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Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2026

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2026

Topics covered include…

Should admins change their titles to attract more people to the work?

How to deal with a boss who plays favorites with their personal friend (the HR Manager)?

How to tactfully explain why an employer was left off your resume?

How to position yourself for a career change on LinkedIn and in interviews?

How to market yourself as a 50+ job candidate?

and much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2025

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2025

Topics covered include…

How to achieve your professional goal when layoffs have altered job responsibilities?

How to advocate for professional development when you’re approaching retirement?

How to start working more strategically with your leaders?

How to set goals when you’re close to retirement?

How to deal with a repeated question you’ve answered – but it keeps getting asked!

and much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2025

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2025

Topics covered include…

How to prevent work passion from being all-consuming?

How to host team events when staff are required to man reception desks?

How to reframe your mindset after having pay reduced?

How to keep momentum before exiting (when also facing furloughs)?

How to prepare for an administrative review and possible reorg or reduction?

and much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2025

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2025

Topics covered include…

How do you handle personal tasks as an Executive Assistant?

How to deal when you have limited career advancement opportunities and multiple people who devalue your role?

What to do if you want to pursue a new career but can’t make headway?

Is it okay to question a role that has a contract to renew annually based on performance?

How to handle having responsibilities taken away?

and much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2024

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2024

Topics covered include…

How to work better when under pressure?

How to prepare for potential retaliation when advancing in your career?

What are your favorite resources for work-related learning?

What is a good reason for a career break (when asked by an interviewer)?

How to deal with feeling “bounced around”?

When is an appropriate time to ask for a referral letter?

and much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

Topics covered include…

How to ask for mundane work to be taken away so you can focus on more challenging work?

What should you do about nepotism at work?

What to do if you enjoy the people you work with but are feeling burnt out with little motivation?

What specific steps can you take to figure out your next career move?

Is AI going to eliminate that administrative role?

and much, much more!

Administrative Success Checklist

Administrative Success Checklist

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Need a little guidance to focus your energy for career development? This checklist offers a simple roadmap to help you reach peak performance and achieve your professional goals.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

Topics covered include…

How can goals be elevated using the SMART framework to show progress and advancement?

Tips to shift how others see you when you’ve been promoted but still feel you’re being pigeon-holed?

How to advance your career in another part of the organization? How to negotiate tackling a project in addition to your current position?

How to deal when a co-worker becomes a supervisor and coach them on leadership?

What skill training do EAs need?

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

Topics covered include…

Combatting agism in job interviews

How to know why you weren’t hired

How to become a better “mind reader”

How to address a boss whose behavior is negatively impacting the team

How to job search for roles in “semi-retirement”

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

Topics covered include…

Should administrative professionals title and compensation be tied to their executives?

How to deal during a hostile takeover?

Tips for networking during a conference

How to persuade your boss not to wait until the last minute for requests?

How to advocate to make your role remote?

And much, much more!

KPIs for Administrative Professionals Examples

KPIs for Administrative Professionals Examples

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This document provides examples of Key Performance Indicators for Administrative Professionals.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

Topics covered include…

How to ask for a job description/title change so you can move to a higher pay grade

How to organize workspace (when do personal items become too much?)

What are some fresh ideas for goal setting?

What to do when you’re burned out (stay or leave)?

How EAs can add value and contribute to digitization

How to assess remote work opportunities

And much, much more!

Staying Relevant in a Virtual World with Lisa Olsen

Staying Relevant in a Virtual World with Lisa Olsen

This power-packed session includes 20 action-oriented strategies you can implement immediately to up your relevance factor. Gain the confidence you need to contribute, take initiative and stay relevant!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

Topics covered include..

What is “Forced Ranking” in the performance review process and how common is it?

How to handle team building events where people are drinking too much

What are some resources for starting a VA business? And how do you manage “balance” while starting a side hustle?

How to respond if your boss asks, “Are you happy at work?”

How to stay connected with an “indirect” supervisor who is working remotely

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

Topics covered include..

What to do if you’ve been pigeon-holed at your current company and can’t advance

How to care for yourself during the pandemic (and beyond)

How to ask for a raise when your duties have expanded significantly

How to address an ethics concern

How to diffuse a situation and prevent it from escalating

And much, much more!

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