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Time Blocking Dos and Don’ts: The Ultimate Guide to Time-Blocking Efficiency
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...
Why Senior Leaders Still Do £50-Per-Hour Tasks (And What It’s Really Costing You)
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...
The Art of Delegation: A Comprehensive Guide to Efficiency and Teamwork
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...
The True Cost Of A Burnt‑Out Executive (And How An EA Prevents It)
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...
Burnout in the Workplace: The Business Cost No One Can Afford to Ignore
Workplace burnout isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s a state of emotional, mental and sometimes physical exhaustion, often caused by prolonged stress and constant pressure. It can leave people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to keep up with the...
Your ‘Full-Time’ EA Is Only Productive 60% of the Day
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...
Time Blocking Dos and Don’ts: The Ultimate Guide to Time-Blocking Efficiency
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...
Why Senior Leaders Still Do £50-Per-Hour Tasks (And What It’s Really Costing You)
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...
The Art of Delegation: A Comprehensive Guide to Efficiency and Teamwork
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...
The True Cost Of A Burnt‑Out Executive (And How An EA Prevents It)
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...