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Terrible Time Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Free Webinar)

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “10 Terrible Time Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”

You know that frustrated feeling you sometimes get at the end of the day? It’s not just exhaustion; it’s also the anxiety of barely making a dent in the day’s to-do list. It’s that feeling that you’ve been busy–slammed, in fact–but can’t actually identify anything you got done.

Sure, busy days happen. Sometimes it’s out of your control. Maybe you got sucked into a long conversation with a coworker, or you just couldn’t stand the mess on your desk for one more day and had to organize it. However, wasting your time–intentionally or unintentionally–can be harmful to your career and your wellbeing. It’s stressful. It can make you, your team and your colleagues less productive. And constantly playing catch-up, instead of staying two steps ahead, can be really demotivating.

So, what can you do?

Better time management isn’t something you can improve overnight, especially if you have some deeply ingrained bad habits. It can take a while to identify your time management patterns and learn how to avoid mistakes. This webinar will help improve your self-awareness and teach you time management habits that will help you be more efficient and productive—both personally and professionally.

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7 Ways Admins Can Do More Meaningful Work

7 Ways Admins Can Do More Meaningful Work

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace.

Of course, that’s not always the case. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Some admins simply follow instructions and do what is asked of them—no more, no less. They meet expectations, but they aren’t really challenged. They don’t engage in truly meaningful work. And as a result, these admins don’t create meaningful careers for themselves.

That’s perfectly fine…for some people. But, if you’re an administrative professional who wants meaningful work and a meaningful career, you have more power than you might think. The admin role holds a lot of opportunity for those who put in the effort. All it takes is a little creative thinking and a willingness to put yourself “out there.” Yes, it’s a risk but the reward is well worth it.

If you want to do more meaningful work as an admin, here are 7 ways to get started today. 

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How to Build a Powerful Professional Network

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Build a Powerful Professional Network.”

February is the month of love! While most people think love doesn’t have a lot to do with business, I disagree. In fact, business is all about people and relationships. Sure, love isn’t necessarily the goal. But all great relationships, whether personal or professional, have common elements: trust, respect and authentic connection, to name just a few. When it comes to career success, you need strong relationships to achieve your goals. That’s why, in this beautiful month of love, I’ll be showing you how to build a powerful professional network. 

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Your professional network can be your most powerful business asset or your biggest liability. Unfortunately, many people don’t pay much attention to their network until they need something (like a new job). However, that’s a very reactive approach to your career. I advocate that you take a proactive approach. After all, if you want people to support you in your time of need, they first need to care about you. They have to know, like and trust you. Otherwise, why would they want to put their own reputation on the line to help you out?

I recommend that everyone, regardless of where you are in your career or where you want to go, work continuously to build a powerful professional network. This is something that should be an ongoing effort—not an occasional activity you only do during a job search.

Powerful connections don’t just happen; they require an investment of time and energy. In this month’s free webinar, you’ll learn simple strategies to expand your interpersonal skills, make new contacts, and deepen existing relationships so you can build a powerful professional network of your own.

How to Build a Powerful Professional Network

How to Build a Powerful Professional Network

The relationships you build, or fail to build, follow you throughout your career. Your professional contacts can be incredible advocates for you; they can give you access to new opportunities, provide a wealth of information and help you get where you want to be. Without a strong network on your side, career progress is likely to be much slower and harder.

Unfortunately, many professionals don’t know how to create these kinds of powerful relationships. They’re haphazard in their approach, rather than being strategic and intentional. As a result, they struggle to create the kind of relationships they need to achieve their career goals. Don’t let that happen to you! This session will show you exactly how to build a powerful professional network one step at a time. 

In this session, you will learn…

  • What a powerful professional relationship actually is (and what it is NOT)
  • How to create authentic relationships that go beyond surface-level acquaintanceships
  • How to get what you want and leverage relationships without taking advantage of others
  • Non-traditional ways of expanding your network (without attending awkward “networking” events) 

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5 Job Search Red Flags to Watch Out For

Job seekers are notoriously eager to believe things. They’re not necessarily gullible or naïve, but they often want to think optimistically about every “opportunity” that crosses their path. Sometimes, they’re just so desperate to find a job, that they ignore critical job search red flags—clear indicators that a role isn’t what it appears to be. As a result, they can be easily tricked, scammed and taken advantage of.

When you ignore job search red flags, you can end up with major disruptions in your life and your career. You could find yourself in a very, very bad situation which could have been prevented if you were only a little more skeptical during your job search.  

Here are 5 job search red flags to watch out for. If (and when) you see them, run fast and far! These are tell-tale signs that something isn’t quite right, and you don’t want to stick around long enough to figure out what that is.

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New Year, New Career? How to Reinvent Your Career Path in 2019

For most people, the new year tends to inspire a lot of reflection, both personally and professionally. As 2019 begins, perhaps you’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time for a change—a big one. Maybe you’ve decided you need a brand new career. You’ve got an exciting, and daunting, project ahead of you!

January is the perfect time to start the process of career transition. However, there’s a lot to think about. It’s not something you can simply do overnight. A successful career transition takes time to organize and execute.

Plus, if you’re not sure what the right next step looks like, you’ve got to figure that out first. If you just jump into something new without really assessing it fully, you could easily end up on the wrong path.

If you’re ready to make a career change in 2019, or if you’re just exploring the option, I’m offering a BONUS free webinar this month to help you understand exactly what’s involved. Even if you’re not quite ready to make the leap, don’t miss this critical training. That way, if and when the time comes, you’ll be prepared to launch a successful career transition.

NOTE: This is a BONUS webinar; it is being offered in addition to the January webinar on How to Prepare for Important Career Conversations.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Position yourself as an admin leader

As a proud former administrative professional, I’ve always enjoyed being a part of the admin community.

In fact, from the moment I got involved in the field, I wanted to be an admin leader. I felt called to it from day 1. I loved the work and the people, and (even as a total novice) I thought I had something valuable to offer.

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. I was by no means an expert. I was simply sharing my own experiences. It was a passion project and I loved the idea that, by sharing my workplace challenges, I could help other admins.

Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. Before I knew it, my entire world had changed. I was no longer an anonymous admin; I was officially seen as a leader in the admin field. I was being interviewed by major news publications! My writing was being featured on some of the biggest websites in the world!

In 2008, things got really crazy. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it. Unfortunately, that company is no longer in business, but I spent a few years as their community spokesperson, writing professional development articles for admins and traveling the country to meet our admin community on a regular basis.

In short, I became an Admin Leader, just as I always wanted to be. I eventually started my own company providing career coaching and training—and the rest is history!

Today, I am still a true supporter of administrative professionals. Over the past 10 years, we’ve had more and more people step up to become Admin Leaders themselves—people who are currently working as admins fulltime and those who (like me) have transitioned to other fields but still remain dedicated to the admin community.

Even with all of these fantastic admin leaders, we still need more. We need people who embrace the admin role as a career of choice and want to help elevate the administrative profession. We need people who are vocal advocates for their fellow admins and understand what it takes to thrive as an administrative professional. We need people to step up and provide support to support professionals—the people who often need it most but rarely get it. 

As an Admin Leader, you also stand to gain a lot personally and professionally. You will raise your visibility in the workplace and others will start to view you as not only an Admin Leader, but as a leader in general. You will discover amazing opportunities you never knew existed, and you will expand your skills in ways you never thought possible.

If you’re an admin who appreciates the role and you believe you have something to offer your fellow administrative professionals, I strongly encourage you to position yourself as an Admin Leader by engaging in some (or all) of the following activities. 

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