Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2015

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for assistants. We have a difficult job and if we are unable to stand up for ourselves this makes the role a lot harder. Although not all of us are blessed with unwavering self-confidence (I certainly am not!)

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Success

MARCH 31, 2023

Every day we seem to have a giant to-do list of people to see, projects to complete, emails to write. By the Inch Life’s a Cinch, by the Yard It’s Hard People usually procrastinate because of fear and lack of self-confidence —and, ironically, become even more afraid when under the gun. We have calls to answer and calls to make.

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Allwork

MAY 22, 2024

That’s not your imagination—it’s the rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), which is shaking up the way we work, connect, and create. Mistakes become valuable learning experiences, boosting confidence and competence. Consider setting up a VR relaxation zone within your coworking space.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At a time when workers are still coming up for air following the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to take time off work. On the other hand, according to one Ernst & Young study, for each additional 10 hours of vacation their workers took, their year-end performance rating went up by 8%.

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2015

That means that once you hit "send" to email your resume or application to a company, you need to be on your toes. Be ready to answer the questions I'm going to send you via email." They think they'll get some kind of warning that a phone interview will take place, when that's often not the case. Screen your calls. Be careful.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2022

In emails and phone calls, Lynch explained that “it’s easier for our clients to see everything, then pare back” as desired, and that deleting is easier than mocking up additional pages. I mentioned that I was confident I had fully performed the contract and was still offering to rework things to make her happy.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Digital nomads travel the world, often packing lightly so that they can easily move on to a new city or country and set up a new base there. It helps avoid the hassle of sending loads of emails to try and find a convenient time to meet. . Email marketing and newsletter subscription . Foldable laptop stand .

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

His family’s yard in Jamaica had a large mango tree, so one day, he picked a few sweet, juicy mangoes, set up a table in the front yard, and tried to sell them to neighbors. “It That person is not going to pick up the phone and make that call because they’ve already defeated themselves in their belief system,” Kelly says.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2022

Should you need to advocate for (or defend) yourself in the future, you will have greater confidence in your side of the story. No one wants to end up in such a situation, but should it happen, your work journal provides documentation to support you. A work journal also helps you remember everything you actually did while at work.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Some of those choices are extraordinary, but most of them are simple habits that add up, one step and one day at a time. I love getting up before everyone else when the house is quiet. Procrastination can mask a lack of confidence, or a fear of being wrong or being criticized. There’s no such thing as an overnight success.

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Success

APRIL 23, 2024

A great mentor will be someone you can confide in and learn from, to help guide you in your life, your career and everything that falls in between. If an email only mentions grabbing coffee, it may seem less pressing. Maybe it’s a monthly meeting over coffee or 20-minute phone calls every other week. I was just starting out.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

You were going to come up with an innovative idea and present it to the boss. So far, the most you've accomplished is whittling your inbox down to less than 300 unanswered emails and finally removed the rotting coffee grounds from your coffee cup. When this happens, you can start to lose your confidence. Grab some control.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Email is still, by a wide margin, the best way to reach out to both prospective clients & candidates. Trillions of emails get sent every year, but most end up being ignored. To increase the chances of your emails getting replied to, you need great email subjects & messages. Best regards, 2. Best regards, 3.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 17, 2022

Setting your fees for profitability is a complicated matter , and one we are happy to help the mentees in the Virtual Mentoring Program navigate so that they know how to set themselves up for it in their new businesses from the jump. Drop a comment or email me and let me know. Some would say that if that’s you, you lack confidence.

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Success

JANUARY 21, 2023

Do your homework before the day and you will be more confident , because you’ll be prepared for your job interview. In the days leading up to your interview, the job description should become your best friend. Look them up in LinkedIn alumni groups or through the university alumni office.” Study the job inside and out.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 20, 2013

How do we get the confidence required to walk into a boardroom when top level directors struggle and how do we keep our boss on time without annoying the rest of the meeting attendees? A lot of my confidence comes from a deep rooted belief in ‘fake it till ya make it’! Believe that you belong.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

This is obviously an important subject for assistants because we have to, have to, have to, keep our Executive’s confidence. With cloud technology, the increased use of email and other electronic forms of communication (Slack, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, etc. c) Move the emails from your sent file into a secure location.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

It’s time to shake things up. This week I’d like you to really step out of your comfort zone—shake it up! Toastmasters and other similar groups or classes build confidence and teach you how to communicate your thoughts in a way that is clear, concise and impactful. I dare you to shake yourself up this week.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 14, 2024

Dr Filby says, “With an ageing workforce and up to four generations in today’s workplace, managing and leveraging generational differences is essential for any forward-thinking business. Every age group has grown up with tech that feels native, from the gramophone to the telephone to Alexa.

