Agenda

 

Main Conference Day 1 | Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Time Agenda
09:55 Opening Remarks By Conference Chairperson
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Dimitra Zagraphos

Executive Manager
The EA Circle
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10:00 Embracing The Nature Of The EA Role In The Current Environment – How Will You Continue To Provide Value Add To Your Executive?
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Dimitra Zagraphos

Executive Manager
The EA Circle
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10:30 Crafting Your Role Beyond Your Role Description
  • What motivates you
  • How to look for opportunities for greater impact
  • Creating powerful KPIs that are connected to the business concerns
  • Understanding what’s important to you in work and life
  • Know what makes your company tick and what gets in the way of its ticking
  • Get clear about how all the different parts operate together, and – again – what gets in the way of their smooth operation
  • Become knowledgeable about the industry; educate, educate, educate
  • Be able to articulate this as if you were your manager
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Alyssa Brommby

Executive Officer to the CEO
Digital Transformation Agency, Australian Federal Government
Digital Transformation Agency, Australian Government
10:50 Morning Break
 
11:05 From Good To Great: EA’s Journey To Extraordinary Contribution And Impact 
  • Being innovative and involved
  • Guiding and supporting colleagues
  • Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
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Megan Green

Executive Assistant to CEO
Reliance Real Estate
Australian Executive Assistant of the Year, 2016
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11:25 Emotional Intelligence For Executive Assistants
How EAs can learn to increase their EI, not only in developing their talent for management and leadership within their role, but also to make them more effective in growing that ability to take on additional opportunities.
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Gillian Coutts

Country Director and Author
Potential Project
Potential Project
11:45 Futureproof EA/PA – Harnessing The Power Of Effective Communication In A Changing Landscape
  • Setting the communication expectation in your workplace
  • Successful communication techniques and tools for working remotely
  • Understanding different communication styles
  • Simple strategies to make difficult conversations easier
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Ingrid Bayer

Founder & CEO
VA Institute
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12:05 Lunch Break  
 
13:05 Working For The Long Haul: Work Life Balance And Mindfulness
Work-life balance is being organized using skills and your ability to meet deadlines, being successful at work and at the same time feeling healthy, happy and stress free as you spend enough time on each area of your life that you choose – apart from work, whether it is for family, self-development, networking or simply yourself so you feel fulfilled. This workshop will teach you how to achieve it.
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Dr Elizabeth King

Senior Consultant and Facilitator
Potential Project
Potential Project
13:25 The Evolution Of The EA/PA
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Lily Costanzo

Experienced Executive Assistant
Former Executive Assistant to the CEO, WA Super
 
13:45 Time Management: Prioritizing Your Health & Wellbeing
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Ruth Kilah

Founder & CEO
Hoxton Hyde
Hoxton Hyde
 
14:05 Finding Ways To Stop Juggling And Start Balancing Your Life
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Tiahna Cornish

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Office Manager
The North Australian Pastoral Company
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14:25 Making And Maintaining Connections With Both Internal And External Key Stakeholders While Working Remotely. Key Tips On Keeping Communication Lines Open
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Narelle Driver
Executive Assistant
Sydney Water
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14:45 Panel Discussion: Shaping The Future Of The EA/PA
  • Discovering the qualities that executives find in outstanding EAs
  • Building a positive partnership with executives
  • Setting, managing and exceeding expectations
  • Giving and receiving feedback from both directions
  • Setting performance goals and career aspirations
  • Building skills to further career development as a professional EA
  • Leveraging your skillset to transition into a different role
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Ingrid Bayer

Founder & CEO
VA Institute
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Tania Rizoski
General Manager, Member Services & Operations
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia
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Ruth Kilah

Founder & CEO
Hoxton Hyde
Hoxton Hyde
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Cara Reil
Group General Manager People & Performance
GWA Group
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Dimitra Zagraphos
Executive Manager
The EA Circle
The EA Circle logo
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Maria Ferlito
Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Commercial
Sydney Olympic Park Authority
Sydney Olympic Park Authority logo
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Tiahna Cornish
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Office Manager
The North Australian Pastoral Company
The North Australian Pastoral Company logo
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Alyssa Broomby
Executive Officer to the CEO
Digital Transformation Agency
Digital Transformation Agency, Australian Government
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Narelle Driver
Executive Assistant
Sydney Water
Sydney Water logo
15:30 Closing Remarks By Conference Chairperson
 

