Here are some books and resources that I have found helpful in developing and running my business. 


The Modern Day Assistant 

Assistants are the backbone to every organisation. Discover how to innovate and thrive in this vital sector with the Modern-Day Assistant. 

From building your network and developing your communication skills to time management and strategic planning, The Modern-Day Assistant is the ultimate guide to developing your abilities and reaching your full potential at work. It also explores how you can effectively capitalize upon your skills, whether that's climbing the ranks of the assistant sector or pivoting into a new role.
 

The CEO's Secret Weapon 

Many executives don't take full advantage of the assistant who sits right outside their door. This book educates executives about all the ways in which they can streamline and improve the way they work with the help of a great assistant, while teaching them to identify great candidates and maximize the benefits of this special relationship.

 



Spreadsheets and Prophecy - An up-close and personal exploration of the gift of administration

This book presents an authentic look at life as a church administrator. It is an invitation to explore the gift of administration and to discover the joy of being called to serve the church with all that you are and all that you were created to be.

 


Vision Accomplished - Melding the skills of dreamers and doers to get the job done

This book explores the key and important relationship between the visionary and the implementer, with key insights on melding the strengths of both roles to get the job done and bring the vision to life. 

 

 

Hit the Ground Kneeling- Seeing Leadership differently.

This book takes common statements about leadership – statements that we often take for granted – and challenges them in the light of the Christian faith and Christian perspectives on leadership.

Wherever you exercise leadership (at work, organizing a home, or doing something like coaching a local football team), the author playfully suggests some models of leadership that can help you.


Toggle Track

This is a great time management tool and our go-to for time tracking work.?

Toggl?is intuitive and easy-to-use. It gives you the tools to easily track the time you spend on tasks. 




Todoist

If like me,?you love a list then this app is for you!??Todoist? is a task management app that keeps you and your projects organised and accountable. You create to-do lists that include due dates and reminders, enabling you to prioritise tasks and track your own progress. 

 


Canva is a graphic design tool which can be used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.? It's easy to use and gives great results. 

 







The Exceptional PA - Move from Good to Great.

PAs and EAs are strategic business partners and intelligent leaders who work with their managers to achieve success. This book assumes you already have the basic IT and organisational skills to be a good assistant and will take you to the next level to become an exceptional PA 



 
The New Executive Assistant- Exceptional executive office management

This book is a guide for EAs and their executives, designed to help them reconsider the EA role and look at it in a new light. The premise is simple: the more effective the EA, the more effective the executive ... and the more effective the organisation.