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dress – although it does play its part. Being the best EA you can be
in order to support and manage your Executive is about always

remaining professional, presenting yourself in the best possible light

and seeking out ways in which you can continue progressing in your
career and assisting your Executive in progressing in theirs.

Look for ways in which you can stand out and really take command

of your role. This could be anything from making a conscious

decision and acting outside your comfort zone; to requesting training
in new areas of the business; to requesting funding/investment to

attend an industry event or seminar which will enable you to network
with your peers and learn tips on how to progress in your role; to

putting yourself forward for a new project. If your Executive sees you

are serious and passionate about your career, they will understand
how important it is for you to succeed in assisting them and should

not really want to hinder your career progress.

Your Executive/Manager needs to have the confidence that you are
fully capable in your quest to support them and know that you are

serious about having a successful career. Once the penny drops,

and the results start showing up, they will subconsciously be more
open to your managing them. Your goal is to aim high, step out of

your comfort zone and find achievement in supporting them by

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