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# The Assistant Room

Exclusive lifestyle and membership platform for Business Support Professionals

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.theassistantroom.com/blog/) - How much does a PA make? Can an EA become a CEO? Learn all this and more with The Assistant Room
- [PA Diaries: 5 Minutes with Executive Assistant Emily Jepson](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-5-minutes-with-executive-assistant-emily-jepson/) - Meet Emily Jepson, EA to CEO and Founder at GWI, a leading audience targeting company.
- [How You're Sabotaging Your Career Without Realising It](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-youre-sabotaging-your-career-without-realising-it/) - You work harder than almost anyone else in the building, and you carry more than most people will ever recognise, so this is not a criticism, it is permission. The career you keep picturing, the one where people actually understand the weight of what you carry and pay and promote you accordingly, is not being
- [Beyond the Group Chat: A Leadership Guide to Culture in the PA and EA Industry](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/beyond-the-group-chat-a-leadership-guide-to-culture-in-the-pa-and-ea-industry/) - The PA and EA world is small, smaller than most people outside it realise. Everyone is a few connections away from everyone else, reputations travel fast, and a huge amount of how this industry actually works, who gets recommended for a role, who gets invited into a network, who gets trusted with a principal's inbox,
- [How to Transform 1:1s Into Strategic Power Meetings](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-transform-11s-into-strategic-power-meetings/) - Executive and Personal Assistants do extraordinary work that often goes unseen. You prevent problems, create order and keep your executive moving forward. Yet when it comes to your 1:1, the meeting can easily become all about them. Their schedule. Their challenges. Their priorities. Your contribution deserves space too. And the fastest way to make it
- [Speed vs. Sensitivity: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Exceptional Executive Support](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/speed-vs-sensitivity-the-emotional-intelligence-behind-exceptional-executive-support/) - In the world of executive support, speed is currency. You are hired to be efficient. To anticipate needs. To move quickly. To make things happen, often at a pace that the rest of the organisation simply cannot match. When you’re supporting C-suite leaders, delays aren’t just inconvenient; they can have real business impact. But here’s
- [How Executive Assistants Can Build a Powerful Personal Brand Without Self-Promotion](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-executive-assistants-can-build-a-powerful-personal-brand-without-self-promotion/) - Making invisible impact visible; without compromising discretion is a particular kind of influence that rarely announces itself. It doesn’t arrive with titles or declarations, and it doesn’t seek recognition. It exists instead in the quiet calibration of a day that runs smoothly, in decisions that feel easier than they should, in the absence of disruption
- [Our Concierge Reviews:  A Relaxing Countryside Escape at Sopwell House 🌿✨](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/our-concierge-reviews-a-relaxing-countryside-escape-at-sopwell-house/) - We recently had the pleasure of spending a night at Sopwell House, and it was exactly the kind of countryside escape we all needed. Nestled within 12 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside just outside St Albans, Sopwell House feels worlds away from the pace of the city, yet it’s incredibly easy to reach from London.
- [Our Concierge Reviews:  A Taste of Tel Aviv in the Heart of Soho: Kapara 🌿✨](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/our-concierge-reviews-a-taste-of-tel-aviv-in-the-heart-of-soho-kapara-🌿✨/) - Last week, the team and I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Kapara for lunch, and it’s safe to say, we left very impressed. Located in Ilona Rose House, close to Tottenham Court Road, Kapara opened in early 2023 and has been bringing bold, Tel Aviv-inspired energy to Soho ever since. Founded by Israeli-born Chef Eran
- [Our Concierge Reviews:  A Stay at The Hoxton, Paris](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/our-concierge-reviews-a-stay-at-the-hoxton-paris/) - We were lucky enough to stay the night at The Hoxton, Paris, and it was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived at this stylish hotel in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, the blend of Parisian charm and effortless cool was clear. Housed in a 16th-century residence built in 1730 for Étienne Rivie, a counsellor
- [Strategic Assistants: What It Actually Takes](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/strategic-assistants-what-it-actually-takes/) - Strategy is one of those words we hear constantly, but rarely stop to unpack properly. It often gets used interchangeably with being busy, being senior, or being close to decision-making. While those things may sit alongside strategy, they are not the same thing. At its core, strategy is about making thoughtful, intentional choices that lead
- [Our Concierge Reviews:  Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, Paris](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/our-concierge-reviews-hotel-de-crillon-a-rosewood-hotel-paris/) - We had the pleasure of visiting Hôtel de Crillon, and it was fabulous. Stepping into this Parisian landmark is like walking through history - yet with every modern luxury you could hope for. Located at 10 Place de la Concorde, the hotel perfectly combines 18th-century elegance with contemporary sophistication, making it feel both grand and
- [Our Concierge Reviews: A Night at Pink Mamma, Paris 🍕](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-night-at-pink-mamma-paris/) - If you’re looking for a beautiful Italian dining experience in Paris, Pink Mamma should be high on your list. Nestled in the lively Pigalle neighbourhood, this iconic four-storey pink restaurant is an invitation to discover authentic Italian cuisine - with a healthy dose of theatre and fun. We visited Pink Mamma on a Thursday evening, and from the very moment we
- [Our Concierge Reviews:  H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/our-concierge-reviews-h4-hotel-wyndham-paris-pleyel-resort/) - We recently stayed at the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort, and it’s easy to see why this hotel has been making headlines since its opening in July 2024. As the largest hotel opening in Paris in over 50 years, this property is impressive before you’ve even stepped inside. Set within the iconic 140-metre-high Pleyel Tower in the
- [The Ultimate PA Survival Guide to Redundancy](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-ultimate-pa-survival-guide-to-redundancy/) - On Wednesday 21st January 2026, we hosted a Colleagues Unite panel with two of our members, Selina Belgrave and Sarah McClure, who joined us to speak honestly about their experiences of redundancy. Assistants from across the world logged in live, some currently navigating redundancy themselves, others supporting colleagues, and many simply wanting to understand what
- [Why the Most Successful Assistants Don’t Set New Year’s Resolutions](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/why-the-most-successful-assistants-dont-set-new-years-resolutions/) - Every January, professionals are encouraged to begin again. New goals are set, habits are mapped out, and resolutions are declared with the best of intentions. Yet for Personal and Executive Assistants working at the centre of organisations, this approach can sometimes feel disconnected from reality. The work is fast-moving, priorities shift constantly, and success is
- [TAR Concierge Reviews: Solaya, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/tar-concierge-reviews-solaya-london/) - Every so often, a new opening in London redefines the city’s dining scene, creating not just a restaurant, but a destination. Solaya, the brand-new French-Mediterranean jewel perched on the 25th floor of art’otel London Hoxton, is exactly that – a glamorous, sky-high escape where sweeping views, refined cooking, and an unmistakable sense of occasion combine
- [10 Email Phrases to Retire: A Modern Etiquette Guide for Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/10-email-phrases-to-retire-a-modern-etiquette-guide-for-assistants/) - Let’s be honest. Email is the lifeblood of the modern assistant. It’s how you keep the plates spinning, the projects moving, and your executive's world perfectly choreographed. But as much as we like to think we’ve got our inboxes under control, even the most seasoned Executive or Personal Assistant can fall into the trap of
- [TAR Concierge Reviews: Kitchen At Holmes](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/tar-concierge-reviews-kitchen-at-holmes/) - At The Assistant Room, trust is everything. We only recommend venues we genuinely love, the ones that impress us on every level. So when we heard about the new Mediterranean-inspired menu at Kitchen at Holmes, our Members Concierge team headed down to put it through our rigorous vetting process. From the moment we arrived, we
- [Career Reflections for EAs: Lessons to Guide Your Next Move](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/career-reflections-for-eas-lessons-to-guide-your-next-move/) - As summer winds down and routines return to normal, it is a natural time to pause and reflect on your career. Are you on the path you want to be on? Do you feel fulfilled in your current role, or are you ready to take the next step? One of the most powerful ways to
- [Masterclass: How To - Change Management for Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/30420/) - Whether it's a company restructure, a new leadership hire, a software rollout, or a global shift like hybrid working, change is a constant in today’s working world. While it can be exciting it’s also one of the biggest sources of anxiety, confusion, and burnout in the workplace and assistants aren't just a witness to change,
- [Masterclass: How To - Complex Problem Solving](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/masterclass-how-to-complex-problem-solving/) - Learn how to solve complex problems in your role as an assistant with operational expert Chris Coleman MBA from Baringa Partners.
- [Assistants: How to Ditch the Fear Around AI](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/assistants-how-to-ditch-the-fear-around-ai/) - If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant talk of AI, you’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not broken...you’re human. Change is uncomfortable, especially when you feel that it threatens the identity and career you’ve spent years building. The fear you feel? It’s 100% valid. However the only thing more dangerous than change is pretending
- [PAs & EAs: Take the Leave. You're Not a Machine, You're a Professional.](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pas-eas-take-the-leave-youre-not-a-machine-youre-a-professional/) - Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said enough or might not be easy to accept in our profession: you are not your Executive’s entire world. You’re not the company’s safety net. You’re not a robot. You are a human being with limits, needs, boundaries, and a right to rest. And yet, so many Personal
- [Assistants: How to be Sober at The Work Summer Party](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/assistants-how-to-be-sober-at-the-work-summer-party/) - Summer brings a familiar rhythm in the corporate world; networking receptions, client dinners, company picnics, rooftop mixers. For Personal and Executive Assistants, these events are often part of the job, and sometimes, ones you’ve coordinated yourself. And while they’re marketed as opportunities to relax and “connect,” they almost always revolve around one thing: alcohol. If
- [How to Build a Powerful PA/EA–Exec Partnership in Just 30 Days](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-build-a-powerful-pa-ea-exec-partnership-in-just-30-days/) - Every assistant knows the feeling: you start working with a new executive and, within days, you can sense whether this is going to be a strong partnership or an uphill battle. That’s because the first 30 days of any assistant–executive relationship are critical. It’s during this time that expectations are set, trust is built (or
- [The Myth That Assistants Operate ‘Behind the Scenes’](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-bullsht-myth-of-assistants-operating-behind-the-scenes-how-to-take-your-seat-at-the-table/) - Assistants aren’t ‘behind the scenes’—they’re on the front lines. Learn how to reposition yourself as a strategic partner and claim your seat at the table.
- [Growth Mindset: Elevate Your Career as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-power-of-a-growth-mindset-how-to-elevate-your-career-as-an-assistant/) - In the dynamic world of the business support profession, adopting a growth mindset is pivotal for career advancement and achieving the recognition you deserve. A growth mindset, the belief that abilities and talents can be developed through dedication and hard work, contrasts with a fixed mindset, where individuals perceive their skills as innate and unchangeable.
