Strategic PA Network Development Summit 2025 | Great Fosters Hotel, Surrey | Great Fosters - part of The Alexander Hotel Collection
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You Are Cordially Invited...
Strategic PA Network’s Learning & Development Summit |
Hosted at Great Fosters Hotel, Egham, Surrey
Join us for an exclusive, thoughtfully curated summit designed to support the continued growth and progression of Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, and Virtual Assistants. Hosted by Strategic PA Network founders
Sarah Howson
and
Marianne Whitlock
, this event is a celebration of excellence in the business support profession - with a clear focus on learning, development, and strategic evolution.
Set within the prestigious surroundings of Great Fosters, this full-day experience will bring together a dynamic blend of thought leadership, practical insight, and meaningful connection.
Opening Keynote: Championing Resilience |
Building Gold Standard Resilience Strategies for the C-Suite
Delivered by
Naomi Riches MBE
, Paralympic Gold Medallist, Six-Time World Champion, Guinness World Record Holder, Speaker, and Performance Coach
Confidence and Impact: Authentically Being You
Confidence Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Thrive
Led by
Em Stroud
, TEDx Speaker, Comic Coach and Founder, The Leadership Impact School
Leadership Workshop: Knowing Your Worth
Understanding and Articulating Your Value in a Strategic Role
Delivered by
Nick Elston
, Award-Winning Speaker and Founder of Forging People
Panel Discussion: Crisis Management 101
Moderated by
Nicole Bearne
, Former Head of Internal Communications at F1 and Founder of The Comms Exchange
Panelists:
Craig Bryson
, Executive Assistant, Permira
Kelly Stamp
, Chief of Staff
Peter Snowdon
, Director, TAG Travel Group
Career Development Focus: Progression Pathways Beyond the Traditional EA Role
Exploring potential transitions into Chief of Staff, Communications, Operations, and HR
Moderated by
Kathleen Drum
, Editor, Executive Support Magazine
Panelists include:
Rachel Townend
, Chief of Staff, Illuminate Financial
Nicole Bearne
, Founder, The Comms Exchange
Sarah Howson
, Director, Strategic PA Recruitment
Executive Presence: How to Own the Room
Presented by
Samantha Harman
, Style Strategist, Former Editor-in-Chief, Public Speaker and Author
The Power of 5: From Support to Strategic
A fast-paced, high-impact panel session covering five core areas every modern business support professional must master:
LinkedIn, Networking, AI & Technology, Career Progression, and CV & Interview Strategy
Panellists include:
Tony Silver, Sarah Howson, Kathy Soulsby and Marianne Whitlock
Building Connections
This summit offers the opportunity to engage with an exceptional community of peers from across sectors and industries, exchanging best practices and fostering valuable professional relationships.
Attendees will also have the chance to meet our trusted partner suppliers, carefully selected for their relevance and excellence. Partners include:
Fortnum & Mason, TAG Travel Group, Mejuicer, Hibiscus, Northpoint Aviation, Gaucho, KDM Events, Voucherline, Treat Your Staff, Executive Support Magazine, Elevate Entertainment, VACT, The Grove, Hilton Wembley
, among others.
Professional Headshots
Complimentary professional headshots will be provided by award-winning photographer
John Cassidy of The Headshot Guy
, offering attendees the opportunity to update their personal branding with a high-quality image.
Virtual Assistant Programme
For the VA community, we have curated a dedicated content stream, with sessions including:
Marketing and Personal Brand
– with
Amanda Johnson
, Founder, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training
From Overwhelm to Clarity
– with
Zoe Hill
, Founder, Premier Admin Services
Strategic Growth for VA Businesses
– A panel featuring
Gilly Mulford, Holly Davies, Kathy Soulsby, and Caroline Marshall
Secure Your Place
Whether you are a senior business support professional working at C-Suite level or an ambitious Virtual Assistant growing your business, this summit provides an exceptional opportunity to invest in your development, extend your network, and explore the future of the profession.
Places are limited
– we invite you to join us for a truly inspiring day of learning and leadership. We look forward to welcoming you.
Information Source: Strategic PA Network & Strategic PA Recruitment | eventbrite