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Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety? Communications Expert Matt Abrahams Offers Tips to Find Your Confidence

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While there’s nothing inherently wrong with goal setting, it puts the attention on a future state rather than remaining in the present moment. To stay present-oriented, Abrahams suggests engaging in activities like walking around the building, listening to a playlist or contributing to conversations. For Abrahams, it’s tongue twisters.

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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

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This gives you an overview of the whole category of technology tools, the expertise to speak to specific programs and how you use them, and then the confidence to learn a new program within that category when needed. Remember, the more succinct you can present your ideas and the less you talk is actually a GOOD thing.

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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We pull into the driveways or parking spots often having been inundated with a lot of noise—radio, podcasts, news—rarely do we use this time to prepare our minds, bodies and hearts to engage and be present when we sit down at our desks or arrive at a meeting or walk through the front door.” Keep moving, breathe deep.”

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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We looked past his long hair and tattoos, coached him on presentation language, and believed in him and his abilities, despite his tough background. It might sound like a cliché, but from Alex, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. He presented so well in training, I assumed he had all of his material on lock.

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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One day he’ll walk out the door and end up somewhere exotic, tropical, freezing or remote, confident and curious. After dinner, my wife had broken off to wrap presents, so I adjourned upstairs to accept my son’s challenge in a fierce game of Super Mario Kart 8. It’ll be hard to see him go, but I’m thankful that’s the way he is.

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Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

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In his free time, you can find him bouldering, social dancing, and serving at his church. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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Ep 270: Debbie Pringle on Launching a Learning Group for Assistants

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In this episode, Debbie talks about launching an administrative professionals learning group, as well as what it’s like to work at a Fire Department. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.