Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The conference committee asked that I include some information on research I did in an article I wrote called The DNA of a Star Assistant™. Mind Set vs. Skill Set. If you have the right mind set, it will develop the skill set. Are you working to develop your soft skills? Here are some questions and thoughts for you.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Skills Networking Learning 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Risk Management.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

Third, I’ve been asked for advice a lot - from a family member about negotiating a salary and an employment contract, a friend on how to interview and prepare for a job, a loved one on how to make the better decision, and with 2 friends who are budding entrepreneurs, and a couple of others. I’ve written before on learning how to say no.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

Mentoring 289

Mentoring Self Esteem Facebook 2015 289