Julie Perrine

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your admin job? Could you benefit from reliable systems for time and workload management?  Do you lack documented procedures of daily tasks for easy reference and cross training?

Effective systems and procedures are an admin’s ultimate power tools. They allow you to do more with less, and work smarter, not harder. They’re also the key to streamlining workflow and improving office operations, keeping the office running smoothly, and building credibility, trust, and confidence in those you support. This workshop will teach you how to create and utilize systems and procedures in your admin job and beyond!

With effective systems and procedures in place, you can navigate unexpected changes and absences, find support and resources quicker, keep yourself and those your support organized, and bring calm to the chaos that surrounds you. Optimize your effectiveness at work and beyond with better systems and procedure!

Is your inbox overflowing? Are you struggling to stay on top of your projects and related tasks? Are you looking for a single system that can simplify and streamline your workflow? It’s time to become a power user of Microsoft Outlook and its full functionality!

We’ve become dependent upon computers, email, voicemail, the Internet, and smart phones to get our work done. As a result, our inboxes are overflowing and the volume of requests and tasks we receive each day overwhelms us. Technology can undoubtedly improve your productivity, but it can make you LESS productive if you’re not careful. That’s why you must become a power user of Microsoft Outlook to maximize your productivity and streamline your workflow.  This session will show you several key features – as well as a few lesser known ones – and how to use them to your productivity advantage!

You have the skills required for success. You know how to work well with the executive and team you support. Now, you need to develop a strong partnership with your executive and team that extends beyond your job description.

The 21st century administrative professional needs to be a manager and a leader with advanced skills in communication, decision-making, strategic thinking, collaboration, planning, and project management. Successful executives need outstanding admins who are willing to effectively partner with them and find ways to work productively together. Whether your executive already adores you, or you’re working hard to prove yourself, this session will help you become an indispensable admin that your executive can’t live without!

Are you tired of being pushed to do more with less? Is your to-do list already at capacity?  Then it’s time to learn a proven time-management system developed by productivity expert Laura Stack that lets you work less and achieve more.

Following Stack’s step-by-step Productivity Workflow Formula, you’ll organize your life around the tasks that really matter and—this is crucial—let go of those that don’t. Dozens of practical strategies will help you reduce your commitments, distractions, interruptions, and inefficiencies. You’ll shrink your to-do list and save time—around ninety minutes a day—while skyrocketing your results and maintaining your sanity.

Do you want to be the most marketable and respected administrative professional around?  Do you want to stand out and have success in your career? Do you want to be the admin every executive wants by their side? Embrace innovation and become The Innovative Admin^TM.

Innovation is all around you – new techniques, cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking ideas. But there’s another source of innovation you may have overlooked. You!

The times demand administrative professionals who are prepared to not only offer creative solutions and new ideas, but admins who are prepared to implement them. This session will help you choose the innovation mindset and embrace the innovator’s journey as you advance the way you work, think, and live.

Do you get depressed when you look at your desk? Are you wasting valuable time searching for emails, files, or important information? Are you tired of struggling with disorganization? Then it’s time to put the basic principles of organization to work for you!

As an administrative professional, you know that being organized is crucial to your effectiveness. But have you ever thought about why? Has disorganization ever caused you to waste time or money? Have you ever thought about the cost of disorganization to your company? Disorganization can put your job, career, and well-being at risk. Getting organized can literally help you breathe easier during your workday, lower your stress, and contribute to better health. You have everything to gain by improving your organization skills. Join us for this session and overcome disorganization for good!

How can social media be used for career development, locating resources, and finding information? Which sites are the right ones for which activities? If you are an innovative, career-minded, cutting-edge professional, then you need to know how to leverage social media and social networking. During this session, you will learn how to dive in and harness the power of social media for your career.

As you work hard to establish yourself in a career or area of expertise, your name becomes as integral to your success as the quality of work you deliver. But where do you begin in establishing or recreating your personal brand? During this session, you’ll learn what personal branding is, why it matters, and how to develop an indispensable personal brand for yourself.

Do you feel as if your career has veered off the road? Do you wish you had more control over your professional development? During this session, you’ll learn how to prepare for the peaks and valleys of your professional life. It will teach you how to apply principles of strategic planning to your career as an admin and how to manage your career in a way that puts you in the driver’s seat.

As an admin, how do you demonstrate that you can do what you say you can? One way is with a professional portfolio. Whether you are actively searching for a new position, demonstrating your value, or documenting your career accomplishments, a professional portfolio will set you apart. During this session, you’ll learn a quick step-by-step process for how to develop a professional portfolio and put it to good use once it’s complete!

Whether you’re job seeking, gainfully employed, striving for the best annual review ever, or trying to make a name for yourself, creating a digital portfolio can enhance your career. Putting your professional portfolio online is a great way to showcase your skills, interests and abilities. It’s a fabulous tool for building your personal brand, setting yourself apart, and positioning yourself as the “go to” person within your company and profession.  When you combine your digital portfolio with a strong social media presence, your visibility will skyrocket!

Julie is filled with information that is beneficial to us all. Her willingness to share and her five-day challenges are the best!!!

Julie, thanks for all that you do for the admin profession. The resources you make available to us are innovative and comprehensive. Your website offers helpful tools and relevant training. You generously provide us with interesting reading materials, convenient learning tools, and free templates throughout the year. I encourage all admins to take advantage of your professional development offerings to sharpen their skills and to advance their careers. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Thanks Julie for the gentle push towards organization. We all want to be more organized, and might think we are, but there’s always places that we can improve. I really like all of the tips too! I can’t wait to put these into practice at home!

Julie, so many of the points you covered in today’s webinar hit home, especially that of understanding your manager’s organization style before trying to make him/her adjust to yours – a failed experiment on my part several years ago.