Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  Just as you can be conditioned to fear certain things, you can learn how to effectively and powerfully respond to fear in just 5 simple steps.   Begin to assert control over your mind by learning to consistently follow five steps - 1)    Acknowledge the fear. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

Set internal deadlines for yourself. If you can learn to manage yourself and eliminate stress, then you will be able to control your time and; therefore, appropriate tasks effectively. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. The key is to ASK! Plan Accordingly. Map a strategy for what you need to accomplish.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you ever feel discouraged, just remember that there have been and are people out there just like you right now. You have to make yourself shine through the crowd. Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today! Sign Up Today!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 15, 2009

Have fun and learn from one another. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This community was created as a professional development networking tool and resource to discuss topics, get answers, and information that impact todays professional. Feel free to reply accordingly.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. This will provide a wonderful support system, you will learn and improve skills, and have opportunities for leadership roles. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Get the knowledge you need.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Keep your eyes open because on January 25th we are going to launch the international Ask the Expert Organizer GREAT ORGANIZING GIVE AWAY! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

I will take ownership of my mistakes and learn from them as well as others I will be proactive rather than reactive. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. I will continue to improve and enhance my professional development.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world. Take care, Patricia Posted on 13 September, 2007 8:01 PM Richard Rinyai Hi Patricia, I agree!

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

Take charge of your life, own up to your mistakes, learn from them, and grow to be a better person! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. How can you expect to be a leader over others when you cant lead yourself? You have the ability to control your behavior and decisions. ，????~^^.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Be ware online learning takes a lot of discipline and responsibility. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few. You may learn something. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. If you can’t take a class, learn how to complete a new task or project at work. Learn from mistakes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" Be kind to your new hires and available to answer their questions and help them learn the ropes. I think people forget how overwhelming everything can be when you start a new job.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2010

  They could be either internal or external and are things like: anything that "sucked" up your time, space, money or productivity products or services that lost money activities that lost time systems that had hiccups (or things that should have systems that don't!) .    What were your client successes? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out. I talked to over 40 of my international colleagues and asked them for their one favorite tip on setting and managing priorities. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

So just wanted to say hello to all my international readers too! :) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Learning how to diffuse a negative workplace situation can be difficult, but we need to start with ourselves. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. An attitude adjustment is just the beginning to conflict resolution and can be the means to a positive ending. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 20, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Organized When Traveling | Main | Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow!   In addition,  I give of my internal energy to serve my clients.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Share what you have learned with your boss. Putting the asterisk makes sure it is first on my list. There are many other things you can do with rules so take the time to check them out and feel your way around. It will be worth the effort. Most executives I know want the help and this would be a great way of organizing them.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

If that doesn’t work, think about paying for the training out of your own pocket and then show your boss how effective and productive you are afterwards by using what you learned. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 20, 2012

For example, if your boss is on a business trip for 2 weeks, how will signature approvals be taken care of - fax, a signature stamp, by the 2nd in command, or will things have to wait? It’s best to provide a suggestion or three on who should handle that task - perhaps an intern or another assistant. You can just write “Thx!”

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

’ Being the professional that you are, you will continue to be cordial, you have been taught a valuable lesson, learn from it and move on. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. So, how do you maintain a cordial working relationship with this ‘thought thief?’

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2014

You can learn more about the event here. What I found I wanted most was to trust myself; to not give over my power to one system, but to learn how to trust my internal compass to direct me to how I was meant to move, shift and create in the world each day. Some editors found it restrictive (“What?! 60% ads?

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. Sending copy by fax or FedEx. All these things can be a little helpful, I suppose, but ultimately you learn to write by writing. If it kicks off, be sure to offer international shipping. Lessons Learned from Dad Reply L.A.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Learn to say "no" sometimes! Saying "NO" Is An Important Time Management Technique Learn to say NO! You could try EFT or the Sedona Method, or a simple, easy to learn and use exercise called.you guessed it: Dissolving Overwhelm. Thanks to Sherry Borsheim of International Association Of Business Organizing 74.

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