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

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. Human Resources.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 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. Now, onto the reason for this post.

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.

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Mentoring Self Esteem Facebook 2015 289

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 22, 2015

The scope and diversity of skills required by todays PA should not be underestimated, despite PAs sometimes not receiving the recognition they deserve. We multiplied our experience to 150+ years through the support of our corporate committee of senior events & communications professionals. Resources.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Budget Stress 2014 100