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. There are definite skills required to be a good minute taker and I’ve listed some of them below: Listening. Assertiveness. Good command of the written language.
Success
JANUARY 1, 2023
Is it speaking well or being socially skilled or projecting an attractive, exciting image? But here’s my definition: Charisma is the ability to positively influence others by connecting with them physically, emotionally and intellectually. Perhaps you slump your shoulders, or maybe you square them assertively. It’s charisma.
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Success
JANUARY 4, 2022
Explain why this is sexist: Ambition and assertiveness are praised in men but criticized in women. Your edge: the skills, experience, traits and interests that make you unique. For example, Natalie says that she’s always been very insistent that BossBabes look polished and precise—even as her definition of polished has evolved.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 26, 2018
Solution : Replace with variations of the words “do” or “can” instead – and focus on what is definite: “I’ll do a preliminary outline by Tuesday for review,” or “I will complete a preliminary outline Tuesday.”. Problem : “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course!
My EA Career
JULY 7, 2020
They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. I feel privileged to support them in developing the skills to do this. Right now we exist in the definition of a VUCA world. Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous.
My EA Career
JULY 7, 2020
The Power Skills Executive Assistants Need To Demonstrate During Covid-19. Adopting a Slinky Mindset showcases four key Power Skills : Adaptability Flexibility Creativity Resilience. To do that they need to feel empowered and supported and have the skill and capability to manage up, down and cross the organisation to achieve outcomes.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Solution: Replace with variations of the words “do” or “can” instead – and focus on what is definite: “I’ll do a preliminary outline by Tuesday for review,” or “I will complete a preliminary outline Tuesday.”. Problem: “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course!
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