by Executive PA Solutions | May 21, 2026 | Pitfalls and Problems
Hiring a full-time, in-house Executive Assistant can seem like the most sensible choice. They’re available from 9 to 5. They’re on payroll and are part of the team. And on paper, you’re paying for 37.5 to 40 hours of productive support every week. But are you really...
by Executive PA Solutions | Apr 30, 2026 | Operational Support, Pitfalls and Problems
Time blocking sounds simple enough. You take your working day, divide it into blocks of time and assign specific tasks to each one. Emails from 9 to 9.30. Client work from 10 to 12. Calls in the afternoon. Admin at the end of the day. In theory, it is a brilliant way...
by Executive PA Solutions | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog, Pitfalls and Problems
Most senior leaders recognise they shouldn’t spend their time on administrative work. They know their value lies in strategy, decision making, relationships, and growth. And yet, many still spend a surprising amount of their week doing work that could easily be...
by Executive PA Solutions | Feb 26, 2026 | Operational Support, Procrastination Overwhelm
Most executives aren’t lacking in capability, commitment, or work ethic. What they’re most often lacking is space. Space to think clearly, space to lead well and space to focus on what truly moves the business forward. Over time, productivity has become tangled up...
by Executive PA Solutions | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog, Pitfalls and Problems
Burnout is often treated as a personal issue, something individuals manage quietly in the background and rarely discuss. In reality, a burnt-out executive is a business risk. When senior leaders operate in a constant state of exhaustion, performance suffers. Decision...