- [The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-pa-diaries-jane-squires-hnw-virtual-assistant/) - Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more than just a series of stories—it was a movement that showcased the unique, diverse, and powerful voices of our profession. Little did we know, it would lay the foundation for
- [Why High-Impact Assistants Focus on a 'Stop Doing' List First](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/why-high-impact-assistants-focus-on-a-stop-doing-list-first/) - Executive and Personal Assistants are expected to move quickly and think even faster. Managing complex schedules, coordinating critical logistics, and handling last-minute changes are part of the job. The demands are constant, and the to-do list never stops growing. But being an effective Assistant isn't just about doing more. It’s about making smarter decisions about
- [Stop Telling All Assistants They Have to Be Leaders](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/stop-telling-assistants-they-have-to-be-leaders/) - Let’s get one thing straight: not every assistant is a leader. Not every assistant wants to be a leader. And that’s not just OK, it’s powerful. Lately, there’s been a wave of online noise insisting that if you’re an assistant, you’re automatically a strategic partner, a hidden executive, a CEO in disguise. “You’re the boss,”
- [The 5 Most Important Interview Questions Every Assistant Should Ask](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-5-most-important-interview-questions-every-assistant-should-ask/) - Looking for the best interview questions for Assistants? Discover the top 5 questions to ask to secure the right role and align with the right leader.
- [The Art of Saying No: How to Set Boundaries as Personal and Executive Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-art-of-saying-no-how-to-set-boundaries-as-personal-and-executive-assistants/) - Read this guide on how Personal and Executive Assistants can say no and balance priorities with confidence.
- [How to Handle Sabotage Like a Pro](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-handle-sabotage-like-a-pro/) - Handle saboteurs like a pro with these top three tips
- [Personal/Executive Assistants: Stop Settling for the Bare Minimum](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/assistants-must-stop-settling-for-the-bare-minimum/) - Discover how assistants can break free from the bare minimum and achieve more with practical tips and strategies. Don't settle—thrive!
- [The Assistant Room: Elevating Assistants Worldwide with 2025 Expansion Plans](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-assistant-room-elevating-assistants-worldwide-with-2025-expansion-plans/) - The Assistant Room, the premier global platform for career support and growth in the Personal and Executive Assistant industry, is thrilled to announce its ambitious 2025 expansion plans. This exciting next chapter includes the launch of Ambassador teams in New York and Edinburgh, solidifying The Assistant Room’s commitment to providing unparalleled resources and development opportunities
- [How to Successfully Hand in Your Notice as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-successfully-hand-in-your-notice-as-an-assistant/) - The decision to hand in your notice at work can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you've found a better opportunity, need a change, or simply want to explore your next step, leaving a job requires careful planning. It's also essential to take a professional approach especially when working in such an emotionally driven role
- [How to Effectively Communicate with Top Executives](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-effectively-communicate-with-top-executives/) - Navigating the complex landscape of communication with executives can feel like a high-stakes chess game, especially for personal and executive assistants. In a world where every word counts and every interaction can impact your career, mastering the art of effective communication with top executives is not just beneficial—it's essential to creating a successful career. Regardless
- [Our Founder Honoured on Management Today’s 35 Under 35 List](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/our-founder-honoured-on-management-todays-35-under-35-list/) - We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! Jess, the dynamic Founder and Managing Director of The Assistant Room, has been honoured on Management Today’s highly coveted 35 Under 35 list. This prestigious accolade recognises the UK's leading young business talents and marks a significant milestone in Jess's remarkable career journey.
- [How to Build a Strong Professional Relationship with Your Executive](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-build-a-strong-professional-relationship-with-your-executive/) - We’ve got some tips on one of the most important aspects of being a personal / executive assistant: building a strong professional relationship with your executive. This bond is the backbone of your work, helping everything run smoothly and efficiently. So, let’s dive into some quick and easy strategies to foster a connection that’s not
- [PA Diaries: Daisy Cochrane, PA to CEO at Oktra](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-daisy-cochrane-pa-to-ceo-at-oktra/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at Oktra, an office design company based in London.
- [The Vital Role of Investing in Your Growth as a Personal or Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-vital-role-of-investing-in-your-growth-as-a-personal-or-executive-assistant/) - Let's cut to the chase, what's the one common downfall we've encountered over the lifetime of The Assistant Room? Assistants sabotaging their own success by neglecting their career development and waiting for their company to foot the bill on L&D resources which are beneficial to their personal and professional growth.
- [The PA Diaries: 5 Minutes with Chief of Staff Zoe Hill](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-pa-diaries-5-minutes-with-chief-of-staff-zoe-hill/) - Meet Zoe Hill, Chief of Staff at Arcade Media.
- [The PA Diaries: 5 Minutes with Personal Assistant Jemma Beggs](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-pa-diaries-5-minutes-with-executive-assistant-jemma-baggs/) - Meet Jemma Beggs, PA at global insurance business Legal and General.
- [The Indispensable Role of PAs: Why Every Executive Needs One](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-indispensable-role-of-pas-why-every-executive-needs-one/) - In response to the recent article published by Glamour Magazine describing the role of a charity PA as a'lazy girl' job, this article delves into the significance of assistants around the world and why their presence is essential for every executive.
- [Interview: Jessica Gardiner, CEO at The Assistant Room](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/interview-jessica-gardiner-ceo-at-the-assistant-room/) - Ever met our Founder and CEO Jess Gardiner? Interviewed by Billy Hussein, Founder of Notion Magazine and The Promising Creative they deep dive into the ins and outs of what it means to be a CEO, how to creatively start a business, the bullsh*t myths of the PA/EA industry and the future of The Assistant Room.
- [A Review of The Great Northern Hotel, King's Cross](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-review-of-the-great-northern-hotel-kings-cross/) - Beautifully connected and effortlessly stylish is the perfect description of The Great Northern Hotel - the capital’s oldest railway hotel standing proudly in a Grade II listed landmark building in the heart of King’s Cross. With over 88 en-suite bedrooms, a bar and terrace area ideal for pre-dinner cocktails, the newly relaunched Rails Restaurant formerly
- [How To Start 2023 As The Best Version Of Yourself](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/how-to-start-2023-as-the-best-version-of-yourself/) - Instead of getting caught up in the hype of how to transform into something or someone completely different (wave goodbye to the self inflicted January blues), we want you to focus your energy into developing your existing skillset and use tools already out there not to 'change' you but help you to feel more confident in who you are right now. Unsure where to start? Here are two easy ways that we can help you develop your existing self...
- [How To Switch Off During The Festive Break](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-switch-off-during-the-festive-break/) - Looking forward to your festive break but don't know how to switch off? Here are some top tips to help you truly take a break off over the holidays
- [How To Save Yourself From Self-Sabotage](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-save-yourself-from-self-sabotage/) - It is heard when tackling career development, interpersonal challenges, even personal growth in an existing role – “I need to work on my confidence” or, in the worst cases, “I have no confidence”. So how do people remedy this?
- [How To Survive The Work Christmas Party](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/7-deadly-sins-the-work-christmas-party/) - Want to survive your work Christmas party? Find out how to handle the one day a year you can let your hair down and wear flashing bauble earrings...
- [How To Lead Global Teams As A PA](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-lead-global-teams-as-a-pa/) - Businesses today are relying on a geographically diverse workforce to flourish within the global economy. They can cherry-pick talent from a competitive global pool – bringing together the greatest experience as well as local market knowledge. Thus, enabling them to successfully function and compete in today’s global economic market. As a PA or EA consider taking some of the following actions to help bridge the gaps that come with leading a team that is both geographically and culturally diverse.
- [A Review Of: Jeru, Mayfair](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-review-of-jeru-mayfair/) - A new addition to Berkeley Street Mayfair is Jeru. A hidden gem, Jeru is the epitome of a modern middle eastern haven complete with exquisite wine, stunning interiors and a private dining room that wil blow you away, some of the best food you will eat in London and a team that is so passionate about what they do it makes you want to quit your job and join their ranks pronto.
- [Quiet Quitting: An Impossible Concept for the Admin Industry?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/quiet-quitting-an-impossible-concept-for-the-admin-industry/) - 'Quiet Quitting' is the new buzz phrase, coming out of a lockdown world where people have started to reevaluate their priorities and work/life balance. Gathering speed on social media, it essentially means simply ‘just staying within the parameters of your job description’ - doing no more, and no less, than what is required by your contract.
- [A Review Of: The Meat & Wine Co, Mayfair](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-review-of-the-meat-wine-co-mayfair/) - Newly opened in London for 2022, The Meat & Wine Co sits perfectly on Curzon Street in Mayfair. Our verdict? This is no ordinary steakhouse.
- [The Assistant Room Festive Brochure 2022](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-assistant-room-festive-brochure-2022/) - As the festive season approaches we are here to help you with everything from booking your festive celebrations at beautiful restaurants with complimentary champagne for all in attendance or saving up to 25% on gifts with big brands such as Jo Malone and Molton Brown.
- [A Review Of: One Aldwych](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-review-of-one-aldywch/) - Located at the centre of Covent Garden, London’s most exciting neighbourhood and opposite the Lyceum Theatre - home of The Lion King, One Aldwych is one of the very few hotels in London that can say it is truly independent. Read our full review of the hotel here.
- [How to Build your Self Esteem at Work](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-build-your-self-esteem-at-work/) - You've probably heard it before: your self esteem impacts every part of your life. The truth is, if you want to be successful at work, you need to feel confident in yourself and the value that you bring. Building self esteem isn't easy—but it is possible!
- [PA Diaries: Claire Harold, Arup](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-claire-harold-arup/) - Meet Claire Harold, an Executive Assistant at global professional services company Arup
- [Does Teamwork Truly Exist Between Boss & PA?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/does-teamwork-truly-exist-between-boss-pa/) - The value of teamwork, is it really understood by Executives within the EA/PA - Exec relationship? Do they really see the role as a key partnership or will administrative professionals around the world always be fighting to be seen and heard for the impact they can make only IF they are given the opportunity to do so?
- [Discovering How-to Support Our Mental Health](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/colleagues-unite-supporting-mental-health/) - Find out how as a Personal and or Executive Assistant you can implement easy ways to support the mental health of yourself and your colleagues.
- [How-to Manage Zoom Fatigue and Protect Your Energy](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-manage-zoom-fatigue-and-protect-your-energy/) - Feeling defeated by online meetings? Use these easy tips and tricks to manage Zoom fatigue and protect your personal energy
- [Creating the Perfect At Home Office Space](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/making-your-at-home-office-space-work-for-you/) - Learn how to design and create the perfect at home office space for maximum efficiency with Interior Designer Nichola Hayler.
