ProAssisting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are four compelling reasons why hiring an EA is a strategic investment for your small business: Increased Productivity with the Help of an Executive Assistant An executive assistant can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations, freeing up valuable time for small business owners to focus on strategic growth.

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Success

OCTOBER 7, 2022

He went on to become an assistant manager. Although I’d assumed that I would be the one teaching them about the world, they’ve taught me how to be a better manager, a better worker and a better person—and they can do the same for you. I ended up pushing him right out the door. Confidence can only go so far.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. Best practices for standing up for yourself. I apologized.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Before deciding which partners or service providers to trust, you need to be confident about their risk management and governance structures. . You need to be confident about their risk management and governance structures. His wealth — all tied up in FTX and related entities — shrank to near zero.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

So if you want more influence, confidence, connection or opportunities to come your way, begin with what you’re projecting into the world each time you open your mouth. Power to fuel your confidence and ambition and power to make you feel anxious and inadequate. What a wonderful opportunity to develop your ability to manage up.

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Allwork

JUNE 22, 2023

A crucial aspect in turning around a struggling coworking company is identifying the necessary skill sets for effective leadership within the management team. There are three key qualities needed in a coworking management team to thrive in a competitive landscape.

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Success

MARCH 30, 2023

Have a plan—and make it in advance Unlike an up-all-night sick child who requires day-of scrambling to readjust schedules, you’ll know at the start of the school year the date of your child’s spring break. Her second grader would go to aftercare until Vaughan picked her up in the afternoon.

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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. We want to be confident in who we are, what we do and how we do it, regardless of what others think. Duration: 1 hour.

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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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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

A third of employees (33 percent) in the UK have experienced a toxic manager at work in the past five years, and over four in ten (41 percent) have left a job due to their dissatisfaction with management. But in contrast, 81 percent of HR decision makers are confident that their managers uphold the organisation’s values.

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Allwork

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

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With this fresh perspective, you’ll be ready to start the new year with confidence and clarity. Why this process is essential for effective long-term career management and fulfillment. SIGN UP HERE. The post Annual Career Check-Up: A Simple Process for Evaluating Your Professional Health appeared first on Eat Your Career.

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Allwork

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

MARCH 31, 2024

What is my behavior like when I’m confident? She explains that the power of visualization can go a long way to increase an athlete’s confidence, so they can go on to have those breakthrough performances. That helps keep things you can control—controlled, the things you can manage—managed.

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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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ProAssisting Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

That said, use your emotional intelligence to understand when and how to bring up such ideas and concerns. If you find the right timing, can discern your principal’s openness at that time, AND come armed with a solution or highlight an issue they hadn’t considered, they will sit up and take notice.

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Allwork

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. What matters to them? How do they view performance and the drivers behind it?

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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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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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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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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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One of the factors that could impact the perception of whether or not a situation is stressful to that person is their confidence level.” I was building that confidence that Anderson referenced. With the epic backdrop, festivities throughout the weekend and perfect weather for a winter run, I signed up.

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Allwork

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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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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Allwork

APRIL 30, 2024

WeWork revealed on Monday that Yardi Systems, a property management software provider, is positioned to acquire a 60% stake in the company. However, Judge John K.

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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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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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Allwork

MARCH 21, 2024

The San Francisco-based home rental platform publicly expressed interest last month following news of WeWork’s ousted cofounder Adam Neumann revealing his desire to repurchase the company — although Neumann’s discussions with hedge fund manager of Third Point, Dan Loeb, have not led to any official commitments for a bid.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Ultimately, I settled on confidence because it’s the one quality that can make all of these things easier. With confidence, you’ll be a better communicator and more effective collaborator. Confidence will help you meet fear with courage. After all, you can’t effectively self-promote with a healthy dose of confidence.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 9, 2019

Before going on the stage myself and the other panellists were talking about how we conquer our nerves so that we can get up on stage and speak to the audience. Just recently I was chairing a panel session at the Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds. As I think we all know, speaking in […].

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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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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It helps us feel safe and comfortable and confident. There are personal perceptions that could have ripple effects that end up causing more harm than good. In one capacity or another, each and every person is in a leadership role: parents, teachers, managers, friends. I’m excited for change but fear the unknown.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Are you feeling a lack of confidence at work, resulting in you not speaking up or putting yourself forward? Up Your Industry Knowledge. The post Five Confidence Boosting Steps to Showcasing Your Smarts appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Do you worry that you don’t know enough to contribute effectively?

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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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