April 10, 2016 By Guest Blogger 24 Comments

I am proud to be an “EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT…because miracle worker is not a job title”!

Dear Joan & Jasmine:

Since I picked up your book “Who Took My Pen…Again?!” in 2013, Office Dynamics has changed my life!

I’ve been a professional assistant my entire life. I entered my career, in 1981 with no more than a pleasant personality, a sense of style and the ability to type quickly. As the years passed, I raised my children as a working Mom while adding new skills, learning new technologies, etc. I experienced a few bumps in the road but felt fairly secure that I was good at what I did and had all the skills necessary to be successful.

After reading your wonderful book, I realized I was gravely mistaken. [Read more…]

March 30, 2016 By Jasmine Freeman 2 Comments

Leading Administrative Training Company Donates Program to Deserving Organizations

Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series^® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals.

Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March. As a pioneer in the field, Office Dynamics has been a vocal advocate for the education of Administrative Professionals for over 25 years. In support of its mission, Office Dynamics held a contest to identify a deserving organization and award the administrative staff with the Star Achievement Series® Level 1 Trainer’s Kit (valued at $24,000.00).

To participate, organizations had to submit application materials describing why the training is needed and pledging leadership support.

“The response was very exciting!” says Joan Burge, founder and CEO of Office Dynamics. “We had submissions from Warner Brothers, Turner Broadcasting, Prudential, and a number of other high-profile organizations.” [Read more…]

January 18, 2016 By Joan Burge 2 Comments

Create the Career and Life You Want

Your destiny is in your hands.

I was in the middle of finalizing several items that are going to be placed in a new product: Star Achievement Series® Facilitator Kits. I came across a letter I wrote that gets distributed to participants who go on the Star Achievement journey. Here is a segment of what I said:

“Your destiny is in your hands. Every day, you have the opportunity to create the career and life you want. Yes, we know there will be a few boulders or rocks on the journey. These are opportunities to grow.”

Boy, this could not be a better time for you to absorb this (and for me to be reminded of what I say). In fact, Jasmine Freeman just talked to me about how many assistants are interested in learning about setting goals and mapping out a plan. So I think it is a good idea for me to dive into the topic during January.

As we begin a new year, we must realize our life and destiny IS in our hands. Yes, things are not always going to go the way we planned. And life is going to throw obstacles and rocks at us but it is still up to us as to what we do with what you have been delivered. You choose whether to see barriers and roadblocks as tests of your commitment to your goal or a “sign” that you should give up. [Read more…]

June 10, 2015 By Jasmine Freeman 5 Comments

The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce Free Webinar Replay

25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence

Did you miss it? The 25-year anniversary educational free webinar filled with fun and celebration was a great success and we’re including it here for you to view in its entirety.

Check out the program, download the handouts below along with the added bonus downloads. It’s all here!

If you didn’t hear about this event, read more below about this webinar. If you’re ready to watch now, scroll to the bottom of this post for the video replay link and downloads.

Celebrating 25 Years of Achievement in the Administrative Profession—Get Inspired and Learn to Shine Like the STAR You Are

REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE. [Read more…]

July 2, 2014 By Joan Burge 2 Comments

Why should assistants choose to continue enhancing their skills?

In today’s competitive, high-energy marketplace, good enough is not enough. As a savvy executive or administrative assistant, you’ll want to maintain your competitive advantage while building increasing your chances of future success. Here are few reasons why.

Why Be a Star-Performing Executive or Administrative Assistant?

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