Executive PA Australasia Issue 2 2019 | Page 6

EDITOR’S LET TER ISSUE 2 2019 Welcome to the second issue of Chief of Staff for 2019. With the year in full swing, we have been busy putting together a range of new content to keep you on top of your game. On page 28 we take a special focus on New Zealand. It’s booming popularity as a destination presents big challenges, so we sat down with some of the nation’s key players to fi nd out how they plan on tackling them. EA’s responsibilities are constantly expanding and changing. In our editorial feature ‘Working with whistleblowers’ we unpack the role these valuable members of the corporate world have to play—and how EAs fi t into the picture. As always, professional development is front and centre in Chief of Staff . We welcome a range of new experts and mentors who share tips, tricks and hacks on topics including social media, email productivity, time management and more. On page 50 you can read our PA of the Year 2018, Anthony Carthew’s incredible career journey, which is overfl owing with invaluable insights. We have put together a comprehensive guide on pulling off the ultimate corporate retreat—so the next time your executive needs to escape the offi ce, you are more than ready. As a special addition, international event “ We have some great features that investigate the growing scope of the EA role” experience providers, Club Med, are offering fi ve Endota Spa vouchers for Chief of Staff readers that complete their fi ve-minute survey, ‘What constitutes the perfect overseas event to you?’ Simply visit https://bit.ly/2Wq66f3, and fi ll in your answers. This edition of Chief of Staff is packed full of information, investigations and advice, so go ahead and turn the page. Let’s get stuck in. Benn et Bennet Nichol Editor Chief of Staff Magazine your event service specialists FREE VENUE FINDING SERVICES www.nexusvenuesolutions.com.au 06 Chief of Staff | Issue 2 2019