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Embrace the Freedom: Overcoming Work-From-Home Guilt with Confidence

Tips From T. Marie

In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you overcome work-from-home guilt and reclaim your confidence. When your workspace reflects your personality and professionalism, it can help boost your confidence and reduce any guilt or judgment you may feel about working from home. But fear not!

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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response

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For example, “I love your latest blog, and I’m writing with a related question.” If your real goal is a phone call, don’t ask, “Could we have a phone call some time?” This sentence tells Clargley you respect her time, are willing to do the time-zone math, and all she needs to do is pick up the phone. Sentence 2: Who.

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Mastering Time: Unleash the Magic of Time Blocking for Your Home Business

Tips From T. Marie

A Word Of Caution: Although I’ve had fun making magical references in this blog post, like anything else in life, this technique isn’t necessarily for everyone. Tuesday through Thursday are blocked off for scheduling phone calls, particularly calls with clients and potential clients. For example, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.,

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. Years later, I was working for Mr. K, by this time I had much more experience and was confident in my capabilities. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel.

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Dealing with confidential electronic documents

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I wrote a really detailed blog about dealing with confidential electronic documents and paperwork. This is obviously an important subject for assistants because we have to, have to, have to, keep our Executive’s confidence. If you have your work emails on your phone, and who doesn’t?

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

Do you wish you were more confident? Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Please leave a comment or share the blog for your chance to win one of our amazing giveaways!