LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

Nelson Mandela CONNECT WITH YOLANDA Yolanda on LinkedIn ABOUT YOLANDA Yolanda Hunte is an enthusiastic advocate for leadership and has served as a council member for the Ambitious Women Conference where she has collaborated with female colleagues in sales and marketing helping to organize, mentor and motivate other women.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 22, 2010

Spending time with people over food is MUCH different than spending time with them in conference rooms. The views from our restaurant were spectacular. Phoenix views from restaurant last night (day 1) – #IVAA10 Rating 3.00 You get a peek into their wild side, even if it’s just a little one.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

For many years I have consulted the guide for restaurant and venue ideas, it has always been my first port of call when managers have asked me to book restaurants for them. I have also used both the website and the Square Meal guide for numerous events, from small external meetings to week long residential conferences.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference. The relationship between Assistant and her Executive will be at the heart of the conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

When Nicky approached me to speak about my top tips for beginners at The Assist Conference I was truly honored. Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. You can get free headshots at PA/EA conferences such as Office Show.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Another crucial task is meeting organisation, including finding a venue, arranging refreshments and VC-conferences. Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. I also organise his business travel. I read mine and my boss’s.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 22, 2015

From booking trains or flights, to finding a hotel that suits both the budget and the boss, you’ve probably honed your skills. A hotel meeting room sends a very different message to a quiet private table in a renowned restaurant. The Right Restaurant. Organising business trips requires a lot of logistical tinkering.

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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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 16, 2023

Named one of nine amazing conference speakers by InvestmentNews, Kathleen is a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and coach on the topic of women and wealth and couples and money. Breaking Money Silence®: How to Shatter Money Taboos, Talk More Openly about Finances, and Live a Richer Life is Kathleen’s fifth book.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2017

Even if you are going to be traveling for a conference, look for an open window where you’ll be able to get out of the hotel and do a little sightseeing. Post on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to see if people have tips for sights and restaurants in your destination. Create an Itinerary. Packing Your Bags.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you organise meetings, away days, conferences, private dinners, summer parties, teambuilding or other events? Visitors can meet over 250 amazing venues, restaurants and event suppliers, take part in interactive workshops and masterclasses, and listen to speakers including Raymond Blanc OBE and celebrity party-planner Fran Cutler.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing. This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This is brilliant for conferences and other meetings. Tipulator: 0.99p. Wifi Finder: Free.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Last year saw a variety of networking events and conferences for assistants. It seems there is a huge appetite for training however we still have issues with our organisation’s paying for us to attend events. I plan to look at this issue in more detail this year, starting with the Assist Conference in February.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. Events and meetings. Miscellaneous.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. Events and meetings. Miscellaneous.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. Well you have to learn something!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. In 2013 we saw a massive rise in the number of conferences, events, exhibitions and seminars for assistants and this will increase even more so in 2014. Technology.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

I’ve had many managers that have used their private car for meetings, either picking clients up on the way to restaurants or the meeting venue. They have taken staff with them to the airport for a briefing before they get on the flight and they have held conference calls while going to and fro. Local knowledge. Door to door.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

It can be easy for assistants to justify training on tasks such as Excel or PowerPoint, but you probably spend much more time organising business trips. Restaurant. This year’s conference will take place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London. For each city we will have a local PA give us the best: Bar.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Yes, most of us organise the Christmas party and that is hard enough, but we also organise team building events, AGMs, conferences, forums, private dining experiences, So yes, if we organise all of these types of events for our company we ‘sort of’ work in the events industry. Event page on LinkedIn.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Business owners, executives, sales teams and rev ops teams hire her when they want to boost mental stamina and increase sales through neuroscience-based mindset training. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and panel discussions.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You insist on a certain chair in the conference room. Even though the company trained you to have that skill.about five years ago. You keep your colleagues waiting at a restaurant for a lunch get-together. Let's see if any of this fits: 1. You're inflexible. If you don't get it, you pout or glare at whoever is sitting in it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Here are some questions you can ask: what kind of travel: Air, Train, Car? do they require a hotel room, restaurant reservations, rental car, meeting room booked etc.? if they are going to a conference do you need to register them? Oftentimes you are able to book them a room in the hotel the conference is being held at.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany. I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

Here are some tips that Smead offered on how you might use this tool: In the early stages of planning you can gather materials in broad categories like: hotels, places of interest, restaurants, and airfare/transportation. As your plans start to take shape, you'll likely need to get more specific.    What might you use it for?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in.

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Success

MARCH 15, 2023

But before she could offer the opportunity, I’d have to discuss the gig with the company chairman, because he had high standards as to who’s allowed onstage during his big conference. It might lack the budget for training customer service reps to use the new software. My call with the chairman went perfectly. And the HR department?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

It was an amazing conference. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 23, 2011

Turning in restaurant receipts even though someone else paid the bill is a popular scam. Lastly, employees could commit fraud by falsifying training or conference attendance. Meals expenses are also easy to fudge. There are also ways for employees to make or create their own receipts. Measures to Reduce Employee Fraud.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. If you discussed a need at the conference, be sure to address it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Recently, we wanted to see who was off site and at what event, so we decided when people are away at conferences, etc. For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Smith to discuss strategies for upcoming marketing conference). If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. Where is the meeting being held?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I recently met with another administrative assistant and as we were discussing an upcoming admin conference, we started to talk about our role and how we are the do-all and go-to position in our offices. There are 12 step programs for many groups designed to help people, so why not for us. How do we keep it all together? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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