Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. This course is only taught onsite.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The disadvantage of being a good shorthand typist in a meeting is that you can fall into the trap of taking too much down because you’ve been trained to take verbatim minutes. As long as you feel confident and comfortable, I think whatever tools you use to take minutes is a personal choice. And that includes shorthand.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

by Joan Burge, Jasmine Freeman and Nancy Fraze continues to make the Amazon best seller list in it’s category of Secretarial Aids and Training. Whether you have been in the administrative field for 20 minutes or 20 years, this book is a “must” resource you will refer to again and again! Infuses life with confidence!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. These skills are transferable into other parts of an administrator’s role.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

You aren’t confident with some of the basic functions. So, you end up doing a lot of manual work that could be automated if you had more training in this area. You’re not comfortable with pivot tables. That’s more than a full week of vacation!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I have been in the adult education/learning/training business for 24 years, mostly working with administrative professionals of all walks of life. Anyone can make time to attend a course or event if they make investing in their education important enough. Select an event or course based on either: Your gap areas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2015

When you are trying to create change, whether in a process or for the administrative community in your organization, it is much easier to be persuasive when there is a group. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Libby had a decade-spanning career as an assistant to Maury Povich, Jane Wenner at Rolling Stone, and, of course, Oprah. I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 5, 2013

You also have to practice being a leader and being confident communicating in front of a group, your executive, or when leading a team. If you attend any training programs, classes or administrative conferences where you have been asked to be the leader or spokesperson, take on the assignment with a smile and confidence.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. There are countless ‘experts’ out there flogging courses and programs on goals setting. ” C.S.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. There are countless ‘experts’ out there flogging courses and programs on goals setting. ” C.S.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! It can be a very hard sell.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional. But if that’s true, then why do most administrative professionals continue to operate in silos when collaboration is so good for business?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Register for a course, workshop, or webinar that challenges your thinking. Be a leader of the other administrative professionals in your organization. I have seen many administrative and executive assistants embrace training. Or another idea is to start an administrative team and host monthly meetings.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2012

Administrative professionals are not miserable at work, but they don't feel as enthusiastic as they once did. In their professional direction. All employees, including administrative assistants excel most when they feel enthusiastic about their work and deeply involved in (and committed to) the success of the business.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Since many companies have year-end employee reviews, at the conclusion of your review would be an appropriate time to discuss a proposal with your manager regarding taking action on your 2011 training.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Of course, the greatest selection for choice happens early on, before the best has been picked over or is gone completely. Since many companies have year-end employee reviews, at the conclusion of your review would be an appropriate time to discuss a proposal with your manager regarding taking action on your 2011 training.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Of course for Office Dynamics, we are in high gear as our annual Event of Distinction is only 8 days away. As executive assistants and administrative professionals, you work with and meet a magnitude of people. Limit your knowledge and you limit your power and confidence. Register for the World Class Assistant course.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

As part of our professional development, I had taken basic MS Word and Excel courses. I enjoyed them and signed up for more courses through our local technical college. Eventually, 13 years later, I received my Administrative Assistant Associate Degree. “To be honest, the career found me!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

97% of administrative professionals are female. Builds confidence. • Many executive and administrative assistants will ask, “When do you need this?” Of course the common answer is, “As soon as you can get it to me?” Select Your World Class Assistant Training Dates Today. Benefits of Being Assertive.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Don’t be shy because you are an administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2009

Like Tiger, as administrative professionals you can make the most of wherever you are and maintain the mental clarity it takes to finish the hole. You are a “professional admin” and that means you have what it takes to chip out of the bunker and get back on the fairway or green. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Attitude.

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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Learners can read books and other publications, enroll in college courses, watch online videos, register for classes and workshops, acquire certifications, attend conferences, engage in Webinars, and so much more. In that case, create an annual training budget for yourself so you can remain competitive in today’s job market.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2009

Like Tiger, as administrative professionals you can make the most of wherever you are and maintain the mental clarity it takes to finish the hole. You are a “professional admin” and that means you have what it takes to chip out of the bunker and get back on the fairway or green. Find ways to motivate yourself. Lisa Olsen.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this practical and game-changing chapter, my friend Al-Husein Madhany walks through proven methods for crafting the perfect resume for executive assistants and administrative professionals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 14, 2019

In our World Class Assistant course, we cover this topic and participants work on real work world case studies. One of our top trainers, Julie Reed, has been teaching several of our World Class Assistant™ certification/designation courses. I am confident in my skills and aware of my weaknesses. I am in charge of my attitude.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. What about your work space? 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

She has experience building and leading Admin teams from scratch and effectively training new hires. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:02 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , board meetings , checklists , preparing for a meeting , to-do lists Reactions: 3comments: Foley-In-Charge said. No surprises! Choose New.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use. So what can be done about this, I hear you ask?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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