- [The Future of the Executive Assistant Role](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-future-of-the-ea-pa-role/) - Learn how the role and responsibilities of Personal and Executive Assistants around the world is ever evolving and how we can maintain strength in the industry.
- [Introducing Our Brilliant New Partnership](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/introducing-our-new-partnership/) - Introducing our brilliant new and exclusive partnership with London based recruitment experts and advisors Crone Corkill.
- [Behind the Scenes: Working as an Assistant in Tech](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/what-its-like-to-be-a-pa-in-tech/) - Do you want to work as an Executive Assistant in tech? Find out what it takes to be a top tier Business Support professional in an industry that never sleeps.
- [Essential Time Management Techniques for Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/5-essential-time-management-techniques/) - Ever wonder how the best assistants get so much done in one day? Check out these essential time management techniques to help you plan like a top assistant.
- [A Review of: Sabine, St Pauls London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/eating-at-sabine-st-pauls-london/) - It's official, we no longer have to pretend we know how to put together a decent margarita at home...thank god!
- [How to Onboard Virtually as an Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-onboard-virtually-as-an-assistant/) - Working from home has now become the norm for professionals around the world but if you're an Executive Assistant how do you join a new company virtually?
- [A Review of: Luxury Spa Hotel Horwood House](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-review-of-horwood-house-uk/) - A review of Horwood House, the newly renovated spa hotel with facilities and options for the perfect away day or corporate event.
- [PA Diaries: Jessica Moretti, Quintessentially](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-jessica-moretti-quintessentially/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at Quintessentially
- [How to Build Your Confidence According to 5 Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-build-your-confidence-according-to-5-assistants/) - So if you're looking to build your confidence, where should you focus your time, effort and energy for the best outcome? We spoke to 5 members of the business support community to understand how they have developed and how they maintain their confidence and their top tips for you to begin your own journey into being a more confident version of yourself.
- [The Important Reason Why Every Personal Assistant Needs an Exit Interview](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-important-reason-why-every-personal-assistant-needs-an-exit-interview/) - Most professionals seeking new employment have accomplished everything possible in their role, a Personal Assistant will leave for much different reasons.
- [How to Create a Work/Life Balance as an Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/simple-ways-to-create-a-work-life-balance/) - Learn how easy it is create a work/life balance as an Executive Assistant now that your bedroom or dining room has become your new unofficial office space.
- [The Truth About the Executive Assistant Industry](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-truth-about-the-pa-industry-executive-assist/) - Learn the common misconceptions of the Personal and Executive Assistant industry and find out how to overcome the challenges PAs and EAs face on a daily basis
- [The Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in Mayfair London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-mayfair-london/) - Read our monthly roundup of the top 5 private dining rooms across London starting off 2022 in stylish Mayfair.
- [7 Christmas Hampers for Corporate Gifting](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/10-christmas-hampers-for-corporate-gifting/) - Need Some Festive Help? 7 Christmas Hampers for Corporate Gifting to Make it Easy for Every Executive Assistant to Impress the Boss
- [At Home with Our Founder Jess](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/at-home-with-our-founder-jess-executive-assistant/) - Meet Jessica Gardiner, Founder and Managing Director of global lifestyle platform The Assistant Room and an ex Executive Assistant of 12 years
- [How to Push Back on the Boss Like a Boss](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-push-back-on-the-boss-like-a-boss/) - Bad boss? Grow your confidence and learn how to push back and say no to a difficult boss like a boss by following these simple and easy steps
- [How to Stop Your Bad Boss Throwing You Under the Bus](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-stop-your-bad-boss-throwing-you-under-the-bus/) - Are you regularly taking the fall for others with absolutely no idea why? Learn how to stop your bad boss from throwing you under the bus.
- [September: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/top-5-private-dining-rooms-london/) - Fancy booking a party or private dining event in London? Check out our top 5 private dining rooms in the city.
- [Luxury Meal Plan Boxes for Busy Assistants Anywhere and Everywhere](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/luxury-meal-plan-boxes-for-busy-assistants-anywhere-and-everywhere/) - Shop the 3 top luxury yet affordable meal plan boxes for busy personal and executive assistants everywhere and anywhere
- [The Eye-opening Reality of Being an Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-reality-of-being-an-executive-assistant/) - The skills you need to be a successful Personal and Executive Assistant.
- [5 Essential Tips to Nail Meetings With Your Boss](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/5-essential-tips-to-nail-meetings-with-your-boss/) - Ensuring a regular 1:1 is not only scheduled between you and your boss but that it actually takes place is a crucial contributing element to everyone's success at work.
- [The 5 Books in 2021 That Everyone Should Read](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-5-books-that-everyone-should-read/) - 5 book recommendations to make reading easy.
- [End of Year Review Guidance for Every Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/end-of-year-review-guidance-for-every-assistant/) - How to have a successful performance review.
- [How-to Support Men in the Business Support Industry](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/colleagues-unite-supporting-our-male-colleagues/) - Learn how-to easily support men in the Business Support community to follow a career as a Personal and or Executive Assistant.
- [The Assistant Room Gratitude Campaign 2020](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-assistant-room-gratitude-campaign-2020/) - How to have a successful performance review.
- [Podcast: Natalie Mayhew, Executive Business Partner at Google](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-natalie-mayhew-executive-business-partner-at-google/) - Learn how to embrace technology and to network like a pro with Executive Business Partner at Google, Natalie Mayhew.
- [Podcast: Abi Jones, Executive Assistant at Facebook](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-abi-jones-ea-at-facebook-assistant-room-ambassador/) - In the 7th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Abi Jones, EA at Facebook and Assistant Room Ambassador.
- [Podcast: Karina de-Bourne, Executive Assistant at FTI Consulting](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-meet-karina-de-bourne-ea-at-fti-consulting/) - In the 7th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Abi Jones, EA at Facebook and Assistant Room Ambassador.
- [Podcast: Kirsi Swinton, Executive Assistant at Hewlett Packard](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-meet-kirsi-swinton-ea-at-hewlett-packard-enterprise/) - In the 7th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Abi Jones, EA at Facebook and Assistant Room Ambassador.
- [Podcast: Davina Soochit, Executive Assistant at Egon Zehnder](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-davina-soochit-ea-at-egon-zehnder/) - In the 7th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Abi Jones, EA at Facebook and Assistant Room Ambassador.
- [Podcast: Kelsea Lindsey, Executive Assistant at AMEX](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-kelsea-lindsey-ea-at-american-express-global-travel/) - Learn how to strike a successful work-life balance and how being a successful working Mum is achievable if you work for the right business.
- [Podcast Episode 1: Jessica Robbins, PA to GM at L'Oreal](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-episode-1-jessica-robbins-pa-to-gm-at-loreal/) - In the first episode of the series, Jess Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Jessica Robbins, Personal Assistant to General Manager at global beauty brand L'Oreal.
- [Podcast: Holly Beilby, EA at Salesforce](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-episode-4-holly-beilby-ea-at-salesforce/) - Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Holly Beilby, EA to President & CEO International and Executive Chairman EMEA at Salesforce.
- [Podcast: Lisa Nunn Knight Frank](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-episode-3-lisa-nunn-ex-ea-turned-associate-at-knight-frank/) - Join us as we uncover what goes on behind the scenes at some of the biggest brands in the world.
- [Podcast: Andrea Robson, EA at Tribal Worldwide](https://www.theassistantroom.com/podcast/podcast-andrea-robson-ea-to-ceo-exec-team/) - We speak to Andrea Robson, EA to CEO at digital ad agency Tribal Worldwide and chat about what it's like to support a CEO and what to do when sh*t hits the fan.
- [Banishing Burnout: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-3-successful-assistants-cope-with-winter-burnout/) - How to cope with stress and avoid burnout as an Assistant.
- [Overcoming Workplace Bullying](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/overcoming-workplace-bullying/) - For as long as we can remember, people have condemned the office pecking order as something which counters everything we should represent - diversity, gender equality, and employee rights.
- [Why being more like Elle Woods should be everyone's definition of #GOALS](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/goals/) - Blogger Jess on modern life #goals
- [Working Successfully With a Boss You Hate](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/working-successfully-with-a-boss-you-hate/) - How do you work with a boss that you hate? Should you put up with a crazy boss or dump them?
- [Building Credibility as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/building-credibility-as-an-assistant/) - Credibility, the quality of being trusted and believed in. One of the most valuable assets that all Assistants must treat as pivotal to their success.
- [PA Diaries: Jeremy Burrows, EA to CEO at Jane.ai](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-jeremy-burrows-ea-to-ceo-at-jane-ai/) - Meet Jeremy Burrows, EA to CEO at Jane.ai. We chat about his experience with burn out & his advice to management when hiring a new Assistant.
- [PA Diaries: Chloe Isaacs, EA to CEO & CSO at Mudano](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-chloe-isaacs-ea-to-ceo-cso-at-mudano/) - We find out how EA Chloe Isaacs balances the demands of two C-Suite Execs, her transition across industries and how she uses AI to make her job easier.
- [Boundary Setting with Your Boss](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/boundary-setting-with-your-boss/) - The role of an Assistant requires the ability to establish close knit relationships and a level of trust that only comes from years of close and consistent social interaction with those you support. Setting boundaries with anyone in life can be difficult, pushing back and saying no in your career can be tough, especially when
- [How to Work From Home with Kids During a Pandemic](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-work-from-home-with-kids-during-covid-19/) - Learn how to work from home with your kids during COVID-19.
- [Review: A Night at The Gleneagles Hotel](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-gleneagles-hotel/) - Gleneagles is the place that needs to not only go on your bucket list, but to the very top of it.
- [8 Female Content Creators to Follow Right Now](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/8-female-content-creators-to-follow-right-now/) - Social media to many means community, a source of inspiration, motivation and escapism. To others, the gross lack of diverse representation from brands across the world is being called out now more than ever. People are taking ownership of their new influencer title, harnessing their power and abilities to enact change in ways we have
- [Anti-Racism Resources](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/anti-racism-resources/) - To continue providing you with educational support of the Black Lives Matter movement, we feel it is important to supply you with a comprehensive list of resources compiled by black voices to further not only ours but your understanding of the past, present and future issues that must be addressed by us all. Books Black
- [A Discussion On: Black Lives Matter + Our Role in Stomping Out Racism](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/a-discussion-on-black-lives-matter-our-role-in-stomping-out-racism/) - Resources we have put together in support of the Black Lives Matter movement: 65 Anti-Racism Resources 8 Content Creators to Follow Right Now
- [How to Handle Personal Tragedy](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/how-to-handle-personal-tragedy/) - Throughout life, the unexpected happens. One moment you’re carefree not worrying about what the next day will bring and then it all comes crashing down on you. Personal tragedy rears its ugly head without giving you enough time to assemble your safety net, leaving you bloodied and bruised on the floor with emotions you have
- [Introducing The Assistant Room Membership](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/introducing-the-assistant-room-membership/) - Are you an assistant? Join hundreds of others around the world with The Assistant Room Membership to upskill, establish and invest in your future.
