EDITOR ’ S LETTER
SUMMER ISSUE 2023
As we move into 2023 , I ’ m delighted to have pulled together another issue of Executive PA Magazine , packed with lots of information , insight , inspiration , tips and tricks to help you in your role .
Talking of which , our ‘ What ’ s in a name ?’ feature on page 18 looks at the wide variety of ways in which high-level assistants are referred to . Drawing our celebration of 30 years of the magazine to a close , I ask what that means for you , your role and your perceived value .
The very lovely Jo Jones , deputy chief of staff at Institute and Faculty of Actuaries , voices her opinion in this feature but you ’ ll also find her on page 66 as our new regular contributor on all things PA / EA / chief of staff . After all , who better to share musings on being an executive-level PA than an award-winning chief of staff ? She kicks off what promises to be a superb series of articles with one on the most best bosses she ’ s ever encountered .
As always , the professional development section is bursting with tangible takeaways . If negotiating a payrise is your to-do list , Michelle Gibbings has some wise words for you on page 60 . Meanwhile , Paul Lewis talks you through the ultimate LinkedIn profile , but if you need help managing digital distractions , Dr
“ As always , the professional development section is bursting with tangible takeaways . If negotiating a payrise is your to-do list , Michelle Gibbings has some wise words for you on page 60 ”
Amantha Imber is on hand ! And make sure you check out Donna McGeorge ’ s piece on death by meetings – very thought-provoking …
I do hope you enjoy all of the above – and everything else in the issue .
Claire
Claire Muir Editor Executive PA Magazine
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