Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I I use it with my interns for my blog. For some entrepreneurs, turning work over to someone else is no big deal. Bring it on.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. Here are some things you can start doing at work right now: Read the industry pubs and blogs, and then share articles and ideas with your team, leadership, boss and/or other departments that could help them do their jobs better or motivate them.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Participate in forums and events.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2022

For instance, you might choose to showcase one stellar blog post (more on that later), the event you’re most proud of planning, and your best work sample, alongside your education and most relevant experience. Your goal with a highlight reel is to quickly grab their attention and make them want to learn more. Start Blogging.

Social Media 52

Social Media Mentoring Administrative Professionals 2022 52

Go Burrows

MAY 23, 2021

Lucia’s Italian Blog. She is an active mentor and networker. To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Lucia on LinkedIn. Lucia on Twitter. ABOUT LUCIA. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Each conference offered a unique learning opportunity, but none of them provided the ideal balance of professional and personal development that last year’s conference did. How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge!

Mentoring 189

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.  Thank you for your willingness to share some of your mistakes and lessons learned so that others could benefit! What didn’t go so well and what were your lessons learned?   Andrea, what a great lesson you learned. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

This August will be my one-year anniversary of starting my blog. Over 250 articles later and here I am still blogging. What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. It is hard to believe it has been a year already.

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Worxbee

MAY 31, 2022

This could be resources, skills, or even the support of others such as your network or a mentor. Do this by reading blogs and articles, subscribing to relevant newsletters, attending conferences and webinars, and joining professional networking groups on social media or in person.

Social Media 52

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2019

In addition to great webinars, articles, and blog posts one of the best resources is always communicating with one another. She stated – “I always try to ask myself these proactive questions: What do I want to learn or be included in? You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. bulliedbyboss: Anonymous author of ‘Bullied by the Boss’, blogging & raising awareness of bullying in the workplace. Emmawalkeruk: Business mentor and virtual assistant trainer. The club offers great networking opportunities.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 23, 2015

Build your personal and professional networks. If you need to troubleshoot a problem at the office, find someone with more expertise, get a quick recommendation for something, or find a new job, your network is one of your biggest allies. Connect with people on social media , attend networking events, and talk to your colleagues.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Stress Social Media Networking 100

Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Network With Leaders In Your Field. Network with leaders and others who have the professional clout you’re seeking. Mentor Someone In Your Field. Scary isn’t it? Talk to them. Ask them questions.

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Mentoring Networking Administrative Professionals Learning 100

Eat Your Career

MAY 4, 2015

It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Network With Leaders In Your Field. Network with leaders and others who have the professional clout you’re seeking. Mentor Someone In Your Field. Scary isn’t it? Talk to them. Ask them questions.

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Mentoring Networking Administrative Professionals Learning 100

Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Lacretia also serves as a mentor/coach and has been a guest panelist for several webinars dedicated to advancing administrative professionals. She loves to develop her own recipes and is working on a food blog. Outside of work, Lacretia is a savvy gourmand who loves dining out almost as much as she enjoys cooking at home.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JULY 26, 2010

Half the fun is stretching myself to do something new and different, and the other half is that in order to focus, I took a blogging sabbatical and moved to the snowy mountains of New Zealand. Getting serious about blogging is new to me and outside the realm of the offline face-to-face consulting that makes up the core of my business.

Learning 40

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Catch Friday

JUNE 23, 2011

A long time ago I was on the Ecademy Business Network, which I joined in April 2005 and was on till I was banned by best practice until I wrote the blog to end all blogs on Ecademy! His networking skills go way above expectations. Well done and it is a pleasure to be part of your network. We need more like him.

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Networking 2005 Skills Mentoring 40

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

Over that time, I have seen the blog grow and grow and grow! There are now over 11,000 of you signed up to the blog posts and newsletters and we attract over 90,000 visitors each month on the website. I am Founder and Chair of Assistant Community EMEA (ACE) which is the assistant network for the EMEA region at BlackRock.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. You would take lessons, learn the skill, and try your newly learned abilities while accompanied by your coach or mentor. Networking. Consider using social media the same way. Remember train, train, train. At a local.

Customer Service 40

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

Founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips network. Coursera Learning without limits. I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. BONUS: @OfficeDynamics , if you like our blog you will love our tweets! Entrepreneur.

Twitter 100

Twitter Administrative Professionals Etiquette IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Success

JULY 8, 2021

With this new idea, I learned to stop worrying and love sales. Perhaps you published a blog post that a thousand people read, or 10 people came to your free yoga class. Now I coach startup entrepreneurs and get to see my students make their first sales, grow , and start mentoring other entrepreneurs. You can too—here’s how.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

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. In this course, I am your biz bestie, showing you the ropes and sharing the lessons I learned when I first started as a VA. Yup, that’s right! Let’s get you up to speed with this rapidly growing industry.

Social Media 52

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This would be a good time to send a hand-written thank-you note to your mentor, those you’ve networked with, or that colleague who recommended a great book or suggestion for growth. When we take time to celebrate our successes (and take time to reflect on learning from mistakes!) What lessons did I learn from errors in judgment?

Holidays 100

Holidays Administrative Professionals Networking Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This would be a good time to send a hand-written thank-you note to your mentor, those you’ve networked with, or that colleague who recommended a great book or suggestion for growth. When we take time to celebrate our successes (and take time to reflect on learning from mistakes!) What lessons did I learn from errors in judgment?

Holidays 100

Holidays Administrative Professionals Networking Mentoring 100

BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

A Virtual Enterprise Network (VEN) is a voluntary and dynamic community of SMEs that commit to working together for a period of at least six months (ideally, twelve months) to collectively seek opportunities to participate in collaborative projects of mutual business advantage. Network Ground Rules. Communities and Project Dynamic.

Collaborate 40

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Build your own network! Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Although he never finished high school, Scudamore loves nothing more than learning.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It enables you to develop the value of service, learn new things, and make a positive impact on your fellow staff. Learn how to shift limiting beliefs into possibilities and a snarky attitude into a positive, inspiring one. Network Outside Your Department. Visit [link] to learn more. Providing Value.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Retirement Networking Training 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It enables you to develop the value of service, learn new things, and make a positive impact on your fellow staff. Learn how to shift limiting beliefs into possibilities and a snarky attitude into a positive, inspiring one. Network Outside Your Department. Visit [link] to learn more. Providing Value.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Retirement Networking Training 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Lets grow together! Tap into each others brains.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As I continue my travels, I''m offering up a guest post from a regular contributor to the blog, Mike Dariano. Mike offers up book reviews here at Productivityist , and he writes about other things he''s learned at People Smarter Than Me. Givers win in the long term because they build up a larger network and help those people get ahead.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Ronald Reagan CONNECT WITH NICKI Nicki on LinkedIn Article Nicki contributed to on BCG’s blog – The Heart of CEO Effectiveness ABOUT NICKI Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? 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. One of my on-line mentors is Alex Mandossian and one thing I admire about him is the massive volume of work he can pump out.

Management 100

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