Mini Workshop: Tame the Paper Piles
Office Organization Success
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
As well as causing overwhelm and frustration for the business owner, paper piles severely hinder productivity and lead to a lack of efficiency. Registration now open!
The Cognitive Scientist’s Handbook to Working an Optimal Day
Success
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The ECHO program is part of Core One , a consultancy that works with government and military organizations to create productive, mission-ready cultures. One of ECHO’s most popular workshops is called Optimal Day. In terms of productivity, this means 20% of your efforts produce 80% of your results. Cognitive Dip 1 p.m.
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How clutter can hinder your productivity (and what to do about it)
Productivity Bits
DECEMBER 21, 2017
When you own business or manage a team of employees, you know how vital productivity and efficiency is. Without time and effort dedicated to your environment, productivity and motivation can diminish. Physical obstructions In an office, physical obstacles can come in the form of archive boxes, files, and general clutter.
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Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - How to Use Both For Optimal.
Stephanie LH Calahan
DECEMBER 23, 2009
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Archive Network with Steph Is This You?
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There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and.
Stephanie LH Calahan
OCTOBER 13, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Overwhelm Busters (my buddies share their best again) | Main | You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes! Fortunately, I recently found a couple of lists that give you the best in productivity for your Android and iPhone!
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Did You Get Sent to an Inappropriate Website?
Office Organization Success
APRIL 28, 2014
I contacted my hosting company, who confirmed that it looked like there were some abnormal code files on my site and they’re now in the process of cleaning it up. If you’re currently using Gmail, then you’ll love this week’s article , where I share my top three Gmail productivity tips.
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Do You Speak for Your Business? Then You Don't Want to Miss This Time-Saving Trick
Stephanie LH Calahan
OCTOBER 28, 2011
. Since a 1/3 of my business is speaking (keynotes, workshops, etc.) Create a Master Speaking Presentation File Rather than having separate presentation files for each talk that you deliver, consider creating a master file. Sequence Your Master Speaking File. Are you going to create your master file?
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My first Twitterview with @marciahoeck - Decisive Productive.
Stephanie LH Calahan
JANUARY 28, 2011
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Today I'll share the experience and the interview on the topic of productivity. The Conversation Was On Productivity I'm Twitterviewing @ StephCalahan (Stephanie LH Calahan) of Calahan Solutions, Inc. Stephanie, your bio says you’re a productivity consultant.
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Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success - Productive.
Stephanie LH Calahan
JANUARY 4, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! You can file and label the files with appropriate titles; throw or give away unwanted things. In her business capacity, Natalie offers a range of coaching services including one-to-one coaching and professional workshops. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?
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You Can Steal Time Back From Email - Productive & Organized
Stephanie LH Calahan
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review | Main | Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention » You Can Steal Time Back From Email A few days ago I received an email from a reader.
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Mad Productivity: Driving the Work so that it Doesn't Drive me Crazy
Virtual Moxie
APRIL 15, 2013
I don''t know what''s been up this last week, but people have come out of the woodwork to ask me how I get so much done without working crazy hours, and so I thought this would be a great time to revisit my productivity post from about this time two years ago (you can read it here ), and share any updates to it. Then stop screwing with it.
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Stephanie LH Calahan
OCTOBER 21, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android | Main | Listen to Productivity and Organization Tips - Steph Has Started Audio #Cinch Casting » You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes!
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100 Key Systems To Ensure Your Business Success
Office Organization Success
JUNE 5, 2012
A simple, 6-week virtual training program comprising of weekly workshops all designed to teach you how to: Create a super-duper filing system so you never lose critical information again. Introducing the… Business Building Success Kit: Create Simple Systems, Automate Your Marketing, and Get More Clients.
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Tax Tip for the Office Professional
The Office Professionals Place
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.
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Stacey Abrams’ New Co-Authored Book Details the Struggles Black Entrepreneurs Still Face and Why Business Partnership Differences Can Be Your Superpower
Success
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
At the Leadership Atlanta workshop on race relations, the moderator invited Stacey to share a secret dream that most people would never have suspected. Despite a record uptick in new business filings during the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship has been on a troubling downward slide for years.
