Welcome to a new read by Lindsay Taylor, co-founder of Your Excellency Limited on something that’s is highly topical right now, with all the promise of a sparkly new year and exciting things on the horizon for us all. Lindsay takes a look at SMARTER goal setting, instrumental to you becoming a successful PA So, hands up! […]

In the dynamic world of professional growth, mentorship has emerged as an invaluable strategy for career progression. With people from all walks of life choosing to mentor or opting for a mentee, media law firm Tan Ward explores why mentoring should matter to you. Making a world of difference when it comes to navigating your […]

Whether it’s Gen-Z wanting to fast-track progression, or cash-strapped employers trying to save on money but keep staff engaged, job title inflation is real. The process of giving an employee a more important-sounding job title has caused an influx of new, more senior sounding job titles to enter the market without the experience, skills or […]

PA Life asked Adam Fidler, who specialises in the education of EAs, to clarify what the difference between an EA and PA role is. I have written extensively about the differences, and similarities, between the role of Personal Assistant (PA) and Executive Assistant (EA). This brief article will help current job-holders, as well as employers, […]

In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting workplace dynamics, the role of the Personal Assistant has undergone a remarkable evolution. From being administrative support to becoming indispensable strategic partners, Personal Assistants have adapted to the changing landscape, embracing new technologies and expanding their skill sets. In this article, we will delve into the […]

Being skilled correctly for a job is critically important. As skills evolve, it is important that employees develop their skills to align with the needs of the job. Here, we will look at the key skills that every employee needs in 2023 and how leaders and managers can spot these, as well as teach new […]

Amy Cuddy’s 2012 talk – ‘Your body language may shape who you are’ – is the most popular TED Talk on leadership. The topic of leadership never fails to pique users’ interest on social media. Currently, #leadership has 1.7B views on TikTok, with short clips of Ted Talks focusing on this topic regularly being shared […]

PA Life Courses offer Assistants the necessary skills development needed for advancing in today’s ever-changing workplace. Our discounted online courses for PA Life Club members include 100 modules covering Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management. The course bundle costs just £99 for PA Life Club members As a […]

The PA Life Club is a community of Assistants from across the UK. Historically, it has been home to  those in more senior executive support positions. But since earlier this year when PA Life made the revolutionary decision to drop the membership fee, the Club has expanded significantly to encompass Assistants at all stages of […]

Leaving the interview room with a feeling of pride and success should be a guarantee after your PA job interview, says Evie Courtier from SecsintheCity, the UK’s leading job site for PAs, EAs, and other business support professionals. You can now discover the latest jobs on SecsintheCity job board right here at at palife.co.uk. How […]

The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has launched a fully digital version of their highly regarded “Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants” Programme. The original 5-month blended-learning Programme launched in February 2021 has helped over 200 EAs and PAs move forward in their career with […]

Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership, talks about how we can all increase our employee visibility. For some employees visibility comes naturally, they know everyone, people come to them for advice, and they are often chosen to lead projects. Others may choose to be less overt and keep themselves more in the background and […]

As many as 70% of UK employees said they would be happier in their current role if they had more personal development opportunities. Almost as many, 65% of UK workers claim that lack of employee personal development opportunities is a reason to seek out a new job. Three out of four UK employees (75%) believe […]

In the current economic climate, “career cushioning” is a trend that is seeing rapid growth in popularity. In fact, according to Google trends, search terms around career cushioning have increased by 5000% in the last 12 months. Brad Goodwin, Content Lead at Lensa, explains what this means: “Career cushioning is a way to protect yourself […]

Public speaking is a vital skill for most professionals today. You don’t have to be a public figure to need the skills on communication effectively to an audience. Like with any skill, practice makes perfect and there are also easy to follow tips on what to avoid and what to remember to include in your […]

According to a survey by Finder UK, only 9% of people set resolutions for career progression in 2022.  ‘New Year, New You’ is a well-used platitude but as many of us happily wave goodbye to 2022 and we think ahead of all to come in 2023, the team at Serenity in Leadership gives us lighthearted […]

Are you a Tomorrow’s Talent? The Meetings Show is looking for the future of the MICE industry with its initiative that champions up-and-coming talent within meeting and event planners. Entries for Tomorrow’s Talent 2023 programme, run in partnership with M&IT and now in its fifth year, are now open. Tomorrow’s Talent shines the spotlight on […]

One of the world’s PA, EA, VA and Administrative Professional leading training specialist, Your Excellency Ltd, has added their first Digital Training Course for Assistants , The A-Z Digital Training Course, to their portfolio of learning and development offerings. The A-Z Digital Training Course takes its inspiration from co-Founder & Director, Lindsay Taylor’s multi-award winning […]