Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. While these were written for our administrative professional conference attendees, they can apply to any trip you may whether it be a business trip or vacation. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Remain calm.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2017

Then, when it’s finally time to take a day off and relax, or travel for business, they’re starting from scratch and the planning process suddenly feels more stressful than ever! Use the checklist to help organize your travel planning superpowers so you can feel the joy of a stress free trip. Booking Your Trip. Create an Itinerary.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 25 years. While these were written for our administrative professional conference attendees, they can apply to any trip you may whether it be a business trip or vacation. It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Remain calm.

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Success

MARCH 13, 2023

But, as a freelancer, having someone who knows what they’re doing take care of your taxes can help you avoid added stress. For the 2022 tax year, the contribution limit on a SEP IRA is either $61,000 or up to 25% of your total compensation, whichever is less, while the limit on a Roth IRA is $6,000 (or $7,000 if you’re over age 50).

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

A low stress solution. Finding a venue can be a stressful job. After an initial chat with us on the phone, confirm your requirements in writing, and be as specific as possible about numbers of attendees, location, budget, facilities, ambience and anything else your event needs.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

Over the last few weeks I have been wondering how my initial thoughts about running an event have turned into the Assist Conference – which is just a month away! I hope after reading them you can see why I have created the Assist Conference , why the theme is ‘Moving on up!’ The Assist Conference was born!

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

Ensuring our boss is able to get from A to B without any fuss or stress is a key task for assistants. The fuss and stress shouldn’t be felt or seen by the boss but we can certainly feel it! If we are doing this in the office imagine our stress levels when the boss has to leave the building for a client meeting or business trip!

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether it’s the absence of a stressful commute or the ability to work in comfortable attire, focus on the positives that remote work offers. Schedule virtual meetings, video conferences, or phone calls to stay connected and aligned. First, acknowledge the unique benefits of working from home.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2015

Guest Post by Adam Timm, Speaker at 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Put away the phone or tablet. Stress Release Tip. Regular breaks are a great way to stay positive and uplifted throughout the day… you’re not working through your breaks, are you? Does this sound like you? Take A Real Break. Chew slowly.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

Have you been trying to get permission to attend a conference or training program and got turned down? Think about your goal in communicating and pick up the phone or walk over and talk to the person when appropriate. Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Don’t give up.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker. Prevent Technology From Dominating Your Life .

Administrative Professionals 100

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker. Prevent Technology From Dominating Your Life .

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker. Prevent Technology From Dominating Your Life .

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker. Prevent Technology From Dominating Your Life .

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

  I'll be going to a conference in October and will be making my flight plans early this week. If you schedule your appointment directly before or after my conference, I'll waive my travel fees.    I'll contact you via phone (no charge) and we'll talk about what your current challenges are. 

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Best Electronics: Business Mobile Phone. Best Admin Conferences. DeskDemon brings office professionals tangible benefits through savings in time, cost and stress from everyday tasks. Best Fun Stationary & Supplies Companies. See Jane Work. Honorable mention to Poppin who were within 10 votes of See Jane Work. Best Laptops.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference. Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. A lot of the apps are free or only cost a few pounds.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

If we had a bad day and we happen to talk on the phone at night about it, we end our call with, “What are you grateful for?” So no matter how rough things might be or how stressful our day might have been, we always end our day on a good note by being thankful. 2013 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

No need to fret, though: If you’re always feeling stressed out and you keep getting the impression that your productivity is weak, this article will help. 1: Use Cell Phone Scheduler / Organizer. This is a shame; since you carry your phone with you everywhere you go, you might as well use it to its full potential.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You insist on a certain chair in the conference room. You claim you hate gossips, but have sent emails passing along the latest scuttlebutt concerning a colleague's dating habits after you overheard her on the phone. Your lack of conviction throws off schedules, delays projects and adds to the stress of co-workers. You dither.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Then I have a plan for you to implement today, right now, that will help you increase your productivity, lessen your stress and actually cross things off your to-do list at the end of the day. Does it sound like I just described a typical work day in your business? So stay with me and let’s go through these three easy steps one by one.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face. Rebecca will be speaking at the Assist Conference (Friday 27th February 2015) about her career and her dual role at the London based start-up – Adaptive Labs. What is the one piece of advice you would give to other assistants?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 11, 2013

Then I have a plan for you to implement today, right now, that will help you increase your productivity, lessen your stress and actually cross things off your to-do list at the end of the day. Does it sound like I just described a typical work day in your business? So stay with me and let’s go through these three easy steps one by one.

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Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The lenses in Felix Gray’s glasses are clear (avoiding that ’90s comeback kid look at the conference table) and eliminate screen glare that can cause additional eyestrain—not to mention some of their stylish frames are made with handcrafted Italian acetate and all of them are quite easy on the eyes. Prices start at $35 for a single box.

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Allwork

JUNE 3, 2022

that biophilia can lower stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance a person’s mood and creativity. . Biophilia can lower stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance a person’s mood and creativity. Other workplace typologies that can benefit from these strategies are conference rooms. A research study conducted in?Sweden

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Joan took the stage confidently on Friday morning, our final conference day. Stress levels are astronomical. Your manager read emails, texts, and took phone calls between those times and the situation may have unfolded completely differently, requiring you to have new priorities this morning. It’s an exciting, close game.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

Anyone that travels frequently knows that a well organized set of travel documents makes the trip much less stressful.    Make sure you have: Tickets/confirmations - By making sure you have your access information readily available you will eliminate unnecessary stress.    Keep reading for what I found out. . 

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. If the partners meet in the morning (whether in person or by phone) they are able to ensure they’re working in tandem, confirming the day’s top priorities are agreed upon, and can be proactive on any new issues that might have arisen.”. The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  You can fold laundry while you are on a conference call or do a little gardening when you are stuck on a problem.    Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.    It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress. 

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed?

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

It would be easy to take on a task yourself, but also stressful. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Utilize your team members to the best of their ability. Afterall, the Lone Ranger was called “lone&# for a reason.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 18, 2012

  My job was high profile, high travel and high stress.  My FAVORITE 1400 - Any time I had issue with any type of technical issue from my pc or laptop to pager to phone to printer to cell phone, you name it, I dialed 1400 and that group took care of it for me.    I was on top of all of it, no problem. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail?

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

So in that moment it could cause him to think it was stress related and that you might act like that if it was ever too busy at the office. The good ones will ask on the phone when a phone interview starts if it is still a good time to talk. That I felt really ill from a bad reaction while stating it would not recur again.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

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