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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

Success

We have mid-level goals that are broader, but still discrete, like learning a new skill or starting a new hobby or business venture. So, instead, we might replace it with an easier question: “How confident do I feel?” How to avoid it: When it comes to confidence, we want to have enough, but more isn’t always better.

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The Assist Conference 2015

Practically Perfect PA

I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. It is taking place on the 27th February 2015 in London and as you can imagine I am very excited! The Assist Conference is designed to support assistants, to arm us with the skills we need to tackle those issues.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

Success

We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” These students can choose between courses that teach both core soft skills, such as “ communications ” or “community and culture,” and hard technical skills. They yearned for more and they knew they had the skill set to accomplish more.

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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

Practically Perfect PA

We will compare the skills and the level of support required in these different environments, the challenges and the benefits. Inspired by the wonderful book – Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg this session is for every assistant that has come out a meeting frustrated that they didn’t make the comment or voice their opinion.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

Henry wrote her third book, Transforming Lives: A Three Step Guide In Becoming A Better You , and created Transforming Lives , a video show where guests share their personal stories about how their lives were transformed. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins’ book and mandate to do and help and partner with people to change your world. .

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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