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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [May 2025]

May 8 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

Feel free to email hello@jointheofficials.com if you have any questions that we can prepare for ahead of time.

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– Helpful templates
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– Professional development courses
– Our incredible global community

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The Invisible Work of Pink-Collar Roles: Recognizing the Mental Load of Administrative Professionals

When we think about career classifications, the terms “white-collar” and “blue-collar” are often the first to come to mind. However, there is another crucial category that plays a fundamental role in the workforce—pink-collar jobs. These roles, historically associated with administrative work, caregiving, and service-oriented professions, have been instrumental in shaping industries and businesses worldwide. Among the most essential of these are administrative professionals, the backbone of organizational efficiency and success.

The Invisible Work and Mental Load of Administrative Professionals

Administrative professionals—including executive assistants, office managers, receptionists, and coordinators—take on an immense mental load that often goes unnoticed. Their responsibilities extend beyond logistical tasks; they manage the emotional and operational well-being of their teams, anticipate needs before they arise, and ensure seamless workflows. This unseen labor—the scheduling, the crisis aversion, the remembering of countless details—keeps businesses running smoothly but is rarely acknowledged in workplace meritocracies.

What Are Pink-Collar Roles?

The term “pink-collar” first appeared in the 1960s1 to describe service-based professions traditionally dominated by women. These jobs often emphasize soft skills such as communication, organization, and relationship management, which are critical to maintaining a well-functioning workplace. Unlike blue-collar jobs (typically manual labor) or white-collar jobs (corporate or managerial roles), pink-collar work often sits at the intersection of operational and interpersonal responsibilities.

The Overlooked Role in Workforce Meritocracies

Despite their significant contributions, administrative professionals are frequently overlooked in merit-based systems that reward quantifiable achievements over unseen, service-oriented work. Many workplaces prioritize revenue-generating roles, leaving administrative professionals without the recognition or career advancement they deserve. Their work is assumed rather than acknowledged, expected rather than rewarded.

In reality, these professionals are essential to business operations, serving as gatekeepers, facilitators, and problem-solvers who ensure that organizations function efficiently. Their ability to multitask, anticipate challenges, and maintain team cohesion is a skill set that should be valued as highly as any other professional expertise.

The Evolution of Pink-Collar Roles

Over the years, pink-collar jobs have evolved to require a diverse and highly specialized skill set. Administrative professionals are no longer just handling clerical tasks; they are leveraging technology, managing high-level projects, and acting as strategic business partners. The digital era has transformed the role, with assistants now mastering tools like CRM systems, project management software, and data analytics platforms.

Why Pink-Collar Work Deserves More Recognition

  1. Essential to Business Success: Without administrative professionals, many organizations would struggle to maintain order, efficiency, and communication.
  2. High Cognitive Load: The ability to balance multiple tasks, anticipate needs, and manage interpersonal dynamics requires immense mental energy.
  3. Undervalued in Traditional Meritocracies: Administrative work is often perceived as “supportive” rather than strategic, leading to fewer opportunities for recognition and career growth.
  4. Career Growth Opportunities: With advancements in automation and digitalization, administrative professionals are taking on more dynamic, leadership-driven responsibilities.
  5. A Changing Perception: More businesses are recognizing the strategic importance of pink-collar roles, leading to greater professional development and career advancement opportunities.

How to Overcome Being Overlooked: The Power of Mentorship

One of the most effective ways to break through the invisibility of pink-collar roles is mentorship. Having a mentor who understands the unique challenges of administrative work can provide guidance, career development strategies, and advocacy in the workplace. Mentorship helps professionals:

  • Gain confidence in asserting their value.
  • Develop leadership and strategic skills.
  • Navigate workplace challenges and advocate for their contributions.
  • Build a network that recognizes and appreciates their expertise.

Final Thoughts

Administrative professionals are the unsung heroes of the modern workplace. Their invisible work, mental load, and problem-solving abilities are crucial to organizational success, yet they often remain unrecognized in workplace meritocracies. By acknowledging their contributions, advocating for their professional growth, and fostering mentorship opportunities, we can ensure that pink-collar professionals receive the respect, resources, and opportunities they truly deserve.

