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Launching the Future Assistant 2018

Practically Perfect PA

I thought I would start the day by launching the Future Assistant 2018! 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.

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A review of the Assist Conference 2017

Practically Perfect PA

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.

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Afraid of Public Speaking? 7 Tips to Do It Well

Success

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. This article was published in October 2018 and has been updated.

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Your Words Are Powerful: 8 Positive Speaking Habits to Build Yourself Up

Success

So if you want more influence, confidence, connection or opportunities to come your way, begin with what you’re projecting into the world each time you open your mouth. Power to fuel your confidence and ambition and power to make you feel anxious and inadequate. This article was published in May 2018 and has been updated.

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Set Stretch Goals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). They got promotions, salary increases, developed bet­ter relationships with their executives; they joined committees and chaired events; they set healthy boundaries; they gained immense confidence! Oh heavens, I thought! How do you think a person grows?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Van Jones (CNN host) and was the festival production company for Newark Arts Festival (2017 and 2018). She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and panel discussions. She has mentored and coached senior leaders on changing culture and developing confidence, boldness and executive presence.

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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

Practically Perfect PA

When I started looking at the programme I thought to myself, I really want to put a conference together that truly inspires and empowers assistants. This is a big dream, but I hope the programme reflects my objectives for the conference. The Future Assistant is taking place over two days, the 8th and 9th February 2018.

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