has been making a comeback into the business vocabulary. What does it mean? And do you have it? Let's find out!

Many administrative and executive support professionals feel they lack the opportunity for career growth. HR managers can help change this by providing internal support and guidance.

It is widely known that awards are given annually in a wide range of industries. However, as someone who has received one such recognition, you may not be aware of all the ways this could benefit your career and help advance your future.

Administrative Professionals Day has seen many in the industry receive flowers, cards and other tokens of appreciation from their coworkers. But recognition for support roles is still not the norm when considering candidates for company wide awards. We explore why and how you can change your own prospects.

ANZAC day is honoured on 25 April, just two days before International Administrative Professionals' Day on 27 April. It seems fitting that we take a moment to reflect on the origins of our industry and the professionals who made it what it is today.