Category: Communications
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Words to convey and inspire confidence
THIS ARTICLE examines how impactful our words can be. Shelagh has recommendations for routine self- audits to ensure your words convey and inspire confidence. You’ll find two helpful lists below.…
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Weekend Poll Results: Grammar and business writing
Do you consistently proofread your work? That’s one of the questions I asked readers in a recent Weekend Poll. I also asked about how consistently you proofread different types of…
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Weekend Poll: A Call for Nominations to Shelagh’s 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame
I’m creating a 2022 Business Writing Faux Pas Hall of Fame … with the best of intentions! Last month, I enjoyed spending time on Prince Edward Island (PEI) with members…
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Join me live next Tuesday
… or on demand Here’s an opportunity to enhance your business knowledge and strategic acumen. I’ve developed this webinar not only for those who already support a board and want…
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Let’s talk about minutes
It takes insight and skill to prepare quality minutes … and many assistants find recording meetings challenging. Sometimes it’s a question of how much or little to record. Perhaps it’s…
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Look what I have for you!
Register by March 31st to snag April access for only $25 US Hello, dear readers. As you may have noticed, every once in a while, I like to create special…
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Thanks for having come together for Ukraine
Assistants in seven countries came together and made a difference When we read and watch the news, it can sometimes be discouraging. That’s all the more so when we see…
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Please join me by donation on March 16th or on demand for my public speaking webinar in aid of Ukraine
We’ve all been watching events unfold in Ukraine and other parts of Europe. … and I know people want to help. Walking to the beach before beginning my work day…
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Have you ever thought there’s got to be a better way?
Register to join me live 📆NEXT WED, FEB 23/22 … or to watch the session recording on demand with accompanying workbook in hand.
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The holidays have arrived early for those who registered for Shelagh’s Holiday Webinar Bundle
The holidays have arrived early for everyone who registered for my Holiday Webinar Bundle – the recordings are now accessible!
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This $25 offer is not a Black Friday Sale
Share the word!
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A limited offer you won’t want to miss: three of Shelagh’s webinars for only $25
As with the holidays, this offer comes but once a year … so register now, and share the word!
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Weekend Poll Results: From A Great Upheaval to The Great Reshuffle
How people are doing In a Weekend Poll a few weeks ago, I again asked readers questions about how and what you’re doing at this point in our pandemic lives.…
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How workplace communications are evolving
How do you typically communicate with colleagues? If I’d asked you this question a couple of years ago, you’d likely have mentioned a mix of communication styles. A majority of…
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Could your organisation’s virtual and hybrid meeting practices do with some tweaks?
Could your organisation’s virtual and hybrid meeting practices do with some tweaks?
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Weekend Poll: Checking in, 18 months after declaration of a pandemic
assistants’ pandemic experiences
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Life lessons from a pandemic
Some background Ever since my first COVID-related article and Weekend Poll, which I drafted in late February 2020 and published a couple of days later, assistants and association leaders have…
