Spotlight On: Private PAs in Cheshire – Why Demand for Discreet and High-Calibre Support is on the Rise
Spotlight On: Private PAs in Cheshire – Why Demand for Discreet and High-Calibre Support is on the Rise […]
How To Become a Private PA in 2025
Our original blog, How To Become a Private PA, published in 2020, remains one of the most-read articles on the Lily Shippen website. It continues to attract readers looking for practical advice on how to build a successful Private Personal Assistant (PA) career. As the demand for Private PAs increases, we have updated our advice [...]
Emotional intelligence, is it the key to EA/PA success?
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, possessing a blend of technical expertise and soft skills is essential. Whilst technical skills ensure the that tasks are executed efficiently, emotional intelligence can be what sets apart an exceptional EA/PA from the rest. […]
How to hire a Private Personal Assistant
Hiring a Private Personal Assistant (Private PA) can be a great way to delegate tasks and free up valuable time in your busy schedule, making daily life much easier. […]
Lily Shippen: The Celeb’s Choice for Discreet Staff
Meet the recruiter who can identify unique and talented PAs whose mission it is to guard privacy with their life. […]
How to become a Private PA
A Private PA typically works for one individual, whether a celebrity, high-net-worth individual (HNWI) or entrepreneur who needs assistance with a wide range of tasks. Whilst many of the key skills required to undertake a Corporate PA or EA role are similar to those required in a Private PA role, there are also many tasks, [...]
How to Avoid Burnout When Working from Home
Whilst burnout in relation to work has been a long-standing issue within the business landscape, due to Covid-19 forcing the majority of companies to work remotely, the prevalence of burnout has become more apparent as a result of lockdown. A recent study by Glint has indicated that comments surrounding burnout doubled from March to April [...]
Five Motivating Podcasts to Listen to During Lockdown
As lockdown 2.0 continues in the UK, and the winter weather has well and truly having set in, you may be at a loss for things to do and could have even come to the upsetting realisation that you have run out of Netflix series to binge-watch! It is so important that we continue to [...]
Free Online Courses and Classes to Get Involved in During Lockdown
As the UK enters its third week in lockdown 2.0, the majority of the UK are still working from home and trying to stay in doors as much as possible. If you find yourself with extra time on your hands, you have been furloughed or you aren’t currently working, there has never been a better [...]
Lily Shippen Makes Key Hire in the Capital
A specialist secretarial recruitment firm has strengthened its presence in the capital, with the appointment of their Head of London Office. […]
