The 2008 Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals:
Developing Your Power, Influence and Likeability

April 22, 2008: 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET

Targeted Learning Corporation, in association with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and OfficeTeam, continue the tradition of this annual event. Held the day before Administrative Professionals Day (April 22nd), the 2008 Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals, now in its 21st year, is the only LIVE satellite and web training event devoted to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of administrative professionals to the workforce. The 2008 Briefing is featured as part of the Administrative Professionals Channel, an online learning solution designed exclusively for administrative professionals (see below for additional information).

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Welcome Address by Judy McCoy CPS/CAP, International President of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
• Presentation by Tim Sanders, author of The Likeability Factor, on Emotional Talent: The Last Frontier
• Presentation by Connie Podesta on Achieving Personal and Professional Success
• The OfficeTeam Administrative Excellence Award, presented by Diane Domeyer, Executive Director of OfficeTeam, recognizes the outstanding performance of an administrative professional who demonstrates continued commitment to leadership, education and operational efficiency within his/her organization, and who provides meaningful contributions to his/her employer.

Keynote Presentations:

Tim Sanders on Emotional Talent: The Final Frontier

According to Sanders, once you have technical and financial skills, there's one tie-breaker left: The Likeability Factor. From big deals to presidential elections, emotional appeal is often the difference between winning and losing. What this talk will reveal, however, is that being likeable is a function of emotional talent-- not personality. In the presentation, Tim Sanders will show how you how to hone your emotional skills from self-control to empathy and authenticity.

You will learn:

• Why the more you care, the more people will want to support you
• Tips on email etiquette and communicating effectively
• How to recognize emotions early in a meeting, how to develop deep connections with colleagues and partners and most importantly, how to keep it real

Connie Podesta on Achieving Personal and Professional Success

Surveys have shown that two of the most significant job challenges administrative professionals experience are: dealing with difficult people and balancing home and career. Let's admit it-- often times people and situations can be stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming. As a former administrative professional herself, Connie Podesta understands the importance of communicating effectively and reacting appropriately during these times and how it can impact the things we want most in both our personal and professional life. In her presentation, Connie Podesta will explain the complex world of people and relationships and help you achieve the success you desire, the happiness you seek and the quality personal and professional life you deserve. She will also ask you the two most important questions of your life... And your answers will determine your future!

You will learn:

• More about yourself and your relationships
• The four key areas of life and what you need to do to achieve them
• The true definition of work/life balance
• Why setting goals isn’t always the right thing to do

About the Presenters:

Tim Sanders

Tim Sanders is an irrepressible advocate for good values in the business world. His first book, Love is the Killer App, showed how people who share generously can achieve professional success. It became both a New York Times and international bestseller. His second book, The Likeability Factor (Crown, April 2005), explores four aspects of likeability that you can measure and improve-- friendliness, relevance, empathy, and realness.

Prior to becoming a senior member of the Yahoo! management team, Tim Sanders developed audio and video broadcast ventures for broadcast.com's Business Services Division. There he was responsible for the legendary Victoria's Secret fashion show webcast, and worked with a variety of clients including Harvard University, Dell Computers, Intel and Ford Motors.

Connie Podesta

Connie Podesta is a leading international speaker, trainer, consultant, educator and Licensed Professional Counselor who has spoken to more than 2 million people in the last 25 years. She is the author of three books: How To Be The Person Successful Companies Fight To Keep, Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t For Other People and Self Esteem and The Six Second Secret. Connie is an expert in the psychology of human behavior and provides entertaining and multi-faceted presentations which captivate and involve her audiences. Connie combines her business expertise with her diverse talents as a comedienne, author, Licensed Professional Counselor, and radio/TV personality to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development. Connie is also a Board Certified Professional Counselor and a member of the American Psychotherapy Association.

Judy McCoy CPS/CAP

Judy McCoy is the 2007-2008 International President of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). McCoy is Administrative Manager and co-owner of Camtec Precision, Inc., a manufacturing firm in Bellingham. She joined IAAP in 1993 and is currently a member and past president of the IAAP Bellingham Chapter. She has also served in numerous leadership roles for IAAP's Washington-Alaska Division and Northwest District. Among McCoy's IAAP awards and recognitions include two consecutive Distinguished Chapter President awards, Division Member of the Year, Outstanding Division President in Membership, and Outstanding District Director in New Chapter Building. She attained an AA Degree from Fullerton Community College and attended Western Washington University where she focused on accounting and computer science.

Diane Domeyer

Diane Domeyer is executive director of OfficeTeam, the world's largest specialized temporary staffing service for administrative professionals. In this role, she manages operations for the more than 300 locations worldwide. OfficeTeam places tens of thousands of highly skilled candidates each year into positions ranging from executive and administrative assistant to receptionist and customer service specialist.

Domeyer joined the company in 1992 as a division director in the Midwest region. She later assumed roles as field consultant, national training director and vice president and executive director of technology strategy for OfficeTeam's parent company, Robert Half International.

In addition to authoring a monthly column for OfficePro® magazine, Domeyer is a regular guest on "ABC News Now." She is a noted expert in the administrative field and is a frequent speaker on employment trends and job search and career management strategies.

The Administrative Professionals Channel

The Administrative Professional Channel is an engaging, video-based, online learning solution that offers presentations from today's foremost business leaders to improve the skills and effectiveness of administrative professionals. The Administrative Professionals Channel is an easy-to-use learning solution that provides users with on-demand access to over 300 video-based training programs and the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals broadcast, held every April in association with IAAP and OfficeTeam.

The Administrative Professional Channel solution includes:

• Live and Interactive Training-- The Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals

• Just-in-Time Learning-- QuickTalks (three-to-five minute "how to" programs)

• Program Guides-- Exercises to apply knowledge and to practice skills

• Course Management-- Users can select, organize and track their online learning

Cost and registration
To register call: 866-294-3770

2008 Briefing Event Pricing
(includes 30-day access to the Administrative Professionals Channel)
1-9 people – $145/person
10-20 people – $1350
21-40 people – $1595
41-60 people – $1795
61-100 people – $1995
101-150 people – $2195
151-250 people – $2795
251-500 people – $4995