My EA Career

APRIL 26, 2023

Introduction: In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements have become an integral part of our lives, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this digital transformation. The emergence of AI-powered virtual assistants like ChatGPT has sparked debates about its potential impact on various professions, including Administrative Professionals like EAs, PAs and Admin Assistants.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 24, 2023

You’ve probably heard of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), but has FOFO (Fear of Finding Out) landed in your life yet? I bet it has, although maybe not as an acronym. This is, from my own experience, one of the two biggest one that VAs struggle with in their businesses (the second being FOBO combined with FODA….which I’ve written about here ).

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APRIL 24, 2023

As more U.S. employers list salary ranges in job postings in response to recently passed pay transparency laws, fewer people are submitting applications without first knowing what they pay. Pay transparency laws aim to promote fairness and reduce pay disparities based on factors like gender, race, and ethnicity. Eight U.S. states have already implemented laws that mandate companies to provide salary ranges for all job postings.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2023

How to make sure your Executive champions your success One of your primary goals as an Assistant is to support and assist your Executive in their role. However, ensuring that your Executive actively champions your success, recognises your contributions, and supports your professional growth is equally important. [.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Productivityist

APRIL 26, 2023

Welcome back to another vault episode! This week I am excited to feature my conversation with David Allen , the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology. David joins us to delve deeper into the GTD methodology and how it has evolved since its inception in 2001. While there were some technical difficulties during our conversation, this episode is still a must-listen for anyone looking to streamline their productivity.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2023

Older workers now make up a larger percentage of the workforce than they did two decades ago. Data from Legal and General and the Centre for Economic Research (Cebr) suggests that the number of over 50s in employment has increased by 36 percent in the last 20 years, with 47 percent of this age group predicted to be in employment by 2030. A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer.

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Jennie Lyon

APRIL 25, 2023

Upselling can be an incredibly effective marketing tool in your funnel, allowing you to increase the average order value and obtain additional revenue. When someone becomes a lead, they’ve already shown interest in your business, but the only way to separate those lookers from buyers is to ask for the sale! There’s a big difference… The post 7 Ways To Use An Incredible Tripwire Upsell Offer In Your Sale Funnels appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.

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APRIL 26, 2023

Employee surveys and academic research indicate that remote and hybrid work can have positive effects on well-being, work-life balance, and stress levels, reducing burnout. Cognitive biases such as confirmation bias and status quo bias may prevent traditionalists from recognizing these benefits, leading them to advocate for a return to office-based work.

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Success

APRIL 24, 2023

Have you ever had a bad day or a run of bad luck and had a friend or loved one tell you to “just think positively” or “everything happens for a reason”? If the answer is yes, you’ve likely experienced toxic positivity. While staying positive is essential to reaching your goals, pushing aside or suppressing negative feelings can make things worse in the long run.

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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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The Assistant Room

APRIL 25, 2023

Meet Emily Jepson, EA to CEO and Founder at GWI, a leading audience targeting company. The post PA Diaries: 5 Minutes with Executive Assistant Emily Jepson first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 25, 2023

Are you a home-based business owner looking to stand out from the competition? Do you want to attract more customers and build repeat business? Then you need a unique selling proposition (USP)! A USP is a one-sentence description of what makes your business unique and valuable to its target audience. It’s a clear statement that explains why a customer should do business with you instead of one of your competitors.

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APRIL 28, 2023

In most cases, it’s much more cost-effective for organizations to initially put infrastructure in place to reduce and track all emissions. Increasingly, it will be up to designers, architects and other experts to help organizations work through energy efficiency requirements and metrics. Hopefully, this will be to the benefit of the planet and humanity, with significantly reduced carbon emissions.

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Success

APRIL 25, 2023

When she was 18, Kim Gravel read a book she credits with changing her entire mindset: The Magic of Believing by Claude Bristol. Decades later, and with a wide range of business and life experiences to draw upon, Gravel’s first book is out this month—one she says could be a “beautiful companion” to the classic guide that first inspired her. In Collecting Confidence , Gravel shares lessons she’s learned from her public successes—including building an empire that spans hosting several QVC shows and

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2023

How to foster curiosity in your role Understanding how to think beyond our day-to-day tasks is essential for growth. One fundamental way to nurture this mentality is by fostering curiosity in your role: exploring the job more deeply, discovering where new challenges may lie and uncovering [.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 27, 2023

Starting a home business can be exciting and fulfilling, but finding clients can be a huge challenge, especially for those offering services to other businesses. In fact, it’s one of the most popular requests from students of my “ Work From Home as a Virtual Assistant ” course. In response to those requests, let’s explore some tips on how home business owners can find clients and grow their business. 1.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Set to launch in April of 2023, Colette Club is a coworking office on Fifth Avenue designed specifically for “the world’s most successful business leaders.” Instead of charging one flat, monthly fee, Colette asks for an initial buy-in of $125,000 and requires its members to pay annual dues of $36,000. Elevated more than 500 feet in the air, Colette’s offices give members a beautiful, panoramic view of Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Hudson River, and more.

