Are you ready to work in partnership with your Executive?

Nicky will guide you through the critical elements that both assistants and executives need to implement to ensure seamless collaboration and mutual understanding. You will learn about the key principles of managing up, the importance of clear communication, and the tools that facilitate effective teamwork.

• By the end of this session, you will be equipped with actionable insights to:
• Foster a collaborative partnership with your executive.
• Enhance your role through strategic management techniques.

Implement practical steps to synchronize your efforts with your executive’s goals and priorities.

Revolutionise the way you manage executive email and workload

This session is designed for busy EAS who want to leverage the current relationship with their Executive around managing their incoming email and workload.

It will demonstrate actionable strategies that will free up surprising amounts of time, energy and headspace for you and your Executive, so they can;

• Focus on the ‘critical few rather then the trivial many’
• Create ‘white space’ for reflection, long-term thinking and focus on strategic plans and actions
• Stop doing email ‘after hours’ ever again

What you learn is a real game-changer and will help to foster a solid and productive relationship as a strategic partner with your executive.

Am I leadership material?

How we see ourselves and others see us is essential in life, especially in leadership. So how can aspiring leaders, new leaders and leaders with little formal development position themselves well? In this session:

• Critical leadership questions are answered to empower
• Mindset and key terms are clarified
• Seven ways to be seen as a leader are shared

Participants leave knowing what they can work on to improve their positioning and credibility as leaders.

Productivity is not about pushing harder!

In this session, Dr. Denniston will reveal the secret benefits of improved productivity, which have nothing to do with “getting more done” (though you will!). By learning new strategies for “time effectiveness,” we naturally become more strategic with our time, buying back bandwidth to focus on the things that truly matter.

• How to drop the ‘To-Do’ list and ‘do’ something different instead
• How heads up, heads down, and happy pillows boost your effectiveness
• That you are a sprinter, not a marathoner, and your brain loves a good game‌

After this session, attendees will have tools to support powerhouse productivity and leftover spare time.

Elevate your administrative career: key behaviors for success

Join us for a fast-paced session designed to turbocharge your administrative career. Led by a seasoned industry veteran who rose from receptionist to Chief Executive Assistant, this session offers practical insights and quick-hit strategies to propel your professional journey forward. Learn directly from someone who has walked the path to success and discover the key behaviors that can transform your role from ordinary to extraordinary.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from a seasoned administrative professional who successfully navigated the path to the top. Elevate your career to new heights with practical strategies you can implement immediately. Takeaways:

• Discover the art of clear and concise communication, honing your ability to convey information with precision and impact.
• Learn how to cultivate strong professional relationships with executives, colleagues, and stakeholders, leveraging interpersonal skills to forge valuable connections.
• Acquire techniques for delivering feedback to your manager to strengthen trust and respect, fostering a collaborative partnership for mutual success.

Mastering confidence: the science, the art, and the tools

In this session, Andreea will help you leverage the skill of confidence to become more courageous, outspoken, and ultimately happier. In this session, you will learn:

• The science and art of confidence
• What confidence is and isn’t
• The link between confidence and productivity, fulfilment, and wellbeing
• Everyday confidence-boosting practices and habits

After this session, you will feel, look, and act confidently in your job and beyond.

Managing up when managing projects

As an Administrative Professional, you are required to wear many hats, and managing people is just one of them.

You may be managing the executives and leaders above you or a team. Both scenarios involve managing without authority.

This refers to managing people who do not report to you. It can be tricky, right? However, by leveraging your skills, you can continue to learn new approaches to gaining trust, actively listening, encouraging feedback, and establishing a strong foundation for collaboration.

Knowing me, knowing you: The secret toolkit for exceptional executive support

In today’s fast-paced and demanding corporate world, effectively supporting and influencing senior executives is essential. In this talk, I’ll show you how the power of self-awareness and other awareness can become your secret toolkit for exceptional executive support.

Through practical examples and interactive exercises, you’ll discover how to:

• Leverage self-awareness to understand your strengths and areas for growth, enabling you to perform at your highest potential.
• Utilize other awareness to adapt your communication style to align with the preferences of your executive and colleagues, fostering clearer and more productive interactions.
• Apply insights from the DISC framework to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, creating more harmonious and effective working relationships.

Join me to uncover the strategies that will boost your performance and position you as an indispensable asset to the people and businesses you work with. With these tools in hand, you’ll be well-equipped to elevate your career and excel as an Executive Assistant.

Demystifying visibility in the Assistant role

In this eye-opening, relatable session, Jodie will challenge traditional notions of assistant visibility and reveal how stepping into the spotlight can transform your career. Jodie will focus on:

• Breaking common myths about assistant visibility and showcasing the power of being a visible, strategic partner
• Practical strategies to overcome visibility fears, build a compelling personal brand, and increase your professional presence
• Insights from executives on the value of high-profile assistants and how visibility contributes to organizational success

After this session, you’ll have the confidence and tools to embrace your visibility, amplify your influence, and elevate your impact as a modern, indispensable assistant.

Strategies for Building Effective Partnerships with Leadership

In this insightful panel, we will explore the concept of managing up—an essential skill for building strong, effective partnerships with executives and leaders. Our panellists, all seasoned professionals in their fields, will share their experiences and strategies for assessing and meeting the needs of the leaders they support, even when those needs are not explicitly communicated.

We will discuss practical approaches to understanding and navigating leadership styles, managing limitations, and creating a productive work environment. Whether you’re new to the role of a support professional or a seasoned Assistant, this session will provide valuable insights into balancing your professional boundaries while ensuring the success of your leaders.