LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs. Within just four years, Beth’s dedication and skill led to a 600% increase in her hourly rate, a testament to her determination.

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On The Job

MARCH 1, 2021

In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you. Check in with mentors. Talk to a mentor about where you are in your career, and new goals.

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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Online career courses and books provide tools and knowledge, but not necessarily the direction you need. Build communication skills Communication skills include listening and observing. Explore books or programs that help you master the art of communication. Provide mentorship Become a great mentor.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The office for Gen Z and junior employees isn’t just a workspace, but also a hub for socializing, skill acquisition, mentorship, and integration into a professional community. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Gen Z also desires flexibility in the workplace.

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Success

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

She also recently wrote a book titled, Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. As an underrepresented woman in the technology field, her economic status, language skill struggles and cultural differences were working against her. Are there any skill gaps I need to fill?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 12, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Becky talks about artificial intelligence, building a community of assistants, the power of networking, and cultivating a great company culture. LEADERSHIP QUOTE As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

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Success

JUNE 28, 2021

My ensuing book became a sort of instruction manual for how to become wealthy. Instead, these successful people use their free time engaged in personal development, networking, volunteering, working side jobs or side businesses , or pursuing some goal that will lead to rewards down the road. Network and volunteer regularly.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Betsy Dougert, vice president of external relations for SCORE , which provides free mentoring service for small business owners, wants female entrepreneurs in all fields to know that SCORE’s more than 10,000 volunteer mentors have their backs every step of the way. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I For some entrepreneurs, turning work over to someone else is no big deal. Bring it on. You have to pick your battles,” DeNike says.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Be sure to prioritize those projects that will help you develop important skills and/or experience for your future career goals. Attend networking events. All too often, people only network when they need something—like a new job. Do things to get ahead. What can you do now to set yourself up for success in the future?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

Over the past 15+ years, Cara has taken a lesson from every experience, finding joy and purpose in passing them to others through mentoring, management and coaching. Cara’s passion for fostering inclusive environments led her to actively engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

EA Advocate and Mentor. Complete the Experience, Education, and Skills Sections. The experience, education, and skills sections, along with applicable documentation to back up your claims, help you shine. These quizzes earn you skill badges for your profile. Don’t include a work sample for every single skill.

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Ideas.Ted

JUNE 24, 2021

In this book, she presents evidence that while large philanthropic donations and headline-making policy changes may get most of our media attention, they are not the only tools to achieve peace. Menopause is not a disease, states ob/gyn Dr. Jen Gunter, author of the best-selling book The Vagina Bible. Read an excerpt here. ) .

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And for the sixth time, we have done the research to find the 25 most influential leaders in this space: the coaches, speakers, authors, mentors and thought leaders to know in 2022. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Coach, mentor, creator. But this year, there’s more. They are both influenced by John C.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Identify the transferable skills you have acquired throughout your professional journey. Fill Skill Gaps and Acquire New Knowledge.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

In 2018, my Uncle Bill bought me the book Vladimir Putin: Life Coach. But the way we process them can be skilled or not. Then after some reflection I realized that all my natural skills were perfect for coaching.”. Mentoring struggling entrepreneurs? To the uninitiated, the term does seem preposterous.

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All Things Admin

MAY 13, 2024

Knowing that I didn’t have the skills to create them the way I wanted, I asked my baker friends if they would make them for me so I could just place them on the cake myself. Just like my nine-year-old niece, the difference in learning how to finally master the skill myself was determination, education, and support. I was delighted!

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Success

AUGUST 9, 2023

Carr, a speaker at the event, talked candidly about the reality of becoming a New York Times bestselling author and how to turn tough topics or personal experiences into a book or business. I wrote my first book, sold my first film, Crazy Sexy Cancer , and found myself on The Oprah Winfrey Show. billion in 2022 to [$]71.42

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Imagine how much your life will change if you are reading 19 life, business and personal development books a year. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. 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.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you participate in any professional networking activities? • Did you develop your leadership skills? • Did you mentor or help another colleague achieve a goal? •

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. Yet, personal development can also mean that you increase your knowledge and skills by taking the initiative to read books, listen to audio tapes, read trade magazines, and be constantly observant of your surroundings. This will help you build your network.

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Go Burrows

MAY 23, 2021

Lucia Landini is a longtime senior executive assistant in Italy skilled at working with leaders to achieve shared go als. In this episode, Lucia and I talk about happiness at work, self-esteem, soft skills, and more! Lucia Landini is a senior Executive Assistant, skilled at working with leaders to achieve shared goals.

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

Keeping your network informed helps people track down resources, find mentors, brainstorm solutions, share best practices, and much more. You’re not just a face in the crowd anymore; you have a story that resonates with someone else, allowing you to expand your professional network and build lasting relationships.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. In my book , I talk about starting the process of becoming The Innovative Admin by choosing the Innovation Mindset. But that doesn’t mean you should stop learning, growing, or exploring what else you can do to be even more valuable.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge! We have so many ways to learn from Joan; webinars, books, blog posts, etc., A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. Amanda Johnson of VACT Limited, is a Virtual Assistant Coach, Trainer and Mentor offering a variety of courses and workshops, both free and paid to help both aspiring, new and experienced Virtual Assistants to launch, create and grow their own successful VA business.

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Allwork

JULY 20, 2023

Connect with them through social media, attend industry events, or participate in media networking activities. Share photos and videos of happy members collaborating, networking, or participating in engaging activities. Facilitate connections and networking opportunities among your online community.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Building Your Network Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. The books you read, the tapes you listen to, and the seminars you attend are almost invariably the result of a suggestion from someone you respect. Thanks for visiting!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 31, 2017

We have assistants, literally from all over the world, booked onto the event. Just this morning we had our first booking from China. I know we have PAs also booked on from the States, Australia, Europe and South America. Minute taking is a much sought after skill in organisations. How do you book your ticket?

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

I also encourage you to store your crucial career files somewhere besides your work computer or network drives. You may be disciplined enough to keep yourself on track, or you may need a mentor, accountability partner, or career coach to make it happen. If you don’t already have a mentor or accountability partner, find one.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We will compare the skills and the level of support required in these different environments, the challenges and the benefits. Inspired by the wonderful book – Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg this session is for every assistant that has come out a meeting frustrated that they didn’t make the comment or voice their opinion.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Executive assistants play a vital role in the companies they work for and are expected to attain a high level of multifaceted skills. It’s this broad range of high-level skills that makes professional development so vital for EAs. Developing leadership and communication skills. Building strong networks.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

She took her Corporate EA skills and created a business managing very large estates (25,000 sq. She also mentors and teaches VAs starting out, or those wishing to take their business to the next level, via 1:1 coaching. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. foot homes) and much of her work was virtual. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. If your résumé needs work or your interview skills are rusty, hire a professional to work with you—don’t practice on prospective employers.” Budget for professional association dues—you want to build your network before you need it.”.

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Success

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The eldest of three boys, while growing up in Wichita, Kansas, he was influenced as a teen by the books of Joseph Campbell, the late comparative mythology and religion author whose philosophy was best described in his phrase, “Follow your bliss.” Jeff Probst’s early influences Probst’s own adventurous spirit took root early on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround.

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