Secret Diary of an International Secretary

I collected all the best practices from my former profession - 11 years as an international secretary at a big strategy consultancy. Here, I will talk about different approaches of improving:
- working in an office
- communication techniques
- efficient computer work
- self organisation and time management
- travel hacks
- and life in general.

Please bring an open mind and the willingness to try out new things

1. Secret Diary of an International Secretary Tricks to make your (working) life easier
2. About Melanie 2011
3. “Challenge your preconceptions, or they will challenge you.” Velik – Vulcan scientist
6. Problem-focused coping Unhelpful coping strategies Resilience Stress level Environmental stress Interpersonal stress Physical stress Work stress Emotion-focused coping
7. 7 When you used up your resilience Allergies / infections Skin problems Digestive issues Heart palpitations Inability to focus Procrastination Tinnitus Tense muscles Low energy Headaches Chronic pain Bruxism Panic / depression Sexual dysfunction Insomnia Weight change Emotional outbursts Behavioral changes
8. What is this all about? • You will need to invest time and work • Change can sometimes be painful • No “magic bullet”, no “one size fits all” solution
9. The Office (2001)
10. 2018-02-07 YYYY-MM-DD
13. SCIF
15. Secretary (2002) Organize yourself with less pain
16. no
17. Eisenhower matrix Important Can wait Urgent Not important Do it now Decide / schedule Delegate Delete
26. Hackers (1995)
31. 24:00 12:00 06:00 18:00 02:00 Deepest sleep 10:00 Highest alertness 14:30 Best coordination 15:30 Fastest reaction time 17:00 Greatest muscle strength 21:00 Melatonin secretion starts 07:30 Melatonin secretion stops 04:30 Lowest body temperature 19:00 Highest body temperature Circadian rhythm
32. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
39. Life, the Universe and Everything (1982)
45. Final Fantasy (1987)
46. life