ES GLOBAL 2025

Corinne Hoisington is a full-time professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Corinne travels over 250,000 miles a year delivering keynote addresses and training for organisations such as the Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Canada International Events, Cengage Learning, ByteSpeed, National Geographic Abu Dhabi, Capital One International Bank, JLab, Executive LIVE in London and Johannesburg, and the international South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas.  

Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award in Computer Programming. She has authored over 30 textbooks with Cengage Learning/National Geographic on topics such as Outlook 365, Office 365, Microsoft Windows, Android Boot Camp Java, Technology Now, and Visual Basic.  

Corinne is a distinguished thought leader, esteemed professor, and sought-after corporate trainer in the dynamic domains of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT technology, Microsoft 365, and Admin Events. With a profound passion for technology and education, Professor Hoisington has become a guiding light in these rapidly evolving fields. 

The Right AI Tool for Every Administrative Challenge

Get ready for the most electrifying hour of your professional life! This isn’t just a workshop; it’s a high-octane journey into the future of administrative excellence, where you’ll transform from a traditional administrator into an AI-powered strategic powerhouse. Picture yourself diving deep into the world’s most cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools, learning how to wield technologies like Claude’s razor-sharp communication skills, Perplexity’s lightning-fast research capabilities, Gemini’s adaptive intelligence, Canva’s design magic, and Sora’s storytelling wizardry. You’ll move beyond simply using tools to become a master strategist who can anticipate challenges before they arise, solve complex problems in seconds, and deliver extraordinary value that will make you absolutely indispensable to your organization. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Strategic AI Tool Mapping: Master the art of precisely matching the right AI tool to specific administrative challenges, enabling you to dramatically reduce task completion time and increase organizational efficiency by up to 75%. 

• Ethical AI Mastery and Productivity Integration: Learn to navigate the intricate landscape of AI implementation with confidence, understanding not just how to use these powerful tools, but how to integrate them ethically and strategically into your daily administrative workflow. 

• Advanced Problem-Solving and Innovation Acceleration: Develop a revolutionary mindset that positions you as an indispensable strategic partner in your organization. 

When it comes to career and professional development, Marie Herman, CAP, OM, ACS, MOSM knows how to take you from where you are, to where you want to be.

As the owner of MRH Enterprises LLC, Marie helps office professionals to advance their careers through certification and education.

Prior to launching her incredibly successful training business, Marie supported the Chief Technology Officer of the Fermi National Accelerator Lab and Chairman Emeritus of ServiceMaster.

Marie, an author, mentor and subject matter expert, holds multiple certifications and can help you become better trained as well.

Her articles in Executive Support magazine have proven perennially popular. She has more than two decades of experience as an administrative professional and efficiency consultant.

Marie teaches webinars and seminars on various technology and professional development topics and also provides highly-respected online certification study groups for the Microsoft Office Specialist and Certified Administrative Professional exams.

Create a Career Development Program for Yourself

Where do you want to be in five years? We all dread that question in a job interview, but it’s actually one of the most important questions you can answer for yourself.  

Join us as we discuss how to put together a career development plan for yourself. From spending time pondering your career path options to creating a solid action plan to implement the steps you need to take; you will find that moving forward with focus and intention can make your dream career into a reality.  

How would your life be different if you were working in your ideal position? 

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn… 

• What is a career development plan? 

• Why would I want to have one? 

• How do I put one together? 

• What kind of information should it have? 

• How often should Irevisit it? 

• What if I don’t know where to start? 

Founder and Principal Consultant, The Admin Mindset

Nekeisha F. Nelson is the Founder and Principal Consultant at The Admin Mindset, launched in June 2020.

As a seasoned administrative professional with 20 years in the field, she has extensive experience in a range of administrative functions, specifically in the areas of office administration, records management, meeting and event planning, scheduling/calendar management and customer relations. As such, her knowledge and skills have allowed her to work with companies in both the private and public sectors of business and education.

Nekeisha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (First Class Honours) from the University of Hertfordshire and is trained in Protocol and Business Etiquette.

Passionate about her profession, Nekeisha has devoted her time and abilities to contribute to, and be an advocate for, the professional growth of both entry level and experienced administrative professionals. The development of her workshop programmes, which cover topics on customer service, business etiquette, office administration amongst others, are all aimed at improving the mindset of professionals desirous of progressing in their careers.

Nekeisha is a member of the National Association of Administrative Professionals of Trinidad and Tobago and attends local and international conferences and webinars as part of her journey in lifelong learning.

From Support to Strategy: Developing Business Partnerships That Empower Your Future

Business partnerships are essential for career growth and organisational success. This session will equip administrative professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to build, maintain and leverage strong professional relationships.  

