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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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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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. Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

In a world with countless ways to level up your professional development, books are one of the most underestimated tools. His work these days is managed by the Napoleon Hill Foundation. In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills.

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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. Consider recording your training sessions, whether they’re in person or via platforms like Teams or Zoom.

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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2020

One of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is mastering effective time management. I know what you’re up against. Starting each day with confidence, positivity, and passion for progress often equates to a successful day. What is coming up in the next few days that I must act on today?

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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. I know what you’re up against. They may not seem significant by themselves but can add up to hours of wasted time! What is coming up in the next few days that I must act on today? Get Your Mind in the Right Place.

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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. Why are human skills important?

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. As a heads up, this episode is a bit out of the ordinary. So much for keeping myself out of the spotlight, eh?

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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. 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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Virtual Moxie

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Even with our amazing training and mentoring , something our new VAs can struggle with is how to talk with potential clients about their “VA experience” when they have very little, or none at all. Those stories are worth telling and telling confidently. Add new questions with their answers when they show up.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2023

Their silence can embolden the bully and isolate the victim, causing further harm. Conversely, when bystanders step up and address the issue, they can significantly reduce the incidence of bullying. They can support the victim, report the behavior to management, or directly confront the bully.

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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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APRIL 11, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company, 100 women were promoted to manager for every 130 men in 2021. According to the BBC , “while the share of women in senior management roles is increasing incrementally, the ‘leaky pipeline’ effect means that fewer women reach the highest positions in companies.”

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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. Have no fear, friend.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The full report explores six key themes: leadership, the role of line managers, diversity and inclusion, values and purpose, fulfilment and remote working. People seem less concerned with what their managers and peers think of them than earning a decent salary, or doing something that offers them a personal sense of worth.

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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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My EA Career

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

They sap your morale and confidence. Showing up day, endeavouring to deepen a relationship that may not feel as cohesive as we’d hope. Navigating These Challenges Requires You To Manage Upwards? When it comes to Managing Upwards, my advice is to do so with a blend of empathy, curiosity, and strategic communication.

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Don’t set such a complicated or out-of-reach target that you get frustrated and give up. Time-bound: Set a deadline to achieve your final goal, and set up milestones within that timeframe to track your progress. When and how you journal is up to you, but set aside time each day to write down your thoughts.

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Success

JUNE 2, 2023

There are numerous reasons employees might not speak up at work, from fearing backlash from bosses in charge of their promotions and salary to worrying about how it will impact their reputation. Additionally, just because employees speak up doesn’t mean they’re sharing everything. And slow down, speak less and listen more.”

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 29, 2023

Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK), the Trade Association for the UK’s Commercial Interiors Sector has appointed Sean Holt as its new Managing Director. Post the pandemic and prior to joining CIUK Sean was Managing Director of the British Furniture Manufacturers Association.

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Success

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. You’re managing people, not robots. What is employee development? Never ever allow yourself to stop learning.

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Success

JUNE 13, 2022

Confidence. But do not confuse arrogance with confidence. Confidence is an innate beacon of light that draws others to you, inspired by your competence and credibility. When former President Barack Obama enters a room, he embodies unmistakable, unshakable confidence. Compassion. Consistency.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicki talks about managing a team of assistants, creating a career development plan, cultivating a team culture, and finding happiness in your role. She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. So the last mile has a banners up of everyone’s name to pass away.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recruiters are often known as the "source of hiring", but as a recruitment agency, your search for the perfect candidate can only go as far as how well trained your recruiters are. As a recruiting agency, it's crucial to develop an effective training strategy for recruiters to acquire the best talent within your organisation.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recruiters are often known as the "source of hiring", but as a recruitment agency, your search for the perfect candidate can only go as far as how well trained your recruiters are. As a recruiting agency, it's crucial to develop an effective training strategy for recruiters to acquire the best talent within your organisation.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The next time you''re feeling a bit down on yourself, you can regain your confidence — and make a good impression on others — if you take time to write down your aspirations and ambitions, a new study reveals. Once you project confidence to the group and its members perceive you well, the effect can be lasting, they found.

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JULY 26, 2023

When it comes to transitioning to hybrid work and managing hybrid teams, managers often attempt to fit their familiar office-centric management approaches into a hybrid work model, leading to burnout when outcomes fall short of expectations. Consequently, 74% of U.S. After all, if it has worked before, why change it?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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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. Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set. Take Calculated Risks and Gain Experience.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Keep up to date. www.dallasdevelopment.com.

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Success

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

says Tim Vogus, professor of management at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She adds that this has been providing opportunities for kids to openly connect with like-minded peers, learn about different cultures and backgrounds, build healthy peer competition, combat loneliness, boost confidence and more. here’s an app, fix yourself!”

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

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. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

A key component of a hybrid development and integration program involves on-the-job training, which can easily be done in a small-group style on selected in-office days, with one senior staff member helping train six to eight junior employees. Again, this helps the whole group learn how to do this task.

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MAY 3, 2022

Female mentors can also train and equip younger women with skills that can help them negotiate a raise, ask for a well-deserved promotion, or better benefits. . Offering mentorship, schedule flexibility and continuous training can help create a path forward in women’s careers and success in their roles. .

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