The best Executive Assistants I know don’t wait to be asked says Nicholas Barnard, Board EA & Operations at PrettyGreen. The best EAs don’t wait to be asked – they spot opportunities, question the way things are done and look for ways to make things better. For Nicholas Barnard, Board EA & Operations at PrettyGreen, this means looking beyond […]
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How to become a future-proof EA: Take the lead in your career
Win your own party on the Thames aboard London Party Boats
Would you like to win your own party on the Thames? Who wouldn’t! You have a chance of winning an exclusive hire of the Onyx of London for up to 70 guests, plus, a £1,000 account bar and professional DJ included! Imagine celebrating your next company milestone, team social, birthday or special occasion on your […]
Eastside Rooms wins Best Venue at Memcom Excellence Awards for second consecutive year
The Eastside Rooms has been named Best Venue at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2026 for the second year running, building on its commitment to helping associations and membership organisations deliver inclusive, successful events. Located in Birmingham’s Knowledge Quarter, The Eastside Rooms is an award-winning conference and events venue designed for everything from intimate meetings to […]
What Copilot can’t do – and why that’s good news for Personal Assistants
Shelley Fishel, The MS Office Maestro, trains EAs and PAs in Microsoft 365 and Copilot. She is also a sought-after speaker and author of 48 books which have sold over 2.5 million copies. She gives us a reassuring summary of the irreplaceable value of great assistants when we are using AI tools such as Copilot… […]



