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fast questions for PA of the Year 2017 Her current position: Executive Assistant Manager to the CEO at Cape Town International Convention Centre
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What is the most challenging task you have ever tackled as a PA?
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This is a “challenging” question; I don’t look at tasks as challenges but rather as growth opportunities. My mindset is focussed on opportunities, not challenges.
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Me Too by Megan Trainor. It reminds me of my blessings and revitalises my confidence. Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. It brings peace to my soul.
What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
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I focus on projecting confidence; ultimately you can’t limp on the catwalk when the hill of your stiletto breaks.
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Paragliding! Suffering from a fear of heights, standing on the edge of a cliff at Table Mountain and staring at your biggest fear in the eyes was surely daring. I’ve learned that fear is a mind matter, and that the power of the mind is stronger than any fear you face.
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If you could have any company perk, what would it be?
Two weeks per year paid volunteer time to participate in an international voluntary programme. In this way I will be able to give back to the world by enhancing the life of the underprivileged and learn to truly appreciate what we have.
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Which world figure (sportsperson/ author/entertainer/politician/celebrity) would you like to be a PA to? Why?
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What is your favourite fragrance? Where does it take your mind?
Lime Basil & Mandarin, by Jo Malone. The smell of these natural elements reminds me of the beauty of simplicity but yet the value and Danie significance of sophistication.
I search for a quiet place, take three deep breaths and remind myself of who I am, to stay true to too myself and to believe in myself. My stress quote to myself: “Chin-up buttercup, you can do this!”
The late Coco Chanel, fashion designer and businesswoman. Her strong determination, ambition and energy that she applied to her life and career, and the influences she had post the World War era despite being female - is such an inspiration. Proving to me that if you have confidence and believe in yourself you can achieve the unthinkable, with a touch of finesse. One of my favourite quotes from her is: “Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable”.
Where would you choose to go for a week’s sponsored vacation? Why?
Vietnam. I have been intrigued by this country’s beauty, the people, its history and art ever since I’ve read the novel “The beauty of the Humanity Movement” by Camilla Gibb.
What is the most daring thing you have ever done? Why?
When the day gets rough, what do you do? Pray? Scream? Hide in the WC? Have endless cups of coffee? Cry? Write on Facebook?
What kind of music/song invigorates you? Which relaxes you?
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In one sentence, why would the world collapse if there were no PAs?
PA’s are the foundation of the working world! The purpose of a foundation is to distribute the load to prevent unequal settlement and to prevent movement of the supporting material, to secure a level and firm bed for building operations and to increase the stability of a structure as a whole, without a foundation the building will collapse.