If you’re ready to overcome being overlooked, seek out a mentor who can guide and champion your professional journey. The more we support and elevate administrative professionals, the more we create workplaces that truly value the critical work they do.

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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [Apr 2025]

April 16 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

Feel free to email hello@jointheofficials.com if you have any questions that we can prepare for ahead of time.

Not yet a member?
Make It Official.

Did you know that HQ Members get to attend our coworking session for free?

Not only do you get access to these weekly sessions but you also gain access to:

– Helpful templates
– Exclusive events like the Empower Hour and Coworking Sessions
– Professional development courses
– Our incredible global community

Join Today

HQ Member

HQ members can register via the Officials HQ Community events page.

*Please note this link is for subscribing members only.

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Growth Opportunity Trends Spotted at the Spring PA Show 2025

Want to stay ahead of the curve in the administrative profession? At the Spring PA Show 2025, Lauren Bradley, founder of The Officials, uncovered key trends shaping the future of executive support roles. From career growth challenges to the rising demand for digital skills and workplace flexibility, these insights are essential for assistants looking to thrive. Watch the video to discover the biggest growth opportunities in the industry that we saw at the show.

Transcript below

Speaker: Lauren Bradley

[00:00:06] So it is Monday after the PA Show Spring 2025, which we have here in London every year. And I wanted to come on here and one, thank a few people and two, talk about the trends that we saw this year, except in the last couple of years.

[00:00:18] One, thank you so much for the wonderful, wonderful Officials Team for being on the stand.

[00:00:26] And then an extra thank you to Paul, Isabelle, Susanna and Dee, who were all panelists on one of our sessions that we did about the importance of engaging with community in the administrative field. And what was incredible was in that panel, somebody actually raised their hand and said, I’m ready and said, I want to engage.

[00:00:47] Uh, but she was moving to Germany and just a few months and right away we were able to connect her with some amazing connections in Germany and advocates there. And it basically just proved the point. And if it wasn’t for you all being on that panel and sharing your experiences and inspiring those in that room, that wouldn’t have happened.

[00:01:05] So we had a real life example of why that’s so important right there in the moment. It was fantastic.

[00:01:12] And just to say , Marta, who is my right hand here at The Officials, thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your support, for everything that you do. Um, I cannot thank you enough.

[00:01:23] the second set of thank yous I have is to all of the attendees, anyone that attended any of the six sessions over the two days or came up to us on the stand. There were so many that engaged, that were vulnerable, that told their story, and I really appreciate that. I love hearing your stories.

[00:01:41] It’s, I said this to several people is addicting. It’s like a drug. I cannot thank

[00:01:45] you enough. I love problem solving. I love hearing what’s out there. And I love one of her original questions as well. It helps me create more content for all of you, to share with all of you. But I just wanted to thank you for seeing us on the stand.

[00:01:58] My voice is coming back. So that shows how many people we’re speaking with, but it was wonderful. Thank you for attending. Thank you for engaging. Thank you for being there.

[00:02:07] Okay, so let’s talk about some trends that we saw at the PA Show. So I’ve made a couple of notes, but let’s talk through it. So one is that, uh, not, well, not everyone felt this way.

[00:02:20] There was this sort of theme where people, they’re gravitating to the officials or coming up to me after the, the sessions, it was because

[00:02:27] they felt in general stuck. So it’s not that everyone’s feeling stuck, but there are quite a few assistants feeling stuck right now that are looking for some extra help.

[00:02:36] Now there’s a couple of reasons why they might have been feeling stuck. One of the biggest trends we always see and we are continuing to see is that they feel stuck.

[00:02:44] because they’re not being heard at work. And so whether they are not using the correct language, whether they are in the wrong place, but they are trying to prove their value constantly and they’re getting bummed out because it’s not being heard or they’re not progressing as they wish when something’s happening, feel completely stuck.

[00:03:06] The other reason why they might feel stuck is because maybe they have been heard and the company really loves them and compliments them, but they’ve basically been told you’re at the top. This is, this is all the growth possibility there are, there is at this company. Now one, that could be a short sightedness on the part of the company or two, it could be they’re telling you exactly who they are, whether they say, believe people and they tell you who they are.

[00:03:31] They’re telling you, you’ve outgrown the company. So maybe it’s time to start believing them. So those are some of the things we’ve seen about people feeling stuck.

