Public speaking for Executive Assistants
I deliver high-impact talks for executive assistants worldwide, helping them rethink their role, strengthen their influence and secure long-term career success. Whether online or in person, I make sure every audience leaves with insights they can act on immediately.
Looking for a speaker who will challenge, inspire and deliver real insights? Let's talk.
The Future-Proof EA
my flagship keynote on career longevity and strategic influence
The Future-Proof EA: a career transformation
The role of the Executive Assistant has always been dynamic, requiring adaptability, intelligence and a deep understanding of leadership priorities.
What has changed is the workplace itself. With AI and automation reshaping how businesses operate, EAs have more opportunities than ever to step into strategic roles, influence decision-making and strengthen their position at the top levels of an organisation.
The Future-Proof EA keynote explores how to make that shift: how to develop the business mindset, leadership awareness, and strategic skills that ensure long-term success. It is not just about keeping up with change but about using it to reinforce your value.
Fresh perspectives, practical strategies
This is not a session about theory. It is a sharp, thought-provoking keynote packed with insights that EAs can apply immediately. It challenges conventional thinking, introduces new ways to approach influence and career development and gives a clear roadmap for staying relevant in a changing workplace.
It is relevant for all executive support professionals, regardless of whether they are called Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, secretaries, admin professionals or Management Assistants. I use the term Executive Assistants to cover a wide range of job titled, because the challenges faced by executive support staff are very similar across the profession.
How do you position yourself as a trusted advisor rather than just a reliable support? How do you develop the business awareness and strategic insight that executives rely on? This session is designed to make EAs think differently about their own potential and leave with a plan to take action.
Insights from personal experience
I have spent my career at the intersection of leadership, strategy and executive support. From journalism to office management to working alongside top executives, I have seen first-hand how the most successful EAs position themselves as business enablers.
I was talking about future-proofing EA careers in 1997, long before the industry caught up.
My approach to public speaking for Executive Assistants is direct, insightful and built on experience. If you want a speaker who will challenge conventional thinking and give you ideas you can use immediately, you are in the right place.
Every keynote address is different, because I genuinely engage with my audience.
Here's what I Do
Engaging audiences
I have enjoyed public speaking for Executive Assistants and delivering training at UK and international management support events since 1997, delivering talks that truly connect with audiences. Unlike many speakers who rely on pre-prepared slides or read from a script, I take a different approach – one that is interactive and engages my audiences to make the most of our time together.
Sharing experiences
Every audience is different, and I ensure that our time together is spent addressing real user needs. When I do public speaking for Executive Assistants, I don’t speak at my audience. I start a dialogue with it. Drawing on my own extensive career in management support, journalism and content strategy, I illustrate key ideas with relatable anecdotes, practical examples, and insights that resonate with Executive Assistants throughout the world today.
Top rated
This dynamic, interactive approach is why I have consistently been rated as one of the top speakers at management support events. When I do public speaking for Executive Assistants, my talks don’t just inform; they challenge conventional thinking and equip attendees with practical tools and the confidence to navigate the evolving workplace with clarity and purpose. I call this The Future-Proof EA.
Let's talk
If you’re looking for a speaker who understands the realities of management support at the highest level from first-hand experience and delivers real-world insights with energy and authenticity, let’s talk.
To discuss my public speaking for Executive Assistants, get in touch at adrie@workplaceinsights.co.uk.
my topics
Here are some of the topics I cover during my public speaking for Executive Assistants.
I am always happy to discuss any other topics you have in mind or suggest themes and topics for your EA event.
The Future-Proof EA: how to thrive in an AI-driven world
Building trust in a technology-driven workplace
Navigating organisational crises: The EA's role in effective communication
Key skills to manage and communicate effectively during organisational crises.
Mastering clear communication: from jargon to plain English
As well as public speaking for Executive Assistants, I also write and deliver training on workplace trends, technology and career development.