EAn Introduction

Welcome to our September 2019 Edition of The Assistant

Winter is finally behind us, and with it currently being a balmy 33 degrees here at our conference in Brisbane today, I say bring on Summer. Nothing like a warm day or two to lift your mood and put a spring in your step. 

We are currently enjoying catching up with all of our delegates at our Brisbane conference which is always a lot of fun, great to see so many familiar faces, and plenty of new ones too. We have a heap of networking events coming up around the country so hopefully we see you at one of these social nights out.

In the last month we have seen a huge demand for our short courses, with great interest from right around the country from eager students looking to upskill in various parts of their role. 


We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of The Assistant.
 

Natasha Cannon

Director
Executive Assistant Network

Tuesday 30 July & Wednesday 31 July - EAN CANBERRA CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

Our annual Canberra Conference & Exhibition was another success. Held at the stunning QT Hotel and our delegates enjoyed the 2 days of education, insight from keynote speakers and EA Panel Speakers along with valuable tips from Executive Panel Sessions. A fun and hilarious night of games for the gala dinner bought out the competitive side of our delegates in Canberra. Thanks everyone, look forward to 2020.

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Tips for organising your inbox

Between your inbox and your Executive's, you probably deal with hundreds of emails every day. Finding a way to organise your inbox is crucial for ensuring you can find key information when you need it and staying on top of new developments. Here are three ways to manage your inbox.

1. Make organising your inbox a task in itself

Accept that your inbox needs regular management. Schedule some time once or twice a day to run through all the emails you've received so far and ensure they'll properly filed, flagged and forwarded.

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NEW MONTHLY PODCAST FOR EVENTS INDUSTRY

Event professionals are always on the go, and sometimes it can be challenging to keep up with industry news. While we are obviously in favour of news articles, it’s nice to have options. And for those times you’re on a plane, in a car, taking a walk or just neeing a break from the computer screen, listening to a podcast can be a great way to learn.

Paris-based event app and matchmaking platform provider Swapcard is betting that there is a large audience of event professionals out there who would agree.

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This month we thought we would look at some mind body trends – yoga vs pilates, some yummy spring smoothies and the ever-current eye lash tinting.

7 Key Differences Between Yoga and Pilates

Both equally as good, both equally as powerful – what’s your choice? Here is a small brief on each and some information to help. Perhaps don’t choose – do both (I do!)

The two exercises are often considered similar, but are, in fact, starkly different.

Here’s a basic guide to help you understand the ways in which these two popular exercises differ so that you can choose the one that’s best for you—or try them both!

Jonathan McIlroy – Education and Training Manager

Jonathan has direct responsibility within EAN and the EA Academy for for all aspects of education and training development and delivery, including all public and in-house programs and all conferences. He is also responsible for overseeing all finance, IT and accounting matters within the business.

He graduated from The University of Edinburgh in 1993 with a Master of Arts degree in Politics. Post graduation, his first career move saw him take an internship in Washington DC, indulging his passion for politics and learning the fundamentals of campaign management and interest-group fundraising.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS

Centrally positioned in the heart of Circular Quay, Customs House is one of Sydney’s historic landmark buildings.

The Barnet Long Room offers exclusive function space and boasts a grand colonial style with 5m high ceilings, large windows and strong acoustics. The venue offers direct access to a magnificent balcony and also features a large adjoining pre-function lounge, that is ideal for pre-dinner drinks or informal breakouts.

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Corporate housing versus hotels and serviced apartments – what are the benefits?
By Chris Miller, Chairman, Convido Corporate Housing

The corporate housing industry is at least 40 years old in the USA. There, it is acknowledged as the best option for extended stays for numerous reasons. Yet, in many other parts of the world, companies are still unaware of it.

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Half Acre’s Poultry Glaze at Home: For any gathering

Enjoying beautiful food with the people you love is one of life’s simple pleasures. This is something Half Acre does best - food&desire’s South Melbourne restaurant - offering homey, communal style food and drink for all to enjoy.

