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The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel

Practically Perfect PA

Originally from Southern California, Bethany began her career as a flight attendant in Santa Barbara, where she quickly gained an appreciation for detailed organisation in a fast-paced environment. A former trainer, Lorraine’s role as an EA has grown into one of champion and mentor. Polly Hadden-Paton.

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The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel

Practically Perfect PA

Originally from Southern California, Bethany began her career as a flight attendant in Santa Barbara, where she quickly gained an appreciation for detailed organisation in a fast-paced environment. A former trainer, Lorraine’s role as an EA has grown into one of champion and mentor. Claudia Ferreres .

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

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Regardless of the type of business, the process to creating a happy work environment starts with some fundamentals: Make wise choices in hiring. Achor was a teaching assistant for Harvard’s positive psychology course, taught by his mentor, Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. In a 2013 e-book, Got A Bad Boss? Nurture civility.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

We know what is happening before it happens; we are able to solve problems and create a calm environment. It’s not just me saying this either – in a survey conducted back 2013 in by the Office Team in the States. So, after some advice from my mentor, I started sending my boss weekly emails detailing what I had achieved that week.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. One day soon, the jig would be up … ” — Lean In* , March 2013. technology and medicine); and.

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