Allwork

MAY 6, 2024

To maximize the impact of networking: Attend Virtual and In-Person Events: Industry conferences, webinars, and local meetups are golden opportunities for networking. They enable you to meet peers and industry leaders, which can lead to introductions and job tips that aren’t publicly listed.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 3, 2015

So after many months of planning and organising the Assist Conference finally took place on Friday 27th February. By 9.20am everyone was settled in their seats patiently waiting for me to open the conference. My examples embodied the Assist Conference objectives: The need to change other people’s behaviours and your own.

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Allwork

AUGUST 7, 2023

Network and engage in professional associations: Attend industry conferences, join relevant professional associations, and participate in networking events. Perhaps it’s the people tagging you on social media for your insights. Demonstrate competence: Consistently perform at a high level and deliver quality work.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

After so much anticipation, the Office Dynamics Conference, titled the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , opened on Tuesday evening September 30th with the Social Fusion Mixer. The Office Dynamics Conference team was certainly ensuring we would have plenty of energy to make it through the day!

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 1, 2024

David Sharp joins Mark Eltringham on the Workplace Cocktail Hour to share a bourbon, discuss a wide range of issues – and avoid one that won’t help either of them. He has recently completed a Masters degree in AI and Ethics at Cambridge. He enjoys running, swimming and cycling. At some point, we’ll be doing it in person.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Over the past week or so, this image has gone viral on social media. On social media, though, the standard response from people of a certain vintage – my vintage admittedly – is to suggest that they were last seen supporting Echo and the Bunnymen at Glasgow Barrowlands in 1984.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Social media has invaded modern life and anyone not on any of the big three platform is practically unknown. Although long overdue, businesses are finally embracing social media as the new platform to make them known. However, businesses are now beginning to see social media in a new light.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Live conferences are a fantastic way to gain actionable knowledge for your business, rekindle former relationships and make new relationships.  Yet, many people don't take advantage of the investment like they could.   Once I get to know you, I'm comfortable and in some instances you can't shut me up! . 

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 14, 2016

Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. When push comes to shove, will you be the one they can’t live without? Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended. Speak at the next conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. You will be able to network and interact with each other, share your thoughts on the content and connect via social media. We don’t have anything like this in our industry.

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Customers Rock!

MAY 10, 2012

I recently attended the 2012 Lithium Network Conference (LiNC for short) in San Francisco to hear about the latest and greatest from Lithium Technologies as well as from thought leaders such as Brian Solis , photo left, who shared about Digital Darwinism from his new book The End of Business as Usual. Good News for Social Customer Service.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. You will be able to network and interact with each other, share your thoughts on the content and connect via social media. We don’t have anything like this in our industry.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 28, 2016

On top of all of that, we have opened up bookings for next year’s Assist Conference. On top of all of that, we have opened up bookings for next year’s Assist Conference. I wanted to spend a little bit of time today talking to you guys about the theme of next year’s conference. Social Media Management.

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Yes, Batts was one of the youngest Black executives at a media conglomerate ever. The pair met the old-fashioned way—at least for philanthropically minded women in the entertainment industry in the pre-social media era. Go ahead—underestimate Sophia Bush and Nia Batts. They’ve seen it all before. We can be honest.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s face it most of us don’t sign up to this assistant malarkey because of the short hours. We will burn out pretty quickly if we don’t have some sort of personal life. This is something that we will be discussing during the Assist Conference. So how do successful assistants achieve a work life balance?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

I had one person connect with me about a year ago from the show and we chatted on social media.   "  I laughed and thought, I don't know any other way to be!    Couldn't have been farther from the truth.    Couldn't have been farther from the truth. 

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! It was quick wasn’t it!? Do support your local networking group if you have one, if you don’t… well you should think about starting your own! Social Media.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2016

Kemetia Foley, Admin Renegade Blog & 2016 Conference for Administrative Excellence Speaker. There are chances to win great prizes, all you have to do is engage with the blog posts by commenting as well as sharing the post on social media. How do I tag you in my social media posts? The Travo Team. and many more!

