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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

Success

Strengthen those left-brained skills As a writer, I’m all about storytelling, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. So, instead of improving my skills in these areas, I’d avoid them whenever I could. But some foundational skills never change, and some common struggles remain. Engaging in these activities makes my heart sing.

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

And then in my later teens, I worked at a women’s clothing store. Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. Sign up for 5 free Conference On Demand videos. Prizes to be won are: 2017 Conference On Demand – 1. 2016 Conference On Demand – 2.

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Call off the cheerleaders!

Practically Perfect PA

That means leveraging a skill we Brits have in spades: subtlety. They take part in a conference call with you. They check out the clothes and shoes you’re wearing. We are really excited that Jennifer will be speaking at The Assist Conference 2015, which takes place on Friday 27th February in London. They Skype you.

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The 3rd Annual Gala Dinner.

Office Dynamics

The Gala is a hugely popular event at Joan’s conference. Attendees have the chance to pull out their dancing shoes and party clothes. By this time in the conference schedule, people have intermingled and met lots of great admins from all over the country. They rarely get to dress up and experience that kind of event!

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Space clearing expert Karen Kingston on clutter

Clutter Coach

by I heard Karen Kingston, author of Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui, speak at a NAPO conference years ago. I was familiar with her work, but hadn’t read her book so I went and bought it after the conference. . Although she’s not an organizer, her work ties in quite well with organizing.

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Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends On June 30, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 The day for your interview has been scheduled.

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. There are certain traits and skills that exude professionalism and can help vault your administrative career. I’m professional.” With it, you can move mountains.