Success

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Learning new skills is paramount to success. Continual learning is no longer an added effort but required to remain relevant in nearly any field. Furthermore, the knowledge you gain provides the strength and confidence you need to meet emerging challenges throughout your organization and beyond.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. 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.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2017

Last Friday we held our third Assist Conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. I can’t quite believe I’m saying our third conference as we have been on quite the journey since our first conference. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit. You all did a fab job.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. One thing I hear Joan encourage during conferences, webinars, and one on one conversations is to be courageous.

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Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills Goals 209

Allwork

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the age of automation, continuous learning should be integral to a company’s long-term growth strategy. Reports indicate that businesses committed to lifelong learning have a 30% higher chance of becoming industry leaders. An absence of continuous learning could mean that many organizations are left behind.

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Equipment Skills Learning Goals 265

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 11, 2016

On Friday 26th February we held our second Assist Conference and what a day we had! With a few days to spare we sold out which meant we had just over 100 assistants attending the conference. Luckily, I had 9-5 by Dolly Parton playing in the background which gave me the confidence boost to start talking to everyone.

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2017 Social Media Confidence Skills 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART III: The Final Day. This article is part 3 of our conference recap. click here for Office Dynamics Conference Recap part 1 and part 2. The training, speaking, coaching and writing Joan devotes herself to, as well as this conference itself, is how she achieves those goals.

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Allwork

MAY 22, 2024

Reimagine Meetings and Collaboration Forget those tedious video calls where everyone stares blankly at a screen—VR allows your members to gather in virtual conference rooms with stunning backdrops, like a peaceful mountaintop or a bustling cityscape. Elevate Training and Skill Development VR is a game-changer for learning and development.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

I must say it has been an amazing few months getting the Assist Conference up and running. We have also been fortunate enough to have Get Taxi support the Assist Conference. It has been a steep learning curve for me. The post The Assist Conference is just over a week away appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence it is used in a variety of situations and conversations. Continuing to constantly learn & expand your knowledge beyond your own career field. Confidence is a major key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment focus.

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Confidence Resume Goals Interviewing 165

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE. This article is part 2 of our conference recap. Thursday proved to be the peak day of the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, beginning with yet another series of breakthrough plenary sessions and then culminating in the fabulous Gala Dinner.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our conference is just a few weeks away, in fact, registration closes tomorrow ! Here’s a message about giving yourself permission to continue your learning journey for your BIG life. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

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Learning Administrative Professionals Training 2015 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, it is used in a variety of situations and conversations. As much as confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component.

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Administrative Professionals Confidence Resume Restaurants 169

Success

MAY 24, 2022

Countless people have asked me for advice on how to speak with more confidence in front of others. One man confided he’d thrown up before speaking to colleagues at an annual conference. You were the opening speaker at my company’s sales conference. Learning to read the room is a skill that takes time. Just briefly.

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2018 Confidence Skills Health 354

Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

AI can help remote workers video conference like pros by adjusting factors like lighting, the background image, and even the “smoothness” of participants’ faces. AI supports skill development by personalizing learning paths and offering customized resources for remote workers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2017

Following the success of the last two Assist Conferences, which both sold out, I couldn’t wait to tell you about what we have planned for the new conference and I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to book their place on the conference. We will focus on best practice and learning from other assistants.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Following Joan’s rousing conference kickoff and fantastic first session on the 5 Pillars, we broke for our first grouping of concurrent sessions. They are implementable the first day back at the desk following conference. Some conferences simply throw a ginormous bucket of water out there and call it “concurrent sessions.”