 

 

Main Conference Day 2 | Thursday, 25 February 2021

Time Agenda
09:55 Opening Remarks By Conference Chairperson
10:00 Becoming A Subject Matter Expert
  • Understanding your executive’s role inside out
  • Knowing how and when you can add further value
  • The difference between irreplaceable and indispensable
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Suzie Manoly

Executive Assistant to Group Executive – Finance, Strategy & Transformation
Aware Super (First State Super/StatePlus)
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10:30 How To Develop And Nurture An Exceptional Partnership With Your Executive Whilst Working Remotely
  • Many assistants have found themselves suddenly plunged into working remotely during COVID
  • How to ensure your relationships, productivity and efficiency remain exceptional regardless of where, when and how you work
  • Learn what elements are essential in order to be successful and truly enjoy your role whilst working remotely
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Laurinda Moore
Executive Assistant to Chairman
IAG
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10:50 Morning Break
 
11:05 Post-COVID Thriving In The Challenge Of Change: Managing Change, The Unknown And Difficulties With Resilience & Optimism
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Narrelle Matthey-Aickin

Executive Assistant, Group Wholesale Credit Risk
ANZ
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11:25 How To Create A High Performance Partnership. What Sets A Great EA Apart And How To Improve Your Professional Relationship With Your Boss?
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Melissa Lee

Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO
COS – Complete Office Supplies
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11:45 Speaking Up: Building Blocks To Success
  • Have you ever tried to speak up in a meeting and your voice gives way? You’re not alone!
  • Providing some tips for more confident/engaging speaking whether prepared presentation or impromptu speaking engagement (in a meeting, 1:1, etc.)
  • Encouraging to mentally prepare to possibly be called upon to speak in any situation
  • Encourage to look for speaking opportunities in all environments (the more you speak in public and 1:1 situations, the better you will be)
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Lisa Anderson

Executive Assistant to Group CEO
RACQ
RACQ
12:05 Lunch Break  
 
13:00 The XYZ Effect – Generational Dynamics and Work/Life Balance
2019 was the first year that the Gen Y “Millennials” and Gen Z “Centennials” form the largest segment of the workforce. This has resulted in a multi generation workforce at present combining all 5 generations at once. Understanding the differences between the generations can be an essential part of working with and managing this dynamic group. What are the five generations currently in the workforce? An understanding of the context surrounding each generation, a preview into each group and tips on how to bridge the gap, & dealing with post-COVID difficulties and the mindset shift needed to adapt.
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Vee Vinci

Director
Head Quarters Counselling and Consulting
HeadQuarters Counselling Services
13:30 Resilience Skilling: Why Downtime Makes EAs/PAs More Productive And Happier
 
  • Changing the way you think about downtime can make you more productive and put a smile on your face
  • The hours of work are wearing down our bodies and minds but finding ways to incorporate more downtime into our lives can lead to a happier outlook and increased productivity. Not just any downtime will do though; it’s a case of quality, not quantity
  • Resilience: A Must-Have Skill
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Kellie Harris

Business Assistant Environmental Systems
Lake Macquarie City
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13:50 Afternoon Break
14:00 The Key To How EA & PAs Can Be Most Productive
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Mark Oliver

CEO & MD
MarkTwo Consulting
MarkTwo Consulting
 
14:20 Better Ways Of Working: Optimizing Focus & Mastering Distraction
  • Explore smarter, simpler and better ways of working that save time, improve focus and give you more control over your workload.
  • Insights from neuroscience: the brain’s hardwiring for distraction and its significant impact on our productivity.
  • An understanding of the importance of deep work and strengthening our attentional intelligence.
  • How to save valuable time with email and instant messaging.
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Wendy Cole
Managing Director
iMastery
iMastery
14:40 Building Your EA/PA Brand: Strategies For Success
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Agnes Balcer
HR Project Specialist
Prezzee
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15:00 Closing Remarks By Conference Chairperson