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Success

MARCH 17, 2022

Setting up a challenge to nap for 30 days is a challenge in itself. Napping for longer than 30 minutes was bad, too—I might wake up groggy and unmotivated to work. Mark Zhang, CEO and founder of Manta Sleep, backed this up. If I didn’t nap in time, I would lie there forever missing important emails and sacrificing deadlines.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 13, 2021

Therefore, the importance of recruiting email templates now increases, and recruiters must note down specific email templates essential for their day-to-day tasks. The best email templates are always within reach. Candidate Email Templates 1. include date and time] If so, I’d be happy to set up a call.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We often picture our dream opportunities being presented to us in the form of an out-of-the-blue phone call or email. Just as you can’t predict where your next life-changing opportunity will come from, you can pick up some of the best advice from surprising sources. Be open-minded about finding new opportunities.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s this distribution of talent across geography, lifestyles and interests that makes up the virtual assistant model’s “secret sauce” and helps companies increase profit margins and productivity while boosting enthusiasm and satisfaction for employees. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

The skills you pick up along the assistant career path are invaluable and I for one would not be able to do the job I do today if I hadn’t started as a Team Administrator back in 2003. Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Learning as you go.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 5, 2012

As a Virtual Assistant, you can significantly reduce those long, unnecessary phone calls and even draw in prospects who are more likely to say “yes” to your rates BEFORE you start the phone consult together. In addition to “closing the sale” more often, when you implement these strategies, your confidence level will soar.

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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

and your phone buzzes. It’s an email from a new client. You notice uncomfortable emotions popping up. People who grew up in a family with poor or enmeshed boundaries might struggle to set them as adults, she continues. “If I’ll call you tomorrow afternoon once I’m caught up on work.”. It’s 10 p.m.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Emotionally intelligent people are self-confident and open-minded, which creates a pretty thick skin. This creates the tendency to get right back up every time you fall down. For example, you might have an interesting conversation with someone about a book, and when you see them again a month later, you show up with the book in hand.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 20, 2011

As a Virtual Assistant, you can significantly reduce those long, unnecessary phone calls and even draw in prospects who are more likely to say “yes” to your rates BEFORE you start the phone consult together. In addition to “closing the sale” more often, when you implement these strategies, your confidence level will soar.

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

You complete one task, only for five more to pop up. The big picture of success, the glamorous snapshot that everyone sees from the outside looking in, is actually made up of small daily actions. When you left your bus pass on the kitchen counter and hold up the line frantically looking for spare change. Start Sunday.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

The Importance of Continuous Procedures Improvement In the early 90s, dial-up internet was cutting edge. Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 10, 2010

This week I'd like you to really step out of your comfort zone-shake yourself up! Toastmasters and other similar classes build confidence and teach you how to communicate your thoughts in a way that makes sense. I dare you to shake yourself up this week. What did you do last week that demonstrated "live your life on purpose"? (

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 10, 2010

This week I'd like you to really step out of your comfort zone-shake yourself up! Toastmasters and other similar classes build confidence and teach you how to communicate your thoughts in a way that makes sense. I dare you to shake yourself up this week. What did you do last week that demonstrated "live your life on purpose"? (

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Success

MARCH 9, 2022

Having tangible short-term goals that go out six months, as well as longer-range goals that can span up to a lifetime, are well and good. Iron-willed determination, a burning desire and the confidence in your ability to succeed in meeting the goal are also essential. Upping Your Game and Your Solution.

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Success

JULY 21, 2021

Shortly after, I woke up on the floor thinking I’d just had a crazy dream that a car had hit Scott and me. I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone to call my dad. Instead, I started playing sports with my friends again and started regaining my confidence. He emailed me back within just a few days. They wanted me.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Communication Introduce them to the company’s communication channels and email distribution lists.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Don’t take it personally and don’t give up. A mobile phone. . What made you decide to set up the network? Essex has been lacking a network, the odd one or two have popped up over the past few years, but they for various reasons fallen by the wayside. Email: ness032016@gmail.com. About the network…. Name: NESS.

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