Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Dealing in real time.

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Go Burrows

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Currently, she helps executive assistants manage and measure the right tasks in company operations while getting them off the craziness of Email/ Slack/ Calendar and onto the Office Otter software. Do you have questions you’d like me to answer, guests you think I should interview, or suggested topics you’d like me to address on the show?

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Go Burrows

APRIL 18, 2021

Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy. Check out the Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Kaleen specializes in the holistic support of C-Suite executives as they lead their teams.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Main | Listen Stephanie Talks About #Organizing Myths on the Active Christian Media Show » Listen Live to Stephanie on Edge of Change - Interview with the Experts #Productivity #Organization Corinne McElroy of Edge of Change knows that the business advice you depend upon comes from many sources. Link Lineup!

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Go Burrows

APRIL 11, 2021

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Scot and I chat about what makes an assistant a leader, the world of podcasting, email and calendar management, working remotely, and tips for new assistants. Check out the Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

You can access this 18 minute interview as well as all the details on this new program by going to the below link. PLUS, VAClassroom are offering a special course bundle package (Just for May) that includes both the Virtual Events Specialist Program as well as the new Camtasia Video Training for VA course together for one special price.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 22, 2023

One of my favorite quotes from Irina during our conversation was this – “If something isn’t in the calendar, it isn’t in their life.” THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Go Burrows

MAY 2, 2021

Bonus Resource: The Ideal Week Calendar Template. To learn more about how you can join Elissa and the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP. HELP ME, HELP YOU (MAKE THE PODCAST BETTER).

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

She has an extensive background in strategic calendar management, planning international and domestic travel, event planning, onboarding of high-level executives among many other skills. Do you have questions you’d like me to answer, guests you think I should interview, or suggested topics you’d like me to address on the show?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. I would be lost without the Microsoft Outlook calendar reminders, the Snipping Tool and Skyscanner! Extensive Diary Management, arranging meetings and ensuring meeting clashes don’t occur.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 24, 2022

He brings over 13 years of administrative experience to the table with expertise in strategic calendar management, internal/external relationship building and thought partnering with C-Suite executives and cross-functional teams. Andrew Reeves is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer at Reddit. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 28, 2022

Emily is accountable for: – Managing and planning the CEO’s calendar with all appointments, meetings, and other activities. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2017

The minute I arrive at work I have a quick look at my calendar, then make up my to do list. Before I leave the office, I check over my calendar for the next 10 days to ensure I am familiar with not just what is happening tomorrow, but I am also prepared and reminded of what is happening in the near future. Flexi is ideal!

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Make or Break Moments

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 20, 2010

Keep stopping back to EyeCube – the AoC page for updated interviews with many of the contributors. You should. In just a couple weeks the third installment of Age of Conversation hits the bookstores, Amazon and Kindle. This time the focus is on Social Media.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The problem is, you haven’t been trained to manage up. You see her calendar. Bottom line … employers want Executive Assistants who can influence a person of authority — even when your position doesn’t carry much authority. It’s a daunting task. The other way feels like an obligation. When to Manage Up?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. I would be lost without the Microsoft Outlook calendar reminders, the Snipping Tool and Skyscanner! Extensive Diary Management, arranging meetings and ensuring meeting clashes don’t occur.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 13, 2010

Sheila interviewed myself and Sherre DeMao – founder of SLD Unlimted Marketing/PR, Inc. Sheila led us through a series of questions which uncovered our philosophies of effective marketing and communication with our prospects and customers.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 22, 2015

As the host of the Telesummit, you then get to interview each speaker and they share their expertise with the telesummit attendees. But the reality of it is that it’s a lot of work to pull off: There are the speakers to schedule on your calendar. The interviews to conduct and record. Sounds great in theory, right?

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 13, 2010

They were being interviewed on a radio station and when the disc jockey asked where fans could find them on the Internet they said: “Just remember BOY BAND. I recently learned a lesson from a group of young boys who had developed a band.

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

We offer educational programs , educational retreats, and onsite training for administrative professionals. What is your best interview advice? Prepare for the job interview! I interview candidates year after year, and it shocks me how unprepared candidates are during the interview process.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 3, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2011

Recently I was involved in an interview for an assistant role in our office and the executive who was interviewing with me mentioned that when she is giving a presentation, she also appreciates that her assistant ask herself what would she need if she was giving the presentation. Who will the audience consist of?

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 9, 2010

They address their customers by their military title. They have created a company that puts the specific needs of their customers first. I was especially intrigued by what the article refers to it as their Secret Sauce.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 24, 2010

If we communicate effectively, train appropriately, encourage and praise regularly it helps them do right for the customer. Absolutely. They want it right the first time and if we mess us – they want us to make it right. Without a doubt. We mustn’t forget those that make it possible for us to do right.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 19, 2010

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Some blame the economy or a lack of training or a lack of motivation or hiring the wrong people or bottom line management but the general consensus is that there is a growing problem with the attitude of our nation’s employees and how they treat customers. Is it a lack of training and focus? Are we hiring indifferent people?

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 16, 2010

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 12, 2010

Be prompt Train employees Innovate Create a desire to belong (this is a great one – it is all about building communities – taking the customer relationship to the next level) I would add LISTEN. Out-serve competitors (don’t bash them – just be better!)

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 15, 2010

As the news hit that we were in for tough economic times I asked the question “will the economy have an impact on the dollars you spend for customer service training?&# It was a sad set of answers but most said yes – training would be one of the areas hardest hit on their P&L. Have a question?

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 14, 2010

Here’s one story from Claire: When I was younger, just starting out in a customer service/training role with an animal clinic, a very crabby couple would come in regularly with their dog. I put the question out there: “Has there been a time when you hated your customer – if so, what did you do to overcome the situation?

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 19, 2010

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 17, 2009

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 18, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Join me for an in-depth interview with Sharon Williams of The 24-hour Secretary , and founder of the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. Don’t miss it. You can take a test-drive, too. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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APRIL 19, 2010

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