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Trainer, speaker and writer on workplace trends and career development for executive assistants: https://thefutureproofassistant.com. Senior Content Designer and Strategist. Skystorian. Dutch, but living in France (11) and working in London. Dog owner. 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺
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Bought a new pump for our Aerogarden, but it doesn’t work either. Odd. It clearly has power, because the light is on and the display works properly. Mmm.

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I’ve seen a lot of technology change throughout my career, from electronic typewriters and fax machines to AI. The frantic discussions and much of the training miss the point. What really matters is how we dare to redefine our role within organisations. #executiveassistants #ai #technology #skills

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BBC News - Whippet called Miuccia wins best in show at Crufts www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Good morning from Raphael and me. #dogsofbluesky #dogs #sighthounds #skyhounds #whippet #italiangreyhound #blueskydogs #iggy #iggysofbluesky #notawhippet #greyhounds

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Lara Fabian is live at Wembley Arena on 3 June. 🇫🇷

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As an investor in Cornish lithium, I’m not thrilled about massive lithium deposits in Spain. @cornishlithium.bsky.social

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Part 9 of Nunney Scarecrows: Child Labour and Education in Nunney, Somerset. #OnePlaceEducation 🗃️ In many rural communities it was down to the personal influence of the local clergyman or squire whether boys generally remained at school one or two years longer than in a neglected parish. 🧵 1/~

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We stayed in a lodge in the Serengeti, where staff insisted on an armed escort from the restaurant to our cabin. When we turned the light on in our bedroom, massive orange spiders were running across the walls. Where’s that gun when you need it?

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As an office manager for firms in Mayfair and the City, I used to draft correspondence for disciplinary procedures quite regularly. Now AI can take minutes, draft correspondence and process legal files in seconds. What does it all mean for our roles as support staff? #ai #technology #career #skills

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Heavy rain and strong wind this morning in the Minervois. 🇫🇷

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Good morning from Rembrandt and Raphael. #dogsofbluesky #dogs #sighthounds #skyhounds #whippet #italiangreyhound #blueskydogs #iggy #iggysofbluesky #notawhippet #greyhounds

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Part 8 of Nunney Scarecrows: Child Labour and Education in Nunney, Somerset. #OnePlaceEducation 🗃️ Mr Croome rented Manor House Farm from lord of the manor Mr Theobald. He had 400 acres, of which only 80 were arable - mainly corn and potatoes. He employed three women plus two boys from Cloford. 🧵1/~

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👉58% of 🇫🇷 people in favour of increased military aid to 🇺🇦; 👉64% in favour of 🇫🇷 protecting other 🇪🇺 countries under its “nuclear umbrella”; 👉65% approve deploying the 🇫🇷 army to Ukraine. www.odoxa.fr/sondage/ukra...

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As executive assistant to a high-profile executive, I once had to tell Gordon Ramsay that my boss couldn't attend his lunch booking. The truth was that my executive didn't feel like going that day. Yes, chef Ramsay does come personally on the phone when you try to cancel a table.

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