Strategic PA Network | Online Power Hour | Friday 28th August 12.00pm - 1.00pm | The Strategic EA Compass: Know Your Strengths, Shape Your Future
Friday 28th August 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Friday 28th August 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Strategic EA Compass: Know Your Strengths. Shape Your Future.
Join Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock as they introduce the Strategic EA Compass – our practical eight-segment development framework, designed to help Executive Assistants understand where they are today, recognise their strengths and identify where to focus their learning and development. During this interactive Power Hour, we'll take a deeper dive into two of the most impactful segments: Personal Brand & Visibility and Professional Growth & Development, giving you practical tools and actions to help you grow with confidence and purpose.
During this session you'll:
• Discover the eight segments of the Strategic EA Compass.
• Identify your strengths and areas for development.
• Explore how to build your personal brand and increase your visibility.
• Create a clear focus for your future learning and career growth.
• Leave with a practical framework you can revisit throughout your career.
Whether you're just starting your EA journey or you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking to invest in your professional development, this session will provide practical insights, honest reflection and actionable next steps to help you shape your future.
Sarah Howson is Founder of Strategic PA Network and an experienced Executive Assistant with over 20 years of C-suite support experience. Her career spans start-up and international organisations, delivering complex leadership events, trade shows and investor roadshows, alongside later work in luxury automotive event management. Passionate about professional development and accessible networking, Sarah founded what became Strategic PA Network to create meaningful connection and support for assistants beyond London.
Marianne Whitlock is Co-Founder and Director of Strategic PA Network and Strategic PA Recruitment, with a background in luxury travel sales and over 15 years’ experience in relationship building and stakeholder engagement. She is known for creating inclusive, high impact networking events and championing the assistant community. Respected for her integrity and people-first approach, Marianne is also a committed charity fundraiser and endurance runner.
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.
At Strategic PA Network, we believe in the power of community - lifting each other up, celebrating every success, and inspiring Assistance to reach their full potential.
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