The Evolving EA
Innovative and Adaptive
Being responsive and resourceful with change - why EAs MUST
look to the future to see what they need to do today
Australia's Leading Conference Series for EAs & PAs -
October 14th & 15th - Crown Melbourne Conference Centre
14th Anniversary of the most highly acclaimed forum for EAs & PAs in Australia
Our most interactive, hands-on, practical and challenging conference ever, with 7 major group sessions for EAs
The Evolving EA -
Innovative and Adaptive
Crown Melbourne Conference Centre 2019
Program at a glance
Day 1
Monday 14th October
8.30am Chairperson's Opening Remarks
8.35am Keynote Opening AddressThe Evolving EA - Innovative & Adaptive
9.05am Keynote Motivational AddressThe Innovative Mindset and the EA
9.50am Keynote Technology Speaker Examining the likely impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the EA role
10.35am Morning Coffee
11.05am EA Panel Session Changing trends in workplace structure and role evolution & what can we make of current trends and how they will impact how EAs perform most effectively in their roles?
11.55am Keynote Ethics & Governance SpeakerValues, Morals, Ethics and the EA Role
12.40pm Lunch
1.55pm EA Activity Workshop Speed mentoring discussion groups to resolve key issues
2.45pm Executive Panel SessionThe perceptive, responsive, nimble and innovative EA
3.35pm Afternoon Tea
4.05pm Keynote Wellness Speaker Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace & and how this impacts EAs
4.45pm Keynote Collaboration SpeakerCollaborating to Win
5.30pm Close of Day One & Cocktail Reception Within Exhibition Area
7.00pm Gala Dinner
Day 2
Tuesday 15th October
8.15am Chairperson's Opening Remarks
8.20am Keynote Productivity SpeakerEmail productivity and management - simple rules and techniques to increase EA and executive effectiveness
9.05am Keynote Featuring EA Panel DiscussionSee the Future of EAs - That are Rocking the Shifting Models!
10.25am Morning Coffee
10.55am EA Panel Discussion The Indispensable and Invaluable EA
11.45am Executive Panel DiscussionThe EA of the Future
12.35pm Lunch
1.50pm EA Activity Workshop Lego Serious Play Workshop â?? How to break habits and think innovatively
2.50pm Break
2.55pm Keynote Social Media PresentationMaking social media work for you and your executive
3.40pm Closing Keynote PresentationResilience - how to thrive in a corporate war zone
4.25pm Close of Conference
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Day 1 October 14th
8.30am Chairperson's Opening Remarks
8.35am Keynote Opening AddressThe Evolving EA - Innovative & AdaptiveWe all operate in rapidly changing workplaces with rapidly changing external business and governmental environments as a result of technological advances plus numerous and constantly evolving communication options. These are having enormous impacts on today's EAs and the partnerships they have with their executives. The approach and mindset the EA needs to deal with these, so that they act in the best interests of their executive and broader organisation, is the subject of our opening address and will set the agenda for the next two days of this conference. Topics and issues to be considered include;
- Different influencers of change and the impact each will have & just how important are these and what will the effect on the EA role be?
- The approach and mindset required to be able to cope with, and then manage, what is happening
- Will there be a realignment of the EA and executive partnership?
- What new skills will be needed to remain relevant and how will these be acquired?
- How do you keep up to speed with constantly evolving change and how can this be incorporated into your routine to make your life easier and more productive?
- Focussing on experiences from overseas & what progressive EAs need to do to stop their role being marginalised or rolled back
- Jonathan McIlroyExecutive Director, Education and LearningExecutive Assistant Academy
9.05am Keynote Motivational AddressThe Innovative Mindset and the EA
Adjectives used to describe innovators often include; revolutionary, imaginative, problem finders, empathetic, risk takers, networked, observant, creative, resilient, reflective and many, many more besides. In this keynote you will look at what EAs can learn from someone who has taken a new idea, concept, program or approach & made it succeed.
- His "lightbulb moment" and what the motivations or catalysts for this were
- How he overcame resistance and pushback to cut through and make it a success
- There are always doubts and fears to overcome & what were they and what approach was deployed
- Lessons learned from the experience and the message from her journey that can help all of us as we move forward in our organisations
- Why an innovative mindset is important for everyone in business
- Andrew GriffithsInternational Bestselling Business Author - Global Speaker
9.50am Keynote Technology Speaker Examining the likely impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the EA role
The growing importance and presence of Artificial Intelligence and its penetration into the workplace is impacting on the roles and type of work people are performing and will be performing in the future. This presentation will look at how this development, and perhaps intrusion, could impact on the EA role and their future. Many organisations are hoping AI will help them reduce staff numbers and lower costs, but could that be the case with EA roles? Global trends are already seeing the EA roll rolled back because of technological changes. But what will it truly mean for EAs?
