Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

At our recent Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I surveyed 350 attendees about the topics they would like me to address at future conferences or training events. When it comes to figuring out your soft skills, enlarge your vision; don’t just look at the tasks such as meeting planning or calendaring. See the big picture.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If space and budget allow, companies can incorporate a full gym that is managed with onsite locker room, products, towel service, nutritionists, trainers, and group classes. Create office-wide buy-in by having leadership attend sessions and invite others on their teams to join them in using these spaces.

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Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It could simply be taking the time the night before to select your outfit, pack lunches and check your calendar, ensuring the morning hours are much calmer. What about discounting or subsidizing nutritious food services or gym classes? The groundwork for a smooth morning can often be established the night prior.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Join a class at your fitness club, an exercise group or a team sport. Attend training. Take a dance or fitness class. Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse. Make a commitment to fitness. Or, if you can afford it, hire a trainer. Do something that scares you. Be a student of all you do.

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Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Putting on your new running shoes as you head out the door for marathon training or giving yourself a mid-afternoon break after completing an arduous work task can be a physical reminder of all you have achieved and something to point to when you don’t feel like you can keep going. Involve loved ones. Play with your kids or pets.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is a vital topic I cover in my Star Achievement Series® , World Class Assistant™ Certificate program , and one-on-one coaching. Daily Calendars. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. At least bi-weekly, you and your executive should review the calendar for upcoming events as far as three months out.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2015

Here’s some advice on how you can make training for your administrative team fun. This will increase the value of your training. Then build a calendar for future lunch and learn sessions where attendees can bring new information that supports that topic. This seems to be a hot trend, learning as a team.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

You survive class, but a million tasks wait at home. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Brian Dean has built a thriving SEO training company, Backlinko.com , by producing quality blog posts. No time to review your lecture notes.

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This week I’ve also been busy working on the next training class for you. So, mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 20, from 11a-2pm Eastern , for the Business & Marketing Automation Success Clinic. Details coming soon!

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Building on your skills Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:46 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources It’s the time of year when we all do some self assessment and then look ahead to changes we want to make in the coming year.Â

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I head to the gym, which only happens on days I’ve blocked out on my calendar to prevent people from choosing that spot for interviews or client meetings. It’s a 30-minute, boot-camp style class that has been essential for my postpartum recovery. On a great day, I thaw some meat from the freezer for dinner. Morning 9 a.m.:

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Take a class at a local university. I literally write these into my weekly calendar to make it a priority. It is about making a lifelong commitment to continual personal development. How do you do this? A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. Watch 2-­‐3 TED Talks per week.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Excellent calendaring skills. Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. Positive, can-do attitude.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 10, 2013

P LAN – schedule some time in your calendar to work on your business plan. It’s no good deciding you want to do a live event, or offer an online training course, if you don’t understand how this fits into your “Big Picture Vision”. It’s much easier to plan out the promotions if I work backwards from the start date of the class.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Training courses such as World Class Assistant, Star Achievement Series or even the newest training program coming to a city near you - Mastering Exceptional Leadership for Executive and Administrative Professionals. There has never been a better time to register for World Class Assistant Parts 1 and 2. A $447 value!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. On January 15, 2011, turn the calendar page and begin to learn (thus permanently resolving) the 2-3 things you wish you knew more about. And speaking of closing gaps, do look around our website for classes, CDs, books and training that will take you where you want to be!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. On January 15, 2011, turn the calendar page and begin to learn (thus permanently resolving) the 2-3 things you wish you knew more about. And speaking of closing gaps, do look around our website for classes, CDs, books and training that will take you where you want to be!

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Success

MARCH 31, 2023

She even signed up for a fear-of-flying seminar to help calm her nerves, but she missed so many classes because of her schedule and constant traveling that her instructor told her, “I don’t know if I should be mad at you or proud of you, but you’re never here because you’re always on a plane.”

