As the world tilts in ever-new directions, it can be hard to predict what will matter, what will become important in our lives in 2023. In January, we‘re given an opportunity to make our best guesses and join in a collective re-set. We have already been advised that:...
At Thanksgiving, everybody in the family has a dish to prepare or a job to do, but my role is far from the kitchen. Instead, you’ll find me seated at the piano, playing the music that five generations have sung around the same beloved upright. Every year, right before...
Let’s say you are a qualified domestic professional interested in applying for a position advertised by a Domestic Staffing Agency. What’s the most effective way to engage in this process? In my long career in Private Service, I have been both a candidate and a...
“It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi Developing a Great Relationship with Your Personal Assistant Part 3 of 3 Routine is a great help in developing the Personal Assistant relationship. The goal is to establish a pattern to use your time together...
Tips for Onboarding a Personal Assistant Part 2 of 3 Begin as You Mean to Continue Congratulations! You’ve hired a great new Personal Assistant, and it’s time to bring them on board. Now is the time to define your expectations, set clear boundaries, and establish how...
Hiring a Personal Assistant? Part 1 of 3 Consider Doing a Self-Inventory The role of the Personal Assistant can be one of the most significant and positive in your household. Years of experience have taught me that the key to a successful placement is to take time at...
