Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. 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. One in particular has really stuck with me. In fact, early in my career, I really struggled with this. I’ve always had strong opinions.

Assertiveness 140

Assertiveness Confidence Learning Skills 140

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Team player. Detail oriented.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough.

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

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. Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.”

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 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

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

22 hours (per Level) of focused time with Joan Burge includes personal coaching, skill practice and evaluation during class, assessments, networking and sharing best practices with other high-caliber assistants, and high-energy learning activities. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Simple strategies for earning positive attention in the workplace while still remaining humble and gracious. How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

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. Being organized creates trust with your executive and those you support. What are some of the chief pain points for admins?

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

Confidence only comes from taking action. In your mind’s eye, visualize a successful outcome to the situation. Too often we waste mind time imaging everything but a positive resolution. Put your focus on what you want to see happen. Ready, Set Go! No shortcuts. Choose the right location to best express yourself.

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Learning Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Many times, informing people of their bad attitude in a positive way (i.e., “I thought you’d want to know the impact that X, Y or Z is having on the rest of the department because I’m confident that’s not how you meant to be perceived.”) can help influence change simply by making them aware.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

We didn’t have the tools and experience to analyze those behaviors, we took them for granted. I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. If focus will be the main tool for creating your reality we may refer to the flow as the master glue for keeping the pieces together.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40