Strategic PA Network | Online Power Hour | Thursday 6th August, 12.00pm - 1.00pm | From Behind the Scenes to Centre Stage: Presenting with Confidence
Thursday 6th August 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Thursday 6th August 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Jessica Reed-Robbins, one of our favourite returning speakers at Strategic PA Network, and always bringing energy, warmth and practical insight, joins us for an engaging and interactive Power Hour focused on building confidence, strengthening presentation skills and helping assistants step into the spotlight with impact.
Designed specifically for Executive Assistants and business support professionals, this session will explore how to move from behind the scenes to centre stage with authenticity, credibility and confidence. Whether you’re presenting in meetings, speaking at events, contributing in leadership discussions or simply wanting to communicate more confidently day to day, Jessica will share practical techniques you can immediately put into practice.
Why attend?
As assistants, we’re often the people making things happen behind the scenes, but increasingly the role requires us to influence, present ideas, lead conversations and communicate with confidence at every level.
This session will help you build the confidence to speak up, own your expertise and develop a stronger presence in professional settings, without changing who you are.
What you’ll gain
· Greater confidence when speaking in front of others
· Techniques for managing nerves and speaking under pressure
· Practical tips to strengthen your executive presence
· Ways to communicate with authenticity and credibility
· Tools to help you present with more clarity and impact
· Increased confidence to contribute in meetings and high-profile situations
Key takeaways
· Finding and using your authentic voice
· Managing public speaking nerves and self-doubt
· Building confidence and presence in the moment
· Using storytelling to make your message memorable
· Delivering messages with greater impact and influence
· Practical techniques you can apply immediately
Who should attend?
Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants and Business Support professionals who want to feel more confident presenting, communicating and showing up with impact in their role.
You’ll leave feeling empowered with practical tools and renewed confidence to step forward, speak up and own your space.
Jessica Reed-Robbins is an NLP Master Trainer, breakthrough coach, keynote speaker and founder of the Reed-Robbins NLP Breakthrough Academy. With more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and organisations overcome challenges and achieve meaningful results, Jess specialises in relationship dynamics, communication and transformational change. Known as “The Relationship Alchemist”, she has worked with thousands of people around the world, empowering leaders, teams and individuals through coaching, facilitation and training. Through her work, Jess helps people unlock confidence, strengthen relationships and develop the skills needed to create lasting personal and professional success.
Strategic PA Network is an active, professional networking group for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Administrators, and Office Managers. Whether based in the UK or around the world, we are proudly all-inclusive and not county-specific; anyone is welcome to attend our events and be part of our thriving community.
Over the past ten years, we have organically grown into a supportive and empowering network where Assistants come together to learn, connect, and grow. Our mission is to provide a credible platform that encourages industry awareness, meaningful connections, and shared best practices.
Learning and development are at the core of everything we do, with our events exploring essential topics that bring value, spark insight, and deliver revelatory moments.
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