Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Organization skills.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Etiquette Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. Great EA Blogs… www.officerenegade.com ; practicallyperfectpa.com; audaciousadmin.com and more. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Articulate a short term “next step” goal or current position/strength [“I dream of pursuing a position working with CVX heritage documents” or, “I have extensive experience in Angolan travel and visa preparations.”]. It’s all in who you know.” How often have you heard that stated?

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Articulate a short term “next step” goal or current position/strength [“I dream of pursuing a position working with CVX heritage documents” or, “I have extensive experience in Angolan travel and visa preparations.”]. It’s all in who you know.” How often have you heard that stated?

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

MH: I was still working with Simon when I moved out here, so I was traveling like crazy and really didn’t have time to get my feet into the ground and really plant myself here. Then the pandemic hit and everything got wiped out and I had simultaneously left Simon’s organization, so I wasn’t traveling as much.

Interviewing 130

Interviewing AT&T Stress Skills 130

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, smartphones, high-speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, managing their own Inbox, sending their own letters and scheduling their own meetings.

Administrative Professionals 189

Administrative Professionals Mentoring Confidence Goals 189

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

After all, no one knows better about how to move forward with confidence, strength, grace, and self-respect. Take a summer course, travel to a new place, do an online class to open your mind to new ideas. There will be others who may be louder and sound more confident than you, but don’t let the bluster fool you.

Agencies 96

Agencies Gossip Confidence 2024 96

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I have also seen assistants starting up their own blogs in 2014 and I think this will continue in 2015. There are advancements in the travel industry every year. Technology.

2015 100

2015 2014 Social Media Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

Confidence 203

Confidence Suppliers Training Expenses 203

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I think a lot of assistants are in the same position and appreciate the blog because I approach it with that honesty. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I think a lot of assistants are in the same position and appreciate the blog because I approach it with that honesty. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

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. I wrote a blog recently on useful apps for assistants which you can find here. Social Media. Virtual Meetings.

2013 100

2013 Social Media 2012 Salary 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

Skills 100

Skills Administrative Professionals Purchasing Confidence 100

Productivityist

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I’m grateful for wanting to write a blog post because it will help me reach more people with my message. That may be spending time with your family, traveling, or writing. I’m not there yet, but I maintain confidence that I’ll be there someday. I attribute a lot of this confidence to my gratitude journal.

Confidence 83

Confidence Health Goals Email 83

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The answer to this question is fundamental, not only in blogging, but in every value based process. I didn’t learn from Steve how to create a popular blog, although he’s still running one of the most popular blogs in the world. There are a lot of popular blogs out there. This is a pretty big thing to learn, believe me.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Learning Twitter 40

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 28, 2009

Yes, you have to convince your would-be clients that you are confident and can get the job done, but remember that pairing your confidence with genuine humility and gratitude goes a long way. And even athletes can succeed with a little temperance in the swagger and a liberal dose of humility and sweetness.

2004 100

2004 Assertiveness Confidence 2009 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Oh, and if you have set up your own network or you are part of a network, do get in touch I would love to have you guys on the blog (the network doesn’t just have to be in the UK either!). Sherien : The advice I would give my younger self would be to have more confidence and self-belief. The PAs behind the Network.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Confidence 2015 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

A small 'victory' on your chosen path fills you with joy and gives the strength and confidence to pursue further. Strength and confidence along with hard work and determination may help you progress in the desired direction. Life coaching and business coaching creates change in communication skills and self confidence.

Confidence 100

Confidence Filing Networking Phones 100

Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I show you the “how to” of exactly what it is you need to do to get started and working with clients, confidently! To learn more about what exact services a virtual assistant can offer, check out my blog post on 101 Tasks to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant. What does a VA do? Why do businesses need a VA?

Social Media 52

Social Media Project Management Networking Travel 52

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2016

When traveling alone, they keep their eyes firmly planted on the numbers ticking by, indicating the floor the elevator is passing. It helps demonstrate that you are a savvy, confident and shrewd businessperson. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Negotiating Promotion Purchasing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

On The Job

MAY 29, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Friday, May 29, 2009 How to Overcome Obstacles in Your Career Yesterday I guest posted on GL Hoffmans "What Would Dad Say" blog about learning to be more resourceful. Invest in confidence.

2009 100

2009 Confidence Interviewing Equipment 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Tags: Executive Blog. Have regular meetings.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Mentoring Fax Confidence 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Why should we hire you? Try to relay this type of question to some part of your past jobs.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2008 Google Docs Cubicle 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Try venting to someone you confide in. Taking a few slow, deep breaths in between can also help. Try removing yourself from the situation by taking a short walk. Exercise can do wonders. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

UPS 100

UPS 2010 Retirement 2020 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets I love your blog. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Andrea Kalli

JULY 14, 2010

Showing an attractive lady looking and feeling confident in a swimsuit tells you very little about the details of how the product works pharmaceutically, but it very clearly demonstrates the end goal and why the viewer should make a purchase. For example, think of truck commercials.

Social Media 100

Social Media Promotion Microsoft Outlook Purchasing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   I'm confident under our ownership the number of subscribers would quickly fall.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

You can’t really go anywhere online without hearing about Chris Guillebeau or his ultra-famous blog, the Art of Non-Conformity. And what’s with his eclectic blog that breaks all the “stick to your niche” rules? How to continually feed your blog, even when you don’t feel like it. Chris writes – a lot. How to Get in on the Call.

2006 40

2006 Travel 2011 Budget 40

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Over time I managed to add several hotels to our Globally Approved Travel Program, which enabled all global staff to benefit from discounted rates and also obtained supplier discounts for our intranet company benefits portal.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I originally started using their services as research for a blog post just to see how they work. I also have them doing things like a monthly backup of my blog, managing following and un-following on twitter, internet research, keyword research, etc.    They have figured out my travel options too.

Twitter 100

Twitter AT&T Facebook Purchasing 100