"10 years to make the decision and in 10 days my life has been changed! A couple of weeks ago I FINALLY made the decision to hire a virtual executive assistant. It's something I've been thinking about for the last 10 years since I set up my own business consulting and coaching at Strategically Blonde. Every time I thought about it I'd end up thinking "no it's extravagant, I can do it myself" and carried on in a cycle of admin doom! A series of serendipitous circumstances led me to meet the amazing Carla Baxter just at the point she was setting up CAVA EXECUTIVE - an executive virtual assistant business. We've been working together now for 10 days and I cannot recommend Carla highly enough. She's already emptied my inboxes, sorted my online filing system, sent an email I'd never have got round to sending which has resulted in a new client and saved me money on various bills! Hands down the best investment I've ever made. If you've been thinking about getting some support - book a call with Carla today while she's still got availability to work with you. She's totally brilliant and will give you back the time and space you need to do what you're good at!

Carla is an outstanding coach. She combines wonderful listening skills, a very personable and non-judgemental approach and an ability to offer insightful and clear observations which get to the heart of an issue. She also has a way of making you feel very relaxed in her presence and able to deal with difficult topics in a safe environment. Carla is always well prepared in her sessions and follows up on every session with detailed feedback. She has ensured that I have a clear and achievable personal plan in place which has been vital in me getting the most out of the coaching. I would have no hesitation in recommending Carla as a professional coach.

"One of the best things about working with Carla is that she is a great listener. Whilst being coached by Carla, I can tell through her thoughtful questions and comments that she not only listens to what I'm saying (and not saying) but she understands my perspective too. She makes me feel seen and appreciated. Carla has a unique gift that allows me to feel safe and empowered after each session. No matter how I feel at the beginning, I know that I will feel ten times better after a session with her."

Thank you so much for your coaching programme. You have a heartwarming presence! You're such a beautiful soul.

Carla is revolutionising my life and my work.

I call Carla my Business Mum because she is organising my entire life. She anticipates my needs. She greets me with energy and enthusiasm every day. She is strong in areas where I am weak and supports my creativity and business growth endlessly. I know that we will be working together for a long time because she's just so easy to get along with and you never ever have to ask her anything twice. I have no idea how I survived without her!

I cannot recommend Carla highly enough. During a period when my business has grown rapidly, she has provided incredible support, putting in place best practice processes, admin support and systems; she has made a massive difference to KJ Talent & Partners in a short period of time, enabling it to really flourish. Carla's strength lies in anticipating your needs and being able to create solutions to enable you to get precious time back. Despite everything taking place remotely, Carla is always there to guide me and answer any questions. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Carla has exceeded my expectations in the time we've worked together and I would not hesitate to recommend her services. As a busy entrepreneur she has been invaluable working on research, project management, team organisation and urgent ad hoc matters which has allowed me to concentrate on the business. Carla's support has meant I can take time away and allowed me to rebalance to prioritise things that are important to me. Carla is genuinely part of the team and she is an essential element to our progress.

I have known and worked with Carla frequently over the past 12 years. Carla has a natural ability to create order, structure and user-friendly processes and can turn her hand to anything. She is highly capable and takes a creative yet methodical approach to new challenges. Carla brings with her wealth of experience, a positive attitude and a flexible approach to meet the needs of our business. She proved herself to be an outstanding manager, running our office and overseeing the admin team and is tenacious, always focused on getting results and completing tasks to the highest standard. I couldn’t recommend Carla highly enough and did not hesitate to engage her services again when she set up as a Virtual Executive Assistant."

"It was my pleasure to work with Carla, who acted as my personal assistant while living here in Cape Town. Carla combines a friendly approach with a professional determination, which means optimal outcomes with happy clients and colleagues – it’s a winning formula. Throughout our time together, Carla’s focus on results meant that I enjoyed an organised diary, well-run meetings and breathing space to think, all with minimal direction from me. Fortunately, her experience serves her well, and her drive and initiative are major assets. On every level, Carla proved herself to be a wonderful colleague, who was missed the moment she departed our shores."

"I worked closely with Carla for over 3 years as my Executive Assistant. She is a remarkable woman, with a high-level commitment to excellence. Carla has an exceptional personality and worked very well in a client facing environment. I did not hesitate having Carla deal with our senior clients directly and she continuously generated positive feedback. Carla also helped us with organizing key sales conferences and annual meetings – a role in which she flourished. I would not hesitate recommending Carla as an assistant - she will deliver everything you request, and is a lot of fun to work with!"