- How will AI impact businesses and how employees in general will operate in the future?
- How AI will enhance some of the processes and tasks which will lead to greater efficiencies and productivity in the task-oriented aspects of the EA role
- Will AI give the EA more opportunity to focus their energies on areas such as:
- Building networks in the organization
- Managing and developing relationships
- Acting as the Corporate Thermometer for their executive
- Improving interactions with other EAs and stakeholders, particularly those who operate in the senior executive areas
- Developing and improving the EA skill base in assisting with projects and related tasks
- Will AI be as successful in replicating the interactions between EAs and their executives, especially the trust dynamic and the EAs ability to determine what is urgent, not urgent and, at times, irrelevant?
- How will AI deal with the great Emotional Intelligence strengths of EAs and their ability to embrace or display the notions of empathy, mood reading and body language interpretation?
- Often external factors are present and are a major influence on behaviour and actions. How good will AI ever be at interpreting these, particularly if they are current and unforeseen
- Craig RispinInternationally Renowned Futurist and Keynote SpeakerThe Future Trends Group
10.35am Morning Coffee
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Day 1 October 14th
11.05am EA Panel SessionChanging trends in workplace structure and role evolution & what can we make of current trends and how they will impact how EAs perform most effectively in their roles ?The traditional workplace, as we know it, is changing. Flatter management structures and different chains of communication, increased openness, less formality and a greater reliance on technology have all had their place in organisational ethos change. In the first part of the panel we will examine different workplace changes and their impact on the functioning of the EA role, as well as the impact on management and the wider business. Areas of discussion will include Activity Based Workplaces, Hot Desking, Flexi Working, Remote EAs and Virtual EAs. In the second part of the panel we will examine the rationalisation of the role in many organisations due to perceived efficiency gains that result from technological changes and new management capabilities which have seen many EAs reporting to two or more executives. Then we will look at the impact this has on the level of support EAs can deliver. As an EA, even if many of these changes haven't impacted you and your organisation yet, there is a strong chance they will in the future, so this is a vital panel for EAs to consider.
Part 1 -
Workplace changes
- Investigating what EAs can do to make office and workplace changes like these more effective
- Considering the impact on EA and executive partnership dynamics and options for new paradigms, road rules and ways of working
- Can and should EAs advise against changes they perceive to be detrimental to their role in supporting their executive(s)?
Part 2 - Working for more than one Executive
- Coping with different management styles
- The skills needed for this situation, particularly when dealing with very different personalities
- Being impartial and maintaining your professionalism
- Moderator:David ThomsonManager, Education & TrainingExecutive Assistant Academy
- Monica KimExecutive AssistantCommercial and Legal Pty Ltd
- Cathie CattunarExecutive Assistant to Deputy Secretary, Justice Policy and Data Reform and Executive Assistant to Acting Secretary, Family Violence, Justice and Social Services Coordination and Workplace Department of Justice and Community Safety
- Nick GinsburgExecutive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-PresidentMonash University
- Natalie MaggioExecutive Assistant, ICT Strategic PlanningVictoria Police
- Abilene RoscoeExecutive Assistant to General Manager Corporate ServicesVictoria Managed Insurance Authority
11.55am Keynote Ethics & Governance Speaker Values, Morals, Ethics and the EA Role
The values of an organisation are what support the vision and shape the culture in order to enable an organisation to achieve its overall mission. They are the overall principals and beliefs of the company, in essence, its philosophy of how to be.Values, and by extension culture, are what drive corporate behaviour, and this is where governance comes into play. Corporate governance is about the rules, policies, systems and processes
that govern how authority is exercised and maintained in an organisation, and how this interplay affects the relationship between executive management and shareholders. Right now, executive and management behaviour is under the spotlight like never before and this trend will only continue. Our speaker is an expert in this field and will share with you the implications of values and good corporate governance, as well as provide guidance on the EA's role in this complex and often controversial area.
