Category: Confidence
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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: Confidently Yours
In my latest Weekend Poll, I asked readers to discuss your career confidence and resilience. Confident career assistants Studies have shown that a significant percentage of people are lacking in self…
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Weekend Poll: How Confident Are You?
This weekend, we’re looking at confidence and resilience in the context of your career. This is my second annual poll on the topic, so watch for year-over-year results next Tuesday.
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Weekend Poll Results: Confidence and Imposter Syndrome
With thanks to all who participated in my latest Weekend Poll, here are your responses to my question … How confident are you in your career? A majority of you…
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Weekend Poll: How Confident Are You In Your Career?
Do you believe in your ability to succeed? That’s one definition of confidence, which goes a long way in building a successful career and life. There’s a difference, of course,…
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Weekend Poll: Onboarding and Orientation to Your Role
Have any new people landed in your office this month? We’ve welcomed some newbies, which reminds me of what it was like to be that new person. I don’t know…
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Weekend Poll: Have You Created a Procedures Manual for Your Role?
Around this time last year, I asked readers whether you’d created a procedures manual for your role. This weekend, I’m publishing a second annual version of this poll, including a…
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Where Will You Find Me This Week?
Well, after strolling down to the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station yesterday to see some visitors from England, you’ll now find me inside (and online at) Executive Secretary Magazine, before returning to Kelowna later…
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Weekend Poll: Have You Created a Procedures Manual for Your Role?
In last weekend’s poll, we looked at your orientation and induction experiences. While some of you had the benefit of effective onboarding systems, that wasn’t the case for all. While 23%…
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Weekend Poll: Onboarding – How Much Did You Receive for Your Role?
I’m in the midst of preparations to deliver an onboarding session for some newcomers next week, and the process has made me reflect on orientations I’ve received as the new…
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Where Will You Find Me This Week?
On the cover of Executive Secretary Magazine … Or, I should say, my article on identifying as administrative professionals is the cover story. While the print version is enroute to subscribers…
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Weekend Poll Results: Competing for Professional Recognition
Would you like the opportunity to compete for awards that reflect recognition of your professional skills and contributions? It turns out that, while 78% of respondents to my most recent…
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Weekend Poll: Awards, Anyone?
Living in Vancouver, it’s not unusual to walk or drive past a movie or television set. If you don’t know someone who works in the industry, you likely know someone…
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Want to Become A More Valuable Employee?
You can do it by effectively speaking truth to power An astute executive values an assistant’s capacity to speak truth to power. S/he needs to have confidence that you have the…
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What Would It Take to Get You to The Podium?
That’s right. Podiums where you feel the glare of the spotlight as you step up to the microphone. Earlier this week, I asked if public speaking is a piece of cake…
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Public Speaking: Does It Scare You Witless?
On a scale of one to 10, how frightening do you find public speaking? If you’re comfortable with standing up in front of a group and sharing your message –…
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Integrity
Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. – W. Clement Stone
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Public Speaking: Painting to the Ear
“Tell me a story.” If you have young children in your life, this will be a familiar refrain. Just as the lure of a good story isn’t limited to children,…