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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup
Stephanie LH Calahan
MARCH 25, 2011
They are then placed in a reference (Rolodex) file by type of business and not the name. I File Them (Then I Forget Them). I file them away, and rarely look at them again. Thanks to Lauren Davidson of ARoundTuit Organizing & Productivity. Then I only keep the ones I can anticipate connecting with. The business cards?
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How Well Do You Manage Your Social Media Content Assets?
Stephanie LH Calahan
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
I give a lot of keynotes and workshops around the nation. I keep a master text file with all of my 140 character tweets & links. "Productive Communication & Marketing : How to Manage All of Those Links! If you create any kind of content, you already have a goldmine you can share on your social media platforms.
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Join the Refresh-Her Challenge
Stephanie LH Calahan
MARCH 28, 2011
Dr. Shannon Reece is a colleague and friend that has participated in a number of my collaborative posts as well as shared her thoughts on eliminating fear right here at Productive & Organized. Get Instant Access to this video workshop <==CLICK HERE. Get Instant Access to this video workshop <==CLICK HERE.
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What Are You Thankful For?
The Office Professionals Place
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
.’ In order to maintain workplace mental health(yes, workplace mental health- home mental health is a totally different subject) Some ways to maintain workplace mental health are: take breaks, meditate, and get organized in order to stay productive. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights.
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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is
The Office Professionals Place
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# She has written two books, is a professional speaker, and has hosted numerous seminars and workshops.
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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?
The Office Professionals Place
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Show them the benefits to changing or revising a procedure and explain how the company and your department will be more productive. Sometimes emergencies occur and can’t be helped so determine how frequently your boss makes these requests and make necessary suggestions on how you and he can be more productive and efficient.
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The Secret Tool That Helps My Business Grow & Keeps Me Connected to Important FollowUps
Stephanie LH Calahan
OCTOBER 9, 2012
She meets with the client and discuss the possible keynote and workshop and ends the conversation feeling great about the prospect. Powerfully Productive businesses know that effective follow-up is critical to success and my powerhouse tool is my CRM system. Proposal is created and sent. She forgets about her prospective client.
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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 10, 2010
Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. Idea : Bring a “to read” file with you to meetings so that, while you’re waiting for people to arrive, you can stay productive. I’m professional.” The ‘Do’ List.
An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 10, 2010
Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. Idea : Bring a “to read” file with you to meetings so that, while you’re waiting for people to arrive, you can stay productive. I’m professional.” The ‘Do’ List.
10 Ways to Enhance Your Worklife
The Office Professionals Place
JULY 16, 2010
Enhancing your worklife will increase productivity, reduce stress, and maintain focus on job tasks. Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity.
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Create a Customer-Focused Social Media Strategy » Make or Break.
Make or Break Moments
APRIL 30, 2010
This is a workshop that I am invited to give on a regular basis and because I know you can’t come to Ohio and hear me speak, I have created a couple audio files that will walk you through each of the pages in the workbook. So first – grab your copy of the Customer-Focused Social Media Strategy workbook.
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Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System
The Office Professionals Place
AUGUST 8, 2010
If you want to take a course or attend a workshop and management is reluctant to pay for your professional development, outline the value and how it will benefit you as an employee. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Prove to management that their support is important.
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100 Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress
Professional Assistant Blog
JANUARY 18, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 18, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Meetings , Productivity D o you get staff members coming to you for all sorts of questions? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?
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Turn Inaction into Action with The Ready Retreat Workbooks
Productivityist
JANUARY 7, 2013
I’m excited to be part of the Productivity Power Panel, featuring Craig Jarrow ( Time Management Ninja ), Brett Kelly (author of Evernote Essentials ), and Leo Widrich ( Buffer ). They are ideal if you can’t attend a live Ready Retreat workshop in person – or simply can’t wait for the webinars I’m releasing in the future.
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Productivityist
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Because adding tags (or "tagging") tasks, projects, and (now) OS X files can really boost your productivity when used properly. I''m also going to talk a great deal about tagging during my upcoming three-day workshop for creativeLIVE. And it''s about time that happened.