Participants will gain insights into the strategies required to position themselves as strategic partners within their organisations, enhance their professional influence and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. It is designed to provide administrative professionals with practical strategies for enhancing their professional relationships and positioning themselves as indispensable strategic partners. It will explore the critical role of business partnerships in career advancement and organisational growth, ensuring that participants gain valuable insights that can be immediately applied to their roles. 

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this session, participants will be able to…

• Define the concept of strategic business partnerships and explain their importance for administrative professionals. 

• Identify key stakeholders within their organisation and externally who can contribute to professional growth and organisational efficiency. 

• Apply best practices for building credibility and trust to position themselves as valuable strategic partners. 

• Utilize effective communication techniques to foster transparency, alignment and collaboration within partnerships. 

• Demonstrate networking and relationship management skills to expand professional connections and leverage new opportunities. 

• Implement strategies for maintaining long-term partnerships by adding continuous value and addressing conflicts professionally. 

• Take immediate action to develop and sustain business relationships that will elevate their role and empower their future. 

Dr Denniston bridges the connection between personal well-being and professional success for elite leaders and their teams.  

She delivers custom solutions for burnout and stress and provides cohesive habit-training strategies that maximize vitality, productivity, and resilience. 

Her Wellness Amplifier Performance Program is sourced from 25 years of private practice and from working with companies from small start-ups to global giants like Microsoft.  

As a keynote speaker and coach, Dr Denniston motivates audiences covering topics from health and wellness to stress and resilience.  

She is the author of Three Day Reset and a regular contributor to several online wellness publications such as Thrive Global and Medium. 

THE BADASS LIST – 30 Minutes to Confidence and Clarity

We often forget just how extraordinary we are—but not today! In this energizing and empowering session, you’ll create your “Badass List”: a collection of 25 things you’re great at across all areas of your life. This isn’t just a list; it’s your go-to reminder of your strengths, achievements, and brilliance for those days when self-doubt creeps in. 

Here’s how it works: 

• Free Writing: Spend five minutes uncovering your strengths, talents, and accomplishments without judgment. 

• Deep Dive: Now you are warmed up! Let’s go deeper with some special prompts to tease out your “greatest hits.”  

• Take It with You: Finish the session with a personalized “Badass List” to lift you up whenever you feel off your game. 

Whether you fall in the “I need a reminder of my awesomeness” category or have all your greatness resting and ready on the tip of your tongue, this session will leave you inspired, uplifted, and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Remember: You are far more capable, talented, and downright badass than you realize!

Learning Outcomes

This session is highly interactive and energetic.

The intention is to complete the session with a review-ready “Badass List” the attendees can add to “Notes” in their phone for easy reference.

Regular reflection of the list helps amplify confidence, build resilience (“I can do hard things.”), and remind participants how far they have already come!  

I am a fierce advocate for Executive Assistants. I have spent over two decades masterfully navigating the C-suite at powerhouse companies including Salesforce, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs. My mission: to unlock the vast untapped potential within every EA, empowering them to rise up, claim their worth, and become the CEOs of their own lives.

Through the EA Social Club and my book “The Unstoppable EA,” I’m transforming how EAs see themselves. With my dynamic community, mentoring, and advocacy, I ignite Executive Assistants to reshape not just their own futures, but the entire profession.

With 20+ years partnering with C-suite executives, I’ve mastered transforming chaos into victory in the most demanding environments. My journey through Salesforce, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs has forged unparalleled expertise in turning complex challenges into flawless execution and groundbreaking success.

The Unstoppable EA

Join us for a powerful, unfiltered session with Becky Kaapuni, author of The Unstoppable EA, founder of the EA Social Club, and EA to top executives at Twitter and Salesforce. 

In this inspiring conversation with Lucy Brazier, Becky shares how authenticity, resilience, and radical self-worth have defined her journey – and how they can define yours, too. From navigating high-pressure executive roles to overcoming addiction and building a thriving community for EAs, Becky’s story is one of transformation, truth, and unapologetic ownership of power.

Learning Outcomes

• What it actually takes to thrive at the top 

• Building a career rooted in worth, not just service 

• Turning personal challenges into professional fuel 

• Why connection, not competition, is the future of the EA profession 

Glynis E. Devine is the solutionist organizations hire to take their female leaders to the next level.  She is the President and Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) of She-Suite Leaders, an organization of solutionists dedicated to getting more women into C-Suite roles. Glynis works with executives to effect epic positive change and equip them to be more valuable to all stakeholders.   

Organizations hire Glynis so they can:

• attract and retain TOP talent 
• optimize performance
• grow exponentially – and sustainably 

Drawing on her experience as a Senior Sales Director in a multinational cosmetics organization, she led her team to the top 3% in Canada for more than 25 years. She has personally sold more than a half million dollars worth of lipstick placing her in the top 10 in Canada, twice, out of a sales force of 30,000.   

