Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

For an assistant, travel planning can be a nightmare! The problem of travel planning is massive and it’s plagued our field for decades. You’ll begin to see travel planning as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle, to demonstrate your revolutionary skills. Stop struggling with travel planning problems!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 4, 2023

Chynna Clayton worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Chynna also shares tips on navigating high pressure situations, managing stress and burnout, prioritizing self-care, and more! in Event Management and Political Science and a minor in Business.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When you’re one half of a couple, frequent business travel can take its toll on your relationship. However, for some business travellers (and even their partners) there is a middle ground. Bleisure’ travel – as it has been dubbed by some in the travel industry – is the mixing of business trips with leisure experiences.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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Success

OCTOBER 16, 2022

I was traveling on business and planning to open a new franchise in the area, I said. When I returned to my office in Atlanta, I shared the nerve-wracking experience with my manager, one of the few Black directors in the company. Unfortunately, the entire experience was spoiled by an incident at a popular breakfast restaurant.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Right now, we have a lot of challenges facing us – the economy, companies downsizing, air travel stress, an election year on the horizon, and personal challenges. We will always be presented with obstacles, uncertainty, and changing world events. That is just life. Take Time To Reflect On The New Year.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 22, 2020

Our ability to manage change is more important than ever. I am reminded of the many training workshops I’ve led where we’ve discussed change and how to manage it in the workplace. So, physiologically, we experience the stress response, even if the changes we’re experiencing are not immediately or imminently life threatening.

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2024

According to studies, routines can significantly impact mental health, reducing anxiety, stress, and the risk of depression. A sustainable evening routine is one that can be adapted to different environments and circumstances, ensuring its benefits are accessible regardless of one’s physical location or the day’s events.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 14, 2014

All you have to do is book a car to Heathrow Airport, organise transfers on arrival at the foreign destination and then make sure that all your travellers get to every meeting in their jam-packed itinerary without a hitch. Are your passengers travelling within London, going on to Manchester or are they jetting off around the world?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Upcoming Travel. Department Issues.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2017

As many of you will know, I moved to Barcelona a few years ago to work as an assistant and marketing manager for Gallus Events. When I decided to move to Barcelona and start working for a small and young events company I thought the new stuff I would learn and the experiences I would have would look great on my CV.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Admin Assistant Training admin tips Adminology Assertive Assistant Training Attitude business management daily Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Current Events Difficult People Etiquette Executive Blog how to get your credibility back after an error Interpersonal Skills Just For Fun Leadership Mgr/Asst Team mistakes at (..)

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing? Do you feel tired and stressed throughout each work day? Unfortunately, stress is always going to be a part of our lives. The only people that are not stressed are the ones that arent alive. Eustress is the type of stress that makes you feel good.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2022

When facing a stressful situation, writing about it will often help you reframe it to a more positive light. If I’m traveling, I take my notebook with me. You’re able to really capture information and process it, rather than simply letting it go “in one ear and out the other.” I then add it to my journal when I’m back at my desk.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event. Use your days off during the holidays to relax.

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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. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2019

Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology. Pay attention to the present. 30% OFF!

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Success

JULY 29, 2022

Virtual events also saw a rise in popularity, as they allowed audiences to attend without paying for travel or worrying about exposure to COVID-19. Although friends often understand gaps in communication, when receiving messages from employers and managers, even after hours, it’s often more difficult to stay away from the phone.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

A group of executive assistants and I were talking about self-management vs. stress management. While the group and I discussed what things create stress for us at work, this group enlightened me that they are trying to stay abreast of daily changes in their organization. There was one idea I heard that I really liked.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

I also organise his business travel. Apart from that, I am also responsible for business continuity management and data protection in our department – there is always a task to do! Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Ideas on how to build better partnerships with your managers. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession. Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Strategies for setting priorities and taking control of your day.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

Ensuring our boss is able to get from A to B without any fuss or stress is a key task for assistants. The fuss and stress shouldn’t be felt or seen by the boss but we can certainly feel it! As we all know keeping our managers on track is at times a logistical nightmare. It takes the hassle out of travel .

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Accountable. Trustworthy.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 22, 2015

At our recent Assist Travel event one of the most interesting topics discussed was the trials and tribulations of organising visas for our Executives. Points to be aware of: Every PA will know the feeling when a Visa application doesn’t work out – it’s probably one of the most stressful elements of booking travel.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Request more/less travel. Business travel is something that many people enjoy. Evaluate long-term career goals, discuss them with management and develop a concrete plan for achieving them. Attending networking events will help you expand your horizons and open your mind to what’s possible in the working world.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Stressed about holiday gifting? She has an extensive background in strategic calendar management, planning international and domestic travel, event planning, onboarding of high-level executives among many other skills. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Thank you, Liza for being on the show! CONNECT WITH LIZA.

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Success

JANUARY 1, 2023

Sleep deprivation has been associated with events such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the Union Carbide gas leak and even the Challenger space shuttle crash. I can’t consistently eat well because I travel too much. I can’t reduce stress because of my boss. Get plenty of quality sleep.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 9, 2024

With experience placing executive assistants in roles involving administrative management of both personal and professional obligations, C-Suite is the expert in bringing balance back to professionals who find themselves drowning with competing personal and professional requirements.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 5, 2015

Diary management, travel bookings, client meetings as well as assisting the Events Manager with guest list, product bags and the events. If we have events I will work at these until they end which can be anything up to 1.00am! Helping to organise successful events and receiving praise for that.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

I have always been a type “A” I was an event planner. MH: I was still working with Simon when I moved out here, so I was traveling like crazy and really didn’t have time to get my feet into the ground and really plant myself here. How to manage your stress level. Executive communication skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 24, 2014

The Hilton certainly know how to look after business travellers, everything is easy and stress free. Exactly what you want when you have travelled into the city for business meetings and just want to relax in your hotel after a long day. Why book your boss into the Hilton Garden Inn?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

While they do work together to save you time, effort, and stress, they are not the same. They save you time and unnecessary stress. Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

In addition you will receive a complimentary copy of Joan Burge books, Become An Inner Circle Assistant and Underneath It All upon registration at the event. This program offers 13 sessions, master workbook and bonus materials. Purchase price: $1,495. Total Value: $1,960. Use Promo Code: GIFT1.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 8, 2010

I have been traveling and working onsite with various clients. Most of last week's events were not my fault other than almost getting on the wrong plane. Maybe this seems small to you, but when you travel all the time and have all sorts of things that happen, every little thing can add up to a lot of stress. Joan Burge.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). In fact, I’m going to give you a complete overview of my brand new time management system. Electronic time management tools come in all shapes and sizes, from super simple to massively complex.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 27, 2014

As I walked into my suite I felt the stress and tiredness slip away. Practically Perfect PA stays admin administrators assistants business travel EA Events Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant' The furniture and decor in the living room and bedroom were unbelievably plush.

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