Monique Helstrom

These days, it feels like your responsibilities are ever-changing, your challenges are unique, and you rarely getting the validation you deserve, even though you do it with poise and passion. So, how do we thrive in that environment where we have little control of our daily activities? How do we sustain the power to support our Executives, while still manifesting the best version of ourselves? Let me show you how. In this session, you will learn: - How to use your natural strengths and innate abilities to your advantage. - Where innovation really comes from - Communication skills & conflict management. - Steps to cultivating a dream-team partnership with your Exec. - How to become the leader you wish you had.

Unlike most professions, the direction of your career as an Administrative Professional follows no set path. Since no two individuals working in support do the same thing, how in the world do we overcome the professional and financial ceiling many support roles face? You know you have more to offer, so how do you create the environment where you can? In this session, you will learn: - Three keys to building a plan for personal and professional growth. - Short- & long-term goal setting, plus a plan of action to achieve them. - How to communicate your developmental needs. - Communication skills to amplify your career goals. - How to refresh your resume, impress in an interview, and land - that job of your dreams.

We know communication matters, but do we understand just how essential it is to our future? In one study, employees waste an average of $1500, plus an 8-hour workday, for EACH crucial conversation they avoid! I believe communication plays a big part in the success or failure of your life, business, and relationships. Those that practice, find great success. Those that don’t, don’t. In this session, you will learn: - Actionable steps to improving your communication TODAY. - How to speak (and write) clearly, consistently, and competently. - Knowing when, where, and how to have a difficult, but crucial, conversation. - Tips for helping your team motivate, innovate, and cooperate. - Listening skills to help others feel heard.