Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Drawing from their unique experiences and insights, they create products, services and technologies that cater to the diverse needs of society, driving innovation and fostering inclusive growth. Your nomination has empowered us to put a spotlight on women who deserve the recognition and inspire us all. Thank you to our nominees!

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve even started writing a few blog posts on your awesome website. You’ve done all of this with your target market in mind. You’ve done all of this with your target market in mind. So why are all of your newsletters, posts, and campaigns met with silence? The solution? How do you do that?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

There is no great month than April to talk about the power assistants create when they work together. For more than two decades I have been teaching assistants about the benefits of working together. While I often hear about the challenges and issues assistants have with their peers, assistants can find strength in community and unity.

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Melissa Peoples

MARCH 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for a few years now, and it’s no surprise that it’s starting to penetrate the world of executive assistants. Executive Assistants are often at the forefront of new technology and trends, and AI is no different. How does AI differ from Automation?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

This article is part one in a two-part series on productivity apps for administrative professionals by Julie Perrine. The following are five apps you probably already have on your phone, and how you can use them to be more productive. Your most powerful note-taking software is already in your pocket or sitting on your desk!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

I am very eager and excited to share with you the top 3 struggles assistants face in partnering with their executives. STOP: If you are an assistant, I know you will keep reading this. Also when I coach executives and assistants one-on-one, these areas of improvement are always covered. What about you?

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. It’s demonstrates your achievements when your annual review comes around. It proves your value to your executive and organization.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 10, 2017

I’m so excited to share this blog post with you today! We are looking for assistants who would like to take part in the Virtual Summit Live Recording! Ticket Price: Free to attend The recording is taking place in London so if you are in another part of the world, please do pass on the details to your London based colleagues.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 30, 2017

The most important team in the workplace is that of the executive and his or her administrative assistant. I have been very fortunate to have coached hundreds of executive and assistant teams over 26 years. Assistants will tell me, “Yes, I meet with my executive once and awhile.” Just think about it….

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Administrative Assistants Rock! Join our April Blog-A-Thon. In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (4/20 – 4/24) and Office Dynamics 25th Year in business educating administrative professionals and their executives, we are bringing back our Blog-a-Thon. Tips to help you be more productive in your day.

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Success

JULY 13, 2022

” Additionally, “the share of women sitting on the boards of those Fortune 500 companies has been gradually increasing for decades as well, rising from 9.6% You may already know this woman. Or you may already aspire to be this woman. She is a Woman of Influence. That wouldn’t be nearly enough. in 1995 to 27% in 2019.”

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Monique is a powerhouse communicator and has had unparalleled experiences and gained unique perspectives from thought leaders, executives, celebrities, educators, and the general workforce. I was his executive assistant. She will be a featured speaker at our ELS: Back in Boston Forum taking place later this year.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

I recently received a request for advice from an assistant named Kathryn. She posed a typical problem that I have heard for years and I want to respond to her question in a blog as I bet many executive and administrative assistants run into the same problem. Basically, they just don’t get it.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 5, 2016

The first course is for assistants who want to learn how social media, apps and office tech can help increase their productivity and career development. Social Media, Apps and Office tech for Assistants. There is a growing community of assistants and great resources which you can easily find through social media.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | November 2023 If the pandemic showed us anything, it is that time is our most precious commodity. It will remain to be seen the impact of no-fly zones on productivity and team connections as we head into 2024. People have their No-Fly Zones. How did this happen?

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

As your business grows, it can often seem like you’re trying to juggle a million things all at the same time. Keeping track of meetings, reports, new business, and existing management tasks can be incredibly draining and lower your overall productivity. What tasks can be handled by a virtual assistant?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership Takes Commitment. Office Dynamics released a new Guide in October called E xecutive and Assistants Working in Partnership: The Definitive Guide. This amazing Guide is the culmination of 25 years of coaching work with executives and assistants. That’s great!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2014

Blazing fast page loads and oodles of valuable information are now at your fingertips! Change your work environment… NOW! Young, fresh, with a new bold look, our website offers haute style for up and coming executive assistants and administrative professionals! We’ll show you how!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

If my Executives are anything to go by your Executives will also want to try out the latest technology and incorporate it into their working day. Have fun but be professional and remember to chose the right platform to share your message. Getting the most out of all of your social media platforms. Be relevant.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2014

How many times do you just whiz through responding to emails to get them out of your Inbox? What about the times you set up meetings for your executive without really thinking through every detail because you have done it one hundred times? And don’t forget your morning routine when you walk into the office. Just think.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 14, 2016

Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!). Events Management for Assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s face it most of us don’t sign up to this assistant malarkey because of the short hours. Our Executives work long hours and as their right hand gal we know that we have to be there to support them whenever and wherever. So how do successful assistants achieve a work life balance? What are your priorities?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 28, 2014

A short and sweet blog post today. Assistants are notorious for being go-to people and this article gives a good account of why this might be an issue in the long term. I would just add that it is so easy for assistants to fall into the trap of being the office people pleaser. Talk about a vicious circle!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© Be confident.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Richard Branson.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. If your office has a planning committee, join it. by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam. Event planning.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

One of the reasons I started Practically Perfect PA back in 2011 was because I wanted to create an online community for assistants. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Amy Smith @amyimriesmith Executive PA, Skyscanner. What is your career background?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

The overall concept is to share best practice and information and to create a unified sense of collaboration between all Assistants. With Personal Assistants wanting to take on more responsibility this will free up time for management and avoid unnecessary duplication in teams. The launch will let people decide if it is for them.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

But as the number of hours American workers spend on work-related tasks increases, it’s becoming clear that no amount of technology is going to fix the problem. Enter the virtual assistant. Even for control freaks If you’re wondering if a virtual assistant is worth it, try keeping a log of what you do for a week. executives.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2015

It is in regards to an article I had read a while back called: E-mail Overload Costs Companies Billions in Lost Productivity. I am very passionate about this topic and have been speaking to assistants and their executives on this subject for the past several years. Your entire day can be trampled by e-mail. Goal/Motive.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Pay attention or it could cost your company money.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 23, 2012

It also means to give publicity to a product, organization, or venture, so as to increase sales or public awareness. You may well operate as though what you accomplish at your desk has little to do with promotion of your company's product or service, or initiative. Become an ambassador for your company.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In my book, “ Be the Ultimate Assistant ,” I devote a chapter to good manners where I make the case that “Good Manners Matter.” What follows is what I know from dealings with hundreds of assistants and leaders from my work in 14 countries and 38 states. Productivity increases. Retention increases. Profits improve.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

A former personal assistant to an Oscar-winning actress says the job comes with plenty of perks — but you have to set boundaries Bonnie Low-Kramen was the personal assistant to the actor Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. “My title was ‘personal assistant,’ but she just called me Bons.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

What is a Virtual Assistant? And how to explain it to family and friends Did you know that Virtual Assistants aka ‘VAs’ for short, have been around for over 15 years now? And if you’re just hearing about virtual assistants for the first time, then you’ve come to the right place to learn all about them. Yup, that’s right!

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 2, 2010

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. During that time, the birth of the World Wide Web created a host of new opportunities in audio production. I hope you will check it out.

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