Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So, I basically showed up to therapy in a suit to give myself that self-confidence.” But what started as sharing an idea with the world quickly snowballed into a series of serendipitous events. The two ended up collaborating on a line of clothes that included mix-and-match formal wear, shirts and all-season suits.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Color coding your calendar is one of those organizational tricks that most people shrug off. I’m here to tell you – if you aren’t color coding your calendar, you’re missing out. Color coding your calendar allows you to see how your time will be used at a glance. Really, it’s up to you!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 22, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Irina talks about travel planning and making the impossible possible. One of my favorite quotes from Irina during our conversation was this – “If something isn’t in the calendar, it isn’t in their life.” It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Automated calendars replace monotonous back-and-forth email communications between community managers and prospective members. Workspace management systems free up receptionists’ time so that you can book a desk, meeting room, or phone booth in a workspace by yourself.

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Allwork

MARCH 21, 2023

If you’re looking to escape lingering winter weather or spring allergies, consider traveling to a southern hemisphere destination to enjoy the summer weather as a digital nomad. It’s expected that Argentina will soon launch a digital nomad visa, but until then, visitors can stay up to 90 days with a tourist visa.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But even with inflation going down, I knew I could be setting myself up for disappointment. So, before I start shopping, I come up with a realistic figure that I can spend on holiday presents. One year, I even wrapped up some of my favorite books from my bookshelf to give. I honestly love gift-shopping. Remember, it’s December.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

Maintain connection through meetings, recognition programs, and virtual events. If you need to present the same content to teams globally, set up multiple meetings. Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. You can also reach out to workers via recorded videos and emails.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I guess he thought I needed the help. Another one I never use.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Whether you are an executive or an assistant reading this Monday Motivator, here are ideas on what you can discuss when you have face-to-face time or catch up by telephone, Facetime, or Skype on a regular basis. Visitors Discuss any events that will involve external visitors and anticipate actions to be taken before and during their visit.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Just wrapped up our first AZVAs “REAL TALK&# conference call , and it made me realize two things: I needed to dust off and update the Calendar of Events for Solopreneurs elsewhere on Loosely Speaking to reflect all that’s in store for 2011. I want to organize a second AZVAs retreat for those of you in the Southwest!

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 7, 2019

However, just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Consider what is already on the calendar—your planned events, meetings and appointments—and how much time you realistically have available. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment; focus on the high priority items and define reasonable.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We use this information for a 30-, 60- and 90-day follow-up call with the assistant and the executive to track progress. This is detailed and maps out specific action steps the assistant will take.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s this distribution of talent across geography, lifestyles and interests that makes up the virtual assistant model’s “secret sauce” and helps companies increase profit margins and productivity while boosting enthusiasm and satisfaction for employees. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

This includes the ability to manage your calendar by coordinating your work and personal calendars, schedule meetings, and, most importantly, determine scheduling priorities on your calendar Organization: An executive assistant helps set up standard operating procedures and improve business processes, including “electronic” organization.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

As the CEO or executive of a start-up, whether pre-IPO or Series A, B, C, or Seed, the current economic market may have you concerned. Founders and CEOs may be concerned that this appears fiscally extravagant or not in keeping with the lean, flat and non-traditional start-up culture. Event management is also often taken on by the EA.

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

They reduce the number of things you have to remember, freeing up valuable headspace for the things that really matter. It led me to create one of my favorite checklists ever – a four page travel planning checklist that I still use to this day. Check/review calendars for today: (executive’s name). Turn off forwarding on phones.

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Success

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s even made headlines for the sheer number of people who log into the app to pick up career advice from professionals and various job consulting agencies, with many acing interviews and landing their dream jobs. Instagram is great for fashion and retail, travel and tourism—anything that’s very highly visual in nature.”

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Yes, I’m the co-founder of Calendar and a keynote speaker. Instead of fleshing out my thoughts through writing, however, I either kept them bottled up or shared them with a few people personally when I had the chance. As a leader, people are often surprised when they discover my big secret: I’m not a natural writer.

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Allwork

AUGUST 9, 2023

International Coworking Day takes place on this day to mark when the self-proclaimed pioneer of coworking and American programmer Brad Neuberg published a blog post on August 9, 2005 announcing: “This week is the first week of coworking, something I am setting up.” I’ve spent the past three summers in Bansko.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From other executive assistants to business owners, travel agents, corporate event specialists, the IT people, even the person who has connections for hard-to-get tickets or bookings can all be great “tools” in your network. You can seamlessly switch between devices and always have an up-to-date version of your task lists.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I organise internal and external events. I’m an early bird so I’m usually up at 5.30 I’m an early bird so I’m usually up at 5.30 I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. Processing expense claims. for the gym!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2019

Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Your executives need to know that even though things shift, change, plummet, switch up or fall apart, you are the glue that will hold it together. Accountability is about being responsible, being present.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? People are using their Microsoft Outlook calendars incorrectly.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2017

I get up at 5.15 As I am getting ready and putting on my make-up. The minute I arrive at work I have a quick look at my calendar, then make up my to do list. Working for Scottish Government requires quite a bit of travel between offices so in one day I can be in Ayrshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh. am eating my toast!

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Success

MARCH 31, 2023

“I just do it because—darn it—there are a lot of women [in the world] who don’t have the opportunity to get up in the morning and even get an education, so I can get my butt on a plane and deal with it. In the show, a group of budding entrepreneurs traveled the world tackling a series of challenges. I’m scared. I was on high alert.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We use this information for a 30-, 60- and 90-day follow-up call with the assistant and the executive to track progress. This is detailed and maps out specific action steps the assistant will take.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They schedule both business and personal appointments, maintain the calendar, and are responsible for a full range of administrative and personal duties—from managing correspondence and making appointments to booking speaking engagements and event planning. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Event planning. EAs at all levels are often involved with event planning, but the senior EA can expect to be more pivotal in the organization behind an event. More direct contact and responsibility with clients. Senior EAs often spend more time liaising between clients and executives. Level of discretion over decision-making.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Halloween decorations and costume advertisements popping up everywhere. Finding the time to “corner” him for input on issues that pop up throughout the day. Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. After reading almost all 700 responses, a 150 page document, here is what rose up as the top 3 struggles. Mind reading!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Travel Planning. Event/Meeting Planning. Systems are made up of several or many different procedures. The procedures all combine to create your travel planning system.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., Daily Calendars. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I organise internal and external events. I’m an early bird so I’m usually up at 5.30 I’m an early bird so I’m usually up at 5.30 I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. Processing expense claims. for the gym!

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Loosely Speaking

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Round up #3, Prescott Style Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 7:48 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant Election Day 2008! This one feels like Christmas. I voted early by mail this year. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 14, 2016

The tagline for the event sets a theme for world famous keynote speakers from the world’s top ad agencies, production houses, global tech and social media giants and the who’s who of world famous brands. Pretty much the only event on the calendar that rivals the Cannes Lions is the Cannes Film Festival. When in ‘Rome’….

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers. Creative Event Planners. Expert Travel Agents. Negotiators.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Travel planning. Meeting and event planning. Let’s use meeting and event planning as our example, and focus on creating a system for planning monthly staff meetings. Project management.

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