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Today’s Administrative Professional

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OfficeTeam just-released research in time for Administrative Professionals’ Week about the changing administrative profession and the role’s impact at work. The survey found that today’s administrative professional assistants save their bosses an average of 101 minutes a day. That’s more than 8 hours each week – the equivalent of a full workday.

Other research findings:

  • 100% of executives report their assistant is important to their success
  • 75% of managers feel administrative professionals’ responsibilities have increased in the past 5 years
  • 64% of executives say support staff have a better career-growth track than 5 years ago

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How to Maximize Time with Your Children

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Like most working mothers, I just never seemed to have enough time with my two children. Trying to balance work, with raising a family, keeping up with laundry, shopping, cleaning, cooking (the list is endless) was always a challenge.

As with all working mothers, my biggest concern was for my children. I knew that the time with them had to be quality time well spent. I needed to maximize every moment we had together, just as I know you want to maximize your time with your children.

Drive time seemed to be the best opportunity since it seemed that a lot of time we spent together was in the car. I decided not to let the kids play with their video games, I turned off my cell phone (NOTHING was more important than my children – whoever it was could wait), and any other distractions. [Read more…]

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What is Holding Your Brand Back? PART 3

By Anel Martin

Well, that is a big question!

Personally, I think what is holding us back from powerful, successful and valuable brands is the same thing that holds us back from fulfilling careers and happy lives. That is a big statement but here goes! I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence.

So let’s run the list down:

  1. Speaking up

The old saying goes “if you don’t ask, the answer is always no” so many things in the world just get swept under the carpet, so many opportunities go to waste because we are unable to speak truth to power or make ourselves heard. How many times have you sat in a management meeting and had the most phenomenal idea (but you said nothing)? Well, I rest my case. If you want a strong brand you will need to find your voice. Start small, but start now!

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Creating a Brand Story – Part 2

training_for_administrative_assistantsBy Anel Martin

You know that awkward moment in the interview when they ask you about your areas of excellence, or that moment you need to introduce yourself to someone new at a business networking event (and your response sounds a bit rehearsed) or you run into the CEO in the elevator and they want to know who you are and what you do at the company.

If you have ever felt vulnerable or embarrassed in these situations you need a Brand Story and Part Two of this series is just for you!

So what is a brand story? [Read more…]

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How Do I Increase My Brand Value? Part 1

training_for_administrative_assistantsBy Anel Martin

“Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room” – Jeff Bezos.  I have to thank Jeff, as I have not found a better way to explain personal brands in all the years I have been exploring the subject.

There are a few things we need to understand (from my point of view and experience) when it comes to brand:

  1. Your brand already exists (whether you know it or not)
  2. Your brand has value attached to it (actual financial and opportunity based benefits)
  3. A successful brand is not created by faking it
  4. The strongest brand is not the one that is sold the most aggressively
  5. Your brand is not your appearance (although it may influence your brand and how you are perceived)
  6. A powerful brand relies on confidence (not to be confused with arrogance)

So how do we authentically enhance our brand value? [Read more…]

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10 Myths About Professional Training – Infographic

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“Have you ever heard someone say that earning a certification won’t make much of a difference in getting a job? Or that most employers won’t pay for off-site professional development courses or seminars? In the following infographic, findcourses.com dives into ten of the most common myths revolving around professional development and training in an attempt to find the truth behind the myths!

Take a look at the facts and figures below, taken from some of the leading authorities in the world of training, and decide for yourself if there is truth behind these myths or if there are more opportunities for, and benefits to professional development than you thought!” [Read more…]

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