Communication | The Career Success Library

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 June 2023

Q&A Sessions

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!

Bad Communication Habits (and How to Break Them)

Training Webinars

Many professionals fall into bad communication habits—and they often don’t even realize it! These bad habits can damage your reputation, harm your relationships, and limit your effectiveness. If you want to be a high performer, you must identify, evaluate and overcome communication missteps. This webinar will show you how!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

Q&A Sessions

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 Sessions

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!

Managing Interruptions and Dealing with Distractions

Training Webinars

When interruptions and distractions try to pull you off track, you need to deal with them and get back on track quickly. Or, even better, you need to avoid them entirely. Learning how to do this is perhaps the most important thing you can do to maintain your productivity in any environment.

How to Work With (and For) Difficult People

Training Webinars

The workplace is full of difficult people! You aren’t going to “love” everyone you work with or for, but you still have to find a way to create productive working relationships with them. Whether you find yourself working with difficult clients, bosses, or co-workers, this session will offer specific strategies to help you rise above the frustration and get things done, without losing your cool.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2021

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

Ideas for setting SMART goals

How to get a job supporting people at a higher level when you lack direct experience

How to justify being involved in more meetings

How to keep meetings on track and stay within their time limit

How to deal when your contributions are overlooked while others are abundantly praised

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

Tips for providing feedback

The do’s and don’ts when interacting with clients and associates on behalf of your boss

How to be a leader when others have more experience and have been at the company longer

How to handle gaps in employment on your resume

What to do when your boss changes your process and it has a detrimental impact

And much, much more!

Communicating with Confidence

Training Webinars

With the powerful strategies discussed in this webinar, you can learn to speak with conviction and command attention in any situation. Simply by learning to communicate with confidence, you will inspire others to have greater confidence in you and your abilities.

Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony

Training Webinars

When it comes to balancing work and life, we have to make choices and it isn’t always perfect. But, if you are willing to shift your perspective slightly and approach life in a more intentional way, you can find your own (perfectly imperfect) version of work/life harmony.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to build better communication systems while working from home

The most critical skills administrative professionals will need in 2021 and beyond

How to get control when your new job is lacking communication

How to be competitive when you’re overqualified for a job

Certification options for administrative professionals and project management

And much, much more!

The Art of Constructive Conflict

Training Webinars

In the workplace, conflict is to be expected—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When handled in the right way, conflict can help you build deeper, richer relationships. It can yield a more dynamic conversation that results in better decisions and more creative solutions. The art of constructive conflict is, indeed, an essential skill for any career-minded professional to master.