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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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Daily Calendars. Upcoming Travel.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Organizational abilities: Experts in managing multiple tasks and schedules efficiently, an executive assistant must keep everything on track, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Rarely do executives communicate what happened in yesterday’s meetings to their assistants or take the time to explain the scope of a project. Assistants… don’t wait for your executive to ask you the status of a project, task, follow-up item or other requests. Debrief one another on projects that have been wrapped up.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 2, 2010

Here are some ideas: Daily Calendars. Review Mail. Upcoming Travel. Future Projects. If you aren’t already implementing daily huddles with your executive I suggest you start now. Are you curious about what to talk about with your executive? Department Issues. Telephone Messages. Status Updates. Follow-up Items.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Take the time to review and provide thoughtful customization – and ensure you’re meeting the needs of the client first and foremost. . Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Removal of Human Filter.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Take the time to review and provide thoughtful customization – and ensure you’re meeting the needs of the client first and foremost. . Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Removal of Human Filter.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 2, 2010

Here are some ideas: Daily Calendars. Review Mail. Upcoming Travel. Future Projects. If you aren’t already implementing daily huddles with your executive I suggest you start now. Are you curious about what to talk about with your executive? Department Issues. Telephone Messages. Status Updates. Follow-up Items.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

For example, if I’m trying to align tasks up for a long-term project, I’ll use a Monthly Theme to accomplish that. Over the course of a month, I’ll give emphasis to a specific project. Whenever I do this, I know I have a greater chance of completing the project at hand. Maybe I’m tired or traveling (like I am now).

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. Some online task and project management systems are more up to speed on this kind of thing and have apps for your phone to make capturing information easy even when you’re offline.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 31, 2015

It’s amazing how quickly the calendar year has flown by. At the end of each calendar year, I like to look back and see where I’ve been and what I’ve done. But for the purposes of this post, I’ve scanned them to get a sense of my calendar year in review. As I write this, there are 37 hours left in 2015.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 31, 2015

It’s amazing how quickly the calendar year has flown by. At the end of each calendar year, I like to look back and see where I’ve been and what I’ve done. But for the purposes of this post, I’ve scanned them to get a sense of my calendar year in review. As I write this, there are 37 hours left in 2015.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

She has reviewed her notes from that speech, and she notes the changes: G enerations - There are now four distinct generations employed in the workplace. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. o Virtual support – executives travel internationally and support is virtual.

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Productivityist

JULY 20, 2017

I recently took a three-day productivity retreat—I noticed that I was falling behind on projects, freelance work, and my own writing and that I simply couldn’t catch up. A wall calendar. You are working on your big project. Whatever it is, get it down on a calendar. Go deep on this list. Pens/paper/Sharpies. Get it done.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 19, 2017

There is no doubt in my mind that reviewing the past year is a valuable exercise. That doesn’t mean that other projects don’t get attention during those months, but there is one particular project or aspect of my life that does receive more attention than all others. But what about previewing the year to come? Click here. ).

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 10, 2010

If you review the podcast on iTunes, you’ll be entered into this month’s drawing. Her extensive strategic planning and project management skills help clients track their progress and produce the results they have always wanted. By the way, we’re also on iTunes in the podcast directory. See Details and RSVP here!

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Productivityist

JULY 20, 2017

I recently took a productivity retreat—I noticed that I was falling behind on projects, freelance work, and my writing. A wall calendar. You are working on your big project. Plan one week, one month, one year out around these areas: travel, financial, family, friendships, career, fitness. I simply couldn’t catch up.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Review the weekly list daily, and as priorities shift, simply slide the cells higher and lower on the list. Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

afreshspace   @ StephCalahan I just use a legal pad for daily to-do's but keep bigger or future projects in my outlook task list declutterlady   @ StephCalahan Hey, Stephanie, it's iPEP for me; 1 workspace/project w/ability to keep all in 1 place! Break down into bite size pieces, and put the pieces on the calendar.

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Loosely Speaking

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

In fact, it appears that the genesis of many new projects and collaborations has already begun. Next up : marriage of great minds and birth of dynamic new projects and partnerships. Comments: 2 2 Comments Kristi Schrank Comment // September 17th, 2009 // 5:00 pm Hi Katie, I just read your review of the AZVA retreat.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Work With Stephanie « The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In | Main | Want a Paper Planner for 2010? Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag? .    Please give me a call."

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The gentleman on the call introduced himself as a consultant with a well-known local staffing agency who had reviewed the resume I had uploaded to the organization's website. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

I recently reviewed the ioSafe N2 and even though I''m still getting to know it, I love the flexibility and security it offers. NeuYear Calendar. My analog calendar of choice. That means the recipient of this gift will never be at a loss for what to capture ideas, goals, projects, tasks, or sketchnotes in.

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Productivityist

JULY 11, 2012

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Reaction Time is a Factor Posted on 07/11/2012 // Leave a Comment I’m still in travel mode, so I’m still offering guest posts over the next couple of weeks on a regular basis. Despite driving so fast, I was only saving a few minutes of travel time.

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Success

AUGUST 23, 2022

Not a single blank space in my calendar. That’s what I saw one Sunday night while reviewing the week ahead of me. I would binge on some TV show with a wildly irresponsible male lead, someone who keeps no calendar but still gets all the girls. A special project management app? Existential dread? Thanks, Californication.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 1, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Executives found it particularly difficult because, all of a sudden, their calendar was clear after years of jam-packed meetings and social events. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" 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

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 26, 2010

This is his Travel log, his moblog, his mobile blogging project. One Man’s Journey By AndreaKalli A friend of mine is taking on a huge challenge. He lives in Phoenix and we live in Denver. He’s doing this on a shoestring budget. He’s doesn’t have a super-fancy, whama-jama mobile phone, just a $20 Nokia.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

If it can travel through already established relationships, make it something that travels via Facebook. When you are piecing together your blog promotion strategy, incorporate social media platforms that allow a message to spread quickly. 2) Explain it in one sentence.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

If it can travel through already established relationships, make it something that travels via Facebook. When you are piecing together your blog promotion strategy, incorporate social media platforms that allow a message to spread quickly. 2) Explain it in one sentence.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 19, 2010

Tags and Categories: #ivaa10 , audio blogs , audioboo , blogpress iphone app , ivaa , ivaa live blogging , mobile blogging , Mobile Devices , theivaa.tk , travel moblog , video blog , virtualassist.net Related content WooHoo!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I make travel arrangements, do desktop publishing (well, I usually get my sister to help me), organize events and now I am even going to be speaking at an Admin event in April (which I will pretend is sort of like teaching).Yes, Minute taking made easier.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

You can easily track personal and business finances, quickly see the profit/loss of the business, create invoices, review financial reports, import data AND easily transfer information to Turbo Tax (another program I'd recommend!) I travel by car to see many of my clients, in their homes. You won't regret it. Find here: steph.bz/iB5cj3.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Fantastical: Even though I manage to use my calendar more sparingly than some, when I do need access to it I call on Fantastical. The natural language component is a big deal for me, and it''s had it far longer than the native iOS calendar app. Travel: Tripit , Perfect Weather, SkyMotion, Google Maps, Maps, Uber.

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