- [Colleagues Unite: Supporting and Raising the Profile of Our LGBTQ+ Colleagues](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/colleagues-unite-supporting-and-raising-the-profile-of-our-lgbtq-colleagues/) - Join us in bringing new representation and shining a light on minorities within the workplace with our Colleagues Unite campaign.
- [Colleagues Unite: Supporting and Raising the Profile of Our Black Colleagues](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/colleagues-unite-supporting-and-raising-the-profile-of-our-black-colleagues/) - Join us in bringing new representation and shining a light on minorities within the workplace with our Colleagues Unite campaign.
- [Stepping Back: The Secret Formula You Need to Move Forward](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/taking-a-step-back-and-why-its-essential-to-moving-forward/) - You can never predict what life will throw at you – some of us are able to carry on regardless and feel that there is nothing stopping us, but then there are some of us who will find ourselves are standing at a crossroads quite literally not knowing what way to turn. There is a
- [UK Staycation: A Treehouse in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/uk-staycation-a-night-at-the-treehouse/) - Since the world was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic, the normality of dining at our favourite restaurants and ticking off an overnight stay from our hotel bucket list has changed significantly. Although we remain positive that life will return to normal in a post COVID world, current circumstances mean that we are seeing the hospitality
- [Make or Break: The Dynamics of the Assistant to Boss Relationship](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/make-or-break-the-dynamics-of-the-assistant-boss-relationship/) - As a PA or EA, how do you get your boss to like you?
- [Unlock the Power of Learning as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-power-of-learning-as-an-assistant/) - Learn how to develop your skills as a Personal and Executive Assistant.
- [Spoiler: Why Straight Talking as a PA Always Wins](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-problem-with-politeness-why-straight-talking-as-an-assistant-always-wins/) - Learn the skills you need to be a successful Personal and Executive Assistant.
- [The 5 Podcasts We're Obsessed With](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/lockdown-listening-the-5-podcasts-were-obsessed-with-right-now/) - If you’re new to the world of modern day story telling or more commonly known as podcasts, prepare to be drawn into a world you will quickly become obsessed with. With the same vibe as a radio show, the beauty of podcasts means that your listening material can range from news to interviewing guest speakers
- [5 of The Best Restaurant DIY Kits for 2021](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/5-of-the-best-restaurant-diy-kits-for-2020/) - Find the best restaurant delivery services in London.
- [How to Beat Imposter Syndrome](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/imposter-syndrome-101/) - Have you ever felt like the odd one out? That your friends, colleagues and boss are going to come to a sudden realisation that you’re a fraud?
- [Eating at: XR, Marylebone London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-xr-marylebone/) - Casual dining in Londons Marylebone at Carlo Scotto's new restaurant XR.
- [Review: The Bloomsbury Hotel](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-bloomsbury-hotel-fitzrovia/) - A slice of heaven in the beating heart of London’s West End, the magnificent Grade II-listed Bloomsbury Hotel sits tucked away in Fitzrovia.
- [How to Make the Most of Your Downtime](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-downtime/) - Learn how to make the most of your downtime during COVID-19.
- [Dealing With the Loss of Your Office Bestie](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/dealing-with-the-loss-of-your-office-bestie/) - How to deal with the loss of your office bestie and how to use the opportunity to excel in your own career.
- [PA Diaries: Charlotte Fowler, Hakkasan](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-charlotte-fowler/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant in the restaurant and hospitality industry
- [PA Diaries: Jessica Duerden, ODEON Group](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-jessica-duerden/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at ODEON Group
- [PA Diaries: Amy Marsden SecsInTheCity PA of the Year 2016](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-amy-marsden-secsinthecity-pa-of-the-year-2016/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at World Remit
- [PA Diaries: Leeanne Adu, Women In Sport](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-leeanne-adu-women-in-sport/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant in the sports industry
- [PA Diaries: Stuart Martin, OLIVER Agency](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-stuart-martin-oliver-agency/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at a creative agency
- [PA Diaries: Bonnie Cookson, Natural Motion](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-bonnie-cookson-natural-motion/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at Natural Motion
- [PA Diaries: Lucy Cook, ITV](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-lucy-cook-itv/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant working in television
- [PA Diaries: Paula Gibson, JLT](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-paula-gibson-jlt/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant in the Property industry
- [PA Diaries: Yvette Pearson, ESF Capital](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-yvette-pearson-esf-capital/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant working in the finance industry
- [PA Diaries: Carys Stacey, Moet Hennessy](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-carys-stacey-moet-hennessy/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at a Moet Hennessy
- [PA Diaries: Anna Johnstone, Glamour Magazine](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-anna-johnstone-glamour-magazine/) - Learn what it's like to be a Personal Assistant at a Magazine
- [A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-z-pearls-of-wisdom-for-executive-pas/) - Blogger Jess reviews the A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs by Lindsay Taylor
- [PA Diaries: Lindsay Taylor](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/lindsay-taylor/) - Blogger Jess interviews VIP in the PA community, Lindsay Taylor
- [Eating at: The Set Restaurant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-set-restaurant/) - Blogger Jess reviews The Set Restaurant in Brighton
- [PA Diaries: Tate](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/tate-2/) - Blogger jess interviews PA Andria from art powerhouse Tate
- [Succeeding On Your Own Terms and 'How To' Avoid Being Kanye'd](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/succeeding-on-your-own-terms/) - Blogger Jess describes how you can only succeed in your career with a positive mentality
- [Eating at: Muriel's Kitchen](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-muriels-kitchen/) - Blogger Jess reviews Soho restaurant Muriel's Kitchen
- [PA Diaries: Facebook](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-facebook/) - Blogger Jess interviews Facebook Executive Assistant Holly
- [PA Diaries: Wagamama](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/wagamamas/) - Wagamama Executive Assistant Emily career inspiration and her first point of call when organising private dining events
- [Wake Up. Kick Ass. Repeat.](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/wake-up-kick-ass/) - Blogger Jess talks about the pressures of starting a new job.
- [Eating at: The King & Co Clapham](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-king-co-clapham/) - Blogger Jess reviews her number 1 drinking spot in Clapham, London
- [PA Diaries: CVS](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-cvs/) - Blogger Jess interviews PA and Office Manager at CVS
- [PA Diaries: The British Fashion Council](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-the-british-fashion-council/) - Blogger Jess interviews Alex, PA to the CEO & CFO of the British Fashion Council
- [PA Diaries: Channel 4](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-channel-4/) - Blogger Jess interviews Executive Assistant Beth from Channel 4
- [You can't choose your family...but can you choose your Recruitment Agency?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/you-cant-chose-your-family-but-can-you-choose-your-recruitment-agency/) - Following on from a post that you all loved a week or so ago, Wake Up. Kick Ass. Repeat. (find it here) I suddenly realised that it is all well and good writing about the common situations you may find yourself in at a new company however how on Earth do you land that dream
- [It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be...](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/its-not-how-good-you-are-its-how-good-you-want-to-be/) - Blogger Jess describer he love for her favourite book by Paul Arden
- [PA Diaries: YPLAN](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-yplan/) - Good afternoon everyone! I am happy to say that after just over one month at my new company, I am still alive...yay!That's not to say though that it hasn't been a tough and if you're as truly knackered as I am then please go home and before you even take your coat off pour yourself a
- [Eating at: Mews of Mayfair](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-mews-of-mayfair/) - Blogger Jess reviews the famous Mews of Mayfair in London
- [The Power of the PA](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-power-of-the-pa/) - Blogger Jess promotes the power of the PA on Admin Professionals day 2016
- [Eating at: The Ivy Chelsea Garden, London SW3](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-ivy-chelsea-garden-london-sw3/) - Editor Jessica Gardiner reviews The Ivy Chelsea Garden with results that are more than impressive!
- [PA Diaries: Victoria Braithwaite, FARFETCH](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-farfetch/) - 5 minutes with Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Online Technology at online luxury fashion retailer, Farfetch.
- [PA Diaries: Belstaff](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-belstaff/) - Editor Jess interviews the accomplished Kelly, Senior Executive Assistant to CEO of British heritage brand Belstaff for the PA Diaries
- [Life after Uni...The Good, The Bad & The Ugly](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/life-after-uni-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/) - Life doesn't end after Uni as writer Beth dishes the dirt on what to expect when going from education to employment
- [We wish you a veggie Christmas!](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/we-wish-you-a-veggie-christmas/) - All of the best delicious vegetarian and vegan alternatives to your classic Christmas lunch found here!
- [A new beginning](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-new-beginning/) - Introducing the new and improved The Assistant Room website and team of the best PA's in London
- [Rise and Grind: 5 Monday Mantras to Swear By...](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/rise-and-grind-5-monday-mantras-to-swear-by/) - Looking to ace your way up the career ladder? Here are our top 5 mantras to not only combat the Monday blues but carry you all the way though to Friday...
- [Eating at: The Kitty Hawk, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-kitty-hawk-ec2m/) - If you're looking for a culinary experience like no other only a stones throw from Liverpool Street Station, newly opened The Kitty Hawk will be your new favourite go-to
- [A Weekend at Babington House](https://www.theassistantroom.com/travel/a-weekend-at-babington-house/) - Explore Babington House with us as we experience the luxurious spa and beautiful bedrooms set amongst 18 acres of British countryside
- [Eating at: The Colony Grill at The Beaumont Hotel, Mayfair W1K](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-colony-grill-at-the-beaumont-hotel-mayfair-w1k/) - The architecturally protected Beaumont Hotel built in 1926 is situated slap bang in the heart of Mayfair on a quiet garden square north of Grosvenor Square.
- [Eating at: Venetian Tapas at Veneta St James's SW1Y](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-venetian-tapas-at-veneta-st-jamess-sw1y/) - Venetian Tapas nirvana, Veneta in newly St James's Market London is the perfect place for indulgent luxury at only a fraction of the price
- [The LinkedIn Lowdown](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-linkedin-lowdown/) - Social media brings us many exciting opportunities, The Assistant Room being an obvious one! Many of us use Facebook to keep in touch with friends...
