Hello, nice to meet you.
I’m Nicky Christmas, since 2011 I have been chronicling my experiences as an assistant, working my way up from an administrative assistant to my current position as an Executive Assistant and organiser extraordinaire to the Head Honcho of an international Events Consultancy company based in Barcelona and London.
The blog
Practically Perfect PA was founded in October 2011 as a free online resource for assistants in all levels of business seeking support, information and guidance in their chosen career. The articles I write cover a wide range of business topics however the blog is designed for the needs of assistants specifically.
The goals
With Practically Perfect PA I really am hoping to give real value to professional assistants through advise, resources and the tools to work effectively in one of the most challenging jobs on earth.
If you are a motivated assistant who wants to improve and grow your skills and also learn from my successes and mistakes please click here to join my assistant community.
Also don’t hesitate to get in touch if there are any questions you have or ideas and issues you might like to see on the blog.
Nicky x
Hi Nicky, I discovered your blog recently and adore your writing style, especially liked the ‘superpowers’ blog. Looking forward to future featured blogs!
Hi Victoria
Thanks so much for your feedback. I love writing the blog and glad you enjoy reading it!
Nicky
Enjoyed studying this, very good stuff, thankyou .
Hello, I enjoy your weblog. Is there something I can do to obtain updates like a subscription or something? I’m sorry I am not familiar with RSS?
Hi Carmelia
At the bottom of the blog there is a button you can press which will let you follow the blog by email. Glad you are enjoying the blog
Nicky
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Hi Nicky – you made me smile today – I totally agree and adhere to your Do’s and Dont’s – very perceptive and clever. I too worked in the City in Insurance as an EA but had been unfortunately made redundant – hopefully getting some temp work soon and will be back in the swing of things. Keep up the good work and look forward to following your blog. Carole Wright
You…are…my…hero!!! I cant feel one thing like this exists within the world wide web! Its so correct, so truthful, and much more than you dont sound like an idiot! Ultimately, somebody who is aware of ways to speak about a topic without the need of sounding like a kid who didnt get that bike he desired for Xmas.
Excellent post, thanks for sharing!
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Hello, I just hopped over to your web page using StumbleUpon. Not somthing I would normally browse, but I liked your thoughts none the less. Thank you for creating something well worth reading.
Great blog Nicky..keep up the great work. Best regards
fantastic website
Happy Christmas! And thank you for the list of Christmas Gifts for Assistants. I’ve shared it with several of my friends who are also Office Managers/Personal Assistants. It was a perfect list.
Looking forward to reading more of your blog posts.
Hi Nicky!
Happy New Year! I just wanted to say that I came across after searching for PA blogs (there are almost zero PA blogs!) and I felt compelled to tell you how wonderful, your blog is! I’ve just been reading for the past few hours but your passion and insight are immediately apparent.
I’m hoping to make a move into the PA industry and I feel much more confident knowing that your website is only a click away.
Thanks again for providing such a valuable resource
Sx
PS I have also started a blog recently and you can find it at sabaandthecity.blogspot.com — it’s a work in progress but I love blogging!
Hi Saba
Thanks so much for your kind comments. I’m so glad you found the blog and that it is useful for you! I had a look at your blog and think it is fab, your article on things you are thankful for in 2013 was just lovely and I too lust over that dress from Warehouse!!
Let me know how you get on with the job search and if you need any help just give me a shout.
Nicky x
Thanks a lot Nicky for checking out my blog and your lovely comments. Your offer to help is so kind and I think a great impression on PAs
Have followed your blog on my Reader and looking forward to more posts!
Sx
Hi Nicky,
I really enjoy reading your blog…. you are such an amazing PA and I really admire you:)
I am a Secretary to the Managing Partner for the past 5 years now but I have no confidence in my abilities…I speak/write poor english and this does NOT make me feel smart, it makes me feel sad and frustrated…please help me.
I ready your How to turn an assistant into a career EA, and that pretty much happened to me, too. With my involvement in the IAAP Ottawa Chapter, I have become a very qualified, professional, confident and happy Executive Assistant!
Include me in your blog and articles please.