Joan Burge

Joan Burge is known as the red-lipstick-wearing “Rock Star” of administrative and executive assistant training and a successful entrepreneur who founded a movement in 1990 to help administrators see themselves as professionals so they could excel in business. She is the creator and host of the “Event of Distinction” Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence™ (started in 1993); the World Class Assistant™ Certification course; more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants. She has authored 8 books; 4 for administrative and executive assistants.

Administrative Professionals Conference: How to Get Your Executive’s Approval

June 16, 2021March 12, 2019 by Joan Burge

Choosing an Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant Conference

August 27, 2019February 26, 2019 by Joan Burge

You have finally gotten the approval to attend an administrative conference or maybe you have decided to invest in yourself by attending an administrative conference.

Attending an administrative conference is a big investment of your time and money. You should choose wisely. There are numerous factors to take into consideration when deciding which administrative conference to attend.

Networking at Administrative Conferences

July 29, 2019December 6, 2018 by Joan Burge

The Office Dynamics’ Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence is a way I am reminded of the value of networking with your peers. I realize, though, this is not easy for everyone.

I’d like to share an excerpt from my book Who Took My Pen…Again? In hopes that you will see there is more to it. If you can shift your focus as mentioned below, you will be on your way to meeting new and exciting people.

Administrative Assistant’s I Wish for You

July 30, 2019November 14, 2018 by Joan Burge

After more than 40+ years of living in and with this profession, these are my wishes for every administrative professional, especially you. I hope you will pass this on to your peers so that we might light a fire that burns in all administrative professionals’ hearts.

Increase Your Value By Influencing Executive Decisions

July 30, 2019July 26, 2018 by Joan Burge

While I was working on some new material for my Star Achievement Series® training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants, I came across something I wrote years ago. It was an extra handout I used to give participants when I was teaching persuasion skills in class. I want to share the ideas with you. These ideas might come in handy in persuading your leader to send you to a conference or any training program.