ProAssisting Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Familiarize yourself with categories of each vertical of software (some examples would be: project management, CRM, LMS, CMS, social media scheduling, image editing/creation, etc.) This will get your principal to seek your opinion out MORE because they will come to learn you only speak when you have something valuable to say.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 20, 2021

I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Each of these statements is directly tied to a specific component of time management (which is truly a multi-faceted skill). I discuss strategies and techniques for accomplishing all of these things in my Task & Time Management Learning Lab.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 2, 2018

As a professional speaker and corporate trainer , I’m often mistaken for one of those rare “naturally confident” people. Contrary to what you might believe, confidence and self-esteem are rarely natural traits. Instead, they are skills that can be learned through practice. Building Authentic Self-Confidence (Free Webinar).

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

A 2020 study of 28 companies revealed that 100% of organizations with decentralized management structures experienced positive market-cap growth, while only 33% of companies with traditional structures could say the same. Self-management in the workplace is often seen as operating with no formal hierarchy, which is true to a certain degree.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25. . According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. These schemes can also help rebuild the confidence of returning older workers. .

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 9, 2023

Project management certification can be a useful tool to advance your career, whether or not you’re a formal project manager or aspire to become one in the future. If you’re not familiar, PMP stands for Project Management Professional, and it’s probably the most well-respected certification in the field of project management.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

The disconnect between the C-suite and HR is driven by a combination of confidence gaps, misaligned perceptions of HR’s strategic value, and a lack of recognition from the C-suite regarding HR’s contributions to key business outcomes. To address this disconnect, several strategies have been recommended: 1. What matters to them?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Formally training employers to manage and trust teams online can remedy confidence issues in remote management. . Employers Lack Confidence in Managing Remotely . Then there’s the self-doubt: 40% of managers do not feel confident in their ability to manage remotely. .

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Success

APRIL 4, 2024

Not only do personal and professional development opportunities provide key benefits to employees—like learning new skills, boosting confidence and credibility, developing leadership skills and increasing earning potential—but employers greatly benefit too.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Some may include learning the strategies of better time management, stress relief, greater mindfulness, persuasive communication skills and even maximization of personal finance. The cumulative effect is one of empowerment and confidence needed to achieve a successful, happy and more balanced life.

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MARCH 19, 2024

With hybrid teams replacing the in-office norm, evolving employee expectations and an ultracompetitive hiring environment, many forward-leaning executives and managers need to change the way they approach employee development. Never ever allow yourself to stop learning. What is employee development?

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Learning resilience on the Camino de Santiago My mindset changed this summer when I walked the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with only a backpack. I was building that confidence that Anderson referenced.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2020

One of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is mastering effective time management. Starting each day with confidence, positivity, and passion for progress often equates to a successful day. Our new Time Management for the Modern Assistant: Proven Tactics for Taming Your Day eBook will help you take control back.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Meeting those objectives requires commitment to learning in areas such as leadership development and soft skills education. Investing your time in professional development programs demonstrates a commitment to continual learning and self-improvement. It may even require advanced coaching in specialized areas such as real estate sales.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 30, 2019

Year after year, one of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is effective time management. Starting each day with confidence, positivity, and passion for progress often equates to a successful day. Learn how to take control of your day and master what you’ve learned with concise tips and engaging activities.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Post-pandemic, many companies have shifted into a hybrid model or returned to the office completely — both of which require sets of team management skills that are often new, or, at best, untested in novel workforce arrangements. It involves the ability to understand and manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As you learn how to set goals for yourself, remember to be realistic about what you can accomplish. Personal development goals to set for yourself Learning to set powerful goals for your personal development and sticking to them is a great way to achieve discipline in other areas of your life as well.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

For instance, if you are a marketing manager or engineer, you may take a course to better harness the power of artificial intelligence. Learning new skills is paramount to success. Continual learning is no longer an added effort but required to remain relevant in nearly any field. Why is professional development important?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. Here are two examples of this.

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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. It can lead to feeling unchallenged, unappreciated and more importantly managed ineffectively by your Executive. Confidence comes from knowing what you are really good at.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Annie and I talk about burnout, boundaries, confidence, automation, and detaching your worth from your work. Annie has made it her focus to help assistants achieve their goals and manage everything on their plates, while finding freedom from overwhelm and burnout. So much for keeping myself out of the spotlight, eh?

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You don’t need to be an accountant, but having a basic understanding of budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning will give you the confidence to manage your business finances effectively. Learn how to streamline your processes, manage your time efficiently, and stay organized.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 26, 2023

A poll of 3,000 workers in Europe and North America from Insights Learning & Development claims that managers of hybrid working teams see multiple benefits to a new working arrangement. However, on a personal level, many managers highlighted the need for more support.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. I can help you manage the constant influx. I learned long ago not to trust my memory.

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2021

They are what’s known as “liveaboards,” a breed of digital nomad on the water, with Sophie managing their digital brand, Ryan & Sophie Sailing , while Ryan works as a business development consultant. They spent two admittedly short Swedish sailing seasons preparing for the inevitable roadblocks and learning how to co-captain on their own.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the age of automation, continuous learning should be integral to a company’s long-term growth strategy. Reports indicate that businesses committed to lifelong learning have a 30% higher chance of becoming industry leaders. An absence of continuous learning could mean that many organizations are left behind.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

These skills assist you in becoming more confident, competent, better acknowledged and even more liked within your professional environment. These skills are often learned in college, trade schools or job training. Developing these soft skills examples as a growth challenge will do more than accelerate your career.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive’s most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. Don’t forget to download the entire audiobook here.

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Success

MAY 19, 2023

We have mid-level goals that are broader, but still discrete, like learning a new skill or starting a new hobby or business venture. So, instead, we might replace it with an easier question: “How confident do I feel?” How to avoid it: When it comes to confidence, we want to have enough, but more isn’t always better.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Why do companies and managers insist on making compensation dependent on someone’s self-confidence level or negotiating skills when, in most cases, neither has anything to do with their job and job performance? Gender pay gap misconceptions The idea that “women don’t ask” for more is simply not true.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With their recommendations, I came up with an eclectic and interesting mix of changemakers, including a Major League Baseball manager, a young entrepreneur, a CEO, a community service leader and a recent graduate. Build valuable relationships that will help you learn, create strong networks and find meaning in your work.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If you allowed even 10 to 15 more minutes to develop a routine that energized you and brought greater focus, you would have more confidence and be more effective through the day instead of beginning it with a sense of overwhelm. Procrastination can mask a lack of confidence, or a fear of being wrong or being criticized.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

When executives prioritize and nurture their company’s culture, they can lead the brand with a purpose that instills confidence in workers, customers, and partners. . You can’t manage what’s not measured, so it’s important to conduct a survey to measure values to get a baseline for the current state of your company.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It encompasses our ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions, helping us develop greater self-awareness in our social interactions. Rather, it is a skill that you can learn. Unlike EQ, IQ is less malleable and is not something you can learn. It’s also something you can learn. What is EQ?

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 20, 2023

By celebrating even the smallest wins, you bolster your confidence and develop resilience to overcome imposter syndrome. Embrace challenges as stepping stones to personal growth and learning. Learn from Failure: Failure is an integral part of the entrepreneurial journey.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

In the productivity world, you’ll hear experts talk about effective time and task management strategies for staying on top of your work. Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Reflect on Your Passions and Interests.

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