The weather outside might still be cold and frightful, but the promise of spring is almost in sight. We had a great time this week at our networking event at Office Space in Town Monument with Select Apartments, where in spite of the chill we stepped out onto the rooftop deck for a quick look at the stunning views of…
read moreThis year marks the inaugural PA Expo, co-located with the Venue Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We sat down with Harry Griffiths from UKFE, who is the Marketing Manager of the event, to find out what makes the exhibition a must for PAs. For those of our readers who don’t know the event, tell us about PA Expo. PA Expo…
read moreThe Venue Expo 2016 team has scoured the country for the finest in the game by securing names such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Wembley Stadium, Leeds UTD and Sheffield UTD as recent exhibitors for this year’s show. “To celebrate its third year, we’ve secured some of the top sporting venues in the country for Venue Expo. We’ve worked incredibly…
read moreVenue Expo and PA Expo 2016 can without a doubt claim its finest year of education to date after securing some of the best keynote speakers in the country, and is set to deliver its largest exhibition to date. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s exhibition delivers a visitor experience unlike any other,” comments Bryce Muldoon, Show Manager. “Our…
read morePA Life Editor Amelia Walker hosted an informative panel discussion at the last PA Life Training Day to find out how PAs can prepare to take the next step in their career. Participants gave some excellent tips and talked about their experience to help attendees in their job search. The panel included both established PAs and industry experts, including Steve…
read moreTeams and individuals from across Yorkshire celebrated at last night as the winners of 18 categories were announced at the Yorkshire PA of the Year Awards, held at The Pavilion, Leeds United Football Ground – a ceremony headlined by former PA to John Lennon, May Pang and BBC Look North’s Tanya Arnold. Melanie Richardson, EA at Bettys & Taylors Group…
read morePA Life Training Day has kicked off to a great start this morning, with PAs sitting in on brilliant sessions lead by established assistants and industry experts. Our two main sessions feature popular speakers Deborah Ogden and Adam Fidler, while seminars have been headed up by Emily Mills and Will Murray. Deborah, a Personal Branding and Impact Coach who runs DO…
read moreWith PA Life Training Day taking place this Wednesday, 22 June, time is running out to book your place at this must-attend event. Attendees can choose from a half or full day of training, with each session delivered by established PAs and experts from the field. Topics include tips for minimising stress, how to tackle difficult conversations, advice for running…
read moreThe first PA Life Training Day of 2016 promises to deliver unparalleled learning opportunities for PAs from all walks of life. The line-up for the event, which takes place on 22 June at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, features a wide range of new speakers and topics that offer valuable skills. Back by popular demand is Adam Fidler, who will…
read moreThe first PA Life Training Day of 2016 promises to deliver unparalleled learning opportunities for PAs from all walks of life. The line-up for the event, which takes place on 22 June at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, features a wide range of new speakers and topics that offer valuable skills. Back by popular demand is Adam Fidler, who will…
read moreOur last PA Life Training Day of 2015 has proven to be a success for visiting PAs, but the time has come to bring the event to a close. Attendees at the afternoon sessions were given valuable advice by speakers Adam Fidler, Clare Howard and Shelley Fishel on topics such as the PA/boss relationship, the skills and value of today’s…
read moreThis week saw the office* show bring together thousands of PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for two days of networking, supplier sourcing and education. PA Life Editor Amelia Walker led a panel discussion to discover how admin professionals can boost recognition of the PA role. The panellists included Donna Coulling, celebrity PA and PA speaker and mentor; Adam Fidler,…
read morePAs are multitaskers in the truest meaning of the word, handling everything including travel arrangements, admin tasks, answering emails, organising meetings and events and everything in between. Yet they are often the unsung heroes of the office, never looking for praise from their colleagues for the amount of work they do, and therefore are often undervalued. At this year’s office*…
read moreAward-winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub has designed an inspiring PA education programme led by some of the country?s most aspirational and inspirational PAs that guarantees to provide you with a toolbox of ideas that can be implemented immediately into your working day. Seven PA-focused sessions will be held over the three days, including: Tuesday, 7 JulyBethany Fovargue, PA…
read moreAs we come to the close of the third successful PA Life Training Day, I’d like to reflect on some of the great lessons I’ve learned from PA trainer practitioner Adam Fidler. Adam’s final session on Effective boss/PA routines taught us that management assistants always have a choice when it comes to their future. There are ways to make your…
read moreSome of the country?s most aspirational and inspirational PAs will be at the Meetings Show, taking place at London?s Olympia from 7-9 July, to deliver an engaging conference aimed at helping all PAs improve the way they organise meetings. Designed by Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub, the Meetings Show?s PA education stream is guaranteed to provide you with a toolbox…
read moreAn array of prestigious presenters will be on hand to impart their advice at PA Life’s next training day. Speakers at the event include well-known names on the circuit such as Angela Garry, who has worked in administrative roles since 1991 and runs her own training company, Pica Aurum; Heather Baker, meanwhile, had more than 20 years’ experience as a…
read moreAt this year’s ExecSec Summit, PA Life Editor Colette Doyle led an informative debate on the future of the PA profession and the factors that could influence how the role is developing. Here, we provide an overview of the panel discussion. PA Life Editor Colette Doyle opened the session by asking the panellists if they thought it was still necessary…
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