Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As someone born and bred in Essex I am so pleased that we have a network connecting PAs in the area. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? Seek out a mentor and join a professional organisation and relevant networks. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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JANUARY 25, 2023

A key component of a hybrid development and integration program involves on-the-job training, which can easily be done in a small-group style on selected in-office days, with one senior staff member helping train six to eight junior employees. Again, this helps the whole group learn how to do this task.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 29, 2010

Whatever stage you are in your career, you need a mentor. A mentor brings out the best in you. You might be the king of experts in your company but you still need a mentor. A mentor does not only bring out the best in you, he or she also does keep your ego in check so you don’t go out of bounds.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Such biases can occur in every possible process and function of the workplace, from internal communications and team meetings to company training, and often result in women or minorities lacking self-esteem at work, motivation, or even ambition for development and career progression.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For individuals not originally trained in STEM fields, learning quantitative skills like data analysis or statistics could lead to more stable and higher-paying jobs. 52% of recent four-year college graduates are underemployed within a year of graduating, and are struggling to find employment that matches their education level.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2024

The gender pay gap needs more than teaching “self-advocacy” I recently gave a keynote speech to a network of women on the significance of self-advocacy. Set clear progression metrics Beyond basic oversight, managers should be mentors who are responsible for fostering their employees’ professional growth.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Find a mentor. Refresh your network. Pull up those numbers and refresh your network! Now is the perfect time to check in and keep your network working for you. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Attend training. Susan RoAne , networking expert, speaker and author of the bestselling How to Work a Room.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Want a bustling social area for networking? With personalized avatars, spatial audio, and even haptic feedback (think: feeling the rumble of a virtual train), you can create an experience that’s so immersive, that it’s almost like you’re there. Need a quiet corner for deep work? No problem.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

What we forget is that Richard Branson’s portfolio of planes, trains, spacecraft, electronics, charities, radio, and on and on started with a single record store. It can act as a check on your flawed assumptions, a motivator to work harder or a prod to reach out to mentors and allies for advice. He didn’t try to do it all—not at first.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Despite this, many corporate leaders are struggling with how to lure workers back to the office by combining mandatory attendance policies with perks like snacks and company-provided lunches, citing collaboration, innovation and networking as the need for in-office days. Creating Spaces that Support Culture.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Office design can cater to this generation’s various needs through adaptable spaces for meetings and training, inclusive experiential areas, and social centers for community building. It is imperative for leading organizations to meet the call of Gen Z and embrace workspaces that are inclusive, tech-enabled and responsible.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Catch up on all of that training you’ve wanted to do, but haven’t had the time for. FYI, you can access replays of ALL of the training webinars I’ve hosted for the past two years in the Career Success Library. Attend networking events. All too often, people only network when they need something—like a new job.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Implement Mentoring Buddy Programs: Pair employees across generations to facilitate knowledge sharing and relationship building. Communication Skills Training (or re-training): Communication skills are crucial for fostering meaningful workplace relationships — an important consideration when onboarding younger or less experienced employees.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? Find yourself a mentor that you look up to. I would also recommend joining a local PA network. This will mean that you get to meet other PA’s from all sectors and you will be able to network and develop. About the network….

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

These may include learning new skills through professional development courses or outlining steps to expand your professional network. On the other hand, expanding your skills outside of your immediate field through cross-departmental training opens opportunities to build strategic partnerships.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2023

Seek feedback and learn from it: Actively seek feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and mentors. Share knowledge and mentor others: Actively contribute to the growth and development of others by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and acting as a mentor. Being a role model inspires trust and respect from others.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Today’s Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex, Founder and CEO of The Socialista Projects, Head of IMA Berlin and National Social Relations Officer, speaker, coach and mentor and all round superstar EA! Inspire…my own office team as I mentor and coach them to see them growing. She needs all of our attention.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

If you have a mentoring relationship, share this weekly review by email: this allows you to stay in touch and get feedback without placing a burden on your mentoring partner by requiring their attention “right now.”. For the latter, be sure to also include time to make a personal action plan based on the training.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 12, 2009

This blog will highlight the tip I provided at the meeting: Using the Marketing-Mentor 2009 Grow Your Business Marketing Plan + Calendar. In conjunction with the calendar is The Marketing Mix: Official Blog from Marketing-Mentor, [link]. That being said, our agenda calls for each attendee to provide a valuable tip.Â

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Explore whether your organisation has a mentoring programme or a buddy system of some kind, that could give you exposure to different roles while you are a PA. Solution: If there isn’t a PA network in your organisation, create one!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone. Sarah has a passion for building relationships and connecting assistants. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Maya Angelou.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. Very often your companies will pay for these courses if your employer sees the benefit to the company for you to have the training. It is your responsibility to source the training you need and bring it to the attention of your employer.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Remote workers can engage in peer-to-peer learning and mentoring through AI-curated content and resources, fostering a sense of camaraderie and encouraging the exchange of valuable knowledge and experience. Since AI systems are trained on vast amounts of data, they may inadvertently learn and perpetuate existing biases present in the data.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Mentor someone in the company. If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. You will expand your network. Judi is an expert on personal branding who helps professionals learn how to expand their network, embrace fear and get a competitive edge. Promote Yourself Externally. By Judi Holler.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Boomers may just need some additional, recurrent technology training, while millennials are willing to work hard as long as flexible hours and remote work is involved. Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

vaclassroom: Passionate about web marketing and online training. A training centre for virtual assistants and online professionals. Emmawalkeruk: Business mentor and virtual assistant trainer. The club offers great networking opportunities. PitmanTraining: Great training provider for assistants across the UK.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

There are loads of websites, training providers and magazines out there for assistants and some are definitely better than others! The magazine doesn’t contain any advertising so it is packed full of articles focussed on training and mentoring assistants. Global PA Network. Secs in the City. Here is the link.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company. Amanda Johnson of VACT Limited, is a Virtual Assistant Coach, Trainer and Mentor offering a variety of courses and workshops, both free and paid to help both aspiring, new and experienced Virtual Assistants to launch, create and grow their own successful VA business.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs. In 2020, Beth founded Next Level VA, a platform born from her desire to mentor aspiring and current executive and virtual assistants.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Betsy Dougert, vice president of external relations for SCORE , which provides free mentoring service for small business owners, wants female entrepreneurs in all fields to know that SCORE’s more than 10,000 volunteer mentors have their backs every step of the way. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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JULY 26, 2023

These events can range from social gatherings like happy hours, trust-building escape room activities, group volunteering to in-person training that deliberately involves interaction between members of different teams.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 31, 2017

Speaker: Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coach, Trainer & Mentor, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company. Simone is the Founder and Chair of the ACE Network (Assistant Community EMEA) at BlackRock, the world’s leading Asset Management Firm. Am I really being proactive? Individual tickets are only £50.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Three weeks later, he was living in Manhattan, working as an on-air personality for the FX network. Among his other charity work, Probst founded and helped raise money and awareness for The Serpentine Project, whose mentors helped young adults develop action plans to reach their goals. I think you’re right.’”

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The women host a podcast, offer trainings and masterclasses on topics like Instagram influence, and even sell pre-made templates for online businesses. During the next 18 months, Canty sought out mentors with successful online businesses. That’s when I started exploring the online world,” she says. “I

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