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A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs
Lindsay Taylor
My multi-award winning book is based on my wealth of knowledge as a PA and input from professionals across the world in response to my questions:
‘What is an Executive PA?’ and
‘What skills and attributes are needed to be an effective and efficient Executive PA?’
As a former PA, I undertand the diversity of the PA role – how it can differ from organisation to organisation, from sector to sector, from team to team. That’s what makes the role so exciting. It’s also what makes the role so challenging. More and more organisations are realising the worth of their admin professionals. Executive PAs are increasingly being accepted as one of the management team – with this status comes the need for specific skills and attributes, specific pearls of wisdom – that are crucial for your overall success.
I have pulled these Pearls of Wisdom together in my first book: The A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs and believes PAs across the world will find this book not only useful and beneficial but absolutely essential in today’s demanding business environment.
My book receives regular high acclaim from the business and PA world and can be purchased via Amazon.co.uk.
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Read Past Lunch and Learn Editions
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 51: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 8
The Eighth Thing : Recognition and Awards
We all love that pat on the back as recognition that we’re doing a great job. If it’s not something you’re getting in the workplace, you will find my new blog post “Why you’re not getting the recognition you deserve” a very interesting read.
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 50: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 7
The Seventh Thing : Specialist Recruitment Agencies
At this point, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the challenges that some of you readers have faced with changes in employment and having to apply for a new position in COVID-times. I know it’s been hard and I hope my weekly #LunchNLearn’s, including this series, have gone some way to providing inspiration, motivation and positivity.
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 49: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 6
The Sixth Thing : Specialist EA/PA Conferences, Exhibitions and Summits
Where to start?! There are some amazing events (and therefore networking and development opportunities) for 21st century administrative professionals. Here’s a couple of events that we are proud to be supporting in the next few months:
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 48: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
This message is being emailed to everyone who we have had the pleasure to work with or who has expressed an interest in our offerings. This is a “takeover” of my weekly #LunchNLearnWithLindsay mailout (which you can sign up to here if you want to continue receiving every Monday lunchtime).
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 47: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 5
The Fifth Thing : Networking
This is a continuation of the 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA and we are on the Fifth Thing (you can catch up on Previous Things here!).
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 46: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 4
The Fourth Thing : Specialist PA Magazines & Resources
As an advocate of life-long learning, I believe we can learn something from every experience and every opportunity. Whenever possible, use your tea/coffee break and commute/travel times to immerse yourself in helpful hints, tips and articles available from specialists PA Magazines and resources.
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 45: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 3
The Third Thing : Specialist PA Training
You only have to “Google it mummy” (see The Second Thing!) for “PA Training” or “PA Qualifications” and your hunger for new learning and upscaling your skills and expertise will be well and truly fed, including, of course, training from Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy.
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 44: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 2
We’ve recently had an influx of subscribers to Your Excellency’s email communications, combined with interest in our new 2021 Programme The …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 43: 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA: Part 1
I wrote a blog post back in 2017 with this title ⬆⬆⬆ and I have decided to “resurrect it” one “thing” at …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 42: The Role of the Personal Assistant
What do you think are the top skills required of an exceptional Personal Assistant? How do your current skillsets meet …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 41: The comfort of predictability
I had a lovely “out of work hours” WhatsApp conversation with Sarah Howson the other evening (you can learn more …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 40: Managers V Leaders
Managers V Leaders At last week’s training delivery of the Level 4 Unit “Management Skills”, our learners had some fascinating discussions …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 39: Mastering the art of putting forward your opinion
In today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay I’m sharing some guidelines on putting forward your opinion. These simple, yet effective guidelines provide grounded, practical …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 38: Top 3 websites for inspiration during your lunch break
Welcome to this week’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay where I’m encouraging you to get your “clicking finger” ready as I share my Top …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 37: Bonus Mini MBA Episode of “EA/PA Chataway with Lindsay”
Wow! Our news last week about The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants caused quite a stir in the EA community. …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 36: Act your shoe size not your age!
The content of this post is based on the fact that the average shoe size for UK women is a …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 35: Reflections on the year 2020
Welcome to the first Lunch and Learn of 2021. I’m sure your inboxes are going to be bombarded with “happy …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 34: Thank you for your support in 2020– Happy New Year!