- The areas an EA needs to be concerned with and aware of
- Making a call when you see transgressions, when your judgement is questioned and the whistle-blower situation
- The notion of trust in both individuals and the organization - why this is important and what does trust look like in the real world to customers, clients and other stakeholders
- Dealing with media in certain circumstances
- The impact on your personal well-being in delicate situations
- Dr Brock BastianResearcher, Author & Speaker
12.40pm Lunch
1.55pm EA Activity WorkshopSpeed mentoring discussion groups to resolve key issuesIn this interactive workshop activity with all EAs (a bit like speed networking with more defined objectives and outcomes), working in groups at each table, and facilitated by a senior pre-selected EA per group, delegates will learn techniques to help them quickly identify issues of concern for colleagues and peers and tips on how to quickly brainstorm to find solutions. Focussed on helping to develop an innovative and agile mindset, and moving people from being problem focussed to solution focussed, discussions will focus around:
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Day 1 October 14th
- What are the key issues or challenges facing members of the group & the current, the common and the uncommon
- Identifying issues or challenges that might be readily resolved
- Examining more complex issues and focussing on what groups might do to resolve those in the future
- Sally Foley-LewisProductivity & Self-Leadership Expert
2.45pm Executive Panel SessionThe perceptive, responsive, nimble and innovative EAWith changes in technology, organizational structure and resulting management approaches frequently occurring in organisations, today's EA needs to be agile, adaptive and, at times, able to innovate to respond to specific issues and challenges at a moment's notice.This executive panel session will examine how the EA role is changing, what the impacts of this are and what new skills will be necessary to ensure relevance and, at times, survival.
- Examining different ways of working and the relationship and communication style changes that occur as a result
- Investigating the impact of change on productivity and efficiency
- Assessing potential impacts and changes in culture and communication
- What works and what doesn't & focussing on how to manage access to your executives in the new environment and using technology to your advantage
- Moderator:Robert TaylorSenior ConsultantExecutive Assistant Academy
- Parker BriggAssistant CommissionerAustralian Taxation Office
- Nicole BradshawBusiness ManagerMentone Grammar
- Matthew PringlePartner/Executive Director - Strategic Board and Governance AdvisoryPitcher Partners
- Suzana BishopGeneral Manager Commercial & Public EngagementFederation Square
- Claire BrownNational Director AVID AustraliaVictoria University
- Paul McDonaldChief Executive OfficerAnglicare Victoria
3.35pm Afternoon Tea
4.05pm Keynote Wellness Speaker Mental health and wellness in the workplace - and how this impacts EAs Mental health concerns for staff have never been more at the forefront of management consciousness. Almost all major studies investigating workplace change have elements focussed on employee mental well-being Even Activity Based Working is being investigated for any negative impacts in this regard. So, it is important for workplaces to engage in activities and practices to provide avenues and approaches for employees to participate in education, programs and discussions concerning mental health and well-being in their workplace. In this presentation our speaker will discuss why mental health is important, what it means, what issues are part of this, and how it may concern EAs and the people you work with.
- What are the major mental health issues and what impact do they have on the workplace in Australia?
- Maintaining life balance to build resilience and deal with stress
- Dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace - what to do if it involves your executive or their direct reports
- Beck MelvilleWellbeing Keynote Speaker, Coach and Trainer
4.45pm Keynote Collaboration SpeakerCollaborating to WinIn order to deal with issues and problems, both the common place ones of today and the big ones that may be lurking on the horizon, not to mention what might also be looming opportunities, EAs need to be able to work together and with their executives and teams to identify problems, work together to innovate solutions and then collaborate to take it home and win. Sally Dooley will show you exactly why collaboration is the key to every success in an organisation.
- Why effective collaboration is the most important element of success, whether you're striving to grow a company or you're voyaging across an ocean or tundra
- Identify and learn the critical steps in creating a tribe that is aligned and working together
- Learn why a tribe that supports each other never puts personal ambition and success over that of the organisation
- Be enthralled as you uncover why the ultimate organisational culture is founded on collaboration
- Sally DooleyProfessional Facilitator, Speaker, Executive Coach
5.30pm Close of Day One - Cocktail Reception
7.00pm Gala Dinner
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Day 2 October 15th
8.15am Chairperson's Opening Remarks
8.20am Keynote Productivity Speaker Email productivity and management - simple rules and techniques to increase EA and executive effectiveness There are 3 key strategies needed to get control of the inbox and master incoming e-mail and its demands. This presentation explores how to quickly implement these so you have more time, radically improve workplace productivity and increase communication effectiveness. You will learn how to:
- Get a grip on e-mail overload
- Gain more control of your inbox and that of your executive
- Speed up email replies and processing
- Instantly clarify and manage each email when collaborating with your executive
- Increase attention and energy for the important priorities of your role
- Steuart Snooks Chief Executive OfficerSolutions for Success
9.05am Keynote Featuring EA Panel DiscussionSee the future of EAs - that are rocking the shifting modelsOrganistation models and structures are changing quickly. Many organisations are global, collaboration rules, and the reporting lines are tangled or just flat. Many organisations are asking if they have the correct business org chart for the future.According to our Chair for this session, Futurist Craig Rispin, this change has been predicted for decades by his community - and he plans to explain the shift to different business models.
