Adam Fidler, Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, the UK’s leading provider of education to professional assistants, looks at a more informal approach to CPD and how to include it in your career journey. The Adam Fidler Academy is constantly being asked by our clients requesting an in-house training session to remind EAs and PAs about the importance of CPD. Whether…
read moreWelcome to our autumn issue! It’s been particularly rewarding for us to work on this issue with sustainability as the common theme in every article and feature, where possible. We are very grateful for all our contributors and advertisers for sharing their sustainability efforts and plans, and demonstrating that they have not had to compromise the quality of their products…
read more“Own it” by taking ownership! Adam Fidler, Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, the UK’s leading provider of education to EAs and PAs recently talked to a group of EA students about the importance of ownership in their careers. “Now, you might ask: Where has this word come from and why is it important? Well, the funny thing is that over…
read moreI’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve had the pleasure of meeting…
read moreWith just two weeks to go until the PA Life Summit, we take a look at who our guest speakers are and the seminars you can get involved with. The PA Life Summit is one of the highlights in the PA Life calendar. Taking place at Altitude, London on September 10. How to get to the next level of greatness Jillian…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Do you hear ‘Laurel’ or ‘Yanny’? Let your office decide – then watch it tear itself apart A short audio clip asks listeners whether they are hearing the word ‘Yanny’ or ‘Laurel’. 2. What’s…
read moreAdam Fidler shares his thoughts on the dangers of using dated language when it comes to talking about modern assistant roles We’ve got to get better at being more selective and precise when using language and words to describe the role of the PA or EA. I still get rattled when I see articles about the role of an assistant,…
read moreThe Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) 2017 has officially opened its doors to more than 800 event buyers from across the UK. PA Life is proud to sponsor the show’s PA-focused seminars, which are due to take place throughout the day on the PA Life Stage. The show will feature two stages: The Event Management Stage with educational topics designed…
read moreLiz Taylor, Jamie Edwards (pictured above), Simon Clayton and Nicola Cook are some of the industry leaders and business experts chosen to address industry specific needs at the Conference and Hospitality Show, taking place on Tuesday, 4 April at the Leeds first direct arena. Emma Cartmell, CEO of CHS Group said: “This year’s programme contains a wide variety of topics…
read moreEvery PA is looking for new ways to help them to improve the way they work – to be inspired, to be educated with the latest tips and techniques, and to find new suppliers who can help them do their jobs better. The Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds offers the perfect chance to do all of that and more…
read moreThe sixth edition of PA Life Training Day took place on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, with PAs from all over the UK meeting to develop their skills and network with each other. Feedback from delegates has been positive, with most saying they’ll be going back to the office with a whole new set of skills thanks…
read moreIt has been a day full of learning, networking and finding new friends here at PA Life Training Day. Let’s take a look at what this afternoon held for PAs. Afternoon speakers included Katherine Graham, Sarah Sharp, Kevin Waters, Darryl Samuels and Dalya Perry-Bernstein. Just before lunch, Dalya joined PA Life Editor Amelia Walker along with Adam Fidler and Jennifer…
read morePAs and EAs have been busy already this morning at PA Life Training Day at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. Speakers for the first half of the day include Lindsay Taylor from Your Excellency, who’s visiting to represent the IAM; Personal Impact Specialist Jodi Goldman; Adam Fidler from Adept Executive Consulting; Bob Hallewell from Expert Messaging; and Heather Baker from…
read moreThis morning brings the start of day two of the PA Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We took some time away from the PA Life stand to have a look around and find out what the buzz around the event was like. Attendees had the chance to sit in on seminar sessions delivered by the likes of Jon Morter, who…
read moreIn addition to a roster of more than 150 suppliers, the PA Expo – co-located with the Venue Expo – features a seminar programme fit for both PAs and event organisers. With so much to see and do on four different stages, here’s our guide to the must-see sessions. Day One The first day of the show brings the much-anticipated…
read morePA Life Training Day has come to a close. As all of our attending PAs head home after a long day of learning, let’s take time to reflect on the afternoon sessions. PAs learned to speak up about their personal accomplishments with Nick Fewings from Ngagement Works, got an introduction to Office 365 and a few top tips from Daniel…
read morePAs often get to a stage in their career when they ask “What’s next?” Editor Amelia Walker will be joined by a panel of experienced assistants and experts at next week’s PA Life Training Day to give attendees top advice on taking the next step in their career. Amelia will lead a discussion with established PAs and industry experts, including:…
read moreManaging the relationship with your executive can be a difficult task if you don’t have the right tools. Adam Fidler strives to provide PAs with everything they need to be more effective in their jobs during his interactive session at the next PA Life Training Day. Adam’s session follows on from the popularity of his appearance at previous Training Days.…
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