I missed a deadline
Today is May 20th, which happens to be the original (extremely ambitious!) deadline I set to launch the Officials HQ.
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Feature: Admin Heroes – Lauren Bradley, Freelance Private PA and founder of The Officials
It is always a good day whenever I get to work with the lovely team at Anderson Hoare. The London-based admin staffing boutique helped start my admin career many moons ago. In this article they ask me about how I juggle Freelance PA work, why The Officials is so hot right now, and my failsafe tips for succeeding and progressing whether as a Private PA, Freelance PA or Corporate Admin.
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A love affair with OfficeNinjas (and prizes to be won…)
When I found out I had been chosen as an OfficeNinjas All-Star I felt like I had been set alight. Like the filament in a lightbulb, I felt the current fill me up and…SPARK!
I had left a more prestigious role to pursue a career as an admin. I had temped for a few months when I first moved to the UK and I started to feel a hint of that spark. It took the OfficeNinjas to light it up.
Launching The Official Mentorship Program – Feb 25
The definition of mentorship: the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution.
The definition of mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser.
When the universe is telling you something, you listen.
I had been thinking about incorporating mentorship into The Officials earlier this year when the oddest thing started to happen, people began asking if I would consider being their mentor. At least 5 people in a one month period asked me if I would consider mentoring them and it didn’t stop there. This couldn’t be a coincidence, the universe was talking to me and I decided to listen.
Today marks the launch of The Official Mentorship Program! Kicking off on February 25th, you will be guided through a 4 week journey with each week focusing on a different aspect:
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Simple sample travel itinerary for Admins and Assistants (Google Sheets)
Free Downloadable Travel Itinerary I honestly do not know what I would do without Google Drive. It really does allow me to work from anywhere and have access to important documents in no time at all. That’s why I love using it for making travel itineraries.
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Lauren Bradley Explains How to Manage Your Boss
When I broke into the admin world in 2008, I was welcomed with loving arms by the lovely London staffing boutique, Anderson Hoare. I adore everyone there but especially the founder, Di. She is gold and she really cares about her company and the candidates. I was honored to be asked to collaborate with them and write this article on how to manager your boss. It’s really all about time management…take a look here.
Executive Questionnaire
Free Downloadable Executive Questionnaire
Many times we come into new roles without so much as a whisper of a handover. At least, that’s how it has been for me at almost all of my roles. It was my responsibility to get as up-to-speed as possible. One thing I wish I had during those times was an executive questionnaire. Continue reading Executive Questionnaire
Admin Tech Must Haves
Below is a list of tech – apps, websites, devices – that cannot do my job without. If you have any tech you can’t live without please let us know in the comments below.
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Why now is the best time to become an Official
The Officials – Empowering admins through community, courses and coaching
Are you an admin or want to be an admin but have lots of questions on the best way to perform the role? What is the best way to manage multiple diaries? How to speak with executives? Best practices? Interview tips? You name it we got it.
Lauren Bradley, the Founder of The Officials, tells you why now is the time to become an Official. Continue reading Why now is the best time to become an Official