Plus Craig will lead a thought-provoking panel of EAs that work in these existing, new and next models - and how they rock their work every day.If you want to see the future, steal ideas to help you and have your mind blown - this session is for you.
- Learn about the shifts in business models around the world
- See what that means for EAs and work teams
- Hear from EAs working in other models
- Steal ideas from other models ahead of yours
- Get back ideas from others that are behind you too
- Moderator:Craig RispinInternationally Renowned Futurist and Keynote SpeakerThe Future Trends Group
EA panelists tbc
10.25am Morning Coffee
10.55am EA Panel Discussion The Indispensable and Invaluable EAMany executives do not understand, or are misinformed about, what an EA does and how integral they are to the smooth operation of their office, business unit, department, and the entire organization. Imagine what would happen at your workplace if a number of you did not turn up for work for a period - it is fair to say your executives would be somewhat lost and not able to perform at their peak. However, we continually hear about organizations that are reducing the number of EAs they have and reassigning one EA to multiple executives in the interests of efficiency, head count targets and cost-saving. Our panel will share with you their insights and experiences into how an EA can bullet-proof their career and position themselves as an invaluable asset in their role.
- Why are some organisations rationalising the EA role and having EAs support many executives whilst others are increasing the scope of the EA role when working one on one?
- Skills you can use to position yourself and what new ones should be considered
- Dealing with obstacles that may be placed in the way and how to overcome these
- Guaranteeing your role will be needed and what steps you can take to achieve this
- Examining why many EAs stretch their roles to embrace projects in conjunction with their executive's responsibilities to enhance their career and gain additional expertise
- Moderator:David ThomsonManager, Education & TrainingExecutive Assistant Academy
- Jo GalatiExecutive Assistant to Group Executive, InstitutionalANZ
- Phoebe Van LeuvanPersonal Assistant to Manager Property ServicesThe City of Greater Bendigo
- Jo-Anne SalgadoExecutive Assistant to Chief Executive OfficerMercer (Pacific)
- Kate BrownscombeTeam Leader/Executive Assistant, AdvisoryErnst & Young
- Benita SharlandBusiness Support ExecutiveCarman's
- Mina ItalianoExecutive Administration Manager Asia-PacificItron Networked Solutions Inc.
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Day 2 October 15th
11.45am Executive Panel Discussion The EA of the futureEAs and the organizations they work for will need to embrace technology to stay relevant. It is clear it will play an important part in the future for the EA in areas such as cloud-based applications, social media, and website and data management. Also, advances in AI and Machine Learning will be a big driver behind many of the changes that are expected in the automation space. Although this phenomenon may result in the EA being relieved of some of the current tasks they perform, there is still a growing need for the human touch and for the skills that only people possess. A large part of this is the increase in the demand for EAs to have a deeper understanding of their executive's role, what the organization expects from them and how the EA can contribute to the attainment of these objectives or result areas.
- Why are some organisations rationalising the EA role and having EAs support many executives whilst others are increasing the scope of the EA role when working one on one?
- Skills needed to remain relevant and of value to an organization
- Changing expectations of what an Executive will want from the EA position
- What can an EA do to embrace future needs of the workplace in a positive manner, in terms of both practical approaches and upskilling - what is best?
- Working with your executive to understand their role and the expectations of the organization of them and working with them to achieve this
- Becoming involved in any changes in organizations - what unique insights and learnings can you offer and how do you stay ahead of any disruptions
- Moderator: Robert TaylorSenior ConsultantExecutive Assistant Academy
- Professor Sherman YoungAssociate Deputy Vice-Chancellor EducationRMIT
- Dr Jo JensonHead of Teaching and LearningRoyal Australian College of Medical Administrators
- Maria OddoPrincipal and Senior ManagerDepartment of Education Victoria
- Stephanie EdwardsManaging Director & RPO & Professional Search, Australia and New ZealandKorn Ferry
- Emma DawsonExecutive DirectorPer Capita
- Mark UnwinChief Executive OfficerAustralian Sports Turf Managers Association
12.35pm Lunch
1.50pm EA Activity WorkshopLego Serious Play Workshop - How to break habits and think innovativelyActing proactively and taking a lead in helping to manage not just the office of your executive, but also their key team and stakeholder relationships, and acting as the facilitator of best outcomes for the whole team and broader organisation, whilst also embracing change, needs EAs who are prepared to think and act differently. This workshop helps EAs learn to be creative and work collaboratively to attain shared goals and objectives and think on their feet!! Workshop participants leave with skills to communicate more effectively, to engage their imagination more readily, and to approach their work with increased confidence, commitment and insight.
