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How to Make Networking Less Painful

Success

For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person. Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business. Not so much.

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Ep 199: Sarah Howson on Recruiting Red Flags, Resumes, and Networking

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone. If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Ep 153: Networking for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals

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In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where I share a bit about my journey from no network, to a thriving network of assistants all over the world. Check out the bonus resources for the networking chapter of The Leader Assistant here.

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A definitive new book on the madness of hybrid working goes one step beyond

Workplace Insight

His new book is called Beyond Hybrid Working but he could have called it “Way Before, and Way Beyond the fuss about Hybrid Working” , because he has been fully immersed in new ways of working since the 1990s. I.e., the ability to unchain ourselves from places full of paper (early offices) and dial-in to a network from somewhere else.

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Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong?

Workplace Insight

A recent story involving Avanti West Coast, who provided a gift bag to staff experiencing menopause, is the latest in a series of misjudgements of menopause support by employers. Introducing menopause and wellbeing champions who can provide advice to staff, increase awareness of the effects of a menopause and provide a support network.

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Ep 212: Mariah Kerby on Discovering and Using Your Gifts, and Nurturing a Community of Growth for an Assistant Team

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Mariah talks about seeing the assistant role as a viable career, discovering and using your gifts to support your executive, and nurturing a community of growth for an assistant team. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young.

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Our Totally Free Thank You Gift

Office Dynamics

We’re offering our book, Who Took My Pen … Again? You might be wondering why we chose this book and not one of Joan’s first books, such as Become An Inner Circle Assistant or Underneath It All. This book comes from a very special place. .” This is a gift to you. A totally free thank you gift.

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