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Having access to your emails, your calendar, and your documents, from whichever portable device you’re using, makes running your business a whole lot easier. Class Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012. It means you’re no longer tied to your office, and you can take your business with you, wherever you go. Investment: $47.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 29, 2010

Using the social media I so strongly believe in – I set up registration for all four classes on Events Bot. Sign up for my class and get charged an unexplainable shipping and handling fee of $19.80. If only 10% of them purchased, my classes would have been filled yesterday. Except here’s the rub.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 26, 2010

Right now I’m getting ready to advertise the fact that I’m teaching the second set of classes on social media. Unlike most classes that are webinars – my series is in person, hands on, get down and dirty with social media so you leave with a clearer understanding and a focused strategy.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2009

And, speaking of professional development… Meanwhile, if you are a VA in the Southwest, AZVAs is launching a new offering: classes on topics that have been requested as a result of our recent AZVAs Fall Retreat. First up on December 15, 2009 , is “Facebook Up Close and Personal,&# presented by Andrea Kalli.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 25, 2010

I am at A Good Yarn in Prescott drumming up students for a class on Ravelry I am going to be teaching. BG, give my mom a big squeeze. I wish I was there with you all. K Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

They displayed a 30-day calendar with an action item for every day. World Class Assistant Certificate Program. Register for the World Class Assistant course. 2014 Training Dates Announced.' For the September issue, they identified September as Self-Improvement month. What a great theme. Self Improvement.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 15, 2010

He went through 16 hours of unpaid training and had to purchase the sales kit prior to making any money so he is invested in the process. Watching him go through this process I’m reminded of other sales training and commission structures from my past lives in which the measurement was on selling the products with the highest margin.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 25, 2014

We also welcomed a new Star Achievement Series Level II class to our office this week to complete their training. As I review my calendar I can’t help but gasp when I notice it’s nearly September. It’s going to be a full week for everyone! This week I have some questions for you! Live a BIG Life Versus a Busy Life.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

So I thought I’d just jot down a few of my thoughts and maybe even start an Internet meme. Deborah Add A Comment home top Site Information © 2010 Make or Break Moments Ministry Free Theme by eGrace Creative.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Once you book your flights, hotels, and rental cars all confirmation numbers are automatically added to your traveler’s itinerary and will be included in any exported Word Document or Outlook Calendar. We are also partnering with Practically Perfect PA to offer all qualified users the opportunity to join our Priority Class and skip the line.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 13, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support? As a hot new niche market, it’s natural that training programs have sprung up for VAs who want to offer this service. She offers training and support in many services, including social networking.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 4, 2010

After working through months of classes and 3 certification tests I can now yell it from the rooftops! It’s happy-dance time. 8) Won’t you dance along with me?

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Shes used to acting in plays, performing her music, taking dance classes, organizing events, having up to 20 credit hours of classes, and working at the performing arts center. Marina and I had already bought train and air tickets for our respective returns home. Oh, geesh, Im about to postpone the class!

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

You’re in social media, blogging in at least two places, guesting on talk shows, coaching, leading classes and retreats, speaking at telesummits, reworking your entire virtual training program, writing a BOOK, and I want to know how you do it. I calendar (in Outlook) everything during my work day (generally 8a-6p, M-R).

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 18, 2010

In my time with my current employer, I’ve been involved in training a few of our new admins. At some point in their first year they generally ask about training. Can they get some sort of training to improve their skills in a particular software program or office process? Similar Posts: No Budget for Training?

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs AZVAs Podcast Episode 1 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:34 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: AZVAs Podcast , Life of the Virtual Assistant AZVAs Podcast launches today! Episode 1: February 2010 [.] Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

How to deal with it: If you keep your bosses calendar, you can ask him ahead of time if he needs anything in particular for the meeting or if you know the agenda you can suggest information your boss can take to the meeting and have it prepared. Opposed/resistant to the professional development of their employees. Template images by luoman.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

When picking between airlines, start with the basics: preferred airlines and flight class. All airlines, with the exception of Southwest, charge for economy class passengers to check baggage. Be sure to import all of their travel plans to their preferred calendar. Booking the perfect flight is not as simple as one, two, click.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 23, 2010

The forms included teacher recommendations, grade point average and their class standing. Thirty-five high school seniors had applied by answering a series of questions and completing an essay. Add A Comment home top Site Information © 2010 Make or Break Moments Ministry Free Theme by eGrace Creative.

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