When organising an event at a Grade I listed building, you inevitably navigate certain complexities. But what you gain in return is something no new construction can replicate. That’s genuine history, an authentic story, and a backdrop that captivates guests before they even walk through the door. These are powerful reasons for EAs, PAS, and […]

For much of the twentieth century, a senior leader with an executive or personal assistant got much more than administrative support. The private office created a physical boundary. The assistant screened calls, visitors had to get past them, and information travelled through channels that could be filtered and prioritised before it reached the top. Maya […]

Disconnected travel and meetings programmes cost time, reduce visibility, and create avoidable complexity. Our joined-up approach is changing all of that. Connecting business travel and meetings with Clarity At Clarity, we connect travel and meetings by fusing award-winning technology with exceptional people-led service, making a noticeable difference day to day. Clarity has a full programme […]

For Executive and Personal Assistants and Office Managers nationwide, September fires the starting gun on the Christmas party planning season. And while, in previous years, internal team events have often focused on frequency – a summer off-site event, quarterly team-building, and a mid-budget Christmas party – 2026 feels markedly different.  Tightening corporate budgets, wider economic […]

A successful corporate stay or event starts with the right hotel. Location, transport links, meeting facilities, value and flexibility all matter—but so does the confidence that the venue will deliver consistently excellent service from arrival to departure.  For PAs, EAs and corporate bookers, the right hotel is about more than simply finding a place to sleep for the night.  Vine […]

We are delighted to have Juliet Tolley, Executive Support Manager to Director General at the Home Office, as our latest Amazing Assistant. In this series of interviews, we speak to outstanding assistants to mark PA Life’s 15th anniversary year. We will be marketing the occasion at PA Life Summit on 14 September – there is still […]

Don’t miss your chance to be crowned a PA Life Star this year. There is still time to get your nomination in, but hurry – entries close on 18 September. The awards are open for Executive and Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Office Managers and other business support professionals… The process is quick, simple and free, […]

At this year’s Event Photography Awards the Overall best picture trophy went to a ‘Train to Glastonbury’ shot, while Marc James was crowned the inaugural Event Photographer of the Year… The twelfth annual Event Photography Awards culminated in an enormously enjoyable event at the Central Hall Westminster with over 250 guests enjoying superb catering by […]

Forget the seating plan and the lukewarm turkey. Liz Taylor, founder of events specialist Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), says the future of the corporate Christmas party lies in borrowing the best bits of the festival world; atmosphere, freedom, shared experiences and celebrations people actually want to attend. EAs and PAs are expected to make their […]

PA Life is excited to be at the inaugural CHS Manchester, and part of the impressive line-up of exhibitors, ready to meet the event organiser community and to be part of the conversation concerning tighter budgets, evolving delegate expectations and the need to deliver more with less. The show on 30 September is designed to […]

What a fantastic day PA Life Club had when we returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to explore and learn about their outstanding meeting and event spaces. And that wasn’t all, as we also got to experience the Dare Sky Walk that took us to the roof of the stadium. The 20 August event was the […]

Over 80% of employees overshare on social media, potentially exposing themselves and their employer to cybersecurity breaches and online fraud. How can EAs and PAs help to highlight the risks to their teams? Now, IT expert John Pepper, CEO and founder at Managed247 is warning that employees could be unintentionally giving cybercriminals valuable information about […]

We bring you great advice on diary management from an expert with decades of experience, Juliet Tolley, Executive Support Manager for the Director General of Migration, Borders and International Policy at the Home Office. She is also a trainer and mentor for her peers, and has run specialist diary coding workshops for the UK Government […]

We had the pleasure of visiting the newly reimagined Supporters’ House at the National Gallery, and to enjoy a wonderful lunch themed after Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus, curated by Giorgio Locatelli no less. The delicious lunch was served in the beautiful private dining room with the rich colour scheme inspired by Turner’s paintings of […]

Storey Club at 4 Kingdom Street is the meeting hub for Paddington Central. Designed to maximise light, space and collaboration, it offers an immediate sense of character and calm that reflects the unique appeal of the neighbourhood. Surrounded by canal side views and just moments from the effortless connectivity of Paddington Station, the space blends […]

The capital of the North of England is one of the UK’s leading conference destinations. That’s no surprise as Manchester provides a vibrant backdrop for meetings and events of all shapes and sizes, plus great culture and history to add to the delegate experience. EAs, PAs and other event organisers, looking for meeting room hire […]

This year’s PA Life Summit is just three weeks away. It’s going to be a  full day of one-to-one meetings, seminars and plenty of opportunities for EAs and PAs to network with fellow assistants and suppliers. And, a s a cherry on the top, after the day’s programme we’ll gather for a drinks reception to […]

PA Life talks to Skevi Constantinou, Director and Founder of The PA Way, a global community she has built on her own over the last eight years, and continues to run as a solo business owner. Skevi does it extremely efficiently and well, as you would expect from a former corporate Executive Assistant… Skevi didn’t […]