We spoke to Lindsay Taylor, multi-award winning author, trainer, coach, plus a co-founder and Director of Your Excellency Limited as part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series. Lindsay is also a learning and development specialist and highly regarded in the EA and PA community. And that’s not all as she’s also recently won the “Outstanding Contribution…
read morePA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a fun and different way. Alex…
read morePA Life talked to Sandeep Singh, the Managing Director of Athena – an impressive Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s cultural quarter – who is on a mission to attract more corporate events and awards ceremonies. Since taking over the venue 18 years ago, many global and national brands have chosen the landmark building for their events, including Krispy Kreme,…
read morePA Life spoke to Shane Williams, Director of Sales at Gravity Max, home of exhilarating entertainment and events. Shane has been with the business over five years and has 15 years’ experience of working within the leisure and hospitality industry… Shane Williams Gravity Max is a high energy entertainment venue. What’s unique about it? Gravity Max, part of Gravity Active…
read moreMerryl started her career in publishing. Lured by the bright lights of showbusiness, she moved to the film industry, but quickly realised the lifestyle didn’t suit her. Having recognised her skill set as forming individual relationships, she set up as a freelance Celebrity PA, truly believing it was a role she had created. Over the last twenty years she has…
read moreWith a background in hospitality and events, Filipe Borne joined Lucky Voice in 2019 as Head of Sales to lead the team responsible for reservations, event bookings and customer service. He did this whilst building close relationships with booking agents, third parties and corporate clients. Felipe has seen Lucky Voice to go from strength to strength, resulting in the company’s…
read moreIt’s not the number of steps you take each day, but the intensity of those steps, that will benefit your health, according to a new medical report – so a 10 minute ‘power walk’ at lunchtime could be the answer. As part of a new campaign, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) are encouraging…
read moreHealthcare officials have revealed that Brits are struggling to get any physical exercise, with nearly half of adults over 40 not even walking for 10 minutes a month. Public Health England are urging the public to get their heart racing more often in a bid to boost British health and save lives. Women were slightly better compared to men in…
read moreJob interviews are an often daunting experience, but with the right planning and preparation they can be turned into a much smoother process, helping allay any nerves along the way. Workplace experts LondonOffices.com has compiled a list of the top 10 things to help university graduates and jobseekers ace any interview and help land that dream job. Chris Meredith, CEO of…
read moreAs we all return to work, the schools are opening and the daily routine kickstarts again, our top stories this week are looking to help us readjust to the office again. Did you make the most of the summer? With many of our readers admitted they couldn’t afford to take the time out of the office, how do you plan…
read moreWe’ve all been dragged back to work to start 2017 kicking and screaming, but the hardest part is over now. Your first weekend is officially upon us. First, let’s find out which stories made our top 10 this week. 1. Holiday hangover? How bosses can keep employees motivated this January Christmas is over, the decorations have come down, the New Year’s…
read moreMeeting someone interesting at a networking event is exciting, but once the buzz of the event and the conversation wears off, it’s easy to get caught up in busy lives and lose touch with the people you’ve met. Meeting someone is really only the first step. The real value comes from what happens afterwards. Knowing how to follow up after…
read moreYesterday’s PA Life Club FAM Trip to The Historic Dockyard Chatham culminated at the launch event of this former naval site’s flagship building – the Commissioner’s House, which dates back to 1704. The occasion felt even more special after we had watched and read the BBC South East coverage of the reopening earlier that day… The Historic Dockyard Chatham –…
read moreLast Friday, May 8th, was a definite highlight in the PA Life Club’s diary this spring. A group of our EA, PA, VA and Office Manager members were hosted by Balfour Winery in Kent on a truly memorable Fam Trip… The welcoming hospitality started as soon as we arrived at Marden station where a minibus was waiting to transfer us…
read moreWe talk to Lindsay Taylor, co-founder and director at Your Excellency Limited, about what she means by Executive Presence… Executive presence is no longer a “nice to have” for Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants. It’s a core professional capability. As the strategic partner to senior leaders, your presence influences how you are perceived, how effectively you communicate, and ultimately how…
read morePA Life checked into an exciting, design-led hotel in Stratford, one of the most dynamic and creative neighbourhoods in London. The Stratford, Autograph Collection, joined the global Autograph Collection portfolio of distinctive independent hotels in 2024. The hotel offers something a little different with design and creativity at the core of its offering. Here’s the low-down of the fantastic facilities…
read moreIf you’re looking for a centrally located UK venue to host your next meeting, conference, away day or training session, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) offers something unique and refreshing for your delegates. The Birmingham venue is a place of inspiration and creativity, guaranteed to spark meaningful conversations and enhance productivity. Located just 10 minutes from Birmingham New Street Station in…
read morePA LIFE CLUB FAM TRIP TEWINBURY FARM & HOTEL, HERTFORDSHIRE4 MARCH We are delighted to be working with Tewinbury Farm to host PA Life Club members for a wine tasting and farm tour in their beautiful riverside farm and hotel in Hertfordshire.DATA: WEDNESDAY 4 MARCHThe team at Tewinbury will start the event by welcoming guests to join a tractor ride…
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