16-11-2020

Yes - we will survive

by Menekse Ahbab

Some experiences are indeed unforgettable! Like the panel I was a part of last week, taking place in the last session of the online IMA Conference "How to stay relevant for business?"

Under the terrific moderation of Chantal Sneijkers,…  Read more

28-08-2020

In memoriam; Sonia Vanular, our Founder

It is with our deepest regret we have to inform you that our founder, Mrs Sonia Vanular, passed away last night at the age of 98.    
Sonia was not in a very good condition since a year and a half and even more recently, her health…  Read more

20-08-2020

In the Spotlight ….Haleh Ashraf

by Sandefjords Blad - sb.no

Haleh (36) has created her own dream job – and she has made a living of it since day one

In 2014 Haleh Ashraf lost her job in the pharmaceutical industry due to downsizing. Eventually it became the start of a brand new career.

Now…  Read more

02-08-2020

Helen Monument

by Executive Secretary Magazine

Helen Monument is the incoming Interim Chair of the World Administrators Alliance (WA-Alliance) and the owner of Monumental Assistance, a coaching and training business

Can we start with…  Read more

21-07-2020

IMA's Milestone Moments – the first virtual Full Council meeting

by Frieda Catteeuw - Content Editor

Since the Covid-19 crisis hit us in March, most of our members are working from home and already have months of experience with online meetings.

The first virtual Full Council meeting ever of our association took place on a sunny Saturday…  Read more

29-05-2020

FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS – Healing words in a crisis – when you don’t feel good or depressed

by Claudia Ruppert-Sand, IMA Germany

Allow me to share a method with you, that I have developed for my female customers who are in a difficult mental state, and which helps very quickly: The woman in the mirror. I don't know if it works equally for men, I haven't tried it with…  Read more

27-05-2020

FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS – The value of networking: Standing together during bad times

by Claudia Ruppert-Sand, IMA Germany

Allow me to quote an old saying: A crisis brings out the best and the worst in people.

There are countless examples of bad behavior, e.g. hoarding in the supermarket at the beginning of the pandemic, recklessness by not observing the lockdown…  Read more

11-05-2020

FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS – Now is the time to challenge your resilience!

by Sabrina Franchini - Executive PR Officer IMA

This unprecedented period is the ideal moment for an inner reflection and a journey through your own life experiences, to identify how you can learn from them and how it can help you to overcome this crisis.  

I believe this is…  Read more