Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. But for many, networking doesn’t come so easily. It’s all in who you know.”

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part two I mentioned confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component. A person can have courage and confidence, but not be competent. Confident communication. Joan Burge. . Competence, the third ingredient to the formula of empowerment. Decision making.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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Success

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not only does Coffee & Contracts offer social media templates, from blog posts to reels and quick captions, it also has a members-only Facebook group and offers training and support to build and keep agents’ social media skills fresh. Partnership opportunities also extend to the Coffee & Contract’s members-only Facebook Live events.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Sometimes, its hard to know how to begin networking. Be confident.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Even the most confident job seeker has a niggle of doubt every now and again. But there are ways to become more confident about yourself and what you bring to the table. The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. Networking, you decide, is not the answer. You're not alone.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2018

A powerful brand relies on confidence (not to be confused with arrogance). These are major factors that influence not only our own brands but also the co-brand that we have with our manager/s, but that is a blog for another day. N- Network. I am not encouraging you to brag but to be confident and to OWN IT!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

As you guys can imagine with two weeks to go to the Virtual Summit I am literally up to my head in videos, online event technology, marketing and social media. These are just a few of our sessions, over the two days we will also have skills workshops, panel sessions, breakout groups and loads of chances for you to network with each other.

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Audacious Admin

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

10 years ago, the thought of going to a networking event where I didn’t know anyone and had to make small talk would give my hives. In 2016, I began working with a woman who was a master-networker and I learned there is great value in learning this skill, and it is a skill. I love to help people.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Great networking skills. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas. This might give you an idea of areas that need to be developed.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

Without a trusted support network—an “inner circle” of people to share their wisdom, experience, and belief in you—the road to success is elusive, if not impossible. Just as executives in the workplace have their team of advisors and confidants, so too should you. Hint: It’s not just about “networking” for a new job!

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As an advocate for executive assistants’ access to professional development, Lacretia offers coaching services and has been a guest panelist at events dedicated to advancing administrative professionals. My second passion is planning or hosting events, which allows me to be creative in a different way.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

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. Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Thousands of events are happening every day, both online and in person!” But you can’t be confident in your choice until you get out there and test your idea. As an achiever, you probably have great confidence in your abilities. High-quality blog or video content works wonders. There are so many things to do on Meetup.”

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Success

JULY 13, 2022

A recognized style creator, Amber Venz Box conceptualized and launched rewardStyle (now LTK) alongside her now-husband Baxter Box at the age of 23 as a solution to monetize her fashion blog, Venzedits. Her first book, entitled Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life , was published on May 10.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© What are the dates you can cancel by?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 23, 2015

Build your personal and professional networks. If you need to troubleshoot a problem at the office, find someone with more expertise, get a quick recommendation for something, or find a new job, your network is one of your biggest allies. Connect with people on social media , attend networking events, and talk to your colleagues.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I wanted to give all of my readers more information on the conference and why I think it is going to be a fantastic event. To power us to have the confidence to seek more recognition and rewards. The role of networking internally and externally to help assistants develop. Being an assistant is something unique.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Companies will be seeking to get the most out of the employees they already have so assistants should take advantage of this and try new and different challenges, this could be anything from organising corporate events to running the office facilities department. I wrote a blog recently on useful apps for assistants which you can find here.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? It was very basic PA work without much scope for doing anything else such as events or marketing or anything that would let me be a bit creative. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? It was very basic PA work without much scope for doing anything else such as events or marketing or anything that would let me be a bit creative. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. Blogs, Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook and others allow us to open ourselves up to the world and let them see what we’re made of.

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 22, 2011

You might also want to start your own blog or regular podcast, or even a video blog, on environmental issues. Turn to your personal and work networks. If there is one thing that most people love, it is being confided in and asked for advice. Broaden your personal and work networks by joining green networks.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? A small 'victory' on your chosen path fills you with joy and gives the strength and confidence to pursue further. Strength and confidence along with hard work and determination may help you progress in the desired direction. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

An 18-year blogging veteran, Ajayi covers all things culture with a critical yet humorous lens on her website Awesomely Luvvie and wrote the instant best-sellers Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual (2021) and I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual (2016). Best-selling author, event producer, mentor, public speaker, trainer.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. There will be a number of specific soft skills sessions for assistants, including an interactive keynote, from award winning coach and author Jenny Garrett, on confidence in the workplace.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Networking Groups. There are PA networking groups springing up all over the place these days, which is absolutely brilliant! Blogs (like this one!).

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I show you the “how to” of exactly what it is you need to do to get started and working with clients, confidently! To learn more about what exact services a virtual assistant can offer, check out my blog post on 101 Tasks to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant. What does a VA do? What tools do I need to get started as a VA?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

So here I am in sunny Madrid attending my first event as the Executive Assistant of Gallus Events. My manager is speaking about sponsorship to a group of event organisers who are all taking notes and listening intently. Assistants should be exactly the same; we should be allowed to go to events that help us grow professionally.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

You won’t go wrong with a training event prepared by someone who’s been on both sides of the desk, who knows the issues you face and who has the expertise, passion, and knowledge to teach you the skills you need and want for career success. We tailor this event to the current trends and the modern assistant’s most pressing needs and issues.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

You won’t go wrong with a training event prepared by someone who’s been on both sides of the desk, who knows the issues you face and who has the expertise, passion, and knowledge to teach you the skills you need and want for career success. We tailor this event to the current trends and the modern assistant’s most pressing needs and issues.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. Here is part 2… 1. Can you tell me a problem you have had to deal with?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. LEADERSHIP QUOTE The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Well, friends, let me start this blog post by saying one thing: I’m still alive! I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. Again, I took my own advice and activated my professional network. I know, I know. It’s been…like…forever.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Well, friends, let me start this blog post by saying one thing: I’m still alive! I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. Again, I took my own advice and activated my professional network. I know, I know. It’s been…like…forever.

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