- Engage your auditory and kinaesthetic skills - focus on learning and listening in a process where all participants have a voice
- Explore the relationships and connections between people and their world
- Observe different team and individual dynamics
- Explore various hypothetical scenarios, situations and outcomes
- Appreciate how to work in an environment where there is a genuine free and honest exchange of opinion
- Learn how to be able to see things through the eyes of your colleagues and have them view the same situation through yours
2.50pm Break
2.55pmKeynote Social Media Presentation Making social media work for you & and your executive Whether you love it or hate it, or indeed whether your executive loves it or hates it, social media is now a reality of the world we all live in and operate in within our organisations. The real issue at stake is whether you can make it work for you and your executive in a positive manner, and if nothing else, ensure it is never in a negative manner. In this session we will look at the do's and don'ts of social media and get tips into what you can do to ensure you and your executive have more positive experiences with it.
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Day 2 October 15th
- Choosing social mediums that play to your respective strengths be that writing, video or sharp commentary
- Making sure what you post is always relevant to the audience
- How social media can help you stay ahead of the news cycle and help control perception
- How to use social media in a crisis
- Social media as a staff engagement tool
- Social media as a staff hiring tool
- Social media as a sales and marketing tool
- Karen HollenbachLinkedIn Lady & Founding DirectorThink Bespoke
3.40pm Closing Keynote PresentationResilience - how to thrive in a corporate war zoneToday's business environment climate has a focus on cost reductions, driving greater efficiencies and ensuring positive stakeholder reactions. This leads to executives continually examining ways to change their organisation's strategies and approach plus their own personal approach and style of management which often impacts directly on all employees, sometimes leading to unintended consequences and, at times, a climate of uncertainty.
- Why these types of circumstances often test employee resolve, impact interactions with others and may lead to difficult situations
- Strategies for dealing with difficult situations and difficult people
- A toxic work culture & what does this look like and what is the impact on everyone?
- Dealing with colleagues and executives trying to undermine each other to score points and gain a perceived advantage no matter how false this may be
- The role of emotional intelligence for the EA in coping with these circumstances
- The EA and their executive in this climate & how do you handle this and what is the best approach?
- Joanne LoveInternational High Performance expert
4.25pm Close of Conference
Amazing conference with fantastic and relevant content for new or experienced EAs! It was my third year attending and I can't wait for next year already!
Marie Purchase
ANZ
This was my first time at the conference and all I can say is that it was an outstanding event. I learnt so much from the speakers and panels. The exhibition was also very useful, and I took lots of information to share with my various teams.
Sandra Kearns
TransGrid
Thanks so much for a sensational conference in Melbourne & I loved every bit of it. The speakers and the panels were terrific. The topics were great too. I have even contacted one of the speakers in the hope that he can do a keynote address here at my workplace.
Kathryn Lawlor
Mentone Grammar
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Senior Executives
confirmed as participating at this event include:
Suzana Bishop
General Manager Commercial & Public Engagement, Federation Square
Suzana has over 20 years' experience in the events industry. Suzana's experience includes senior leadership roles with some of Melbourne's most esteemed organisations including the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), The Australian Grand Prix and The Royal Agriculture Society (Royal Melbourne Show).
Nicole Bradshaw
Business Manager, Mentone Grammar
Nicole Bradshaw is a Business Manager with over 17 years' experience in leadership. Nicole's career spans the health and education sectors, and a variety of not-for-profit boards. In addition to her current CFO role at Mentone Grammar, Nicole was elected Vice President of the Association of School Business Administrators (Vic).
Parker Brigg
Assistant Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office
Parker Brigg, Assistant Commissioner Strategic Procurement and Contracts in ATO Finance, had over 20 years' experience in the senior ranks of the Department of Defence prior to joining the ATO. Parker's extensive experience in procurement and project management is backed by a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance.
Claire Brown
National Director AVID Australia, Victoria University
Claire has worked as an education policy advisor in two states, researcher and academic. She feels privileged to be the National Director, AVID Australia. AVID works across Australia to improve the quality of teaching and learning for students and teachers regardless of their postcodes or circumstances. Current research interests are teacher professional learning, improving the status and quality of teaching and learning, and education policy.
Emma Dawson
Executive Director, Per Capita
Emma Dawson is the Executive Director of Per Capita. Formerly, she was a senior advisor on Digital Inclusion at Telstra, Executive Director of the Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society at the University of Melbourne, and a senior policy advisor in the Rudd and Gillard governments. Emma has published reports, articles and opinion pieces on a wide range of public policy issues, which have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, the Guardian, The Australian, and a number of online publications. She is a regular panelist on The Drum on ABC TV.
