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Ep 186: Rachael Bonetti on Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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5 reasons every assistant should attend external training

Practically Perfect PA

There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years! I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Strategies for Dealing with Difficult People

Office Dynamics

Don’t talk behind someone’s back. Sometimes what we think is the problem, really isn’t. Be Open And Honest, Don’t Hint. Use assertive communication techniques. Don’t confine yourself to this one individual to set your value or be your friend. It isn’t! Widen Your Circle.

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Gain Confidence by Writing Down Your Ambitions

On The Job

Specifically, individuals who initially acted more confidently with the group set up patterns of assertive communications that continued and became self-reinforcing, they say. "We If you don''t have time to write down your ambitions before going before a group, then mentally review your achievements and goals. Look the part.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Other than you being out of the office for a day or two your company really doesn’t have much to lose. Networking Groups. LinkedIn Groups and articles.

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Speak for Yourself!

Step It Up VA Coaching

There are many ways to market your business – article submissions, social media, press releases, attending networking events. If you are nervous about speaking in front of large groups, start small – introducing yourself at a local business networking event, or speaking as part of an industry panel may be good ways to start.

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Hire a Hero

On The Job

That appears to be complete bulls**t, according to Dan Caulfield. He says that not only does the military do a lousy job transitioning military personnel into the civilian working world, but vets lose the very thing they need most when getting a job – their military network.