Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Learn from your experience.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Self Esteem Confidence Stress 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Appropriately assertive.

Assertiveness 180

Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Read on to learn how you can set New Year’s resolutions that stick by matching your unique Enneagram personality to goals that will keep you motivated. This is more about their self-confidence and indifference toward criticism than an actual domineering attitude.

Goals 300

Goals Assertiveness Stress 2021 300

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Learn as much as you can about the topic. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. Always take an extra pen. Knowledge of the subject.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

However, a key learning point to understand is that although communication should be continuous, try to avoid constant questions and instead arrange a specific time to effectively discuss a wide range of points face-to-face. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? More assertive? Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. See yourself in a new light, starting today! A better communicator? Better managing conflict? Joan Burge.

Administrative Professionals 221

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 2017 Customer Service 221

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Good question.

2005 90

2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 90

My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

When I train and coach Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals I ensure they are able to clearly articulate how their outputs (what they do), contribute to the outcomes and impacts of their team and organisation. It’s about using your skills and expertise to help others succeed and achieve their goals.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills Expenses 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

It will boost your confidence and your professional presence. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. Hone Your Professional Trademark.

Skills 203

Skills Administrative Professionals 2017 Training 203

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Good question.

2005 78

2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 78

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. Listen and learn how someone pronounces their name, describes their identity and uses their pronouns. And when they are sharing their ideas or experiences, make sure you show compassion and empathy.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

As more companies embrace collaboration, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Use assertive communication techniques. Take Charge.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc. Constant learning with gratitude is a state of mind.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

build confidence to display and vocalize your talents: share successes -- don't be modest, let your manager know what you do well and what motivates you to succeed. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Training 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

One of the benefits of being in my line of work is learning little-known, proven workplace-effectiveness techniques that increase success – and then sharing them with you! For example, did you know that changing just a few of the everyday words you use while conducting business can actually enhance people’s positive impressions.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

I was purposely brought in to help these assistants manage change, build strategic partnerships with their managers, learn how to be more proactive, and build peer synergy. This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

As more companies embrace the spirit of teamwork, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Use assertive communication techniques.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

build confidence to display and vocalize your talents: share successes -- don't be modest, let your manager know what you do well and what motivates you to succeed. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Erin led the audience through self-assessments and ended with an Action Plan. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. The more you can self-manage and work independently, the more valuable you become to your executive(s) and the organization. Become an advocate for yourself!

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

Confidence only comes from taking action. We can only get what we really want in life if we learn to speak our truth. Too often we waste mind time imaging everything but a positive resolution. Put your focus on what you want to see happen. Ready, Set Go! No shortcuts. Choose the right location to best express yourself. YOU can do this!

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Learning Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

As an attendee, you will learn…. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. That we “learned&# something. Never really knew why this would happen, actually, it was just a thing I knew.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Key Tip for Everyone to Remember: Learn your unique organizing style and work WITH your time and space style instead of fighting it. Being organized creates trust with your executive and those you support.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100