- [Eating at: No.32 Clapham, SW4](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-no-32-clapham-sw4/) - Looking for the perfect roast in South West London? Visit No.32 Old Town for a Sunday to remember
- [PA Diaries: Jennie Sheldon, PepsiCo](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-jennie-sheldon-pepsico/) - Meet PA to Head of UK Grocery at PepsiCo, Jennie Sheldon
- [Eating at: Margot, Covent Garden](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-margot-covent-garden/) - Looking for the perfect place to eat in Covent Garden? It is impossible to define the standard of food at Margot. It is simply sensational...
- [5 Top Tips For Becoming a Personal Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/5-top-tips-for-becoming-a-personal-assistant/) - Find out the 5 top tips for becoming a Personal Assistant from The Assistant Room Founder and Managing Director Jessica Gardiner
- [Mental Health in the Workplace](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/mental-health-in-the-workplace-with-ceo-of-mind-hertfordshire/) - Taboo, by definition is a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. So where does the topic of mental health fit into this description or rather should we be asking how to disassociate mental health with the word taboo in it's entirety?
- [The Assistant Room X Hakkasan](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/hakkasan-x-the-assistant-room/) - What better way to kick off The Assistant Room events than an amazing afternoon in Mayfair with an incredibly inspirational group of people...
- [Eating at: StreetXO](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-assistant-room-x-maison-de-fleurs-at-streetxo/) - Check out the new StreetXO in Mayfair, the London based sibling to Michelin star DoverXO in Madrid from the culinary genius that is David Munoz
- [The Work - Life Balance...Yes! It Exists!](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-work-life-balance/) - The line between a balanced work and social life can often get blurred when you’re a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, due to the demand of the role. Find out how our girl Alex divides and conquers...
- [A Night at Hakkasan Dubai](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-hakkasan-dubai/) - Join us as we visit Hakkasan Dubai opened in November 2011 in the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel to sample their incredible tasting menu and cocktails.
- [Eating at: Michelin Star Trinity Clapham](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-trinity-clapham/) - Trinity Clapham, the South West London Michelin star restaurant from the culinary genius Adam Byatt, the answer to our foodie prayers
- [A Weekend at Soho House Barcelona](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/soho-house-barcelona/) - Make all of your Spanish dreams come true with a visit to this venues rooftop pool and a trip to their private cinema...
- [The New Opening on The Palm Jumeirah, Dukes Dubai](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-new-opening-on-the-palm-jumeirah-dukes-dubai/) - When a new venue gets the London scene buzzing, you know it’s going to be a visit worthwhile.
- [The New Way to Spend the Weekend: Thames Rockets X No.11 Pimlico Road](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-new-way-to-spend-the-weekend-thames-rockets-x-no-11-pimlico-road/) - Experience the new way to spend your weekend with Thames Rockets and the perfect brunch at No.11 Pimlico Road
- [I’m a GOAL DIGGER, what are you?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/im-a-goal-digger-what-are-you/) - Now I am saying she’s a goal digger! I may have switched up Kanye’s smash hit, but the empowered women amongst us will surely agree this makes for a better statement!
- [Best Ice Cream in London: The Experts Guide](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/best-ice-cream-in-london-the-experts-guide/) - I scream you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Yes it’s hotting up again and we all know what that means……ditch the 3pm office cakes and grab some ice cream for much-needed sugar rush to get you through the end of the hot days. Ice cream is one of my guilty pleasures, often demolishing
- [3 Ways to go from Organisation Zero to Hero](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/3-ways-to-go-from-organisation-zero-to-hero/) - 3 ways to go from organisation zero to hero to skip instantly to that payrise at work
- [UK Staycation: Down Hall Hotel & Spa](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/uk-staycation-down-hall-hotel-spa/) - Looking for some UK Staycation inspiration? Down Hall has everything you need to unwind and relax without blowing your budget!
- [Indian Fine Dining in the heart of London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/indian-fine-dining-in-the-heart-of-london/) - From the team behind India’s biggest food festival, The Grub Fest, Lokhandwala is a new Indian tapas restaurant and cocktail bar based in London’s Fitzrovia.
- [Sushi Hotspots: London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/sushi-hotspots-london/) - Love sushi? Find the top sushi restaurants in London with our need to know guide
- [UK Staycation: Unique Home Stays](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/uk-staycation-unique-home-stays/) - Find your perfect Cornwall holiday destination with Unique Home Stays
- [The Whisky Experience You Need In Your Life](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-whisky-experience-you-need-in-your-life/) - Explore the Whisky Exchange in time for Christmas in London's beautiful Covent Garden
- [London's Seafood Salvation](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/londons-seafood-salvation/) - Located on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, Fancy Crab celebrates the world’s most sought-after shellfish, the red king crab.
- [Fall in Love with Feedr and Pimp Your Office Catering](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/fall-in-love-with-feedr-and-pimp-your-office-catering/) - As far as office catering goes, there really isn't much out there to inspire or grab the attention of the health conscious or those of us who are on the same wave length when it comes to sustainably sourced ingredients or supporting local eateries. Feedr is the online platform which is about to rock your office
- [Wining and Dining at the World's Best Bar](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/wining-and-dining-at-the-worlds-best-bar/) - The Langham, based at Portland Place and the location where 007 swung by in GoldenEye, entertains guests in a number of ways including at the winner of ‘Worlds Best Bar’ the Artesian. With an impressive team behind the brand, the Artesian is a showcase of the city’s largest collection of rums and a wide ranging
- [Crazy Interview Questions and How to Answer Them](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/crazy-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/) - Understanding the thought process behind crazy interview questions can be hard, answering them can be harder!
- [February: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-london-february/) - Searching for the top private dining rooms in London? Our selection of the top 5 is guaranteed to make your party planning a little easier.
- [How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-transition-back-to-work-after-maternity-leave/) - Life hacks for the working Mums of the world
- [This Valentine’s day – I am celebrating my girlfriends. Plural.](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/this-valentines-day-i-am-celebrating-my-girlfriends-plural/) - The power of the ‘girl gang’ is being championed more every year and I am a forefront cheerleader.
- [February: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in New York](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/february-top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-new-york/) - Top 5 private dining rooms in New York for client entertaining.
- [How to Deal with a Difficult Boss? It's Easier Than You Think...](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-deal-with-a-difficult-boss/) - Work for a micro manager? Maybe a whirlwind kind of person or even a workaholic? Learn how to manage these different personalities like a total pro
- [The 5 Best Cookbooks To Buy This Winter](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/the-5-best-cookbooks-to-buy-this-winter/) - Winter is finally here (queue the snow on Oxford Street) and with it comes the inevitable urge to indulge in plates full of roast potatoes and enough winter crumble to leave you in your stretchiest pants and baggiest ensemble around the house and to the office for the next three months. Get your foodie hat
- [How to survive the festive hangover at work](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/how-to-survive-the-festive-hangover-at-work/) - We’ve all been there. What turned into a “quick round of bubbly” turned into tequila shots, karaoke, and an Uber journey home you don’t remember. You wake up, unable to open your eyes through your pounding headache, and the fact your mascara has glued your eyelashes together. Your alarm is deafening you, you forgot to
- [SAYING NO IS A FULL SENTENCE...OR IS IT A FULL STOP?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/saying-no-is-a-full-sentence-or-is-it-a-full-stop/) - NO, NO, NO, NO, I cannot say it so I will just say yes! Am I right? How many of you are nodding your head as you are reading this..... Why is it that NO seems to be the hardest word to say and not SORRY? You know the song ‘Sorry seems to be the
- [Eating at: The Square Mayfair](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-a-bucket-list-worthy-tasting-menu-in-mayfair-london/) - At the heart of the Mayfair food and art scene, The Square sits only a few minutes walk from Green Park tube station on Bruton Street. With a menu full of exquisite surprises, the culinary genius that is Chef Clément brings to your table a contemporary approach to haute cuisine, making the recent revamp of
- [10 Ways to Banish the Winter Blues](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/10-ways-to-banish-the-winter-blues/) - It comes as no surprise that January pretty much sucks, firstly it’s dark so early (really dark), we are back to work with a shock after the relaxing festive period (where all routine went out the window), and if you’re like me this time of year all I want to do is hibernate with Disney
- [UK Staycation: A Surrey Hills Romance](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/uk-staycation-a-surrey-hills-romance/) - Location: Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LD | 1 night B&B for 2 with 3 course dinner £160 | To book: brands@theassistantroom.com Situated in the picturesque Surrey Hills and nestled between the historic town of Farnham & the Devil’s Punch Bowl, Bel & The Dragon Churt is a beautifully restored Country Inn with eighteen beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms and an
- [A Haven in Hong Kong: The Grand Hyatt](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/a-haven-in-hong-kong-the-grand-hyatt/) - My first adventure of 2018 took me to the remarkable city of Hong Kong, in south-eastern China. It was my first trip to this side of the world, and it was a pit stop before my next leg on to The Philippines. (And what a pit stop it was!) Let me start by telling you
- [Eating at: Neighbourhood Dining at Kitty Hawk, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-neighbourhood-dining-at-kitty-hawk-london/) - WIFI Lift Access Moorgate/Liverpool Street Step out of city life and into the Kitty Hawk; an all-day bar and event space in the City of London, designed for laidback drinks and dining. If you're looking for a space that has it all, you've struck gold - an incredible menu, an even better wine list, public
- [PA Diaries: Kelly Gethin, Amazon](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-kelly-gethin-amazon/) - Find out what it's like to work as an Executive Assistant at Amazon
- [London's Most Instagram Worthy Cocktails](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/londons-most-instagram-worthy-cocktails/) - Where can you get London's most Instagram worthy cocktails? Check these out for the ultimate Instagram inspo
- [Eating at: Nobu Hotel Shoreditch](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-nobu-hotel-shoreditch/) - ''10/10! Hotel facilities were beautiful, great place for Execs to stay as well as for personal bookings. Very clean and great aura!'' - Executive Assistant, Amazon Newly opened and about to celebrate it’s first Birthday, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch has already achieved what many thought would be impossible when challenging East London’s hospitality industry - classic luxury in
- [Eating at: Tom's Kitchen Chelsea](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-toms-kitchen-chelsea/) - Tom Aikens began his career as a commis chef at Michelin-starred Cavalier’s in Battersea, London. He then moved onto The Capital Hotel, working under Philip Britten, followed by a chef-de-partie position with Pierre Koffmann at La Tante Claire when the restaurant won its third Michelin star. He made a move to the two Michelin star
- [Eating at: UKAI, Japanese with Ease](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-ukai-japanese-with-ease/) - Ukai claims to be London’s best Japanese fusion cocktail bar offering sake infused cocktails and award winning whiskeys partnered with contemporary Japanese cuisine, and boy do they make a strong case for it. Take a journey here not just for the food but the beautiful and unique cocktail menu, the warm venue decor and the
- [PA Diaries: Kathryn Wolstenholme, EA at MOO](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-kathryn-wolstenholme-ea-at-moo/) - Executive Assistant Kathryn Wolstenholme shares her experience and knowledge on her career from Hard Rock cafe to Farringdon based print and design company MOO.com.