However, when it comes to beautiful yet delicious food at home, it can all seem a little daunting, especially poultry glazes. Marinating and roasting any kind of poultry can take hours, meaning less time spent enjoying a glass of red with your friends and family - luckily thou, this Half Acre glaze only takes 10 minutes and is delicious! Our team of chefs at Half Acre have create this simple glaze using honey, maple syrup and demerara sugar for a complex sweetness that compliments a sturdy protein like turkey or chicken.

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Karstens is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading corporate venue organisations, and was founded over 13 years ago. Founder Hendrik Karsten created Karstens in 2006. Having worked over 20 years in the hospitality industry, he experienced hotel and multi-purpose spaces that were crowded, chaotic and not business friendly. Seeing the need to provide corporate clients with higher-level hospitality, in a professional space solely focussed on corporate events, Hendrik created “Karstens”.

Beginning as a one floor venue in Melbourne’s Queen Street, Karstens now spans eight centres across Australia and New Zealand. Each venue is built to provide clients with a solution for their conference, function, and meeting room requirements and experience the Karstens difference.

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Rich in history and unique in offering, Marnong Estate is a destination unlike any other in Australia. Situated only 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD, the property offers a contrasting and tranquil experience whilst being ideally located to welcome local, interstate and international guests.

Dating back to the 1840’s, the substantial rural holding is set on 1,200 acres of working farmland, vineyard and undulating open pastures. Opening in June 2018, the Estate boasts panoramic views of the Macedon Ranges, manicured lawns, gardens and expansive green spaces, a range of contemporary conference and event spaces, historic homestead, private dining space, restaurant, bar and cellar door.

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Why is it critically important to focus on your thinking? Without focus, your project thinking will stagnate and will not move forward. Your focus needs to be like a laser beam, clear and sharp, targeted on all the things essential to the project.

It’s the act of getting people moving towards giving you the answers, results, decisions, products and items that you need to move forward.

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Say “Hello” to 2020 with a new diary.

Winc has a wide range of diaries, organisers and planners, so you can be sure that you’ll find exactly what you need.

A paper style diary has been the choice for many but with technology taking over it poses the question are diaries still relevant? The short answer is yes. Here are 4 reasons why:

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Have you seen A LIST Guide’s new wish list?

Finding a venue or supplier for your next event just got easier, with A LIST Guide’s new wish list function.

The new feature is part of the new and improved alistguide.com.au, which remains Australia’s leading corporate event directory.

With the new wish list function, event planners can short-list multiple venues or suppliers, as they search through the hundreds of listings on the guide.

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TWIN TOWN CONFERENCE & FUNCTIONS CENTRE

Some of the highest-profile sporting association conferences in Australia have been beating a path to Twin Towns Conference & Function Centre’s door over the past six months, with Cricket Australia in May, Tennis Australia in August and the annual NRL Game Development Conference coming up in November.

As well as the convenience of onsite accommodation, venue space for up to 1,000 people, meeting rooms with ocean views, and a terrific team, it’s also the lure of the Coolangatta-Tweed border destination that’s keeping big events rolling through the door in waves.

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Ignite’s five great tips for networking on LinkedIn

Since the beginning of the digital age, the art of networking has rapidly evolved. No longer are we forced to throw on lippy, rush to corporate drinks and summon the courage to interrupt a group of executives so we can awkwardly introduce ourselves. The good news? You can now network in your PJs with vegemite all over your face. The bad news? To be a successful networker, you must be more active than ever before.

To be discovered by recruiters and employers alike, you must make your presence known. And social media is key. So, wipe off that lippy, chuck on you PJs and grab a cuppa as we provide five great tips for networking on LinkedIn.

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Located in Braddon – Canberra’s vibrant, ever-changing shopping and foodie precinct - the Pacific Suites Canberra offers spacious one-and-two-bedroom suites with full-sized kitchens as well as flexible function spaces for your next event.

The one-and-two-bedroom suites are some of the largest accommodation in Canberra for your business stay featuring full-sized kitchens and a large balcony. You’ll enjoy free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, dining and lounge area with flat-screen TV...

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