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

Success

But it will also help instill confidence so freelancers don’t get waylaid by imposter syndrome. I’d sign up for courses, visit the library, participate in workshops, get certifications, join professional associations, attend conferences and, of course, continue to read. I don’t fall prey to being a people pleaser at my own expense.

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Designing For The Future: The Four Essential Elements Of Modern Workspaces

Allwork

Four years into our mission, armed with a completed office, ample hindsight, and market data, we are confident in navigating clients through the process. As there is more demand for conference rooms, the need to implement numerous AV elements and reservation systems arises. In the new era of work, adaptability and flexibility are key.

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5 reasons every assistant should attend external training

Practically Perfect PA

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. But if we have the confidence in our own career choices we should be able to explain to our managers the importance of training and why it is essential. You have a lot of unique skills.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant]. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses.

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EA to Project Support Manager

Practically Perfect PA

As an EA you’re not only there to support staff on a one to one basis or a team (depending on the company structure and needs) but you also find yourself processing invoices and expenses, whilst logging everyone’s holidays and preparing for the latest marketing conference while booking a flight for your executive to NYC – all at the same time!

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How to create an assistant handbook

Practically Perfect PA

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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Revolutionary Ways Assistants Can Get Information from Their Managers

Office Dynamics

The theme for our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence was The Revolutionary Assistant. Our conference was held in October 2016 in Las Vegas. From the survey responses, I created a chart to show our conference attendees the types of issues assistants were having around their executives and communications.