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Marja Toseland

Why you should participate at The PA Show

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As the largest specialised event aimed to elevate skills, knowledge and build valuable connections for the Executive Support Professionals, the PA Show Spring 2025 will deliver unmissable opportunities. Here are some of the highlights of what to expect and a small selection of organisations waiting to connect with you… Why you should participate at The […]

Top workplace wellness trends in 2025

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Wellbeing has emerged as a critical priority in todayโ€™s workplaces. Companies are embracing innovative tools and strategies to build healthier, more resilient teams. Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and founder of Treat Your Staยญff, discusses workplace wellbeing trends in 2025 . These actionable insights could help EAs and PAs to build strategies around these trends […]

What personal data are professionals sharing with AI, and the risks involved

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Cybersecurity experts at Indusface discuss alarming practices where many professionals are sharing personal data with AI tools, and revel the risks involved… What personal data are professionals sharing with AI? 1. Work-related files and documents: One of the most common categories of information shared with AI is work-related files and documents. Over 80% of professionals […]

Lime Venue Portfolio at Confex: โ€˜Kitchen Discoโ€™ to highlight social impact programmes

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Lime Venue Portfolio will be bringing a Kitchen Disco concept to International Confex (26-27 February) as it looks to continue a conversation with event organisers around ESG, and specifically around social and community impact programs at events. As well as contributing to the eventโ€™s content through its sponsorship of the People & Culture theatre, delivering […]

How to use AI to enhance your job applications

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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been aiding industries and businesses in providing innovative, time-saving solutions to a number of common, yet difficult tasks. However, jobseekers can also benefit from using AI software and programmes. Tom Leatham from SecsintheCity, the UKโ€™s only specialist job site for Personal Assistants, advises how PAs and EAs could […]

Experience | the Difference

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All too often at events & exhibitions, brands resort to telling visitors & attendees about their brand rather than letting their audience experience it for themselves.ย Education is an important element – but creating engaging environments around a brandโ€™s strengths and benefits is far more effective than simply explaining it. As the old saying goes, โ€˜tell […]

Mastering public speaking

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Even the confident amongst us can feel anxious when asked to do public speaking. Perhaps you have to give a presentation to your team, or put forward your point of view during a meeting. Whatever the situation, it is possible to develop your skills and confidence and master public speaking. Anthony Garvey, Toastmasters International 2023 […]

The PA Show Spring 2025 elevates your career and skills

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The absolute must-attend event for Executive Support Professionals this spring – The PA Show Spring 2025 – takes place on 26-27 February at Excel London, offering an unparalleled opportunity for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Virtual Assistants, and Office Managers to connect, learn, and growโ€ฆ With an agenda brimming with CPD-accredited content, world-class speakers, and the […]

Premium Corporate Hospitality experiences for spring & summer 2025

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As we look ahead to the warmer months of 2025, corporate hospitality in the UK is set to reach new heights. With businesses increasingly prioritising meaningful connections, employee engagement, and client relationships, the demand for premium corporate hospitality experiences is stronger than ever… Spring and summer bring a wealth of opportunities to entertain clients, reward […]

PA Profile: Charlotte Colley, Senior EA to the CEO, Pension Protection Fund

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We interviewed Charlotte Colley, Senior EA, for PA Life’s Spring 2025 Issue’s PA Profile. Charlotte is described by her former boss as a game-changer, someone who goes above and beyond, consistently with incredible attention to detail and careful consideration. She is curious, wanting to learn, always looking for new skills and knowledge, bringing fresh ideas […]

Job titles within the administrative profession – more important than you think

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Job titles โ€“ theyโ€™re just words, yet they carry enormous weight. They are particularly relevant within the administrative profession advises Lucy Brazier OBE, CEO of Executive Support Media… Lucy talked to PA Life about the development, and often confusion, of the growing number of job titles within the admin industry. Iโ€™ve lost count of how […]

Questions a Strategic Executive Assistant should ask!

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Who better to help EAs and PAs in their quest to be more strategic than Adam Fidler, author of The Strategic Executive Assistantโ„ข, one of his best-selling programmes. As Adam explains, being strategic starts by asking the right questionsโ€ฆ Questions a Strategic Executive Assistant should ask Firstly, I encourage all EAs and PAs to ask […]

Menopause and Cancer received a Valentine’s gift from sponsored walkers

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I have some uplifting news for you. On Friday, Menopause and Cancer โ€“ a not-for-profit Community Interest Company – received a heartfelt donation from menopause friendly employers on Valentineโ€™s Day. The ยฃ16,000 donation matched the amount raised by 40 sponsored walkers who completed a two-day community fundraising marathon. The funds that brought the total to […]

Meet Eurostar for Businessย 

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Eurostar is the fast, simple and a more sustainable way to explore Europe. Our high-speed network carries millions of passengers between major cities across the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, with the rest of Europe just a connection away. Learn how Eurostar for Business is the perfect solution for companies wanting to take […]

Less than two weeks to go! Meet PA Life & Partners at The PA Show Spring 2025

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In less than two weeks Excel London will be buzzing with activity and the chatter of conversations as The PA Show Spring 2025 hosts over 80+ live content sessions, 120+ exhibitors and thousands of visitors. PA Life & Partners will be at stand B20P and are excited to see you there on February 26th & […]

Unique Venues Birmingham: Versatile. Unique. Memorable. Imaginative.ย 

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Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is a collection of fantastically unusual venues with over 25 amazing event spaces giving event organisers the flexibility to create a variety of events. We specialise in putting the EXTRA into the ordinary and creating truly memorable events and with a choice of venues at The Rep and The Library of […]

Crieff Hydro announces milestone investmentย ย 

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Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, Scotlandโ€™s oldest registered trading company and one of the countryโ€™s leading independent hotel operators, has revealed plans for a significant investment at its flagship property in Perthshire, Crieff Hydro.ย  The multi-million-pound project will elevate the guest experience with a range of exciting new offerings. These include a new day-to-night bar, […]

The confidence pandemic within the EA and PA industry

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Emily Mills, Director at eavolve, a training provider for executive support professionals, talks about a topic she’s very familiar with, namely confidence. Emily is a ‘doer’ and she believes in building confidence by taking action. Emily delves in to the topic of ‘the confidence pandemic’ within the EA and PA Industry and explains why she […]