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Phew, I can’t believe 2011 is just around the corner! Maybe you’re looking for a few good small business webinars and conferences like the recent ones listed at Small Business Trends. Maybe you’re looking for a few good small business webinars and conferences like the recent ones listed at Small Business Trends.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. The answer may be no, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. Finally, update your social media pages to accurately reflect your brand.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Last month I asked everyone on the Practically Perfect PA social media platforms to give me their best tips on working with multiple managers. Building on social awareness and constructive work relationships. Just relax and don’t panic. Here are the results. Enjoy… There are some brilliant tips here!

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

At the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I did a session entitled ‘creating powerful presentations’ I wanted to share the slides and notes with you guys today… Here you go! A centred heading and left-aligned text doesn’t look too good so I always prefer left alignment even with the slide heading.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

At the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I did a session entitled ‘creating powerful presentations’ I wanted to share the slides and notes with you guys today… Here you go! A centred heading and left-aligned text doesn’t look too good so I always prefer left alignment even with the slide heading.

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PowerPoint Social Media PDF USPS 189

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 21, 2016

Ideally you want to book a hotel attached to the airport or one that offers a shuttle service to the terminal so that your Executive doesn’t have to worry about ground transport. Use social media. It isn’t just weather that can delay a trip. Your Executive waves goodbye and you think phew! Assist Travel.

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On The Job

JANUARY 26, 2015

But is there a way to get out of doing work you really don''t want to do? What if you always get stuck with jobs that don''t stretch your skills or provide you any new opportunities? Be willing to do your homework, reach out to key people -- and don''t get discouraged if you get a few "no" responses.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites. Last year saw a variety of networking events and conferences for assistants. Assistant networking and events. Client Entertainment.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 10, 2013

A few years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Julia Neiman at a conference and we have stayed connected ever since.    So, when she asked me to be a part of her Business Toolbox Giveway and shared the great people involved, I couldn't say no. 10 Ways To Monetize Social Media from Rick Cooper.

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Customers Rock!

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

I have been reading quite a few blogs and comments lately about how social media and customer service need to come together. There has also been a lot of talk about the Social Customer and its importance. Been hearing that for ages; I even spoke at a conference of that name 2 years ago! Service is the New Marketing.

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Social Media Customer Service AT&T Collaborate 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

You’re exhausted, so you know you worked hard all day, but you just don’t seem to have much to show for it. Nothing is more frustrating than running out of paper or ink in your printer just when you need to quickly print that document for a client meeting; or your cell phone dies about a minute before your conference call starts.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

You have got to be on social media sites!!! Isn't that what you hear all of the time? Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. Thanks to Michele Price of Michele Price Media.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2014

We don’t have the typing pool anymore but typing skills are still very much a basic requirement of the assistant role. No, I don’t think so. I have no idea how many words per minute I can type… I haven’t been asked that question in quite a few years. But,which ones? Shorthand / Stenography.

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Skills Social Media Keyboards AT&T 100

Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

This section is about working at the coalface of social media. Is this earned media? How important is brand in the social media space? Influence Much is made of influence, but what does “influence&# mean in social media? Getting to work They say that the best approach to social media is dive in.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Don´t just attend any event though, if you would like to know how to get the most out of an event and what signs to look for when booking a great event, this blog should help. Social Media. Assistants should see the influence social media can have on all aspects of their professional life.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 11, 2013

You’re exhausted, so you know you worked hard all day, but you just don’t seem to have much to show for it. Nothing is more frustrating than running out of paper or ink in your printer just when you need to quickly print that document for a client meeting; or your cell phone dies about a minute before your conference call starts.

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 7, 2012

I have never been a skinny mini, never have been and I don’t think I ever will be. I don’t work hard… ok I don’t work at all to watch my weight. I don’t want to let you down, I don’t want to let me down. I’m looking forward to great results and I can’t wait to share.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus, Black Enterprise , Fast Company , and many other organizations and media outlets, Accius not only forges a strategic path forward for people over age 50, he brings others along with him. That was when she started to build her business, organically, with the power of social media.

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