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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

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 traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Junior PA: Booking travel and hotels for colleagues . Gaining confidence when addressing board level Directors. Receptionist: Meeting and greeting important clients . Learning to multi-task.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

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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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

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.

2014 100
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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

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.

2014 100
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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

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!

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using. I can also store email templates and phone "scripts" (bullet point items of what to cover on certain types of calls).

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