Executive Support Magazine

18/08/2025

Never in a million years did I think there would be a time when my darkest secrets intersected with my professional life, but here we are. I’m choosing to write this on a hunch because after years of evaluating my life, my profession, and my habits, I’ve realized the coping mechanisms that stemmed from my dark past have helped to level up my career as an Executive Assistant. I know that sounds odd, but it’s true. My gut tells me many of you may have a similar past. What started as things I’d never tell anyone – not even my first therapist – have turned into professional superpowers, so let’s chat about getting from there to here.

Click on the ‘View magazine articles’ link on our Linktree in the bio to read the full article Kristine Valenzuela

18/08/2025

Speaker Announcement – ES Tech 2025
📅 September 18–19 2025

We are honoured to welcome Carole Spiers MBE, to ES Tech 2025, in an exclusive interview with Lucy Brazier OBE

Carole Spiers was recently recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 with an MBE for her outstanding services to stress management, mental health, and wellbeing. This prestigious award reflects more than three decades of pioneering work creating cultures of resilience, psychological safety, and care across global organisations

Session: Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in the Workplace and Beyond: Lucy Brazier OBE Interviews Carole Spiers MBE

In this inspiring conversation, Carole will share her personal journey, from the moments that shaped her mission to the practical strategies and programmes that have transformed teams and leaders worldwide. With her experience as an international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and trusted consultant, Carole brings invaluable insight into how organisations can thrive when wellbeing is at their core

This is a rare opportunity to hear two leading voices in the profession discuss the future of workplace wellbeing, resilience, and leadership.

🎟 Get your tickets now for ES Tech 2025 and secure your place at this unmissable session

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16/08/2025

ChatGPT Projects is a great tool for improving productivity and organization, explains Julia Schmidt

ChatGPT Projects is a great tool for improving productivity and organization, explains Julia Schmidt

14/08/2025

14/08/2025

Appreciate yourself for who you are, what you are, and what you have accomplished so far, says Joanne Barnfather

Appreciate yourself for who you are, what you are, and what you have accomplished so far, says Joanne Barnfather

14/08/2025

Free Training!

Squeeze The Day! With Glynis E. Devine

Are you squeezing the BEST out of life? Or do you sometimes feel like you’re having the life squeezed out of you?
As executive support, you wear many hats that can include employee, colleague, leader, parent, adult child, sibling, spouse, volunteer, coach, sponsor, manager, mentor… and the list goes on.

We are SO good at transforming into who and what the job or role needs – we’re master chameleons. The downside of this art is that we can sometimes lose ourselves, who we are, and what matters to us.

In ‘Squeeze the Day!’ you’ll be provoked to ask:
• When is it my turn?
• What matters most to me?
• What do I say ‘No’ to?
• How do I begin?
• How can I have more without doing more?

This is a ‘feel-good’ session that’s jam-packed with tips, tools, and strategies that you can implement immediately!

Watch now - https://youtu.be/Iyo3PKta6-Q

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13/08/2025

The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant, (ACEA®) returns to London THIS November!

Don’t miss out! Limited spaces available!

The ground-breaking, globally recognised, certified & accredited training course for the Executive Assistant - ACEA® - is coming to the beautiful city of !

ACEA® is an intensive, interactive, certified executive-level training course, and it equips current and aspiring Executive Assistants with the skills and knowledge they need to
excel.

Some of the skills you will learn are:
*Strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills
*Project management skills
*Stakeholder management
*Risk management
*Ethics & CSR
*Emotional intelligence / resilience
*Leadership skills
*Change management
and more!

Interested to learn more about this career-enhancing course?
Visit the website to find out more about the course and to request a business case letter to gain approval from your organisation to attend.

https://executivesupporttraining.com/acea/

11/08/2025

Executive Support LIVE isn’t just a conference...it’s the place where executive assistants become essential partners, creative thinkers, and forge an empowered global community.

Ready to transform your career?
Here’s 10 reasons you need to book your place TODAY!

1️⃣ Standout Speakers Lighting the Way
Hear from Chynna Clayton - the former Special Assistant to Michelle Obama - on mastering influence in “Perfect Partnership,” and Libby Moore - former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey - on “Putting Love Back into Business,” where assistants drive culture and connection.

