7th Annual Global Executive and Personal Assistant Summit

• Definition of values and their importance. 

• Values: sources, influencers & development periods. 

• What happens if employee & employer’s values are not aligned.

CASE STUDY
Strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

 • Understanding and embracing cultural differences. 

• Being mindful of cultural dynamics in real-time interactions. 

• Promoting a work culture that focuses on unconscious bias, inclusive behaviors, and equity principles.

KEYNOTE
Embodying the traits of emotional intelligence.

 • Developing a transformative perception in tackling problems at work. 

• Harnessing the power of polarities to confidently manage an executive. 

• Crisis management: Turning challenges into opportunities.

KEYNOTE
Identifying your skills by reflecting on your core competencies and what sets you apart. 

• Online presence: Building a strong online presence to attract opportunities professionally on relevant platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.). 

• Building and maintaining a network of industry professionals and finding mentors who can guide you in your career path. 

• Continuous learning: Continuously seek opportunities to learn new skills and enhance existing ones. Take courses, attend workshops, and earn certifications.

This session is designed to equip participants with tools for problem-solving and outside the box thinking, while building the confidence to realize they can achieve anything.

Thinking outside the box: the origin of the concept. 

• Why is it important for an EA to think outside the box. 

• Learning “outside--the-box” techniques of problem solving and using them in your job. 

• Learning how to switch from problem focus to looking for bright spots.

In this session, the panelists will provide practical strategies and actionable steps to manage an executive’s calendar effectively in order to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

• Operationalizing, scheduling, and managing your boss’s calendar effectively. 

• Event, diary, and travel management strategies. 

• Utilizing useful tools and apps for scheduling meetings or travel. 

• Best practices for consistently prioritizing your executive’s calendar and managing their productivity. 

• Managing recurring meetings and avoiding scheduling conflicts. 

• Using digital nomads, AI, and automation to optimize schedules and improve travel trends.

KEYNOTE

• Building authentic trust - Trust is the foundation of effective communication at eye level. By practicing active listening, empathy, and transparency, to ensure every interaction is based on mutual respect and understanding. 

• Embracing assertiveness and adaptability - Assertiveness is key to expressing ideas clearly while maintaining respect.Balancing firmness with diplomacy, set boundaries when needed, and adapting communication style to different perspectives, ensuring smooth and productive exchanges. 

• Fostering a growth mindset -A growth-oriented mindset is essential for navigating complex conversations. How to approach each interaction with positivity, openness, and a focus on solutions, which helps one stay resilient and effective, even in challenging situations.

CLOSING KEYNOTE
• How to leverage the right AI-powered tools. 

• Automating repetitive task, and low value tasks to AI. 

• Using AI for strategic insights to thrive beyond administrative tasks.

Maximizing Impact: Strategies to Manage Your Projects in a High-Demand World 

• Powerful questions to allow a growth mindset, a successful career path and a balanced life. 

• Project Management techniques and methods to manage your work with high efficiency and defining the right priorities. 

• Skills and attitude to navigate complexity and create opportunities. 

• Rules and habits to build your way to personal fulfillment. 

Boost Your Productivity with Technology:

Manage your time effectively by using the latest technology. 

• Discover how technology can enhance your day to day. 

• Share best practices for current technology in use.

• Having a detailed brief of your job description as well as gaining clarity on your role. 

• Knowing your executive and business objectives in order to align your work with your executives. 

• Matching expectations: aligning your executive and business goals with your career expectations as an EA or PA. 

• How to effectively communicate with your bosses and be at the crux of communication

Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying negative self-talk and challenging these thoughts with a positive mindset. 

• Identifying situations or environments that exacerbate imposter feelings. • Setting clear and achievable goals to avoid job burnout. 

• Acknowledging and celebrating small wins as well as major achievements. 

• Seeking constructive feedback from your executive in order to exceed expectations.

OPENING SPEECH OPENING KEYNOTE

Energize your mind and body - the power of your thoughts and words. 

• Coaching as a key driver to organizational success - increasing employee engagement and motivation.

 • People communicate using different styles - many small actions can lead up to big outcomes - verbal and nonverbal communication. 

• The magic of asking the right questions - every conversation is a stage to hear your voice. 

• How you get the skills & results you want into your life - identify and transform a structure and routine for your personal satisfaction.

MASTERCLASS
• Key skills and competencies required to shift from a traditional EA role to a strategic partner. 

• Strategies for building strong, trust-based relationships with executives and other key stakeholders. 

• Continuous learning, professional development, and obtaining relevant certifications. 

• Expanding your responsibilities and taking on new roles aligned with strategic goals. 

• Building a professional network to learn from peers and mentors

Discovering how AI can streamline communication processes to make interactions more efficient and impactful. 

• Understanding the basic concepts of AI and its applications in administrative tasks such as scheduling, email management, data analysis, and automated reporting. 

• Evaluating popular tools including Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Trello, Slack, and specialized AI assistants. 

• Overcoming common challenges and resistance to adopting new technologies

KEYNOTE

• Motivating home office workers and building a powerful virtual and hybrid culture. 

• Empowering teams to deliver projects faster and develop for the future. 

• Exploring best practices and real-life case studies of high-performing virtual and hybrid teams.

WORKSHOP

• Expert guidance from Skevi Constantinou with hints and insights to manage your tasks more effectively and boost your productivity. 

• Transformative skills to help learn to streamline your workflows and prioritise your tasks to achieve better organisation and productivity. 

• Understanding that self care is important and to factor this into your working well to help you optimise your life both personally and professionally.

CLOSING KEYNOTE
• Allocating specific times for high-focus tasks and taking regular breaks 

• Turning tides: using stress as a catalyst for growth and progress 

• Core drivers of workplace exhaustion and practical strategies to manage it 

• Building a support network for workplace resilience and well-being