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Success

APRIL 25, 2023

Now this is how you fix a drink. Just add one part tequila, one part entrepreneur and one part country star. Mix it up in Texas. And voila, Lone River premium brewed beverages are ready to make their mark on the world of refreshing canned cocktails. Lone River founder Katie Beal Brown and fellow Texan native Miranda Lambert have just announced a multiyear partnership , not just to promote the brand , but to promote the dreams of other small businesses with like-minded women at the helm.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 28, 2023

We learned recently that our website is one of the many that has been used to train Google’s AI, the very thing that would supplant us. We’re not alone in that of course, but we are flattered and appalled to discover we are fairly high up the list, so obviously doing something right as far as Google is concerned. Advertisers and sponsors, please contact us in the usual way.

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APRIL 27, 2023

What’s going on: Despite not offering an official digital nomad visa akin to countries like Portugal or Iceland, Japan still has a strong economic desire to open its doors to foreign talent and remote workers. Part of the country’s new action plan is to draw in an increased amount of foreign investment by attracting digital nomads. The Japanese government said on Wednesday that the plan will help aid the country’s economic growth and allow the country to boost its global competitivenes

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APRIL 24, 2023

What’s going on: To reduce company costs by $5.5 billion, Walt Disney Co is beginning its second wave of massive layoffs as the company realizes its efforts to downsize by a reported 7,000 positions. The impact of thousands of layoffs within the company will span across many of the company’s brands including ESPN, Disney Entertainment, and Disney Parks according to Reuters.

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APRIL 28, 2023

What’s going on: Policymakers at the central bank received new data on wages and personal consumption ahead of the Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) May 2-3 meetings. The updated inflation and wage data leads experts to believe that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates once again. Movement within interest-rate futures now suggests a 92% chance that the Fed will raise interest rates by a quarter point at its meeting next week, according to Barron’s.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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APRIL 26, 2023

What’s going on: OpenAI – the artificial intelligence company behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT – announced plans to increase data security for its users by allowing users to switch off chat history. With a keen focus on data control, the company also unveiled plans to release a new ChatGPT Business subscription tier that caters to the needs of business professionals who demand more control over their information.

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APRIL 25, 2023

What’s going on: Workspace provider IWG is reporting a record first quarter – anticipating a 25% rise in group revenue and a 22% increase in system-wide revenue in the first quarter of 2023, according to Alliance News. “In the first quarter of 2023 we continued to deliver record levels of revenue,” Chief Executive Officer Mark Dixon said.

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Success

APRIL 25, 2023

Amy Morin is deeply familiar with grief. When she was in her 20s, both her mother and husband passed away suddenly. Confronted by immeasurable suffering, Morin began exploring strategies to help her cope and develop her mental strength. In the following years, she penned two international bestsellers about the ins and outs of building resilience and mental strength.

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Success

APRIL 27, 2023

Every day, I wake up and ask myself, “In a space of gratitude, what does this day look like?” This kind of focus is not easy, and it is not achieved without plenty of effort. For me, focus used to be task-oriented. I felt the need to be all things to all people. We’ve all been there. The problem is, this leads to a life of reaction where we respond to the urgent need of each moment.

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Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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APRIL 28, 2023

Kiersten and Julien Saunders’ story spans nearly 10 years, from meeting at the company where they both worked to breaking up and making up, and beginning a career together in the very field that had ended their relationship in the first place—and that was only the beginning. The path to their current careers began with a blog in 2017, which transitioned into video content and their YouTube series Money on the Table.

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APRIL 28, 2023

What’s going on: San Francisco’s commercial real estate market is receiving the full force that comes with a lack of physical office workers. The city’s renowned corporate tenants – including tenants like Meta Platforms Inc and Salesforce Inc – are now deciding to sublet office spaces rather than waiting around for their commercial leases to expire, according to WSJ.

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APRIL 27, 2023

What’s going on: McKinsey & Company published a new report called, “The State of Organizations 2023: Ten shifts transforming organizations” which surveyed more than 2,500 business leaders around the world to find out how organizations are navigating today’s challenges. Through careful research and analysis, the organization was able to identify what it calls ten of the most important organizational shifts that businesses are addressing in 2023.

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