Stephanie Edwards
Managing Director, RPO & Professional Search, Australia and New Zealand, Korn Ferry
Stephanie Edwards is the Managing Director for RPO and Professional Search for Australia and New Zealand at Korn Ferry. In her role, she is responsible for the strategic direction and operational delivery of the RPO and Professional Search business lines.
Dr Jo Jenson
Head of Teaching and Learning, Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators
Dr Jenson commenced her career as a medical receptionist and built a successful EA career working directly with Chairmen and entrepreneurs such as Lindsay Fox, and the former Victorian State Treasurer, Hon Alan Stockdale. Jo is currently the Director of Education at the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.
Paul McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare Victoria
Paul is currently CEO of Anglicare Victoria, the State's largest provider of foster care, family welfare and youth support services. Paul has been Chair of a range of nationally significant Committees on behalf of the Australian Government and founding Chair of the national "Home Stretch" campaign, extending care to 21.
Maria Oddo
Principal and Senior Manager, Department of Education Victoria
Maria Oddo has over 30 years' experience in Education and is a recognized leader and Senior Executive in her field. Maria is both a Principal and Senior Manager for the Professional Practice Leadership Division of the Department of Education, Victoria. Currently based at the Department of Education central leading a state-wide initiative in collaboration with International partners, Maria has extensive experience influencing programs and outcomes that impact Education across the State.
Matthew Pringle
Partner/Executive Director - Strategic Board and Governance Advisory, Pitcher Partners
Matthew is a partner/executive director of Pitcher Partners Melbourne and is responsible for leading the Corporate Governance Advisory service offering. He has been with Pitcher Partners and predecessor firms since 1982 and was admitted to the partnership in 1994.Throughout his career, Matthew has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in providing sound commercial advice together with assistance with corporate and transaction services and has developed specialist knowledge of public company and large private business requirements having previously led the Corporate Finance division nationally.
Mark Unwin
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sports Turf Managers Association
Mark is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association, the peak-body for the education, advocacy, professional development and research for Sports Turf Management professionals in Australia. Mark has an extensive background in Executive and Senior Management positions for over 15 years, working across Operations, Customer Experience and Sales, in industries including Advertising and Multimedia, Conferences & Events.
Professor Sherman Young
Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, RMIT
Professor Sherman Young is the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education at RMIT University. Sherman has a BSc in Design (UNSW), an MA in Media, Technology and Law (Macquarie) and a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies (UQ). Prior to becoming an academic, Sherman ran a multimedia production company building interactive media for a range of corporate and publishing clients.
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Coaches, Trainers and Consultants
confirmed as participating at this event include:
Dr Brock Bastian
Researcher, Author & Speaker
Dr Brock Bastian is an internationally acclaimed researcher, author, and speaker who has spent the last 15 years seeking to understand the psychology of ethical decision-making. His work has been regularly featured in outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Economist and Time Magazine and he is recognised as a thought leader in the field of Behavioural Ethics.
Sally Dooley
Professional Facilitator, Speaker, Executive Coach
Over twenty years, Sally has worked with thousands of leaders and individuals in government, private and community sectors, specialising in a wide range of leadership, people management and personal development areas. Sally has a Masters in Training and Development, is an international best selling author and TEDx speaker and speaker coach.
Sally Foley-Lewis
Productivity & Self-Leadership Expert
Sally positively impacts results, leadership and team performance. She's presented to, coached and worked with 10,000+ managers and leaders from medium sized to global organisations in Germany, UAE, Asia and Australia. She brings a unique blend of experience, extensive qualifications having lived in Germany, the UAE and outback Australia.
Andrew Griffiths
International Bestselling Business Author - Global Speaker
Andrew Griffiths is an international author with 13 bestselling business books sold in over 65 countries. He shares his ideas, strategies and observations about doing business better all over the world, having delivered over 500 presentations in 25 countries. Andrew's clients include the European Union, Hewlett Packard, CBS, INC.com and many more.
Karen Hollenbach
LinkedIn Lady & Founding Director, Think Bespoke
Karen Hollenbach has built a reputation as an educator and content marketer who helps individuals and organisations unlock the power of LinkedIn to help achieve their career and business goals. With a warm, friendly and down to earth approach, Karen provides a fresh perspective on how to find your voice and tell your story. She shows you how to use LinkedIn to raise your professional profile within and beyond your industry and build your personal and organisational brand.
