Welcome to the Virtual Summit

Nicky Christmas, Founder and Editor of Practically Perfect PA

Harness the power of your strengths

In this session, Andreea will focus on the science of strength-based living to help you understand, build, and leverage your strengths. Andreea will concentrate on:

• The power of understanding and operating from strengths
• Five concrete ways in which to develop and leverage your strengths daily
• Exercises, meditations, and reflections focused on strengths

After this session, you will understand your strengths and their power and have ways to build and leverage them in your everyday life to create a happier, more productive and more fulfilled life.

Andreea Pap, Founder of The Happiness Digger

Building Connection & Managing Conflict: Coaching Skills for Assistants

In this session, Faye will share practical steps and psychological tips to support you quickly and easily build connections and manage conflict. Faye will walk you through:

• An approach to help you build connection with clarity and confidence
• A value-based strategy to navigate challenging conversations
• Three essential tips for asking impactful questions

After the session, you will feel more confident in building the professional relationships you desire and better equipped to navigate the inevitably tricky conversations that arise!

Faye Kilgour-Neves, The ‘What-If’ Coach

Panel Discussion: Dealing with ambiguity

Join Tara Sims, Sr. Manager of Administrative Services at Comcast, and Candice Burningham, the visionary Founder of Admin Avenues, as they delve into the challenges of dealing with ambiguity in professional settings.

This panel discussion will offer insights into managing uncertain situations, making confident decisions with limited information, and fostering a resilient mindset to thrive in ever-changing environments.

Perfect for Assistants seeking strategies to handle the unpredictable nature of their roles with grace and efficiency.

Tara Sims, Sr. Manager Administrative Services Office Management at Comcast | Candice Burningham, Founder of Admin Avenues

Building the confidence to create solutions

Join Nicky Christmas as she unravels the art of building confidence to devise practical solutions in the workplace. During this session, she’ll explore:

• The Nexus of Confidence and Problem-Solving: Understand how self-assuredness directly impacts your ability to address challenges.
• Strategies for Confidence Building: Discover actionable techniques to bolster your self-belief in professional settings.
• The Art of Solution Crafting: Learn how to approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset, turning challenges into opportunities.

After the session, expect to feel equipped and inspired to tackle workplace challenges head-on. With a renewed sense of confidence, you’ll be better positioned to identify issues, brainstorm solutions, and implement strategies that drive positive outcomes for yourself and your organisation.

Nicky Christmas, Founder and Editor of Practically Perfect PA

What do you do? One Powerful Part of Your Visibility Strategy

There is so much opportunity to be found in the assistant role. And it’s up to us to stand up, step up, and lead up to become more visible within our organizations. Being visible to the right people at the right time for the right reasons is critical for career growth.

In this session, Hallie will focus on:

• The power of a visibility strategy
• Why it’s essential to increase your visibility even if you prefer to be “behind the scenes.”
• How to communicate your role to internal and external stakeholders

After this session, you will be empowered to articulate the value and impact of your role to critical stakeholders and create your own visibility strategy.

Hallie Warner, Chief of Staff | Co-Author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier

Future-proofing your career as an Admin

Join Candice Burningham from Admin Avenues for an insightful session that delves into the question on every admin’s mind: “Should we be scared our jobs are going to be replaced by AI?” The answer may surprise you – it’s both “yes” and “no.”

Drawing on insights and real-world examples, Candice will navigate the nuanced landscape of AI’s impact on administrative roles. From streamlining processes to enhancing productivity, she’ll talk through it all.

Learn how to adapt and upskill, leveraging AI as a powerful ally rather than a looming threat. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the skills that will remain uniquely human – creativity, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking – and how to integrate them seamlessly with AI-driven systems.

Candice Burningham, Founder of Admin Avenues

Building a personal branding

Have you ever wondered about the power of personal branding in the administrative profession? Dive into our exclusive session, Building Your Personal Brand, with Hilani Ellis, a stalwart advocate for the administrative profession. In this session, you’ll discover:

• The Three Pillars of Personal Branding: Strengths, Style, and Storytelling. Understand the foundation of creating a brand that resonates.
• The Challenges: Learn why many professionals struggle to talk about themselves and how to overcome this hurdle.
• The Essential Element: Discover the mindset shift required to truly stand out and be perceived as more than “just an assistant.”

After this session, you’ll be equipped to Start your personal branding journey with clarity. With the accompanying session workbook, you’ll engage in self-reflection exercises that will guide your first steps.

Hilani Ellis, Founder of Exceptional Assistants

ReThink: Developing the Mindset for Your Success

In this session, Jasmine will share why mindset is critical for your success as an assistant and her proven strategies to develop the mindset you need for the success you want.

In ReThink, you’ll learn the following:

• What makes an Assistant successful.
• The power of focus and how to make it work for you.
• Three simple steps to progress towards success.

After this session, you’ll be empowered and equipped to rethink so you can make a leap forward on your success journey.

Jasmine Mybe, The Empowerment Champion

Beyond Facebook and Twitter: Navigating New Social Media Platforms for Business Success

In this session, Tanya Rose will help you navigate the diverse range of social media platforms constantly being launched, including Threads, Clubhouse, YouTube Shorts and even TikTok.

Tanya will show you strategies on how to:

• Decide which platforms or trends to follow and how long to give it before throwing in the towel and trying something else
• Create simple text videos that you can post online without the need for a high filming budget
• Batch content for the month by repurposing posts from sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter

At the end of the session, you can support your Exec (or Team) on social media with a clear strategy and not get overwhelmed with the constant launches of new platforms.

Tanya Rose Nyakudya, Marketing Specialist and Well-being Speaker