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FOREWORD
October/November 2016
THE MAGAZINE FOR PROFESSIONAL PAS AND SECRETARIES
INQUIRIES
EDITORIAL
Kirstie Bedford
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ADVERTISING
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CHAIRMAN
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GENERAL MANAGER AUSTRALIA
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EDITOR
Kirstie Bedford
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ASIA
Spring is finally here and with it comes thoughts of hosting clients
for the various up-coming events, including, but not limited to, the
Melbourne Cup.
It also means Christmas is looming, but we’ve got it all covered
for you. Check out our story on page 32 about how to ensure you
can entertain and indulge clients, and more importantly get a return
on your investment. On page 42 we explain the dos and don’ts of
corporate gifts.
Don’t also forget our own event, the Executive PA Awards, and a
link to book your table for this celebratory event and recognise the
best in the business is on page 18.
For a dose of inspiration this edition we interview burns survivor
Turia Pitt on page 12 and her incredible struggle against adversity
and she has some advice for those doing it tough. Then there are
those EAs who are already driving significant change in their own
business, we look at how they’re achieving it on page 21.
Our reader events this edition include everything from cruising
on the Sydney Harbour to animal encounters and in our final page
we cover off how you can ensure you future-proof your career.
Kirstie
Kirstie Bedford, Editor, [email protected]
James Brome
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