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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

Office Dynamics

In a recent interview, I was asked, “What motivates you to be an Administrative Professional Trainer and Coach”? In 1990, Joan created a business dedicated to the training of Administrative Professionals by administrative professionals. Sunday, March 8. You will do it not by whining but by fighting.

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How to Maximize Time with Your Children

Office Dynamics

I had their full attention and they had mine (of course, I kept my eyes on the road)! This was even instrumental in building their self-esteem. Amazingly, they grew to become excellent students, with a high level of self-confidence. (At One simple thing you can start doing to maximize time with your children.

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Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace

Office Dynamics

Today I am focusing on tactfully voicing your opinion, which is another topic I cover in our World Class Assistant Certification course. It is both important to express our views and maintain another person’s self-esteem. Come see me live in Chicago for Administrative Professionals Week! Have an awesome week!

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Part of this research will be taking a course on Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern University. I fought through the stereotypes inflicted upon Administrative Professionals by learning more about the business, asking to be on projects, leading multiple projects, and making a point to have my voice and ideas heard and recognized.

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

97% of administrative professionals are female. Increases self-esteem. 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?” What’s the difference between being assertive and aggressive? Reduces anxiety.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. I found this link to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale which has some questions we can ask ourselves to see where we are on the self esteem scale. Now that’s positive self talk. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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Emotional Intelligence for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

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 resilient; I practice positive self-esteem, and I chose to ignore the haters.