[00:03:39] The other is, uh, when they’re applying for roles. So maybe being a top assistant, being great, their company, their company loves them, but they feel it’s time to move on and they’re applying for lots of roles.

[00:03:51] And nothing’s happening. And so there’s some really quick tips we were able to give people there, but it shows again and again that understanding the value bring to the role and how to create a CV that gets past the application tracking systems and then hooks people when they actually human eyes see it is essential.

[00:04:10] I find that a lot of the mentorship that we do here, the officials is on that particular subject and I will continue to drill this home. So if there’s someone in that space, we got to talk. Okay? So then feeling her job description, career progression.

[00:04:26] There were also a lot of talks, just not necessarily whether their company heard them or not heard them, but people talking about being in this place where some kind of transition needs to happen now, whether it’s they need to make more money or they’re looking to move out of the PA/EA admin role in general.

[00:04:46] And so there’s a lot of questions around that and how I feel that the skills here can transition. Now, while I think “that’s great.” I want everyone to be successful in wherever they feel pulled.

[00:04:55] In fact, while we were at the PA Show, I met the former head of communications for the F1 and she was a former assistant. I can’t wait to talk to her further and see if I can get some more details from her. She’s now trains in communication, but, uh, she was fascinating.

[00:05:10] But of course there’s ways that we can progress. Okay. I progressed to founder, right? And so, it really depends on what that looks like, but also I want to make it really, really clear, because it’s something I’ve been hearing lately, uh, too many times lately, is that, is asking about this, well, you know, I think I’m done with this profession, because there’s nowhere else to go, there’s this ceiling, is that I think that is BS, when I explain that to people, they don’t realize what is available to them. We don’t necessarily have to change our title. We might just be adding more responsibilities. You might become the lead of a network of assistants or department of assistants.

[00:05:52] It could be that you move into supporting someone more senior. So that was like a trend that I kept hearing as well. Like I can only move up if who I support is higher up and that’s definitely not the case. It is one trajectory, but it’s not the only path. And so I found myself making sure that before somebody left our profession, that they understood where they could go with our profession.

[00:06:16] There’s definitely a technology trend still where a lot of assistants are still very Microsoft based and also very frustrated with the task tracking tools within Microsoft and are very unaware of the alternative technology that is outside of that ecosystem and how that prevents them from applying for jobs in maybe a Google based environment with a different tech stack.

[00:06:40] And so we find we’re doing a lot of work in that space as well.

[00:06:44] But were you at the PA Show? What trends did you see? What sessions really stood out to you, who you talked to? I would love to hear if you, if you were there, please let me know your thoughts on the PA Show.

[00:06:54] But thank you again for another fantastic year and to the MashMedia team for putting it [00:07:00] on and we can’t wait to come back next year.

We’d love to know what you think. Pop your comment below or email us at hello@jointheofficials.com to learn more about our HQ Membership, Mentorship and Corporate Training services.

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Reframe, Reflect, Renegotiate: How to Master Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are often viewed with a mix of anxiety and dread, especially for assistants juggling year-end deadlines and the pressure of self-evaluation. But what if you shifted your perspective? Instead of seeing a performance review as a test, treat it as a strategic opportunity to showcase your contributions, align with your manager’s goals, and advocate for your future.

The key lies in three steps: Reframe, Reflect, and Renegotiate. By adopting this approach, you can turn performance reviews into a moment of empowerment and professional growth.

Step 1: Reframe – Viewing Yourself as a Consultant

To take control of performance reviews, start by reframing your mindset. Instead of thinking of yourself as an employee being evaluated, see yourself as a consultant or the founder of a startup. Your employer isn’t just your boss—they’re your client, and your job is to provide services that help them succeed.

This shift helps you:

  • Focus on Value: Frame your contributions in terms of the impact they’ve had on your manager or organization.
  • Stay Objective: Detach from emotions or insecurities and approach the review with the professionalism of a business check-in.
  • Advocate for Yourself: Remember, no successful consultant offers extra services without fair compensation—why should you?

Example:
Instead of saying, “I handled scheduling,” highlight your value: “I managed a complex calendar, ensuring my manager had adequate preparation time, which led to a 30% reduction in meeting conflicts.”

