Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Over the last few months I have been busy behind the scenes working on the programme for Assist 2016. There will be a number of specific skills based sessions for assistants, including an interactive workshop from Heather White , founder of Smarter Networking, on that all important question ‘what are you good at?’

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

I am absolutely delighted to announce the Assist Conference 2016 programme. During the course of the conference we will look at all manner of things that will help assistants improve their skill sets and remain relevant as the industry changes. The post News from Assist 2016 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Those people who write the minutes probably use their own version of shorthand (tips on how to do this are covered in this post ), text language or EasyScript. Many, many years ago, without a doubt, secretaries went to secretarial school to learn how to type and take dictation. It was a very handy skill to have! …

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. How to work around barriers instead of backing down at the first sign of resistance.

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JULY 5, 2021

Khaled’s parents taught him how to create something from nothing when he was still a young boy. They came to the United States with skill sets and a belief they could prosper from it. There’s “fake it till you make it,” and there’s making the most of your skills no matter what. They sold clothes out of the trunk of their car.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

She also founded, in 2016, a nonprofit membership organization , Advancing Women in Tech, which “accelerates careers and addresses diversity gaps in leadership.” We would discuss how to help one another, how to ascend the career ladder and how to advocate for ourselves. There was that beginning.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

What are the characteristics and skills of a good entrepreneur ? Whether you’re starting out on the floor selling a physical product like I did or you’re the CEO of an agency selling talented employees, you need to know how to make a sale. This article was published in March 2016 and has been updated. A chip on your shoulder.

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MAY 25, 2024

In 2016, they co-founded Instant Teams , a remote team development company that provides flexible work opportunities for military families. Akbari outlines a guide on how to steer through: Embrace accelerators: Accelerator programs act as launchpads and learning environments to help refine your pitch.

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JUNE 7, 2022

Influence is not something you are merely born with—it’s a learned and acquired skill. And like most skills, one’s influence can be honed and crafted over time. Curiosity about new technology mediums is all you need to figure out how to launch your idea. This article was published in September 2016 and has been updated.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome. Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. Then I remember that I didn’t get into acting for the accolades, I got into it for the joy of telling stories. ” — Time Out , September 2016.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

He founded Life Skills That Matter in 2016, a platform that teaches individuals how to create a business that is in alignment with their values, needs and abilities. Life Skills That Matter Podcast. I’m excited to finally have my good friend Stephen Warley on the show today. Talking Points. “ – Stephen Warley.

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JULY 30, 2021

These and other words describe leaders who are skilled in emotional intelligence. Unlike innate, fixed characteristics, such as your intelligence (IQ), EQ is a flexible skill that you can improve with effort. Likeable leaders know how to read people. In other words, they have high social awareness—a critical EQ skill.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Never have more people believed—with more reason—that success hinges on reading, workshopping, boot-camping, seminar-ing, and otherwise launching yourself into new realms of skill or knowledge. Some managers worry about investing in developing people who can then easily take those skills to a competitor,” says David G. Allen, Ph.D.,

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

They know how to get their point across in a group without barking orders or dominating the conversation—they are good at talking and listening. But good communication skills don’t grow overnight; good communication takes planning, preparation and consistent practice. This article was published in September 2016 and has been updated.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

A 2016 Harvard Business Review article found that over the past two decades, time spent by leadership and employees in collaborative activities has grown by more than 50%. Rob Cross, author of Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead and Restore Your Well-Being , has conducted over 800 interviews with high performers.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

How to spot a toxic client Unlike Turner’s situation, however, it’s not always so easy to spot a toxic client right away. Here are some signs that you may be dealing with a toxic client, as well as how to terminate the relationship the right way. “The female associate started to answer and he cut her off angrily,” she recalls. “It

