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. IT training.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

During the course of the meeting the Board decided that everyone in the organisation must attend a full day’s training on a new legislation affecting the industry. Not a confident negotiator? Picture the scene. Your manager has just returned from a Board meeting. Where do you start…? Let them do it for you.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Of course, starting slow can help you to navigate and become successful, but there are other things you need to consider too. Make sure you get rid of unnecessary expenses and cut back on others, such as eating out or your weekly shopping budget Eliminate any money wasters such as unused subscriptions. Build Your Finances.

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Success

MARCH 29, 2024

The following trio of business owners graduated from the program’s eight-week course and have since become both instructors and board members for the nationwide organization based in North Carolina. Although he didn’t have a background in printing T-shirts, he saw that the industry required less startup capital than others and took a chance.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Now is the time to thoughtfully prepare a request for financial approval of the Early Bird conference pricing before 2010 budgets expire with unspent funds. You know what you are doing and how it will go!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Now is the time to thoughtfully prepare a request for financial approval of the Early Bird conference pricing before 2010 budgets expire with unspent funds. You know what you are doing and how it will go!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I want to network with other "executive" admins and C-level supporters.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Success

MARCH 29, 2024

The following trio of business owners graduated from the program’s eight-week course and have since become both instructors and board members for the nationwide organization based in North Carolina. Although he didn’t have a background in printing T-shirts, he saw that the industry required less startup capital than others and took a chance.

Legal 100

Legal Social Media Equipment 2020 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Elena has had the pleasure of working with some of the top executives across multiple industries. Elena Navarro 1:58 So I think I just fell into the role, I was actually going to college and I was working as a cart girl at a golf course, and just didn’t really have, you know, a lot of interest in doing that route.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

With a financial industry that disproportionately targets marginalized groups while giving advantages to cisgendered white men, the very act of a woman pursuing financial literacy and wellness is feminist. This industry was not created to be easily accessible for women, and it can be challenging to know where to start.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Whilst it’s been a privilege and honour to be able to help so many people in obtaining the role of their dreams and rectifying their brand and ‘branded’ documents respectively to get there, it has actually been a huge eye opener to some of the things that go on in this somewhat dicey industry.

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Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

While CEO Doug Parker argues it was a simple case of industry parity, the mood was clearly summarized by Citi analyst, Kevin Crissey: “Labor is being paid first again. Executive teams think twice before taking actions that might shake investor confidence. The reaction from Wall Street was brutal. off the share price.

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BioTeams

JULY 18, 2011

Invariably people smile back and say 'yes of course' and welcome you into their group and conversation. As you introduce people to each other you become the catalyst and connector and they will thank you for doing it and of course remember you. Experienced networkers will notice you on your own and will invite you to join them as well.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In November 2023, plans to turn part of a golf course next to a motorway into a £340 million science park were refused by South Oxfordshire District Council. What is striking is how weighted the country’s export figures are to the life sciences, medical and pharmaceutical industries craved by the UK.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

The guy writes with confidence and authority. He buys courses in how to use social media because he thinks clients must like him. ‘Course, it’s a big ol’ internet and YMMV Chris Garrett´s last blog. You should go check out his website. So our guy listens attentively. Our guy isn’t alone. Not necessarily.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With being Tier 1 rated with the Jewelers Board of Trade, she has become known as one of the most trusted business owners in the jewelry industry. Andrea Callanan is passionate about helping people and businesses find their confidence, their voice and business success. Entrepreneur, coach, motivational speaker, podcast host.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And we didn’t have an outlandish budget where I could just go find any ol’ nice place that had availability. My most memorable experience working for a Hollywood Executive Producer is actually only well known in the film industry and not the general public (so they shall remain nameless! Are you allowed to disclose who it was?

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Success

JULY 17, 2021

As with most emerging professions, that’s not half accurate, and to barely scratch the surface will uncover a thriving multi billion-dollar global industry filled with dynamic professionals, some who have spent tens of thousands of dollars and decades serving hundreds of clients whose lives are radically improved. Charge whatever you decide.

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