Joanne Love
International High Performance expert
Joanne knows what it takes to make dreams a reality. As a high-performance expert, she has led Olympic potentials to success whilst nurturing their wellbeing. Now, she devotes her time to the growth and success of those in the corporate space. Working around the globe, Joanne has been instrumental in helping hundreds of clients achieve big results.
Jonathan McIlroy
Executive Director, Education and Training, Executive Assistant Academy
Jonathan has over 20 years' experience in senior management and executive positions and has worked in industries as diverse as banking and finance, education and training, events management and even politics before co-founding Executive Assistant Network.
Beck Melville
Wellbeing Keynote Speaker, Coach and Trainer
Beck Melville specializes in workplace wellbeing and is passionate about affecting positive change and inspiring people to unlock their human potential. Executive roles in structured finance, leadership development, telecommunications and not for profits both in Australia and internationally, means she has practical experience in helping teams to navigate and embrace change. With undergraduate qualifications in Commerce and Finance and post graduate studies in Applied Positive Psychology at Melbourne university, Beck draws on a unique blend of business acumen and the latest research from the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience to support individuals and organisations to flourish.
Craig Rispin
Internationally Renowned Futurist and Keynote Speaker, The Future Trends Group
Craig Rispin is a Business Futurist and Innovation Expert with expertise in emerging business, people and technology trends & and how companies can profit from them. Craig has over 20 years experience working where the future has been created & with some of the most innovative companies in the world in the IT, consumer electronics, internet and broadcasting industries. He is an award-winning speaker and has addressed audiences as large as 16,000 people on 5 continents and has consulted with CEOs of leading companies worldwide. He is also the World's Highest Rated Keynote Speaker on LinkedIn with over 500 recommendations.
Steuart Snooks
Chief Executive Officer, Solutions for Success
Steuart Snooks is an E-mail & Workplace Productivity Expert who works with senior executives and their assistants who are seeking practical, effective and affordable solutions to the relentless demands of email and the workload it delivers. He has over 20 years' experience in researching and developing best practices for managing email and restoring it to its rightful place as a powerful tool to facilitate improved workplace and personal productivity. What he teaches can change the way you work . . . forever!
Robert Taylor
Senior Consultant, Executive Assistant Academy
Robert has over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, business management & training combined with owning & operating his own business in the exhibition events sector and holds tertiary qualifications in Economics, Marketing & Training. He has worked in a variety of roles for global corporations, SME's & training organizations in both Australia & overseas.
David Thomson
Manager, Education & Training, Executive Assistant Academy
David has a unique mix of training, facilitation, instructional design and coaching skills at all levels combined with over 18 years of strategic business and sales experience. Throughout his career he has worked across a wide range of industry sectors with large corporates, small to medium businesses and within the public sector.
The Evolving EA -
Innovative and Adaptive
Crown Melbourne Conference Centre 2019
Senior EAs & PAs
confirmed as participating at this event include:
Kate Brownscombe
Team Leader/Executive Assistant, Advisory, Ernst & Young
Kate is a Team Leader as well as an experienced Executive Assistant at Ernst & Young (EY). As Team Leader Kate is building EY's Executive capability through managing a team of Executive Assistants to deliver invaluable service and helping to define the future for EAs in EY. In her Executive Assistant role, she supports two Partners to build a better working world.
Cathie Cattunar
Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary, Justice Policy and Data Reform and Executive Assistant to Acting Secretary, Family Violence, Justice and Social Services Coordination and Workplace, Department of Justice and Community Safety
Cathie has an outstanding record of successfully providing high level/senior executive administrative services in a variety of state government departments. She is highly experienced in working in collaborative and embracing environments as well as challenging and demanding environments, whilst providing excellent strong work ethics of confidentiality, problem solving and understanding of the roles performed within an organisation.
Jo Galati
Executive Assistant to Group Executive, Institutional, ANZ
Jo is an experienced Executive Assistant with more than 10 years business experience. In addition to executive support in her current role Jo contributes to internal communications and staff engagement activities and works closely with marketing to support client events. Jo enjoys the strategic element of her role that ensures an effective balance of governance, staff and client interactions.
Nick Ginsburg
Executive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-President, Monash University
Nick Ginsburg is the Executive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-President at Monash University. In April 2018, Nick launched the Monash University Executive Assistant Network to establish a forum for knowledge-sharing and professional development, through tailored training, programs and social events.
Mina Italiano
Executive Administration Manager Asia-Pacific, Itron Networked Solutions Inc.