Step 2: Reflect – Showcasing Services Rendered

Reflection is critical to a successful review. This is your chance to showcase the services you’ve provided and the value you’ve delivered over the year. Take stock of your accomplishments, connect them to organizational goals, and quantify your impact wherever possible.

How to Reflect Effectively:

  1. Review Your Goals: Look back at the targets from your last review. What have you achieved? Where did you exceed expectations?
  2. Highlight Wins: Use specific examples to illustrate your contributions. Focus on outcomes rather than just tasks.
    • Task-Oriented Statement: “I organized team events.”
    • Outcome-Oriented Statement: “I organized team events that improved engagement scores by 15%.”
  3. Acknowledge Challenges: If you fell short in some areas, don’t shy away. Instead, demonstrate how you addressed those challenges or what you learned from them.

Pro Tip:
Keep a running “achievement tracker” throughout the year. Jotting down wins, feedback, and milestones as they happen will make this step far less daunting.

Step 3: Renegotiate – Advocating for Your Future

The final and most empowering step is renegotiation. Just as a consultant would revisit a contract after delivering value, use your performance review to discuss adjustments to your role, compensation, or opportunities for growth.

How to Approach Renegotiation:

  • Present Your Case: Summarize your accomplishments and how they’ve benefited the organization. Be clear about the value you’ve brought to the table.
  • Propose Solutions: Identify additional services or responsibilities you could take on, but tie them to appropriate adjustments in pay, title, or resources.
    For example: “I’ve noticed a gap in onboarding efficiency. I’d like to take ownership of improving the process, but I’d also like to discuss how my compensation can reflect this expanded role.”
  • Be Specific About Your Ask: Whether you’re requesting a raise, new title, or professional development opportunities, be direct and confident.

Renegotiation Doesn’t Mean Conflict:
Approach this conversation as a partnership adjustment, not a demand. Frame it as ensuring mutual success: “To continue delivering value at this level, I’d like to revisit my compensation and role expectations.”

Bringing It All Together

By reframing your mindset, reflecting on your contributions, and renegotiating your terms, you can turn performance reviews into a powerful tool for growth. This approach not only helps you showcase your value but also sets a tone of professionalism and confidence that will resonate with your employer.

Remember:
You’re not just an assistant—you’re a strategic partner, delivering essential services that keep the organization moving forward. Own your contributions, advocate for your worth, and use this opportunity to build a stronger, more rewarding professional relationship.

Ready to Take Your Performance Review to the Next Level?
Join us for our upcoming workshop, Strategic Performance Review Preparation: Your Blueprint for Structured Self-Advocacy. This live, interactive session is designed specifically for assistants like you. Learn how to highlight your accomplishments, structure your self-evaluation effectively, and confidently advocate for your worth. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable strategies and practical tools to shine during review season. Register here to secure your spot!

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How “The Secretary Problem” Can Help You Make Smarter Choices as an Admin Professional

Learn why optimal stopping is the key to making the right choice

Every day, administrative professionals are faced with countless decisions—whether it’s hiring a candidate, choosing a supplier, or picking the best venue for an event. The challenge? Making the “right” choice can feel impossible when options are numerous and there’s pressure to make a fast decision.

This is where a concept from mathematics, called The Secretary Problem, offers a unique perspective. The name alone makes it sound like it was made just for administrative professionals like you! It’s a classic mathematical problem that’s been used to guide strategic decisions across various fields. Let’s explore what the Secretary Problem is, how it applies to the choices you make, and why it can help you feel more confident in making well-timed decisions.

What is the Secretary Problem?

The Secretary Problem (sometimes called the “Optimal Stopping Problem”) describes a mathematical approach to selecting the best option from a sequence of choices—when you only get one chance to make that choice. Originally, this problem was framed around hiring a secretary: imagine you have a fixed number of candidates for the position. You have to evaluate each one in order, deciding whether to accept or reject them as you go. But here’s the catch: once you pass on a candidate, you can’t go back.

The goal is to figure out a strategy for identifying the best candidate without knowing who the remaining candidates are or how good they might be. Mathematicians studying the problem determined a clever way to maximize your chances of choosing the best candidate without looking at all of them.