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JUNE 20, 2022

Building your ambition is building your enterprising skills: To consistently create new opportunities , to consistently take advantage of the opportunities you’ve created, to be aware, to face life with your eyes and ears open to the possibilities that might be just around the corner. You can figure out how to change it. Keep learning!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Imagine the scene, 100 highly professional assistants at Nicky’s Assist Conference 2016. On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists? How do I know this? Your soft skills are what make you brilliant.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You can freelance on the side using skills from your 9-to-5, or you can start a small e-commerce business capitalizing on your candle-making hobby. billion in 2016 to $13.8 However, there are endless online courses available, both free and paid, that can teach you how to start your own YouTube channel, podcast or blog.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2016

In this free webinar replay, Joan and her special guest, Daren Martin, PhD, are exploring the revolutionary concept of the ownership mentality—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it. The 8 fundamental characteristics of an owner (and simple tools for determining how you measure up). October 10 – 13, 2016.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

This is a replay of the free webinar offered June 2016 titled Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership (for administrative professionals). Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. How to Watch This Webinar. From Chaos to Control.

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JANUARY 21, 2023

The concept is simple: Do something and don’t stop until it’s complete, no matter how long it takes. Your goal is to learn how to accomplish hard things without continuously distracting yourself. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.”

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For example, ethnographers have observed how highly skilled Indian coders working in Berlin offices are racialized and thought of as temporary gig workers, in spite of their aspirations and perceptions of themselves as members of the (global) middle class (Amrute, 2016). What will strengthen community and belonging?

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 27, 2022

I was totally surprised at how much stress this took off my shoulders and how much more I enjoyed my weekends and holidays. It’s been crucial in learning how to unplug from work and give myself true down time. #3 It not only helped me in 2012, the skills and tools I learned continue to be useful to this day.

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Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

You just haven’t learned how to access it. I know this because I’ve spent much of my life learning how to find my courage and rise above the fear that can so easily rob us of our freedom and hold our happiness hostage. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered. Think of courage as a muscle. I asked her. “I

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back (and what to do about them). How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills.

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Productivityist

JUNE 1, 2022

His accomplishments in golf include assisting Jason Day and Justin Rose in achieving the number-one world ranking and helping Rose win both the Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. In addition, he is the co-author of the book Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Because failures either teach you how to do what you want to do differently to achieve that goal, or they actually teach you that the goal you thought you needed to achieve, it’s not the right journey for you. Berk credits that success with “selling yourself, not necessarily your skills.” The key to success, to me, is failing.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Having a high EQ means you know your strengths, and you know how to lean into them and use them to their full advantage while keeping your weaknesses from holding you back. Over time, this skill makes you an exceptional judge of character. You know how to say no (to yourself and others). You’re a good judge of character.

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Success

JULY 30, 2021

In her book, The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success , Megan McArdle explains that we gain skills by practicing things because we’re strengthening the connection between the action and the reward. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and was published in July 2016.

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JANUARY 22, 2023

The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. in 2016 to 44.3% And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” The numbers speak for themselves.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. VACT Limited were named as the “The Best VA Training Provider – 2016”.

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Productivityist

JUNE 1, 2022

His accomplishments in golf include assisting Jason Day and Justin Rose in achieving the number-one world ranking and helping Rose win both the Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. In addition, he is the co-author of the book Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Joan will be sharing personal insights and helpful guidance for setting yourself up for success in 2016. How to explore self-defeating habits that may have impeded your progress this year (and how to prevent them from doing so next year!). How to prepare for the future. • How to set career goals. •

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2016

What I can tell you about is our funky new features and how to navigate the new new website. I have also grouped together all of our popular Interview Q&A blogs and a few posts on how to ace your performance review this year. I think 2016 is going to be a pretty special year for Practically Perfect PA!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. Event planning. Lastly, take the initiative.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Friend types are usually strong and self-deprecating communicators; they know how to talk about important things in a way that’s lighthearted and straightforward. I’d really like to turn that around and I’d love your ideas for how to do that. Adapted from Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For.

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