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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

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Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. Rooted in the belief that skill acquisition doesn’t end after formal education, job training bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical, on-the-job requirements. Leadership training Leadership skills are fundamental to career growth.

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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Job-seekers acquire these through education, training and experience. For instance, customer service, sales and human resources, while having technical aspects, are more likely to require emotional intelligence to succeed. Expand your professional network. Read the best personal development books.

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Ep 205: Rita Reis on Speaking Up, Networking, and Developing Soft Skills

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Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rita and I talk about the importance of networking, not being afraid to raise your hand, and developing your emotional intelligence.

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Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant

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Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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Ep 246: Jared Kleinert – CEO of Offsite

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work. offsite on X Jared’s book, NETWORKING: How to Meet Influential People, Deepen Relationships, and Become a Super-Connector ABOUT JARED Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite.

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Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amaia shares her fascinating story about her pursuit of becoming a doctor, finding a customer service job at ezCater on Craigslist, becoming EA to the CEO, and how her experience as a c-suite assistant prepared her for her director role.

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Ep 234: Sarah Abbott – Executive Assistant to the CEO of Utz Brands

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She has over a decade of administrative experience and lots of customer service stories! ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.