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Richard Arnott
Dec 2, 20233 min read
Project Excellence: 10 Governance Principles for Executive Assistants
Effective project governance is crucial for the successful execution of initiatives within an organisation. As an executive assistant...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Beyond the Circle of Influence: Empowering Executive Assistants
The Circle of Influence is a concept popularized by Stephen R. Covey in his groundbreaking book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Executive Assistants - Unlocking Success in Interviews: The Power of One Word - TIME!
When it comes to job interviews, one of the most dreaded and challenging questions is often, "So, what will you bring to this role?" It's...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 7, 20233 min read
Letting Go of Unnecessary Opinions in the Workplace: A Path to a More Peaceful Work Environment
Do you ever find yourselves immersed in a sea of opinions and judgments? The Stoic Roman philosophers Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus said...
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Richard Arnott
Oct 1, 20233 min read
The "Invisible" Executive Assistant
As we all know, Executive Assistants are the unsung heroes of the executive suite, working diligently behind the scenes to keep...
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Richard Arnott
Sep 16, 20239 min read
The Power of Networking for Executive Assistants
We have all heard of networking, but what really is it, and why is it so crucial for Executive Assistants? Networking is more than just...
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Richard Arnott
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Launching the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA® Program in Costa Rica
A Milestone Only Achieved with the Support of the American Chamber of Commerce Costa Rica has long been recognized as a hub of business...
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Richard Arnott
Sep 13, 20234 min read
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: The Executive Assistant's Silent Struggle
Imposter syndrome, sometimes called the "imposter phenomenon," is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their...
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Richard Arnott
Sep 1, 20232 min read
The Power of 'Just for Clarity'
We've all been there, haven't we? Your executive is on the move, about to dash into a meeting or head out for the day, and suddenly, they...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Do You Ever Reach Peak Performance? The Cycle of Personal Growth for Executive Assistants
Working, as I do, in the business training world the executive assistants I come across in our trainings are clearly on a quest for self-...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 19, 20233 min read
The Pragmatic Executive Assistant
Throughout my career I have always been referred to as a pragmatist. Initially I really didn’t understand why people would say that about...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Title: Mastering Time Management with Doodle.com: The Executive Assistant's Secret Weapon
As an Executive Assistant (EA), juggling multiple schedules and coordinating appointments can be both exhilarating and overwhelming....
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Richard Arnott
Aug 5, 20232 min read
The Never-Ending Quest: An Executive Assistant's Adventure with the Elusive Meeting Date
Once upon a time in the busy realm of corporate offices, there lived a dedicated and resourceful Executive Assistant named Alex. Alex was...
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Richard Arnott
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Identifying Indicators of Unnecessary Meetings
A lot gets written about how to run meetings effectively and everyone, including my good self, has a plethora of tips and techniques on...
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Richard Arnott
May 22, 20232 min read
ACEA® Recognized as the 4th Top Business and Management Program in 2023
22 May 2023: Edinburgh, UK - BMTG (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA®) has...
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Richard Arnott
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought with it concerns about job displacement and the future of work. In particular, many...
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Richard Arnott
Apr 1, 20231 min read
ACEA Launch In-Flight Training
Tired of wasting your time on long haul journeys? Want to develop your skills whilst 30000 ft in the Air? ACEA Training are delighted to...
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Richard Arnott
Feb 11, 20231 min read
A Poem dedicated to great professionals
Executive assistants, pillars of the board, A steady hand, a guiding cord, They help their leaders navigate, And smooth out any rough...
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Richard Arnott
Jan 10, 20231 min read
“Do you speak finance?” and 9 other most read articles for Executive Assistants
Click on image to read all 10 articles We are delighted to announce that our ACEA® trainer Jeff Lockhart’s article “Do you speak finance”...
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Richard Arnott
Jun 22, 20223 min read
How to get ACEA® Certified free!
As organisations recover from the global pandemic and supply shortages are driving up prices everyone is looking for ways to save on...
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