How Does the Solution Work? The 37% Rule

The general solution to the Secretary Problem suggests that you should spend approximately 37% of your time (or the total number of choices) just evaluating options, without committing to any one choice. During this phase, you observe and set a benchmark based on the options you’ve seen. After reaching this 37% mark, you then select the first candidate that exceeds the benchmark set in the initial evaluation phase.

For instance, if you have ten candidates to interview, you’d evaluate the first four without making any offers. From candidate number five onward, you’d make an offer to the first one that surpasses those initial four in quality.

Why the Secretary Problem Matters for Admin Professionals

Understanding the Secretary Problem can help you in situations where:

  1. You have limited time and resources (e.g., reviewing a long list of suppliers or vendors).
  2. You need to make a choice without revisiting past options (e.g., deciding on a candidate for a temporary position).
  3. There’s pressure to choose the best option (e.g., selecting a venue for a VIP event).

Let’s look at how applying this strategy can help in practical ways.

Applications of the Secretary Problem in Admin Work

1. Selecting Candidates for Open Positions

When you’re assisting in the hiring process, The Secretary Problem can be a helpful framework. By evaluating candidates without committing in the initial stages, you can develop a sense of the “standard” before you make a hiring recommendation. This can help you feel more confident that the candidate you recommend later on is genuinely one of the best in the pool.

2. Choosing Vendors or Suppliers

From catering to office supplies, finding the right vendor can be time-consuming. Following the 37% rule, you could spend the initial 37% of your review time just comparing and taking notes. Then, commit to the first vendor who outshines the ones reviewed earlier, confident that you’ve sampled enough of the market to make a smart decision.

3. Making Decisions with Limited Information

When comparing venues, partners, or project timelines, decisions often need to be made with limited information. Applying the Secretary Problem can reduce decision fatigue and help you avoid second-guessing your choices. It offers a rational stopping point, so you don’t feel the need to endlessly search for “something better.”

Key Takeaways

  1. The Secretary Problem can help admin professionals approach choices strategically, ensuring they don’t rush to choose or endlessly search for the “perfect” option.
  2. Using the 37% rule as a guide can reduce decision fatigue, giving you a structured way to determine when you’ve seen enough options.
  3. Knowing when to stop (and that it’s mathematically backed) provides peace of mind when selecting the right candidate, vendor, or venue.

Whether you’re recruiting for a role, booking a supplier, or managing resources, understanding The Secretary Problem can be your secret weapon for making smarter, faster, and more satisfying decisions.

The next time you’re weighing a tough choice, remember The Secretary Problem and the 37% rule. It’s more than just math—it’s a tool that’s uniquely relevant to the decision-making challenges you face as an administrative professional.

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Recommended Reading

If you’re interested in learning more about practical algorithms that can simplify decision-making in work and life, I highly recommend Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. This book dives into powerful strategies like the Secretary Problem and many others, offering insights into how computer science principles can help us navigate everyday choices.

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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [Dec 2024]

December 10, 2024 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

Feel free to email hello@jointheofficials.com if you have any questions that we can prepare for ahead of time.

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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [Nov 2024]

November 12, 2024 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

Feel free to email hello@jointheofficials.com if you have any questions that we can prepare for ahead of time.

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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [Oct 2024]

October 8, 2024 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

Feel free to email hello@jointheofficials.com if you have any questions that we can prepare for ahead of time.

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Empower Hour- Peer Support Group for Administrative Professionals [Sep 2024]

September 24, 2024 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST

In our inclusive community, we share valuable insights and provide unwavering support to boost your administrative career.

Consider us your extended network of accomplished colleagues who genuinely care about your success, both in your professional and personal life. We’re here to ensure you flourish in your administrative career while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of your role.

Join us and connect with like-minded professionals who understand your journey. Let’s empower each other to excel in our roles and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this supportive and empowering community dedicated to administrative professional training. Your future self will thank you!

Prepping for the session

Come prepared with questions and think about your recent breakthroughs and breakdowns as we often go around and share. This is a safe space to share and connect with those who know what it’s like and can lend support and advice. 

Breakthroughs – A bit like weekly wins. These are good things that have happened in your personal or professional life.

Breakdowns – Things you are stuck on and trying to power through in your personal or professional life.

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