Success

JANUARY 4, 2022

As you’re likely all too aware, the world hasn’t traditionally taken kindly to women who are ambitious, confident and career-focused. They’ve long been dismissed as “bossy” and controlling, and told to quiet down and soften up. Explain why this is sexist: Ambition and assertiveness are praised in men but criticized in women.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

I was quickly placing my laptop in the bin, folding my raincoat up, taking off my shoes, and putting my purse on the conveyer when all of a sudden, this young woman who had been in line behind me, stepped right in front of me with 2 suitcases and placed them on the conveyer. Of course, she looked at me in shock and made a few comments. (I

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Problem : “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! If you’re a careful listener, you’ll often hear people say something like, “I think/feel the best course of action is….” Sign up HERE to follow Joan’s Monday Motivators. Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.”

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Assertiveness.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Appropriately assertive.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But, of course, that philosophy backfired. When I finally tried to speak up, no one listened. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I also know exactly what works (and what doesn’t) to find that sweet spot, where you can be both vocal and professional, assertive and respected. SIGN UP HERE. Guess what?

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In contrast to microaggressions, microaffirmations are little ways that you can affirm someone’s identity; recognize and validate their experience and expertise; build confidence; develop trust; foster belonging; and support someone in their career. And make sure you check in during harder life moments too, such as deaths and illnesses.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Giving up one thing for another just causes frustration and even misery. Aren’t people tired of setting goals?

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Giving up one thing for another just causes frustration and even misery. Aren’t people tired of setting goals?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Problem: “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! If you’re a careful listener, you’ll often hear people say something like, “I think/feel the best course of action is….” Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.” Here’s one of my favorites!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? Can you imagine another professional saying that? The list is endless.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

NEW: For the first time in 22 years, Office Dynamics’ flagship high-level, in-depth course for executive and administrative assistants is open to the public. Our nationally-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® Certification and Designation Course has been taught only on-site since its inception. Benefits of attending this course.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.” Of course, she looked at me in shock and made a few comments. (I A few are that you feel confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Relevant: Is it a sensible objective within the current business climate?

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology. Clear communication is essential for project managers, whether it’s having the confidence to present to senior stakeholders, writing a clear business case, or sharing ideas within a team.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

There was actually a period of a couple of weeks where I was waking up at 630am every day to work out, sometimes twice a day - a pilates class and then walking 4-6 miles too. Prior to that, it was not surprising for me to be up until 3am or 4am and then to catch up on sleep all weekend by sleeping in until 2pm or later.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Each and every day I woke up with the firm conviction that if I would be a successful business man, if I would make a lot of money and build an image of success, good things will happen. If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time.

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