Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Joan shared a quote: “ Great minds talk about ideas, average minds talk about events, small minds talk about people.” We must be confident and not become rattled in a conversation. For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.)

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Learning 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years! You have a lot of unique skills.

Training 100

Training Networking Assertiveness Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 29, 2014

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

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. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 19, 2011

There are many ways to market your business – article submissions, social media, press releases, attending networking events. Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. All marketing strategies to be completed by February 2014 with a lead in time of 4 months per event. Skills related objectives. To be completed for Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. All marketing strategies to be completed by February 2014 with a lead in time of 4 months per event. Skills related objectives. To be completed for Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. All marketing strategies to be completed by February 2014 with a lead in time of 4 months per event. Skills related objectives. To be completed for Q3.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive. Ask yourself, “Is their attitude a daily event or due to behind-the-scenes circumstances?” can help influence change simply by making them aware.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Meetings/Events. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Event/Meeting Planning. The answer was overwhelmingly getting (and staying) organized. Ideas, Time & Space.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Every time you’ll be exposed to a new set of events, into a different context. I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. Because life is not predictable. Life is all about change. About new stuff. Every time will be different.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40