Welcome to the final #LunchNLearn for 2020 and I hope you’ve all had a restful few days over the Christmas …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 33: Emoji fun in the run up to Christmas
I hope you are well and safe and have some planned “down time” over the next few weeks – maybe …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 32: Ambassador Special Podcast announcement
How is your Monday going everyone? I started mine off by collating all the wonderful comments I’ve received about my EA/PA …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 31: The Entertainment Value of Leadership Theory & EA/PA Chataway with Lindsay Episode One
Here is our first December #LunchNLearnWithLindsay! I’m letting you know about some new content that will keep you inspired and …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 30: EA/PA Chataway With Lindsay Podcast
These #LunchNLearnWithLindsay mail-outs come round so quickly, don’t they? I can’t believe tomorrow is December. The countdown is most definitely on to …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 29: Black Friday
Today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay has been taken over by our Black Friday news and our #LunchNSave campaign. If you head over to our …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 28: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change
Today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay is “short and sweet”. But it could be the message you need to kick-start your week! Remember, when …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 27: The Language of Leadership
Being able to inspire and motivate yourself and others is the very definition of a leader, and I just love …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 26: VAK’s Amazing!
Welcome to this #LunchNLearnWithLindsay. I hope this message finds you well. Today I’m encouraging you to tailor your language to …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 25: Introducing our new Business Friend c/o Mr & Mrs Grey
Welcome to another #LunchNLearnWithLindsay….and one in which I am going to mention the “C” word! If you’ve been tasked with …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 24: The Influential & Persuasive EA and PA
Welcome to another #LunchNLearnWithLindsay. I’ve always considered the PA and EA role privileged. You get so see, hear and experience …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 23: X is for X marks for the spot
The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity here at Your Excellency HQ with online training deliveries …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 22: READY for #wfh challenges?
⭐️ Today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay is a nifty little post to make sure you’re as READY as you can be for those #WFH …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 21: The Power of the PA Podcast with Lily Shippen
Today I’m delighted to share an exciting podcast with you. I had the pleasure to chat with Lily Shippen, founder …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 20: Networking and Requesting Feedback
Did you know that, according to The Institute of Employment Studies, 60% of your career progression can be put down …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 19: Sealing it with a KISS: Training Video
Today I’m sealing your #LunchNLearnWithLindsay with a KISS! The link below is to a 5-minute training video that will really …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 18: CPD : Log it!
CPD : Log it! In today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay my focus is on keeping a CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Log. As a …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 17: Showcasing our Business Friends
To those in England I hope you are having a happy Bank Holiday Monday! Here’s to the start of a …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 16: Imagination is the preview to life’s coming attractions
This is Issue Number 16 and we want to say a huge “welcome” to our new LunchNLearn-ers! We’ve had some …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 15: “There is a solution to every problem” : Lateral Thinking – The Answers
As ever, if you have any queries about our accredited training please contact me. I’d be delighted to help. Now, …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 14: “There is a solution to every problem” : Lateral Thinking – The Questions
Here at Your Excellency we believe learning is so much more MEMORABLE if it’s FUN – and today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay is …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 13: “Hello, my name is……..” : Ice-breaker Introduction
In today’s #LunchNLearnWithLindsay I want to introduce myself to you so you can learn more about me. In the style …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 12: Finance Taster Session Training Video
Last week Malcolm delivered a finance taster session for a PA networking group. He asked the 30 attendees whether finance …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 11: When Hindsight Becomes Foresight
Welcome to a new week and a new #LunchNLearnWithLindsay! Can you believe this is our 11th mail out too? I …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 10: You can’t pour from an empty jug. Take care of yourself first
The UK Government is doing what they can to support the population during these unprecedented times – 50% off at restaurants, …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 9: F is for Feedback Training Video
On Friday afternoon I prepared a lovely note to our Business Friends and my contacts who are PA Network owners …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 8: Upping your Game for Executive Assistants
Have you discovered our Blog page yet? We regularly post content that is relevant and beneficial with the aim of …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 7: MOOD FOOD : Top 5 foods for a mood-boost
Given the enormity of what’s going on at the moment it’s understandable that you’re probably reaching for those sugary high …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 6: One size does not fit all: Tailoring your communication
When it comes to communication one size does not fit all. Tailoring your communication is key to creating and maintain …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 5: 3 Things you can do now to boost your confidence
At the end of April I posted a LinkedIn message that is causing quite a stir. To date I’ve had …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 4: “Tell me what you want, what you really, really want”
Today’s food for thought and inspiration comes from C S Lewis’s Alice in Wonderland, The Spice Girls and A …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 3: The value of keeping a “ta da” file
This post follows on perfectly from last week’s “sing your song with pride” moment and my story about “our girls”. …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 2: “Sing your own song with pride”
Your Excellency HQ is a beautiful purpose-built office at the bottom of our garden in the Bedfordshire countryside. Even before #lockdown, …
Lunch and Learn with Lindsay – Issue 1: “The Procrastinators Anonymous meeting has been postponed”
Back in May, I started a new email campaign of “Lunch n Learn”. I wanted to do my part in …