Mina is a resourceful, dynamic and pro-active professional with extensive experience in a variety of industries including public relations, communications, mining and smart cities. Mina provides EA support to the VP/GM, APAC. She is also responsible for office support, facilities management, events and marketing for the APAC region. Mina is a champion of networking and raising the EA profile.
Monica Kim
Executive Assistant, Commercial and Legal Pty Ltd
Monica Kim is a professional Executive Assistant with over 20 years' experience in all administrative tasks. In her current role, she supports the two Managing Partners of one of Adelaide's fastest growing accounting practices who provide a range of personalised consulting, tax, accounting software and bookkeeping solutions for a diverse array of clients. Although she is new to the business, she is motivated to make a significant contribution to the culture, provide insight for the managing partners on operational matters, assist with the businesses strategic plan and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
Phoebe Van Leuvan
Personal Assistant to Manager Property Services, The City of Greater Bendigo
Roles in the Hospitality and Retail Management sectors proved to be great preparation for Phoebe's move into Local Government, leading to a rewarding career and family balance. Phoebe currently works part-time, job sharing two assistant roles supporting the Manager, Property Services and the Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo.
Natalie Maggio
Executive Assistant, ICT Strategic Planning, Victoria Police
Natalie is currently the Deputy CIO's Executive Assistant, prior to that she was the Executive Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner of Information, Systems and Security Command. She has worked at Victoria Police for 9 years starting in the Chief Commissioners office as a senior receptionist. With over 15 years of experience in the executive support space, Natalie has worked in various commands supporting multiple executives. Natalie has two beautiful little children that keep her very busy when she is not a work.
Abilene Roscoe
Executive Assistant to General Manager Corporate Services, Victoria Managed Insurance Authority
Since 1996 Abilene has been a Senior Executive Assistant in the Public Sector, starting her career in DPC and then becoming EA to a Former State Minister of Victoria. Abilene has also had some experience working in a not for profit organisation and the private sector. Abilene is currently the EA to General Manager of Corporate Services | Risk Enterprise and also supports the Executive Manager of People and Culture and the Chief Information Officer. Abilene strongly believes that EA's should constantly challenge themselves professionally to help advance their career and that there is always room for growth.
Jo-Anne Salgado
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer, Mercer (Pacific)
Jo is passionate about keeping Executives organised, focused and productive whilst thoughtfully managing life balance. A seasoned partner to C-suite executives with over 20 years' experience across the Mining, IT and Finance sectors her capabilities include brand and profile guidance, project management and strategic support with a Customer lense.
Benita Sharland
Business Support Executive, Carman's
Entrepreneurial thinking and an advocate for workplace wellness, Benita is Business Support Executive at Carman's. Benita's role combines that of Senior Executive Assistant to the Leadership Team and coordinator of all things People & Culture. Drawing upon two decades of providing executive business support across various industries, Benita has a passion for creating the ultimate employee experience and has firsthand experience on how a role can evolve by remaining nimble, curious and resourceful.
The Evolving EA -
Innovative and Adaptive
Crown Melbourne Conference Centre 2019
Dinner &Networking
drinks
More than Just a Conference A Networking Imperative!
Cocktail reception to be held in the Expo area with the Gala Dinner to follow on the Monday Evening
- All delegates at the 2019 Annual Congress are invited to join us for an astonishing evening at our Gala Dinner!
- Enjoy Amazing Entertainment at the iconic Crown Melbourne Conference Centre
- Held within one of Melbourne's finest venues with great food, fine wines and a stellar show
- Networking is Easy and Effortless!
- Attendance at the dinner is included within the registration fee for each delegate and additional guests can attend at a cost of $150 plus GST
Our biggest ever Melbourne Congress
EAN
Exhibition
Melbourne
The only Expo Designed purely for
Senior EAs and PAs
Even if you can't attend the full conference, come along and experience the Exhibition with Suppliers Who Care About You And What You Do! Held alongside the #1 conference for EAs and PAs in Australia, this is the Exhibition to visit if you want to save time and meet a range of suppliers in one location at one time, all of whom have products or services targeted at the needs of EAs and their companies. It's a key aspect of your job, so why not do it the convenient way!
Attendance at this extremely beneficial industry event is FREE so tell all your colleagues and friends to join us at the only targeted supplier showcase in town.
14 & 15 October 2019
| Monday | 10.30am-5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.30am-1.50pm |
Our 2019 exhibition will feature 60 amazing businesses with services and products as diverse as:
Accommodation (Hotels & Apartments), Event Venues, Training Venues, Recruitment, Venue Finding Services, Travel, Transport, Event Organisation, Office Logistics, Software, Corporate & Event Catering, Audio Visual, Office Consumables and Stationery, Corporate Entertainment
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