The Corporate PA Summit UK programme is designed to deliver content that is cutting-edge, highly beneficial, easily transferable, empowering and inspirational. It’s designed specifically to help you fulfil your potential and be the best you can be.
You will find the full programme below:
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, executive assistants are the glue that holds businesses together. But in the relentless busyness of life, how can you ensure you’re not just surviving but thriving—reaching your full potential while maintaining balance? Drawing on his extraordinary experiences as an RAF and commercial airline pilot, Matt Lindley delivers an inspiring and practical session designed to help you unlock peak performance, overcome mental barriers, and bring your whole self to work.
Matt’s story is one of navigating extreme pressure, from flying fast jets and managing critical errors in high-stakes environments to embracing authenticity in his personal and professional life. His unique insights into human performance, culture, and leadership will empower you to find clarity amidst chaos, achieve focus under pressure, and create space for what truly matters.
Matt’s session will help propel you toward your full potential – both professionally and personally:
Are you a person who can make decisions quickly, or does the constant need to make choices leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Given you make approximately 30,000 decisions a day, from what to make for dinner to who to invite to a meeting, it’s no wonder you sometimes want to put our fingers in your ears and hope someone else makes them for you!
While these decisions can often seem trivial, it is the sum of your choices that steers your career and indeed, your life. The good news is that there are ways to hone your decision-making skills, become more resilient in the face of ‘tough calls’ and increase your adaptability.
Bethan Winn, a critical thinking and human skills facilitator, is passionate about helping individuals improve their problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, and communication skills. Bethan will be delivering this presentation in her playful, evidence-based approach, giving you the tips and tricks to tap into your intuition so you can take the headache out of solving complex problems.
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It’s easy to become overwhelmed in the face of challenges in your role or workplace. We often view challenges as roadblocks – something that gets in the way of completing the task at hand. However, what if this is the wrong approach?
Before announcing her international retirement, Maggie represented her country seventy-four times, scored twenty-eight tries, won a World Cup, and helped England win a record breaking seven consecutive Six Nations crowns. Training as an elite athlete and developing a growth mindset has taught Maggie that challenge equals opportunity.
Through grit and determination, she’s realised that anything is possible. She believes a growth mindset can be developed with dedication and diligence, allowing you to rise to any challenge and importantly, learn from them. Maggie will share the secrets to her winning mindset and help you to:
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The role of the Executive Assistant (EA) is constantly evolving, from a support function to a pivotal, strategic partnership within organisations. This transformation requires EAs to not only understand the day-to-day operations but also to actively contribute to the long-term strategic goals of their teams and organisations. This session is tailored for EAs who are ready to elevate their impact, positioning themselves as indispensable partners in their company’s success.
The session will explore practical strategies to enhance your ability to think strategically, execute effectively, and overcome common challenges that may be holding you back.
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the role of the EA is transforming like never before. The rise of artificial intelligence and sophisticated software solutions presents both challenges and opportunities for professionals in these roles. Far from replacing the human element, technology is empowering EAs to expand their skill sets, increase productivity, and transition into more strategic, value-driven roles within their organisations. This session will explore both the opportunities and the challenges of the fast-moving pace of technology, and how you can ensure you reap the benefits – professional growth, enhanced efficiency, and a more proactive approach to the evolving demands of the workplace.
We’ll also discuss ways to stay ahead of the curve, and open the floor for your questions and experiences, creating a dynamic exchange of ideas on how to best navigate this technological shift.
Led by corporate trainer, international speaker, podcast host and former EA, Rachael Bonetti, this session focuses on empowering you to proactively navigate your career paths, develop essential skills, and seize opportunities for career progression. You will gain insights into career planning, building a strong professional network, and leveraging your unique strengths to propel your career forward, including:
As an executive assistant or personal assistant, the demands of balancing multiple priorities and navigating ever-changing challenges can feel relentless. How do you maintain composure, develop unshakable confidence, and consistently bring your best self to the table? Sarah Furness, a former RAF combat helicopter pilot and mindfulness coach, shares her unique formula for building resilience, achieving inner calm, and thriving under pressure.
Drawing on her operational experience in some of the world’s most high-stakes environments, Sarah introduces her H.A.B.I.T.S. (Healthy Automatic Behaviours In Threatening Scenarios) Formula, a revolutionary approach to training your mind to stay in control no matter what life throws your way. This empowering session will help you develop the mindset, discipline, and courage needed to excel with confidence and grace, even when the stakes are high.
“This is the second PA Summit I have been to and I find them so educational and inspiring. The line-up is perfectly balanced so it is energetic and entertaining.”
Accenture