Dear Participants, Friends and Community of Professional Assistants,
Taking in consideration all the health risks involved, the uncertainty of governmental traveling restrictions , and most importantly the importance of conducting The Professional Assistant Masterclass in a relaxed and inspiring environment we have come to a decision that the best way to serve your educational expectations and deliver you world class knowledge and career support in these times of global crisis is by bringing this event ONLINE.
Therefore we want to kindly inform you that The Professional Assistant Masterclass 2020 will be conducted as an ONLINE TRAINING and there would be two available dates that you can choose from and join whichever you prefer, and those are:
All registered participants will be contacted by the organizer and will receive online registration details and two complimentary WEBINARS tickets.
The participants of the online event will be awarded the same Certificates (shipped to their office or home address).
Hope to see you all – happy and healthy on our 2021 Summit!
Yours sincerely,
Team of trainers & events professionals from Smart Events International
We believe that the administrative assistant is the new power job in the modern work place! Today’s successful PA, is a key business partner to company’s management and is expected to deal with a multitude of business complexities all while maintaining front line poise and professionalism.
This event had been empowering assistants all around the Globe, providing them with the ultimate tools and advance knowledge to become more effective and successful, but also to further develop their careers!
After successfully conducting this masterclass in Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Zurich, Geneva, Brussels, Luxembourg, Athens, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong and receiving a 5* rating from PAs, EAs and administrative professionals from world’s leading companies and organizations, now it finally comes to Portland, Oregon!
Past participants at this events include assistants from Google, Coca-Cola, HP, Deloitte, General Electric, PwC, Royal Bank of Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, Scotiabank, CAE, McKinsey & Company, Bell, Barclays, Unilever, Kellogg’s, IBM, TD Bank, Novartis, Roche, EY, KPMG, Siemens, Novo Nordisk, CERN, BWXT Nuclear Energy, McGill University, Wrigley…
The average international rating of our events is
4.91
For program, trainers and organization
based on audiences’ evaluations from hundreds of events in Europe, USA & Canada
Networking for success and powerful personal branding
Understanding the VUCA world in modern business and organisations
Advanced Communication and Influencing Techniques
How to be the definitive strategic professional assistant
Confidence in an instant – be the ultimate confidence professional
Neuroscience – understand your brain to maximise excellence
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) for the modern professional assistant
The language we use and how to influence colleagues, clients & associates
Advanced questioning & listening skills – a practical exercise
The science behind powerful brain efficiency at work
Learn the 3 elements of a successful business partnership
What is expected of you at the Board and Leadership level
The importance of your leadership skills
How to build and maintain successful working relationships
Identifying the skills and qualities of a highly efficient and successful Assistants
Understand the impact you have on organizational goals and vision
How to remain calm, flexible and professional in regular days and in times of crisis
How to motivate yourself, your colleagues and management
The 5 stages of relationship building
Top tips on time management based on neuroscience
The 3 brains for decision-making
How to gain and maintain trust
How to overcome the ‘amygdala hijack’
U-SOFAR technique for taking rational control over your career
Mindfulness – a practical experience
Understand yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses and leverage your strengths!
Time management tips based on how the brain works best
The solution oriented professional assistant – a practical exercise of issues and solutions
Answers to the VUCA world
Action Plan, goal setting and self-development plan
The UK Times Crème/DHL PA of the Year 2006
Author of award winning “The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook”
& “The Definitive Executive Assistant & Managerial Handbook”
Finalist – International Business Woman of 2012
Finalist n the European Smart PA of the Year 2007
Judge for PA of the year awards
UK Chairman European Management Assistants networking
Fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management
Certified TetraMap® Facilitator – behavioural profiling
Certificate in life coaching, NCFE & Newcastle College
Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Editorial board member & article author for ‘Executive Secretary’ magazine and other publications
Sue France is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, coach and trainer and the author of the successful worldwide books: The award winning book – “The Definitive Executive Assistant & Managerial Handbook” – published November 2012 was voted as the best book for a PA by Member’s Voice Awards, PA Assist.com 2015 and “The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook” – the 3rd edition published August 2015 (now including neuroscience) voted 2ndin the Member’s Voice awards. Both books have been endorsed by The Institute of Administrative Management and both are used on business administration courses and by secretarial colleges as required reading.
Find out more at www.suefrance.com
This seminar is the best possible corporate advanced education for:
Professional Assistants
Executive Assistants
Personal Assistants
Management Board Assistants
Executive Coordinators
Executive Officers
Business Support
Administrative Assistants
Administrative Managers
Office managers
Project assistants and managers
I got my drive and motivation to move forward, plan my actions, do things differently and better. So thank you for today!
It was really inspirational to listen and understand how to be a PA and become a successful role model, trainer and woman! The seminar helped me to believe that I am on the right way to my bright future! Thank you Sue!
“Sue is a fantastic trainer!!! She delivered Secretarial Training to the ladies in our office and she kept it interesting and fun whilst also informative and extremely helpful. Her tips and skills were passed on from her extensive experience and her enthusiasm rubbed off on us all. I would highly recommend her.”
Seminar was full of new and useful information. The group activities allowed us to hear different opinions and solutions.
Fantastic information and great networking opportunity!
Excellent Summit, very well organized, documented, funny and interesting. Thank you!
Sue is fantastic, everything she talked about was helpfu
Found the seminar to be both engaging and interactive, which for me is a great way to learn new things as well as find out ways to improve on what I already know.
I was recently fortunate enough to attend one of Sue France’s workshops at the Behind Every Leader Conference in California. I would highly recommend any chance you can get to attend a workshop or read her books “The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook,” and “The Definitive Executive Assistant & Managerial Handbook.”
Love how interactive the seminar is! The speaker is fun and so interesting to listen to, I loved all her stories.
Sue is a wonderful motivational speaker. I left the day very satisfied and refreshed.
Very interesting and informative. Great tips and tricks!
Thank you for the training in Dubai, it was pleasure meeting you I learned so much from the training it was encouraging, innovative.
Seat are limited. First come – first served!
