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Elite EA/PA Forum We are delighted to announce the Elite EA/PA Forum for the UK & Ireland will be on the 13th November 2025. Our workshop aims to: Enhance your influence and impact by mastering assertive communication, negotiation, and self-advocacy skills. Stay composed and solution-focused in high-pressure situations with practical tools for crisis management and clear decision-making. Embrace evolving technology by understanding how AI and automation can streamline your role and boost efficiency. Future-proof your career by building strategic value, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing professional landscape. Keynote Address with Q&A from the audience: What to expect from Sam's Keynote: With over 30 years supporting leaders at the highest levels, Sam Cohen brings a wealth of insight, experience, and stories (the kind she can share) to the stage. From 18 years serving within The Royal Household - including as Deputy Private Secretary and Press Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - to working with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, running the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street, and serving as Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Rio Tinto, Sam’s career is a masterclass in discretion, diplomacy, and delivering at the top. In this exclusive keynote, Beyond the Role, Sam will explore how Executive Assistants don’t just support leaders - they shape leadership, drive strategy, and build legacy from behind the scenes. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from someone who’s been at the epicentre of power - and bring your questions! The keynote will include a live Q&A, where you can ask Sam about her remarkable career, leadership insights, and how to truly excel in high-performance environments. (Don’t ask her what the Queen kept in her handbag - she’s not telling.) Sam Cohen Career Bio: Sam Cohen has spent the last 30 years working to support leaders in the public and private sectors. Sam spent 18 years serving The Royal Household, as Deputy Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Press Secretary to The Queen. Sam also served as Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Following this time, Sam worked as Director of the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street under Boris Johnson and, most recently, was Chief of Staff to the global CEO at Rio Tinto. Source: ABC News - YouTube Channel. Facilitator - AM: Monika Turner The Confident Assistant - Speak Up, Go After What You Want & Create The Future You Deserve: Develop practical strategies to negotiate workload, boundaries, and career growth with confidence. Learn assertive communication techniques to handle challenging conversations effectively. Build self-advocacy skills to articulate your value and influence outcomes in the workplace. Monika Turner Career Bio: Monika Anna Turner is an ICF-certified Leadership and Executive coach with over seven years of experience helping professionals unlock their confidence, elevate their voice, and lead with authenticity. Before stepping into coaching, she built a successful career as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, and ultimately Chief Of Staff —giving her a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of support roles. Originally from Poland, Monika knows firsthand what it’s like to question your voice and your value—especially in a second language. Her journey from self-doubt to self-assurance informs everything she does today. Through her coaching, she empowers assistants and leaders alike to move beyond fear, speak up and create fulfilling careers they’re proud of. Panel Fabiana Goncalves Executive Assistant to Global VP PerfectDraft & PerfectDraft Commercial Director An accomplished C-Suite Executive & Personal Assistant, I bring over a decade of experience supporting top-level leadership—including CEOs, Founders, and Executive Teams—across multinational and national organizations. I specialize in executive support that goes far beyond calendar management, contributing as a strategic partner in decision-making, operations, and leadership effectiveness. Known for my discretion, diplomacy, and operational precision, I help executives stay focused on what matters most—by anticipating needs, managing complexity, and driving efficiency in both corporate and personal domains. I bring a strategic lens to every task, balancing immediate priorities with long-term objectives. With a proactive mindset, sharp judgment, and strong communication skills, I serve as a trusted advisor and problem-solver in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Rebecca Polson Executive Support Manager to the Chief Executive An award-winning Executive Assistant with over 10 years’ experience across the higher education, charity, private, and public sectors. Currently Executive Support Manager to the Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Research UK, she provides high-level support in the fast-paced, mission-driven environment of the largest dementia research charity in the UK. Her previous roles include supporting senior leaders at the Natural History Museum, the Incorporated Society of Musicians, and the Royal College of Music. She brings expertise in executive support, governance, stakeholder engagement, and complex diary and project management. Named PA of the Year in 2023 and a finalist in the SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards, she is known for her professionalism, discretion, and ability to stay ahead of the needs of the people and organisations she supports. Ola Boddington Senior Executive Assistant As a seasoned Executive Assistant, she has honed her skills in management and project planning over the years. She has worked with various organisations, including Zoa, Signal AI, and ConsenSys, where she provided high-level administrative support to senior executives. Her expertise lies in managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring seamless communication among team members. She is also proficient in using various software tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and contributing to the success of the teams she works with. Claudine Martin Senior Executive Assistant Claudine is a highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant, currently supporting the Head of BNY Pershing EMEA. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 17 years in the British Army, Claudine retired in 2023 at the rank of Staff Sergeant, bringing a wealth of experience in high-pressure environments and strategic operations to her current role. Throughout her military career, Claudine specialised in Human Resources, and served as the Personal Assistant to the Army Director of Engagement and Communication at the Ministry of Defence. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of significant events and initiatives, showcasing her exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Her dedication and professionalism were recognised when she was awarded PA of the Year in 2019 by PA Life. An advocate for the Executive Assistant profession, Claudine is also a sought-after public speaker. She regularly shares her insights at industry events, including the PA Show, and serves as an advisory board member, contributing to the ongoing development and recognition of the profession. Claudine is passionate about empowering others and has previously mentored young people through the Diana Award, a programme established in honour of Princess Diana to support disadvantaged youth. Additionally, she has participated in Fast Forward 15, a mentoring initiative aimed at women aspiring to build careers in events, hospitality, or related industries. With her extensive experience, dedication to excellence, and commitment to mentorship, Claudine continues to make a significant impact in her field and inspire the next generation of leaders. She proudly represented the UK at the Invictus Games 2023, showcasing her unwavering determination and unwavering spirit. In her spare time, Claudine enjoys park run and writing poems. The Importance of Becoming a Strategic Advisor Learn how to shift from reactive to proactive. Develop the mindset and behaviours of a strategic advisor. Understand how to add value beyond your job description. Facilitator - PM: Justin Kabbani AI Is Not Here to Replace You. It's Here to Upgrade You. We'll explore Justin's proven 3P framework: Priming – How to set up AI like a strategic advisor by feeding it context, tone and mindset Prompting – How to craft clear, structured instructions to get consistently great results Producing – How to turn AI outputs into high-leverage work that makes you stand out Your session outcomes: Real examples from admin professionals already using AI to elevate their work Prompts you can copy, adapt, and test live Interactive exercises to build confidence fast A practical challenge to implement right after the session If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, or underwhelmed by its impact, this session will change that. You'll leave with tools you can use today, and a mindset you’ll carry forward for the rest of your career. Justin Kabbani Career Bio: Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s most in-demand AI trainers and keynote speakers, known for making AI feel simple, powerful, and immediately useful. He’s worked with brands like Uber, Treasury Wine Estates, and Udemy, helping their teams embed AI into daily workflows, strategic planning, and executive communication. Over the past two years, Justin has trained more than 2,000 professionals across Australia and beyond, consistently earning feedback like “mind-blowing,” and “game-changing”. His signature Prime, Prompt, Produce framework has transformed how business leaders, executive assistants, marketers, and teams think, work, and communicate with AI, without needing to be “tech people.” Justin believes AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to take the robotic work off our plate, so we can focus on what humans do best. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkabbani/ Website: https://justinkabbani.com/ Speed Connections Networking Session Join us for Speed Connections, a lively 30-minute networking session designed to foster meaningful connections in a fun, fast-paced environment. Every 10 minutes, attendees will be placed into new breakout rooms with small groups, giving everyone the chance to meet a diverse range of peers. Each breakout session will feature engaging prompts to spark conversations and make networking enjoyable and memorable! Who will attend this event? Executive Assistant (EA) Personal Assistant (PA) Virtual Assistant (VA) Legal Secretary Legal Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Manager Health Care Office Manager Chief of Staff Additional roles may be relevant depending on role responsibilities along with development opportunities. This workshop is open to females, male including trans women/males and non-binary professionals. Group Rate Discounts To discuss our group rates in more detail, please email support@elite-forums.com and provide the following: Group Number (How many would like to attend) Event Date (If numerous dates, please advise if we are splitting attendees across multiple dates) Attendee Contact details (Or request our Group Rate Document. Complete and return - we'll sort the rest.) Group discounts are on request - see below group rate discount brackets: 🧩 You just need one piece to come together - to unlock your Elite Potential. 🔑 Media outlets/organisations will not be permitted to attend this event.