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Success

JANUARY 10, 2023

I was so confident I was simply going to enjoy the magazine and my coffee in the waiting area. I learned one thing today. When I get up and leave a conference room, a public restroom, any space, I want to show my leadership by example. My meeting was supposed to be with some guy named Alex—a bigwig, senior VP.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Whether you want to learn new technical skills, are hoping to expand your role in your company or are looking to move to a new job, creating a professional development plan can help you level up. These may include learning new skills through professional development courses or outlining steps to expand your professional network.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

All year long I've anticipated the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, which starts tonight and runs through noon Friday in sunny Las Vegas at the most amazing venue: Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. In case you're not familiar with what to expect, you are in for a great experience at this conference!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Sfera was the first company from Russia to join the Association and present at the EENA Conference. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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International ASAP Negotiating Administrative Professionals 75

Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Learn the traits of integrity.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals 2007 IAAP Mentoring 100

Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

Willingness to learn, to take on new responsibilities and accept your faults as areas for improvement exemplifies a growth mindset. Those improvements, no matter how small at first, build greater confidence. The Power of ‘Yet’ in Learning New Skills “Yet” is a powerful word. We keep learning. It’s go time—let’s dive in!

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Health Skills International Promotion 212

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I’d love to share these ten consistent messages that I’ve learned over and over during my time here at Office Dynamics working with the legend that is Joan Burge. Joan would give me an assignment like writing a blog or recording a video, or speaking on stage to our sold-out conference of 250 attendees for my first time. We’re human.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement 178

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

If you attended the 25 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence you had the opportunity to attend a career portfolio breakout session with Joan Burge and create a beginner’s copy of your own. I personally learned a lot from that breakout session. Confidently acknowledge your experience as a valuable asset.

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Resume Skills Filing Confidence 220

Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio.

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Administrative Professionals Resume Mentoring Confidence 196

Allwork

OCTOBER 5, 2023

During a process that we liken to “swimming while still learning how to swim,” our design team began to answer this question through the lens of our own company. Four years into our mission, armed with a completed office, ample hindsight, and market data, we are confident in navigating clients through the process.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” When you can learn about autism and understand the value of a person who has autism, and learn how to maximize their strengths and support their areas of weakness, your company is unstoppable.” They loved this technology, and they were excited.

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Self Esteem 2008 2022 Skills 249

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2019

Besides the actual skills and competencies you learn through a certification program, it also demonstrates to those around you that you can set goals and achieve objectives – you can be trusted to go the distance. You build confidence! Learn More Here. Certification is a choice to complete a full program of study.

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Gossip Confidence Training Skills 203

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 28, 2012

Mastering Presentations: How to be Confident & Compelling in Front of Any Audience. You can walk into every presentation—big or small—absolutely confident that you'll be a hit. Whether you're leading a meeting of three people or giving a speech to 3,000, you'll learn how to develop key skills, including how to: Project confidence.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This isn’t just about clocking in from the couch or taking conference calls in pajamas — it’s a vast, vibrant spectrum of career possibilities that’s rewriting the narrative of what it means to “go to work.” It’s clear that remote work from home jobs are embedded in the fabric of modern employment.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 16, 2022

Leaders look for ways to learn, grow, and improve in all areas of life and work. My book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. But understanding your motivation for professional development is important. Direct link to the Audiobook. ABOUT ME (JEREMY BURROWS).

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Administrative Professionals Confidence Email Networking 86

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I suggest constant learning before the unexpected change occurs so you can adapt more easily. Adapting to professional change shows professionalism and confidence. Maybe it’s time to find a better career match.

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Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Video is central to how we connect and learn in the world of virtual work. When making videos, it can be helpful to outline your key talking points ahead of time so you come across as professional and confident. It can also be a powerful way to promote yourself and your business to attract a consistent stream of ideal clients.

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Resume Networking Skills Collaborate 315

On The Job

MAY 31, 2021

You figure out how to deal with Marcia's gossiping, your understand what your boss wants you to do and you even have plotted out the first industry conference you will attend once pandemic restrictions are lifted. You might spend a lot of your time trying to figure out how to get ahead at work, or how to become more successful in your career.

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Gossip Confidence Health Training 137

A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning? Is it time to give your career the attention it deserves by investing in learning? Expect that a commitment to learning will require time and hard work. Abigail Adams wrote that learning is not attained by chance.

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