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How to Assert Your Power in Difficult Situations

Success

That could be knowledge, a social network, proximity to moral goodness—anything. Knowingly or unknowingly, you’re asserting your power through the act of helping others. They can present a problem in a compelling way and get people interested in a solution. So it’s not true that power only comes from money and status.

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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Sometimes, you need to ward off the stress of negative thinking more quickly, like before giving a presentation. Focus on the present. Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” I am grateful for the confidence to express my ideas clearly and with authenticity.” “I

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotionally intelligent people are unwilling to be bogged down unnecessarily by others’ mistakes, so they let them go quickly and are assertive in protecting themselves from future harm.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team. Appropriately assertive.

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Speak for Yourself

Step It Up VA Coaching

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. by Donna Toothaker.

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Speak for Yourself

Step It Up VA Coaching

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. by Donna Toothaker.

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5 reasons every assistant should attend external training

Practically Perfect PA

It is really important that you have the confidence to ask for funding and this isn’t going to happen if you think of yourself as ‘just the assistant’ I’ve had Executives turn my training requests down because I worked in a support function and I didn’t make the organisation any money. The list is endless.

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