Brave PAs: The ultimate guide to being outstanding in a tough job - Tapa blanda

The title, Brave PAs, says it all. Angela Garry uses every bit of her years of experience in education to drill down to the essence of what it means to be an outstanding PA. Facing the fears that confront PAs every day does indeed take bravery. Angela shows the way with humour and in glowing detail. By the end of the book, you will know with absolute certainty if this is the career for you and, if the answer is yes, you will have your guide. --Bonnie Low-Kramen, author of Be the Ultimate Assistant

I would seriously recommend that every PA (no matter where they work or what stage they are in their career) invest in a copy of Brave PAs. They should also keep this magnificent gemstone polished and uppermost in their bravery bag this is certainly my aim. The book is an education in itself you learn something new on every page. It is inspiring, encouraging, resourceful and emotional, it makes you smile and, above all, it is a fantastic reference guide to being a first class PA in today s world. Thank you, Angela, for sharing your words of wisdom through your own personal PA journey. --Gail Welsh, Scottish PA of the Year 2014

The common image of the secretary or personal assistant is that of a quiet 'Miss Jones' type - not usually expected to have the courage (or the right) to speak out on something they are passionate about. However, PAs have a vital role to play in an education environment - a role that requires real bravery. Written by the former PA to the principal of an innovative new academy in the UK, who now delivers training courses for secretaries and PAs in schools globally, this book offers tips, hints, anecdotes, time-saving advice, knowledge and expertise for PAs, secretaries and administrators to follow throughout the year. Brave PAs is the ONLY book specifically written with this audience in mind - by a former school PA, based on her own experiences and those of school administrative staff worldwide. Each individual bravery-themed section is packed with advice and insights to assist with your continuing professional development, enable you to perform at your best and cope with the inevitable challenging situations you face, one week at a time. All too often the 'forgotten' members of staff when it comes to arranging CPD events and opportunities, it is vital that every school Personal Assistant, Secretary or Administrator has access to some form of development resource to assist them in supporting their Headteacher or Principal. PAs, secretaries and administrators in schools, colleges and universities, this book is for you. Make this a brave year!