Glynis

• is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) a designation held by fewer than 900 speakers worldwide.
• trains female ‘high potential’ leaders in Saudi Arabia for Vision 2030
• served on the National Board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
• presents in person and online, in English and French. 
• leads the Your Soul Journey women’s empowerment retreat. 

SQUEEZE THE DAY!

Are you squeezing the BEST out of life? Or do you sometimes feel like you’re having the life squeezed out of you? 

As executive support, you wear a lot of hats that can include; employee, colleague, leader, parent, adult child, sibling, spouse, volunteer, coach, sponsor, manager, mentor… and the list goes on. 

We are SO good at transforming into who and what the job or role needs – we’re master chameleons. The downside of this art is that we can sometimes lose ourselves, who we are, and what matters to us. 

In ‘Squeeze the Day!’, you’ll be provoked to ask: 

• When is it my turn? 

• What matters most to me? 

• What do I say ‘no’ to? 

• How do I begin? 

• How can I have more without doing more? 

This is a ‘feel-good’ session that’s jam-packed with tips, tools, and strategies that you can implement immediately! 

Learning Outcomes

Participants will walk away…

• empowered to determine what feeds your energy, initiative, and drive 

• confident to identify the roles & tasks that drain your energy, initiative, & drive 

• equipped to leverage the strengths that foster living a life with more! 

Hallie Warner is the co-founder and owner of The Founder & The Force Multiplier and served as Chief of Staff for over 13 years to serial entrepreneur, Adam Hergenrother. Hallie also co-authored The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together and The 200% Life: Your Guide to Spiritual Growth & Business Success Without Meditating on a Mountaintop.  

After years of providing executive support, strategic counsel to internal and external stakeholders, and leading special projects focused on the growth of the organization, Hallie started her own coaching and consulting company in 2024 and runs that business alongside The Founder & The Force Multiplier.  

The Founder & The Force Multiplier was created to help leaders and Force Multipliers (AKA: Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff) find the right strategic partner, enhance their communication, navigate change, grow companies and careers, and lead better together. The Founder & The Force Multiplier’s book, coaching, and courses are designed from over 15 years of real-world leadership, business-building, and strategic partnership experience to empower working relationships and elevate companies and careers. 

In her free time, you will likely find Hallie either reading or making a list. She lives in Vermont with her husband, Bill, and their dogs, Enzo and Stella.  

Building Presence and Influence in the EA Role

In a world where the loudest voices often get the most recognition, Executive Assistants can’t afford to stay behind the scenes. This 45-minute session is designed to help you step into the spotlight – strategically and unapologetically.  

We’ll explore how to embrace self-advocacy, ask boldly for what you want, and communicate your wins without feeling awkward or self-promotional. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to build your visibility strategy, grow your social capital, and make sure your contributions are seen, heard, and valued. Whether you’re looking to grow your influence within your team or position yourself for your next opportunity, this session will help you own your impact and lead from wherever you are. 

Learning Outcomes

In this session, we will cover:  

• Discover what visibility really means for an EA and why it’s essential to your career growth. 

• Learn how to create and implement a personalized visibility strategy. 

• Explore the difference between courage and confidence, and how to develop both. 

• Practice self-advocacy and learn to ask for what you want (shamelessly). 

• Build social capital and influence without overextending yourself. 

International Speaker | Storyteller | Humorist | Writer

Kemetia MK Foley is a humorist, storyteller, writer, and trainer. She is fierce, funny, and phenomenal – energetically delivering outstanding professional development courses since 2007. She has presented hundreds of training sessions and travelled internationally providing thoughtful perspectives and approaches to customer service, storytelling, and marketing. Students and delegates frequently comment on how much they love her genuine and humorous teaching approach, sharing stories from her own experiences in the workplace.

The start of the Covid-19 pandemic allowed her to pursue her other passion, writing. During that time, she co-authored six books alongside her ‘Going Beyond the Illusion’ coaches’ group.

Her recent adventures have been focused on storytelling for True Tales Live NH, Northeast Storytelling, and Long Story Short. In July and November of 2022, she jumped on stage to do live stand-up comedy performances.

Kemetia earned her Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington. She will gladly profess to anyone her love of coffee, marching bands, and ice hockey. Kemetia and her husband Brian (of 25+ years!) make their home in the stunningly beautiful village of York, Maine with their cute, but oh-so-hostile cat, Fiona.

Pithy and Professional: Skills to Get Your Story Heard

If you’ve ever struggled to tell people what you do or what you need (and who hasn’t?), this session is for you. This session will help you identify how to craft your story, make it clear and succinct, and provide resources to help you shine when put on the spot. Participants will build confidence in sharing the stories that matter and cultivate listener investment in the outcome. 

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about story types, and discover the structure of personal storytelling 

• Design an impact introduction: Introduce yourself in a way that highlights the real impact of what you do in a few minutes 

• Determine how to spark interest and engagement when someone asks, ‘What do you do?’”

• Establish methods for sharing stories confidently