2️⃣ Masterclasses That Elevate Your Role
Advance your skill sets with sessions like:
Microsoft 365 for modern workflows and Executive Communication Mastery

3️⃣ Elite Networking with Global Peers
Connect with driven professionals from around the world, exchanging ideas and building networks that stretch far beyond the event.

4️⃣ Innovation on Display
International brands, cutting-edge tools, and creative ideas light up the exhibitor area—bringing fresh perspectives to your workday.

5️⃣ Unforgettable Social Events in the Heart of London
Join our exclusive Supper Club at Gaucho, our magical London Christmas Lights Tour, and spend an evening immersed in London’s West End with Oliver!

6️⃣ Deep, Actionable Learning
Pick up advanced strategies and fresh thinking, with a dynamic programme designed to elevate your role—whether you’re managing projects, enhancing executive partnerships, or driving organisational impact.

7️⃣ Transformative Moments That Stay with You
The impromptu discussions, the unexpected insights, the energising connections you carry with you well beyond the closing keynote.

8️⃣ Accreditation That Counts
Attending our flagship event supports your professional growth with opportunities to earn IAAP and PACE recertification points.

9️⃣ A Culture-Shifting Experience
More than learning: this is a chance to reset, recharge, and return to your role with fresh energy, focus, and community.

🔟 A Conference That Feels Like Home
Shared stories, laughter, learning, and connection—this event is where work feels personal and professionals feel united in purpose.

07/08/2025

The administrative profession is undergoing a profound transformation, and the recently published 2025 ASAP State of the Profession Report offers a timely and vital look at what that means for the future of administrative professionals (APs). The landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by technological advances, evolving workplace structures, and increasing demands for strategic input. This report highlights the crucial developments that will shape the profession and underscores why now, more than ever, it’s important for administrative professionals to seize the opportunities ahead.

Click on the ‘View magazine articles’ link on our Linktree in the bio to read the full article by Lucy Brazier

07/08/2025

Lucy Brazier explains how administrative professionals can lead, evolve, and thrive in her review of 2025 ASAP State of the Profession Report

Lucy Brazier explains how administrative professionals can lead, evolve, and thrive in her review of 2025 ASAP State of the Profession Report

07/08/2025

Free Training!

Join us for a powerful, unfiltered session with Becky Kaapuni, author of The Unstoppable EA, founder of the EA Social Club, and EA to top executives at Twitter and Salesforce. 

In this inspiring conversation with Lucy Brazier, Becky shares how authenticity, resilience, and radical self-worth have defined her journey – and how they can define yours, too. From navigating high-pressure executive roles to overcoming addiction and building a thriving community for EAs, Becky’s story is one of transformation, truth, and unapologetic ownership of power.

Learning Outcomes:

- What it actually takes to thrive at the top 

- Building a career rooted in worth, not just service 

- Turning personal challenges into professional fuel 

- Why connection, not competition, is the future of the EA profession 

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Watch now! https://youtu.be/g-ylm_lfbgo

06/08/2025

“You’re now ready to be a strategic partner” – said no one ever.
“Strategic partner” has become the buzz phrase of the last few years in the world of executive support. Most Assistants I know don’t want to stay buried in clerical work. We’re ready to step up, to influence outcomes, to be seen as key contributors to the success of our leaders.
But here’s the truth no one tells you: strategic work is rarely assigned to us. No executive is going to suddenly walk into your office, drop a confidential initiative on your desk, and say, “You’ve proven yourself worthy. Here’s your first strategic project.”
I know because I used to wait for that moment. But it never came. Instead, I had to create the opportunity. And the first step came in the form of a single, powerful question: How can I give my executive more of his most valuable asset: his time?
That question led me down a path of innovation, frustration, persistence, and ultimately, transformation. Not just for my executive, but for me, my peers, and the broader admin community I’m so fortunate to be part of.
This is the story of how I used AI to become a strategic partner – without permission, without a coding background, and without waiting.

Click on the ‘View magazine articles’ link on our Linktree in the bio to read the full article by Courtney Johnson