- [Eating at: Smiths of Smithfield](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/private-dining-heaven-smiths-of-smithfield/) - Visit the hottest spot in London, Smiths of Smithfield, for rooftop cocktails, private dining and mouthwatering steak.
- [5 Skills Every Assistant Should Embrace](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/5-skills-every-assistant-should-embrace/) - From being loyal to having superhero intuition, here are 5 skills every Assistant should embrace.
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- [Eating at: The White Haus, London Farringdon](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-white-haus-london-farringdon/) - Review of London's hottest new opening, ski lodge themed The White Haus in Farringdon.
- [Eating at: Zela London, The Strand](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-zela-london-the-strand/) - Located in the ME Hotel on one of London's busiest thoroughfares is ZELA London, a Japanese Mediterranean fusion restaurant backed by legendary sports personalities and A-List music artists. Sensational interiors designed by Diego Gronda studio are unlike anything we have recently seen in London. Features include an abundance of lush greenery throughout the dining room,
- [April: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/april-top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-london/) - Forget spending hours exploring London to find the best private dining rooms, see below our top room options in Mayfair, the West End, Shoreditch, Fitzrovia and the South Bank. Rüya, mayfair Address: 30 Upper Grosvenor St, Mayfair, London W1K 7PH Phone: 020 3848 6710 | View website here | Open for: lunch/dinner | Can cater for: all dietary
- [PA Diaries: Emily O'Hara, PA to CEO IESA](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-emily-ohara-pa-to-ceo-iesa/) - Personal Assistant Emily shares her experience working with CEOs, how she uses technology to make her role easier and how she manages a work-life balance.
- [Review: Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration, Covent Garden](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-mr-foggs-society-of-exploration-covent-garden/) - Visit Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration in Covent Garden for the ultimate night on the town
- [Eating at: Rüya London, Mayfair](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-ruya-london-mayfair/) - Dine at the best Turkish restaurant in London at Rüya in Mayfair.
- [May: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/may-top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-london/) - Discover the best private dining rooms in Sloane Square, Marylebone, Pimlico, Covent Garden and Kensington.
- [PA Diaries: Danielle Francis, EA to Chairman at the Financial Conduct Authority](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-danielle-francis-ea-to-chairman-at-the-financial-conduct-authority/) - We chat to Executive Assistant Danielle Francis and find out how she manages expectations and how she has used networking to excel in her career.
- [The PA Diaries Live – from the perspective of a Virtual Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/the-pa-diaries-live-from-the-perspective-of-a-virtual-assistant/) - I was due to attend the Assistant Room’s PA Diaries Live event in London in March, but sadly my childcare fell through that day so I had to miss it (boo). However, Jess Gardiner kindly gave me access to the recordings of the talks, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to review
- [June: Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/june-top-5-private-dining-rooms-in-london/) - Book private dining at one of these venues in Shoreditch, Chelsea, Kensal Rise, Regent Street and Mayfair.
- [PA Diaries: John Bingham, EA at LATTE Recruitment](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-john-bingham-ea-at-latte-recruitment/) - Find out what it's like to be an Executive Assistant in the Recruitment industry.
- [Eating at: Fatt Pundit, Soho London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-fat-punditt-soho-london/) - Reserve a table at the beautiful new Fatt Pundit restaurant in Soho London.
- [July: Top 5 Roof Terraces in London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/july-top-5-roof-terraces-in-london/) - Cool down this Summer and spend your afternoon sipping on cocktails on these five rooftop terraces in London
- [How to Work From Home Successfully During COVID-19](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/how-to-work-successfully-from-home-during-covid-19/) - Meet five Executive Assistants and learn how they have adapted successfully to working from home during COVID-19
- [PA Diaries: Seema Shah, EA at Sportech](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-seema-shah-ea-at-sportech/) - Seema Shah, Executive Assistant at leading Sports company Sportech talks working as a single Mum, winning awards and challenging herself.
- [Progress Over Perfection: Career Progression Tips for Every Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/progress-over-perfection-career-progression-tips-for-every-assistant/) - Break the glass ceiling as a Personal and Executive Assistant with these 5 tips to progress in your career.
- [Eating at: Indian Accent](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-indian-accent-mayfair-london/) - Critically acclaimed Indian restaurant Indian Accent opens in Mayfair London.
- [Eating at: The Coal Shed, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-coal-shed-london/) - Review of Londons riverside restaurant The Coal Shed.
- [Eating at Fucina, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-fucina-london/) - Step aside Chiltern Firehouse, it’s time to welcome some fresh blood onto the scene and Italian powerhouse Fucina is the new Marylebone hot spot
- [PA Diaries: Abigail Jones EA to CEO, ghd](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-abigail-jones-ea-to-ceo-ghd/) - Meet Abigail Jones, mentor, coach and currently Executive Assistant to the CEO at renowned beauty brand, ghd.
- [5 Personality Traits of Successful Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/5-personality-traits-of-successful-assistants/) - The 5 traits of successful Assistants to the top Executives around the world.
- [Eating at: The Oyster Shed, London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-oyster-shed-london/) - Riverside dining in London with private dining rooms for all occasions.
- [Eating at: Savage Garden](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-savage-garden/) - Rooftop cocktail bar Savage Garden in Tower Hill with two rooftop terraces and incredible cocktails. Read our review now.
- [Eating at: Tom, Dick & Harry's, Essex](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-tom-dick-harrys-essex/) - Moreish, modern small plates, an unrivalled selection of beautiful wines and inventive cocktails and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
- [Eating at: The Garden Cafe, Lambeth London](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/review-the-garden-cafe-lambeth-london/) - The Assistant Room visits the newly renovated Garden Cafe restaurant in Lambeth London.
- [PA Diaries: Janice Parker, SecsInTheCity Social Networking PA of the Year](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-janice-parker-secsinthecity-social-media-pa-of-the-year/) - Kicking off the first PA Diaries of 2017 we have Janice Parker, winner of the SecsintheCity Social Networking PA of the Year award for 2016!
- [PA Diaries: Melissa Hume, PA at First State Investments](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/pa-diaries-melissa-hume-pa-at-first-state-investments/) - Personal Assistant Melissa Hume speaks to The Assistant Room about her role in a global finance business based in London.
- [UK Staycation: The Lygon Arms, the Cotswolds](https://www.theassistantroom.com/life/uk-staycation-the-lygon-arms-the-cotswolds/) - Set in a 16th century coaching inn with 86 guest rooms and suites, The Lygon Arms is an award winning luxury hotel located in the heart of the Cotswolds.
- [Want to be a Private PA? Here's How to do it...](https://www.theassistantroom.com/career/want-to-be-a-private-pa-heres-how-to-do-it/) - How to take your career from Corporate PA to Private PA with Virtually Priceless Founder Holly Copsey

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## Masterclasses

- [From Support to Strategic Partner: Earning Executive Trust](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/from-support-to-strategic-partner-earning-executive-trust/)
- [Managing High-Pressure Personalities: Advanced Executive Support Skills](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-dark-triad-how-to-work-successfully-with-difficult-execs/) - Find it difficult to push back and say no? The good news is that it's never too late to turn over a new leaf and transition into a new you with strong boundaries and the ability to maintain them even when faced with the most difficult of people.
- [Engagement & Retention: Purpose-Driven Development for Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/masterclass-how-to-establish-your-values-purpose-as-an-assistant/) - Join Lucy Everett the Holistic Business Coach who leads a high impact session on how to establish your values as an assistant and find your ‘why’ or in other words, your purpose.
- [Operational Excellence: Embedding New Processes That Stick](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/ea-panel-how-to-implement-sustain-new-processes-at-work/) - As an assistant, do you regularly think about how you could make things more effective? More efficient? Do you wonder how to get your colleagues on board with new ways of working? Join our Founder Jessica Gardiner as she interviews EA Abigail Jones from Meta on how she implements and sustains new processes in the workplace.
- [Executive Relationship Management: Navigating Difficult Working Dynamics](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/masterclass-how-to-work-successfully-with-difficult-executives/) - Drawing from a wealth of real-world encounters, Jess will share practical insights and actionable advice that can transform your professional journey. Discover how to turn obstacles into opportunities, diffuse tensions, and create a harmonious working environment that drives mutual success.
- [Productivity & Time Management: Protecting Executive Bandwidth](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/ea-panel-mastering-time-management-as-an-assistant/) - Ever wonder how the pros juggle it all? Join us for a laid-back panel discussion hosted by Jessica Gardiner, Founder of The Assistant Room, featuring two rockstar EAs – Lou Cowell from Spotify and Aaishah Aubeeluck from Essence Mediacom. Get ready for some real talk! The panelists bared it all, discussing their own time management hurdles and the creative solutions they've discovered along the way. It's like a virtual coffee chat with your peers, but with a ton of invaluable insights!
- [Sector Spotlight: Assistant Excellence in Fast-Paced Tech Environments](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/fireside-chat-the-realities-of-being-an-assistant-in-the-tech-industry/) - Join us for a Fireside Chat featuring Kelsea Lindsey, an esteemed and award-nominated Executive Assistant at the renowned fintech company, Intuit. Kelsea has dedicated her career to the finance and tech industries, previously serving with distinction at American Express. Her journey from traditional banking to the dynamic world of fintech is a testament to her exceptional skills and resilience.
- [Building the Leadership Pipeline: Developing Assistants into People Managers](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/rising-to-leadership-navigating-the-path-to-leadership-from-peer-to-manager/) - Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Jess Gardiner, Founder and Managing Director of The Assistant Room and Abigail Jones, EA at Spotify as they deep dive into the dynamic realm of transitioning from an assistant role to a leadership position. This engaging conversation include Jess and Abi sharing their experiences and expertise on how to successfully step into a managerial role and lead a team of assistants.
- [Case Study: Scaling Assistant Impact Across a Global Organisation (GE Healthcare)](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-power-of-partnership-ge-healthcare/) - Meet Executive Assistant Lauren and Global Integrated Supply Chain Lead at GE Healthcare Helge
- [Managing Up: Turning Assistants into Strategic Business Partners](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-assistant-room-events-the-art-of-managing-up-becoming-an-indispensable-asset/) - Assistant Room members joined an expert panel session led by Founder Jess, featuring top industry professionals. The discussion covered effective communication with executives, becoming a trusted advisor, anticipating needs, and mastering proactivity.
