Become More Than Just: Success Advice for Admins

Name: Become More Than Just: Success Advice for Admins
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4 Ways Administrative Assistants Can Change a "Just" Mentality Into a "Can Do" Mindset

Created byCassandra Lee

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Train your mind to become more solution-oriented.
Turn your career dreams into reality.
Transform your words from negative to positive.
Tailor your actions to achieve desired career goals.

Course content

6 sections • 32 lectures • 1h 40m total length

Course Intro4:06
This module shares insight regarding the creation of this course.
The Course1:51
This module gives you a high-level overview of what this course will do for you and how this course will help you.
The Instructor6:42
This module helps you to get acquainted with your course instructor Cassandra “D.I.V.A. of Dialog™” Lee.
The Students2:39
This module shares the benefits of this course and provides a checklist to ensure this course is right for you.
The Course Goals2:41
This module covers the goals of this course highlighting key areas on which you will receive success advice.
ACTIVITY: Let's Get Acquainted

Section Intro7:39
This module introduces you to the first Success Advice: "Think It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
Your Mind1:02
This module gives insight on the mind and shares a technique you can do to effectively use it.
Train Your Mind8:56
This module expounds upon the idea of training your mind with a concept you may or may not already be using.
Example from the Real World5:07
In this module, you learn specific examples of how the instructor used the tools of the Success Advice "Think It."
ACTIVITY: Create Your Solutions0:26
Your Turn to Use This Question
Time to take it for a spin! Let’s test out “What 10 things can I do to make this problem go away?” In the spaces below, journal a few situations on which you seek a productive and viable solution. Take as much time as you need to brainstorm your answers. The goal is to create a list of 10 possible solutions which give you answers to your situation.
Section Outro1:36
This module congratulates you on completing the first Success Advice: "Think It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
"Success Advice: Think It" Recap

Section Intro2:24
This module introduces you to the second Success Advice: "See It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
Definition of Visualization1:04
This module explains the technique of visualization. See if your definition matches what is shared in this lecture.
Why Visualization Is Important4:18
This module provides a key reason why visualization is important.
ACTIVITY: Recall the Last Time You Used Visualization0:16
ACTIVITY: Recall the Last Time You Used Visualization

Apply your skills!
Take a moment to download the handout and recall the last time you used visualization in your life.
Dedicate at least 5 minutes to the activity.
Leave questions in the “Q and A” section of the course.
Share your comments in the “NOTES” section of the course.
When you are done with the ACTIVITY, go to the next section / module.

Enjoy!
Explanation of a Vision Board7:13
This module breaks down what vision boards are and how they can be used for success.
ACTIVITY: Create Your Vision Board0:51
Section Outro1:36
This module congratulates you on completing the second Success Advice: "See It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
"Success Advice: See It" Recap

Section Intro1:55
This module introduces you to the third Success Advice: "Say It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
ACTIVITY: What Did You Say?2:22
This module gives you a chance to complete an eye-opening activity. You will dedicate 15-20 minutes to record your observations of a few conversations you've had in the last 24-hours. Download the handout provided.
The Power of Words2:06
This module gives you some reminders for why words are powerful which you may have experienced in your life.
ACTIVITY: Which Words Did You Use?2:36
This module presents the observational activity "Which Words Did You Use?" You will dedicate 10 minutes to complete it. Download the handout provided.
The Power of Affirmations9:18
This module shares insight on what affirmations are and why they are powerful to use.
ACTIVITY: Create Your Affirmations3:20
This module presents the instructions for the activity which allows you to create your very own personal and professional affirmations. Dedicate 10 minutes to complete it. Move to the next section / module to complete your affirmations inside of the "Assignment" portal / section.
ACTIVITY: Create Your Affirmations
Section Outro1:37
This module congratulates you on completing the third Success Advice: "Say It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
"Success Advice: Say It" Recap

Section Intro1:03
This module introduces you to the fourth and final Success Advice: "Do It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
Definition of a Goal3:40
This module explains a common phrase you are familiar with and shares why it is important.
Definition of Goal Setting3:47
This module gives insight on a process which helps you to get clarity on what you want to do, be, or have.
Definition of an Action Plan1:49
This module explains a tool you can use to accomplish your life goals and career desires.
ACTIVITY: Create Your Action Plan2:32
This module presents the instructions for the activity which allows you to create your very own action. Create an action plan for your life and/or career. Dedicate 15-20 minutes to complete it. Move to the next section / module upon completion.
Section Outro1:34
This module congratulates you on completing the fourth and final Success Advice: "Do It" which helps Administrative Assistants change a “JUST” mentality into a “CAN DO” mindset.
"Success Advice: Do It" Recap

Requirements

Be open minded.
Be courageous to discover new habits.
Be willing to test out the success advice.

Description

As an Administrative Assistant, you invest a lot of time and energy into focusing on and supporting the work lives of others. There are times when those who you support appreciate you and all that you do. In those moments, you believe in your abilities and think you "can do" anything you set out to do.

Yet, what happens when you support those who don't appear to appreciate your efforts?

Do you find yourself annoyed and ready to search for another job? Do you doubt your abilities and embody the "just" mentality? Do you maintain your belief in yourself and overcome these instances with a "can do" mindset?

Or does it depend on the day?

This course is a chance for you to focus on yourself! It provides you with an opportunity to push through the overwhelm so you can move past and/or eliminate the "just" mentality:

"Just not confident enough,"
"Just getting by,"
"Just not working hard enough,"
"Just doing the best I can,"
“Just the Administrative Assistant.”

What you may not realize is that a "just" mentality is not highly respected by others. Not only that, when you live your life by a "just" mentality, you position yourself to feel unworthy, devalued, and defeated. A "just" mentality can strip you of your personal power and limit your ability to gain authority, respect, and opportunities.

Let's change that!

In this course, you will learn four (4) actions that will change your "just" mentality into a "can do" mindset. You'll walk away with four (4) strategies that will help you to elevate your mindset, skill set, and toolset. Most importantly, you'll get practical strategies to help you:

Find positive solutions using the "power of questions" technique;
Use the "vision board" technique to make your envisioned success a reality;
Create and recite powerful, positive affirmations designed for you; and
Devise a results-oriented action plan to achieve your career goals.

Let's begin the process to "become more than just."

See you in the program!

Who this course is for:

Administrative Assistants who need a boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Administrative Assistants who seek motivation to perform their best in their support role.
Administrative Assistants who want specific strategies to produce new results.
Administrative Assistants who desire to achieve the next level within their career.
Administrative Assistants who have the courage to change their lives for the better.

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