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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!
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    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!
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    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!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2024

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2024

    Topics covered include…

  • What is the best way to show a gap of employment on your resume?
  • What is the best way to stay motivated when heading towards the end of your career, and also facing lots of changes?
  • What do you think are the most important skills for an assistant?
  • What skills will help me succeed during times of LOTS of change?
  • How to prepare for a performance review after being written up?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2024

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2024

    Topics covered include…

  • Should I look for remote only position at a new organization after working at the same organization for 36 years?
  • How to respond when you’re ghosted for an interview, then contacted later?
  • What are the best sites for professional development?
  • How to improve after being given feedback that you “lack polish” after an interview?
  • What to do to keep your energy and interest up during slow times?
  • How to answer the question: “Do you have any questions for us?” at the end of an interview.
  • and much, much more!
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    Money Talks: Salary Negotiation Best Practices

    Money Talks: Salary Negotiation Best Practices

    Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming review or considering a new job offer, mastering the art of salary negotiation can make a major difference in your career trajectory and financial well-being. This session demystifies the process and provides you with the confidence and strategies needed to effectively advocate for yourself.

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    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!
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    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!
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    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! 
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How to deal with a leader who spends a lot of “work hours” out of the office and on “non-work” activities?
  • How to help a leader manage their inbox?
  • What are some ways to get the passion back for work?
  • What to when the boss is “too busy” to meet? 
  • How to deal with a manager who isn’t supportive of your advancement?
  • And much, much more! 
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