- [Building a Growth Mindset: Developing High-Potential Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/growth-mindset-for-personal-and-executive-assistants/)
- [Case Study: Building Strategic Trust Between Execs and Assistants (Legal & General)](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-power-of-partnership-live-legal-and-general/)
- [Case Study: How High-Performing EA/Exec Partnerships Drive Business Results](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-power-of-partnership-tar-x-baringa/)
- [Leading Through Change: Change Management Skills for Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/change-management-for-personal-executive-assistants/)
- [Advanced Problem-Solving for Business Support Professionals](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/complex-problem-solving-for-assistants/)
- [AI Fluency for Assistants: Driving Efficiency at the Executive Level](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/ai-in-action/)
- [Business Continuity Planning: Managing Maternity & Team Transitions](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/colleagues-unite-navigating-maternity-leave/)
- [Proving ROI: How Assistants Quantify Their Commercial Impact](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-commercialising-your-value-as-an-assistant/)
- [How to Build Your Interpersonal Effectiveness](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-power-of-7-part-1-developing-your-interpersonal-skills/) - In this masterclass we are joined by Jessica Gardiner, Founder of The Assistant Room and an ex EA of close to 12 years. In this session you will learn - The definition and importance of interpersonal effectiveness How to identify your interpersonal strengths and weaknesses so you know how to move forward The different strategic
- [How to Contribute Confidently in Meetings](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-contribute-confidently-in-meetings/) - Acting with confidence as an assistant is crucial to career success. In this session you will learn the many faces of confidence, the anatomy of the meeting and how to deal with the aftermath
- [How to Develop Your Strategic Mindset](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/critical-thinking-and-decision-making/) - In this class you will learn how to develop your strategic mindset as a Personal or Executive Assistant. You'll learn how to introduce a SWOT analysis to build a strategy for short and long term success, the detail you need ti implement your strategy and how to monitor the results of your hard work.
- [Building Resilience for Ultimate Success](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/building-resilience-for-ultimate-success/) - Managing difficult people in demanding and fast paced environments where your contribution is not always recognised for its true value means that you need to be resilient in ways that others will never have to experience.
- [How to Set and Maintain Strong Professional Boundaries](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/setting-boundaries-and-how-to-maintain-them/) - Find it difficult to push back and say no? The good news is that it's never too late to turn over a new leaf and transition into a new you with strong boundaries and the ability to maintain them even when faced with the most difficult of people.
- [How to Become a Mentor and How to Identify Your Own Mentors for Career Success](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-magic-of-mentoring/) - The magic and reality of mentoring is that the benefits of a mentor can be felt by everyone and are especially useful when trying to make the decisions that are right for you and your career. But how do you choose the right mentor for you and where do you even begin with the conversation? Watch this masterclass to find out.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Minute Taking for Personal and Executive Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-ultimate-guide-to-minute-taking/) - The Ultimate Guide to Minute Taking for Personal and Executive Assistants - a workshop hosted by Assistant Room Founder and Managing Director Jessica Gardiner.
- [How to Become a Strategic Business Partner to Your Executive](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-become-a-strategic-business-partner/) - many top tier assistants are now basing their impact and contribution to businesses around the world but how do you qualify being 'strategic' and what does it actually mean?
- [How to Lead Your Performance Review and Set Objectives with Confidence](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-lead-your-performance-review-with-confidence-and-set-impactful-objectives/) - In this class you will learn how to prepare for your performance review to specifically showcase your impact and value to your Exec/boss. You will also learn how to set meaningful objectives that play to your strengths and allow you to create the career that you love.
- [Strategic Problem Solving and Decision Making](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/strategic-problem-solving-and-decision-making/) - In this masterclass you'll learn how to overcome the common problems business support professionals are faced with, the different problem solving styles and where you sit within those areas, how to include all problem solving styles to work effectively and strategically and more.
- [Building Your Personal Brand as a Personal and Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/strategic-problem-solving-and-decision-making-2/) - Learn from two incredible EAs from L'Oreal and Netflix on how they built their personal brands and learn the ways you can start making easy changes to the way people see you for the value and impact you want to add.
- [Exec Panel Discussion: What Makes Great Assistants Great?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/what-makes-great-assistants-great/) - Rewatch the unfiltered panel discussion with two very special Executives who discuss the key skills that have made their previous Executive Assistants the best at what they do. Find out what is memorable, what has worked and how to build the best relationship possible with your Exec.
- [How to Assess, Streamline and Improve Your Business Workflow](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-assess-streamline-and-improve-your-business-workflo/) - In this workshop you'll learn effective strategies to assess your systems and processes, identify time-wasting bottlenecks that are slowing you down and help you put an effective, streamlined workflow in place.
- [How to Give and Recieve Feedback Professionally with Terentia Browne](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-give-and-recieve-feedback-professionally-with-terentia-browne/) - Rewatch Terentia's session on feedback and learn why feedback is so important and why you should be asking for it regularly as well as how to spin negative feedback into a positive to excel in your career.
- [How to Become a Brilliant Public Speaker](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-become-a-brilliant-public-speaker/) - In this workshop you'll learn effective strategies to assess your systems and processes, identify time-wasting bottlenecks that are slowing you down and help you put an effective, streamlined workflow in place.
- [How to Build an Incredible Personal Brand as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-as-an-assistant/) - In this workshop you'll learn effective strategies to assess your systems and processes, identify time-wasting bottlenecks that are slowing you down and help you put an effective, streamlined workflow in place.
- [Colleagues Unite: Supporting Our Colleagues Through The Menopause](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/colleagues-unite-supporting-our-colleagues-through-the-menopause/) - In this recording we speak to two incredible panellists who have either transitioned through Menopause or are dealing the with realities of it now – all whilst working in high pressured roles. It's a brutally honest and open conversation about how the Menopause changes your day to day life, how we can overcome the stigma of Menopause within the workplace, how to have the difficult conversations with your boss when you are struggling and how we can all become more aware of the impact of Menopause and how we can support our colleagues.
- [EA Panel: Adapting to Modern Life as an Executive Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/ea-panel-adapting-to-modern-life-as-an-executive-assistant/) - Join us as we discuss how we are coping with adapting to the new working way following the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be chatting about adapting to all of the new changes from event planning whilst working remotely to how to best communicate with your Exec now you have less face to face time.
- [Masterclass: How to Cope with Anxiety and Burnout as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/masterclass-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-and-burnout-as-an-assistant/) - Do you struggle with anxiety in the workplace? Are you constantly worried about saying or doing something 'wrong'? Does the fear of the unknown stop you from taking on new opportunities or challenges that you know will benefit you and your career in the long run? You are not alone!!
- [EA & CEO Panel: The Power of Partnership](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/ea-ceo-panel-the-power-of-partnership/) - Join us as we kick off our brand new series of CEO & EA panel events ‘The Power of Partnership’. Each month we will be speaking with a new EA/PA and their boss to learn what it takes to achieve a powerful, meaningful and successful professional partnership.
- [Masterclass: How to Maximise the Use of LinkedIn as an Assistant](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/masterclass-how-to-maximise-the-use-of-linkedin-as-an-assistant/) - LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful tool as an Assistant which we should be using to it’s full potential to truly maximise our career progression. Join Founder & CEO of The Assistant Room, Jessica Gardiner as she runs you through this Masterclass on how to create impact when using LinkedIn
- [Masterclass: Crafting an Outstanding Job Application for Personal and Executive Assistants](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/masterclass-crafting-an-outstanding-job-application-for-personal-and-executive-assistants/) - Join Samantha Woodhouse, a distinguished Managing Consultant at Crone Corkill, who has a wealth of experience in the field and a passion for helping assistants shine in their careers. You will learn the art of creating an incredible job application to secure your next interview as a Personal or Executive Assistant. During this masterclass, Samantha will share her invaluable insights into the do’s and don’ts of job applications, ensuring your CV stands out in a crowded market.
- [The PA Show - Senior Executive Assistant vs Chief of Staff - Which is the right path for you](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/senior-executive-assistant-vs-chief-of-staff-which-is-the-right-path-for-you/) - Jess Gardiner, Founder and MD of The Assistant Room hosted this panel discussion, plus two other talks at The PA Show. Watch them live and in your own time here on your members area.
- [The PA Show - Breaking Away From your Job Description and into the Reality of Your Role](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-pa-show-breaking-away-from-your-job-description-and-into-the-reality-of-your-role/) - Jess Gardiner, Founder and MD of The Assistant Room hosted this panel discussion, plus two other talks at The PA Show. Watch them live and in your own time here on your members area.
- [The PA Show - Life After Being an EA - What's Next?](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/the-pa-show-life-after-being-an-ea-whats-next/) - Jess Gardiner, Founder and MD of The Assistant Room hosted this panel discussion, plus two other talks at The PA Show. Watch them live and in your own time here on your members area.
- [How to Work Successfully With a Replacement Executive](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members/growth-mindset-for-personal-and-executive-assistants-2/)

## Luma Events

- [Meet The Assistant Room: A Manager's Guide to Giving Your PA or EA World-Class Support](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/meet-the-assistant-room-a-managers-guide-to-giving-your-pa-or-ea-world-class-support/) - Join our award-winning founder and CEO Jess, one of the leading voices in the business support industry, for a live session designed specifically for managers who are thinking about what real, ongoing support could look like for their PA or EA. Jess and her team already work with some of the biggest and most respected
- [AI for Assistants: How EAs in Finance Use AI](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/ai-for-assistants-how-eas-in-finance-use-ai/)
- [AI for Assistants: How EAs in Tech Use AI](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/ai-for-assistants-how-eas-in-tech-use-ai/)
- [Out of Office | The Grove | Members Only](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/an-exclusive-overnight-stay-to-the-grove-members-only/) - A premium, overnight stay at one of our favourite hotel partners. Join us for a hosted dinner, complimentary overnight stay and breakfast while experiencing The Grove firsthand. Full Description: Join us for an exclusive overnight experience at The Grove, one of our most trusted hotel partners and a venue we love recommending to our members.