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Stephanie LH Calahan
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
When I state them in a workshop or keynote I see heads nodding around the room. Being busy can be a way of feeling productive. Are we being productive or are we just passing the time with being busy? Consider moving out of “busy” and moving into productive – your life and business will thank you for it.
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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment
Allwork
MARCH 6, 2024
Workplace bullying and harassment can happen in both in-person or remote workplaces, affecting the productivity and mental health of workers. In this sense, organizations can raise awareness regarding workplace harassment, bullying, or violence via training sessions, workshops, and regular conversations.
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311 Microsoft Powerpoint: The Bumblebee's 3 most useful PPT add-ins
BioTeams
AUGUST 27, 2012
PPT to Video converts powerpoint files into videos in all the main formats including AVI, WMV, MPEG, MP4, MOV and is a great way of creating a video quickly and cheaply before you upload it to Youtube or Vimeo. Like excel add-ins once you install them they become available within the powerpoint menus. Acoolsoft PPT to Video (paid).
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40 Last 3 Days To Get The Business Building Success Kit
Office Organization Success
JULY 26, 2012
Through this simple, 6-week virtual training program you will discover how to: Create a super-duper filing system so you never lose critical information again. Set up your financial management system so that you can easily track your revenues and expenses. Create a fabulous contact management system to make follow-up a cinch = more clients!
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BioTeams
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Note that both Simulate and Crystal currently generate flash (SWF files) which means they won't run on ipads although I believe the suppliers both have plans for HTML5.
The Utterly Incomplete Guide On Monetizing Your Blog
Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 12, 2010
Let people know that by buying the products you’re recommending you will get some money. Many readers will choose to reward you this way, if they find the products appealing. Also, be consistent in your niche and product choices. Selling Your Own Information Products. Think at your readers. Think at their needs.
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Assessing Projects
Productivityist
AUGUST 29, 2013
So I moved all of the project files as notes into Evernote (under a notebook called Productivityist Videos) and deleted the project from OmniFocus. An Array of Products. The Productivityist Workbook has done very well, and I''d like to make more products. But not all of them are going to be pursued at once.
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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses
The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Ask corporations – often they have training courses or accreditation for their products. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. They have basic workshops which helps to begin own business. Check their references first.
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How to Work Smarter and Be More Productive
On The Job
MARCH 4, 2014
In a new book, The Secret to Peak Productivity: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best , Myles outlines her strategy to better organization and productivity using a what she calls a "personal productivity system." In my workshops, people hope to uncover a big secret about being more productive and getting organized.
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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong
Success
JANUARY 22, 2023
Not only did the PWD task force ensure compliance, they “established a worldwide accessibility project office” in 2002 to ensure all products and services were made accessible. Instead the girls quietly filed into a dreary classroom, shucked their puffy coats, and took their seats behind the keyboards.
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Emotional Intelligence Meets Travel Planning
Office Dynamics
JUNE 8, 2017
This is followed by dinner and then working on emails and getting ready for the next day’s meetings, or in my case, teaching full-day workshops to 25 attendees. One assistant I had, used to surprise me with little post-it notes in my trainer toolkit or file folder that I would see upon my arrival or the first day of training.
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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World
Stephanie LH Calahan
DECEMBER 10, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You. I hear it from my clients and workshop participants as well as my connections on social media sights. Create email folders same as you would for word doc and paper files.
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100 A Miracle Lasts Only 3 Days
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 20, 2011
Let’s take the top notch, hottest, most popular 22 personal development authors, put together their most interesting products, bundle them at an incredibly low price (and by incredibly low price I mean an insanely low price), but only keep this going on for 72 hours. Better Communication Workshop. 4 MP3 audio downloads.
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Master the Art of Re-purposing Your Work and You'll Save Multiple Hours - 50 Ideas To Get You Started
Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 20, 2011
It is productive content creation. Last year I was invited write articles for ACCO's "Organize Your Desk Day" To give some structure to the series of 30 blogposts, I decided to create a 10-week "How-to" course in setting up an organized and productive workspace. I like to take it live!
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