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What Will I Learn? Understand how projects work and be able to control your project process Deploy some of the main ways to avoid budget and schedule over-runs Define your project precisely, for your benefit and everyone else's Establish a clear scope, so you can combat the dreaded 'scope creep' Deal effectively with supporters, critics and bystanders Create time scales on getting the job done using milestone planning Be able to use the world's favourite project planning tool: the Gantt chart Achieve fair and effective allocation of project responsibilities Get the most from your team: motivation, collaboration and communication Predict problems and plan your responses Be able to assess which risks to deal with first Assess which risks to deal with first Apply all six strategies for action on risks available to use Stay in control when people change their minds Deliver your project on budget, on target, and on time Complete the three key tasks to finally close down your project Requirements You won't need any software or materials other than your preferred note-taking device (pen & paper, Evernote or OneNote, or anything in between. You can even use Udemy's built-in note-taking tools (which are private to you). If you have n experience of projects at all, that is absolutely fine. If you do have experience, bring it with you as you watch the videos. If you don't, bring your common sense. Description If you are new to project management, then this Project Management Certificate Course for Manager provides you all the fundamental information of project management that enables you to deliver a project on time, on a budget, and to requirement. Project management is an indispensable component of business life. In order to achieve benefit for both your career and your organization relies on good project management skills and abilities. This course confers you the practical tools, techniques and advice you need for managing a project efficiently. Understand project management fundamentals along with project definition and planning stages, project delivery stage and closure stage so that you get set up to succeed. What will I get? You will get over two and a half hours of high quality video - not just a PowerPoint with a voice over. It is based on Mike's best selling three-hour live seminar and contains over two and a half hours of video, and a wealth of additional templates for you to download and adapt to your work. These will help you to manage your projects practically, for greater control and more success. If you want to deliver your next project on time, on budget and to specification, you can't afford not to take this course. What people say about Mike's live seminar... 'This did what it said on the box - a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery' Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator - University of Northampton 'One of the best seminars I've attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recommend this course' Diane Massey - DSM Legal Solicitors 'If you've never had formal training in project management - you'll learn a huge amount about processes and the secrets to succeeding in your projects' Paul Foxall, Senior Project Officer - Sandwell MBC 'Excellent seminar. I have been on previous project management course. This one seemed very different and much better due to brilliant examples Mike gave.' Emma Oliver, Marketecture 'Excellent content, clearly delivered. Really enjoyed Mike's course and found it exceptionally useful.' Nick Osborn, Fenland RP Ltd 'Very useful. Many excellent strategies to help guide project managers.' Rob Simpson, Basis (Registration) Ltd 'A great overall introduction to project management. I learnt a lot and have a lot I can start to implement tomorrow!' Catherine Mendham, Content Consultants 'Very practical, very useful. Gives confidence in knowing what is important and what is not. Mike is a very engaging speaker.' Louisa Davison, Secret Agent Marketing 'An excellent introduction and a reminder of some of the fundamentals of project management.' Chris Price, Pulse PM Ltd Dr Mike Clayton Mike is on of the UK's leading project delivery experts. He has many years experience of managing projects and integrating change in many companies of varying sizes. Mike has had key roles in managing multi-million pound projects for Vodafone, General Motors, BAA and Transport for London. Organisations of all sizes have benefited from his skills in integrating complex change. You will get real results as his highly practical approach simplifies complex ideas. Mike also has over 20 years' experience of training project managers, throughout the UK and in Europe and the US. He is the author of thirteen top-selling business, management, and personal effectiveness books, including four on project management topics: How to Manage a Great Project On budget. On target. On time. (Pearson, 2014) The Influence Agenda A systematic approach to aligning stakeholders in times of change (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014) Brilliant Project Leader What the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time (Pearson, 2012) Risk Happens! Managing risk and avoiding failure in business projects (Marshall Cavendish, 2011) Your Unconditional, No-questions, 30-Day Guarantee The best way to assess how valid this material is in you culture is to try it out. I am so confident that this course will change your life that I offer you an unconditional, no questions asked, full 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee. If you don't think this will give you a real sense of understanding and being in control of your project, then just ask me for your money back. What if you have questions? I will be on hand to answer your questions if you get stuck, puzzled, or just want to know more. As a professional trainer, this is what I do, and I promise to respond within 24 hours of your question arriving with me from Udemy. Enroll Now Enroll for this course now, so you can start to gain control of your projects straight away. Who is the target audience? new and want-to-be project managers project managers who have had no formal training and who want to start to formalise what you have learned on the job beginners and also for intermediates with a few projects under your belt managers and professionals who are starting to need to deliver projects as a part of your day-to-day responsibilities This course will give you a great legup if you need to get involved in your first project... in any capacity Assessment & Certification: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to buy an internationally recognised Accredited Certificate of Achievement from iStudy. You can however also buy a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Project Management Fundamentals: Know the Principles and Get it Right What is a Project? FREE 00:04:00 The Four Stage Project Lifecycle 00:08:00 Project Stages and Boundaries 00:08:00 One Reason why Projects go Wrong 00:05:00 Terminology used in the Project Stages 00:05:00 More on Project Gateways / Stage Gates 00:02:00 Project Definition Stage: The Vital Foundation to Your Success Define your Project: Goals and Objectives 00:10:00 Understanding Project Scope 00:06:00 Dealing with Scope Creep FREE 00:06:00 Project Definition: Summary 00:03:00 Project Planning Stage: Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail The Book of the Plan 00:05:00 The Stakeholder Engagement Process 00:04:00 Stakeholder Analysis 00:06:00 Milestones are your Best Friends 00:08:00 The Work Breakdown Structure 00:08:00 The Gantt Chart 00:06:00 Tools for Creating a Gantt Chart 00:04:00 The Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC) aka The RACI Chart 00:09:00 The Risk Management Process FREE 00:04:00 Risk Analysis 00:08:00 The Six Strategies for Managing Risks 00:09:00 The Risk Register (or Risk Log) 00:06:00 Project Delivery Stage: Don't you Love it When a Plan Comes Together! The Four Essentials of Leading your Team 00:07:00 Project Delivery - The Three Key Cycles 00:12:00 Project Closure Stage: Deep Sigh - You're Nearly Done Closing your Project in an Orderly Manner 00:08:00 Closing Words 00:01:00

PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Preparation is a four-day course which will help delegates to build on their knowledge in every area of project and program management skill development. This certification positions learners to successfully complete the Project Management Professional (PMP)® examination.

Project Manager's Skills Mastery Program Master the Basic Skills of Project Management

Authentic relationships are built around empathy, trust and values. Developing healthy relationships as adults means building interpersonal skills and refining them around others’ needs as well as your own.

This course has been designed to help you to learn about the fundamentals of resilience and to provide you with practical tools that you can apply immediately to create positive change in your life.

How to inspire others and build successful relationships. This course is designed to support professionals in business to develop communication skills through understanding and applying knowledge of personality and behaviour in the workplace. It is based upon the book "The Authority Guide to Behaviour in Business: How to Inspire Others and Build Successful Relationships" by Robin Hills (ISBN: 1912300087).

Food Safety, Social Care and Education Training Courses Introduction to Food Intolerances  CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 hr session Do you serve food, or have people with known food intolerances in your school or on your team? In this interactive course we will explain what food intolerances are, and why it is vital for you to understand how food intolerances affect people Course Contents: What is a food intolerance Different types of food intolerances The Digestive System Consequences of Food Intolerances The importance of good food hygiene Benefits of this Short Course: More than 20% of the population in industrialized countries suffer from food intolerance or food allergy About two million people live with a diagnosed food allergy in the UK, and 32 million in the US This course will teach you the importance of ensuring food is safe to eat for all, without causing significant pain or even death 600,000 people in the UK have coeliac disease