- [Out Of Office | The Ickworth | Members Only](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/an-exclusive-overnight-escape-to-the-ickworth-members-only/) - An Exclusive Overnight Escape to The Ickworth | Members Only A private, members-only overnight at one of Suffolk's most extraordinary estates, freshly renovated, dinner and breakfast on us, and a rare chance to experience The Ickworth before anyone else does. Full Description: You're invited to something a little different. We've partnered with our friends at
- [In The Room: Breakfast at One Aldwych](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/breakfast-at-one-aldwych/) - Networking Breakfast at One Aldwych Join us for a relaxed morning of networking over coffee and pastries at the iconic One Aldwych, with the opportunity to tour the hotel and explore its beautiful event spaces. Full Description: Start your day with an exclusive networking breakfast at One Aldwych, one of London's most iconic five-star hotels,
- [In The Room: The Assistant Room X Beaverbrook](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/in-the-room-the-assistant-room-x-beaverbrook/) - A private, members-only visit to one of Surrey's most iconic luxury estates. Join us for an exclusive tour, exceptional lunch, and the chance to experience Beaverbrook through the eyes of your next executive off-site. You're invited to experience one of our absolute favourite venues. We've partnered with the wonderful team at Beaverbrook to invite a
- [In The Room: Breakfast at Maison Estelle](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/in-the-room-breakfast-at-maison-estelle/) - An exceptionally rare opportunity to step inside one of London's most exclusive private members' clubs. Join us for an intimate breakfast at Maison Estelle and discover the spaces few ever get to see. We're delighted to invite just six members to join us for an exclusive breakfast at Maison Estelle – one of London's most
- [Inside The Assistant Room: A Live Global Showcase](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/inside-the-assistant-room-a-live-global-showcase-2/) - The Assistant Room is the world's leading membership community for Personal and Executive Assistants, and this session is your chance to see exactly what's inside before you join. Held online and open to PAs and EAs anywhere in the world, this monthly showcase is a working session for anyone serious about becoming a member. Led
- [From EA to Senior Operations: Understanding the Pathway and Making the Move](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/from-ea-to-senior-operations-understanding-the-pathway-and-making-the-move/) - Hosted by Jessica Gardiner, CEO and Founder of The Assistant Room, this session takes the form of a fireside chat with a specialist guest speaker (to be announced) bringing together two perspectives for an honest, practical, and candid conversation about the pathway from EA or PA into senior operations. Designed to fundamentally shift how you
- [The Assistant Room x Hawksmoor x Grey Goose](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/the-assistant-room-x-hawksmoor-x-grey-goose/) - We are delighted to host a very special evening in partnership with two brands we have worked closely with and loved for the past ten years - Hawksmoor and Grey Goose. Join us for an exclusive night of networking, world-class martinis, and beautiful food in one of London's most stunning new venues, Hawksmoor St Pancras.
- [TAR New Website Showcase: Members Event](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/tar-new-website-showcase-members-event/) - The Assistant Room has had a makeover, and we want to show you around! Join our founder Jess for an exclusive live walkthrough of the newly relaunched Assistant Room website. This is your chance to discover everything that's now available to you as a member, explore the backend, and make sure you're getting the most
- [TAR New Website Showcase: Members Event](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/tar-new-website-showcase-members-event-2/) - The Assistant Room has had a makeover, and we want to show you around! Join our founder Jess for an exclusive live walkthrough of the newly relaunched Assistant Room website. This is your chance to discover everything that’s now available to you as a member, explore the backend, and make sure you’re getting the most
- [TAR Masterclass: How to Develop and Apply a Growth Mindset for Maximum Commercial Impact](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/tar-masterclass-how-to-develop-and-apply-a-growth-mindset-for-maximum-commercial-impact/) - “An hour with Jess just isn’t enough!”“Life and career changing training which has made me think completely differently about my impact at work.”“Just WOW! I can FINALLY get the recognition I deserve by immediately applying the lessons I have learnt from Jess!” ​Delivered by Jessica Gardiner, CEO and Founder of The Assistant Room, this session
- [TAR Masterclass: How to Build Credibility, Influence & Executive Trust Fast](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/tar-masterclass-how-to-build-credibility-influence-executive-trust-fast/) - Delivered by Ninka Mbaye in conversation with Jessica Gardner, Founder of The Assistant Room, this live masterclass tackles one of the biggest challenges assistants face: building trust with their executive quickly enough to operate effectively at a high level. ​Because when trust is missing, everything becomes harder. You receive less access, less information, less autonomy,
- [TAR Masterclass: The Feedback Formula: How Assistants Ask, Receive & Act on Feedback Like Leaders](https://www.theassistantroom.com/member-events/tar-masterclass-the-feedback-formula-how-assistants-ask-receive-act-on-feedback-like-leaders/) - ​"An hour with Jess just isn't enough!" "Life and career changing training which has made me think completely differently about my impact at work." "Just WOW! I can FINALLY get the recognition I deserve by immediately applying the lessons I have learnt from Jess!" ​Delivered by Jessica Gardiner, CEO and Founder of The Assistant Room,

## Offers/Suppliers

- [Baked by Steph](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/baked-by-steph/) - Baked By Steph are the biscuit people we didn't know we needed and now we can't imagine life without them. From branded biscuits for events to letterbox gifts that look like your dog, your cat, or even your boss, they do it all and they do it brilliantly. Whether you're treating your team or impressing
- [Floom](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/floom/) - Our team hasn't used another florist in eight years and honestly, why would we? Floom are simply the best at what they do. Female-founded and absolutely loved by our members, they're our preferred online florist for all deliveries in the UK and US, and the only one we'll ever put our name behind. As an
- [Karma Cans](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/karma-cans/) - Our team has one catering company we come back to time and time again, and that's Karma Cans. Female-founded, sustainability-driven, and completely dedicated to delivering beautiful, healthy food that people actually remember. They are the only corporate caterer we would ever put our name behind, and every event we've used them for has been exceptional.
- [Wilderness Reserve](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/wilderness-reserve/) - If you haven't heard of Wilderness Reserve, you're about to fall in love. Nestled in the Suffolk countryside, this extraordinary venue is one of the most forward-thinking, sustainable event spaces in the UK. They harvest their own rainwater, heat the property independently, and have built something truly special here. A collection of stunning cottages, breathtaking
- [Clays](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/clays/) - Think clay pigeon shooting, but make it a night out. Clays is one of the most exciting activity bar concepts around, with venues in Soho, Canary Wharf, and the City. Whether it's a team night out, a private party, a small group event, or an exclusive hire, Clays delivers every single time. Their Soho venue
- [Hawksmoor](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/hawksmoor/) - We have worked with Hawksmoor for nearly ten years, and there is a reason for that. One of the UK's most celebrated restaurant groups, Hawksmoor is renowned for exceptional, ethically sourced British beef and sustainably caught seafood, served within some of the most distinctive and characterful venues you'll ever dine in. Relaxed luxury, outstanding service,
- [The Grove Hotel](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/the-grove-hotel/) - Five-star luxury set within 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, just 18 miles from central London. The Grove is one of the UK's most celebrated hotel and event destinations, home to an 18-hole championship golf course, a world-class spa, five restaurants, and over 37,000 square feet of event space across 21 meeting rooms. Whether you're
- [The Ickworth Hotel](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/the-ickworth-hotel/) - Set within 1,800 acres of breathtaking Suffolk countryside, The Ickworth is one of the most extraordinary properties in the Luxury Family Hotels collection. Housed within the iconic East Wing of the historic Italianate Ickworth House, with full access to the National Trust estate, it is as beautiful as it is unique. Recently transformed following a
- [New Park Manor](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/new-park-manor/) - Once the hunting lodge of King Charles II, New Park Manor sits at the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire and has been beautifully reimagined as a luxury hotel. Recently named Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2025 by The Times, it is a place of real character, warmth, and natural beauty. With a full
- [Molton Brown](https://www.theassistantroom.com/directory/molton-brown/) - As an Assistant Room member, you get 25% off every order at Molton Brown, and if you know, you know. The iconic British luxury brand behind some of the most beautifully crafted bath, body, and fragrance products around. Whether you're curating a standout gift, stocking an executive bathroom, or treating yourself, Molton Brown is always

## Templates

- [Project Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/project-planner/)
- [Pomodoro Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/pomodoro-planner/)
- [Task Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/task-planner/)
- [Chief of Staff Job Description](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/chief-of-staff-job-description/)
- [Sponsorship Proposal](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/sponsorship-proposal/)
- [Chief of Staff Job Description (start ups)](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/chief-of-staff-job-description-start-ups/)
- [Sales Report](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/sales-report/)
- [Annual Company Report](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/annual-company-report/)
- [Meeting Tracker](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/meeting-tracker/)
- [Onboarding Plan](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/onboarding-plan/)
- [Supplier Tracker](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/supplier-tracker/)
- [Monthly Budget and Expenses](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/monthly-budget-and-expenses/)
- [Event Strategy and Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/event-strategy-and-planner/)
- [Mission and Goals Proposal](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/mission-and-goals-proposal/)
- [CV Template (Classic)](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/cv-template-professional/)
- [CV Template (Simple)](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/cv-template-simple/)
- [Business Strategy Presentation](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/business-strategy-powerpoint/)
- [Editable Goal Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/editable-goal-planner/)
- [Travel Planner](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/travel-planner/)
- [OKR Planner & Tracker](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/okr-planner-tracker/)
- [Annual Budget Tracker](https://www.theassistantroom.com/documents/annual-budget-tracker/)

## Members Blog

- [How to: Use the Offers and Suppliers Area](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members-area/members-blog/how-to-use-the-offers-and-suppliers-area/) - Your membership doesn't just open doors to learning and community, it also gives you access to a curated, ever-growing directory of offers and suppliers, negotiated exclusively for Assistant Room members. This is a benefit that works for your professional life and your personal life, and we want to make sure you're using it. Where to
- [Introducing: The NEW Assistant Room](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members-area/members-blog/introducing-the-new-assistant-room/) - I have wanted to write this post for a really long time. This year marks The Assistant Room's tenth anniversary, and I won't pretend I'm not emotional about it. Ten years of showing up for PAs and EAs, ten years of building something that has never existed in quite this way before, ten years of
- [How to: Manage Your Membership](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members-area/members-blog/how-to-manage-your-membership/) - Your membership is yours to manage. This is one of the most important things to understand as an Assistant Room member, so please read this carefully. The platform is designed to put you fully in control of your account and that means the responsibility for keeping it up to date sits with you. Where to
- [Membership: Code of Conduct](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members-area/members-blog/membership-code-of-conduct/) - When you joined The Assistant Room, you agreed to our terms and conditions and part of that agreement is a commitment to upholding the standards that make this community what it is. This isn't a list of rules for the sake of rules. It's a reflection of who we are and what we've built together:
- [How to: Introduce TAR to Your Business](https://www.theassistantroom.com/members-area/members-blog/how-to-introduce-tar-to-your-business/) - One of the most impactful things you can do as a member is help bring The Assistant Room into your organisation. We work with teams of all sizes, from companies with three assistants to organisations with 500 and we know from experience that when an entire team has access to this platform, the results are
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