Success
AUGUST 29, 2022
And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. I lost my confidence. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. It was my partner. I lost my business.
Success
MARCH 13, 2022
Or the physician who returns a prospective patient’s call on a Saturday, spends 20 minutes on the phone discussing symptoms, and then shares a private cellphone number with instructions to call back if further medical advice is needed. I do more than 700 phone calls, not emails, to clients on their birthdays each year.
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Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 1, 2013
Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Gaining confidence when addressing board level Directors. Receptionist: Meeting and greeting important clients . Looking happy and cheerful at all times (even if you are not). Learning to multi-task.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 18, 2016
Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Sherien : The advice I would give my younger self would be to have more confidence and self-belief. Sherien : I am sure I am with the millions when I say I can’t live without my phone. It is brilliant! About the network….
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Arrange 1-2-1 meetings with him once a week (either on the phone or face to face) so that we can plan all of his travel arrangements as far in advance as possible.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Arrange 1-2-1 meetings with him once a week (either on the phone or face to face) so that we can plan all of his travel arrangements as far in advance as possible.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Arrange 1-2-1 meetings with him once a week (either on the phone or face to face) so that we can plan all of his travel arrangements as far in advance as possible.
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