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Spring Schedule Session

Commanding Confidence: Cultivating Executive Energy as an Executive Assistant

Apr 23 2026

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Salon A-E | Level 4

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Exclusive to ASAP Premium Members. Premium Members receive access to this audio recording following the session. Click here to learn how to become a Premium Member or upgrade your pass.

This masterclass focuses on understanding the impact of executive energy at the C-suite level: the blend of confidence, credibility, and composure that earns trust and projects authority. EAs sit at the intersection of influence and leadership visibility. How they present themselves directly shapes the perceptions of their executive, their team, and the organization.

A self-discovery assessment will be shared to answer important questions that identify indicators of a “desired professional image” versus a “perceived professional image.” Attendees will discover how to project professionalism and confidence in any situation: whether in the boardroom, in virtual meetings, or during high-stakes interactions. This session empowers EAs to build stronger partnerships with senior leaders and project the confidence and gravitas expected in today’s C-suite environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess Personal Brand and Projection: Identify key elements of a personal brand and how it is projected through tone, appearance, and behavior. Understand how personal empowerment fosters leadership brand authenticity. Recognize the benefits of developing a consistent personal brand that reflects professionalism, reliability, and executive-level polish.
  • Demonstrate Composure Under Pressure: Apply emotional intelligence strategies to remain poised and professional in challenging or high-stress situations.
  • Enhance Strategic Visibility: Practice techniques that project competence and partnership in meetings, presentations, and executive interactions.
  • Develop an Action Plan: Create a personalized strategy to enhance professional presence and continue building credibility and trust with executives and peers.

Speakers

Lisa Olsen - Professional Development

- Professional Development Specialist