Assistants make decisions all day, every day. From managing competing priorities and navigating complex stakeholder relationships, to anticipating challenges and making judgement calls under pressure, the role demands quick thinking, emotional intelligence and strong decision-making skills.

Join us for an engaging and highly interactive session exploring how the world of poker can provide valuable insights into leadership, communication and decision-making, all through the lens of the Executive Assistant profession.

This isn’t about gambling or learning how to bluff.

It’s about understanding people, reading situations, improving judgement and strengthening the skills that help Assistants operate confidently at a strategic level.

The poker table creates an unexpected but powerful environment to develop capabilities that assistants use every day, from understanding personalities and adapting communication styles, to staying calm under pressure and making informed decisions with limited information.

Through Aces High’s innovative approach, attendees will experience a completely different style of learning that combines strategy, psychology and practical workplace application in a fun and immersive environment.

Far from traditional workshops and predictable learning sessions, this brings development to life through gameplay, reflection and real-time decision-making.

Why should Executive Assistants attend?

As the role of the Assistant continues to evolve, assistants are increasingly acting as trusted advisors, gatekeepers, problem-solvers and strategic partners. Success often depends on reading the room, managing relationships effectively and making sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

This session will help you strengthen those skills in a memorable and engaging way.

Key takeaways:

- Strengthen decision-making and judgement under pressure
- Improve communication and negotiation skills
- Develop stronger listening and observational abilities
- Learn how to read situations and personalities more effectively
- Build confidence when navigating complex conversations and relationships
- Strengthen emotional intelligence and executive presence
- Gain practical insights that can be immediately applied to your role

What to expect:

- Expert facilitation from business strategists and poker professionals
- A high-energy and inclusive learning experience
- Hands-on strategy, decision-making and reflection
- Practical takeaways that extend beyond the session itself

Because exceptional Assistants aren’t simply managing tasks, they’re managing people, priorities and decisions every single day. This session offers an opportunity to sharpen those skills in a fresh, engaging and thought-provoking way.