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Curating Your Suite of Strengths™

Your Path to Professional Evolution Starts Here

 
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In-person Offering

Option 1: Back by popular demand…for its 6th installment.

Attend our in-person session happening Friday, April 18, 2025 at the beautiful Clayton Hotel

Only 16-seats available, 4 seats already secured.

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Behind the Scenes: In-person Workshop

Many have reached out to connect live to discuss the workshop. Feel free to email us to coordinate a call.

 

On-site Offering

Option 2: Invite us to deliver valuable, unmatched curriculum to your office!

Behind the Scenes: Onsite Workshops

 
 

Mission

Activating your divergent thinking skills grants you access to endless possibilities at work and in life! - Hilani, ea University Founder

 
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Hear Directly from Alumni

 
 
 

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Alumni Testimonials

Featured

“This was by far the best workshop I have ever attended. The information presented was significant, useful and valuable and I left armed with excellent tools and ideas. I am very excited to implement the knowledge I gained with my Executives. The journal was an added bonus. Thank you for a great program!”

— OLGA

“I like the launch pad after each session, because it helped reinforce what each session meant and how to apply them.”

— BETH

“I wasn't sure what to expect! But I thought the workshop was great and I got a lot of good suggestions on how to show up in a more positive/productive way for my role.”

— JILL

“It was very beneficial to gain perspective into what other EAs are doing!”

— ARI

“I found the provided tips on more concise communication will be great for elevating my impact with my CEO & the ELT.”

— AMY

“Yes! Loved the time spent today learning! It flew by, never a dull moment.”

— KATHRYN

“There were a multitude of takeaways. I found the process of developing a personal brand to be the most useful.”

— STEPHANIE

“Absolutely met and exceeded expectations. Thank you for a high-energy workshop comprised of interesting content and visuals, good refreshers, valid points, and reminders about grace.”

— ANGIE

“This workshop was affirming, informative and absolutely gratifying. It was so nice to hear productive and encouraging feedback to our questions and to hear others’ perspective about their experience in an Executive Assistant role.”

— LALA

“Very motivational day and my biggest takeaway was the 3 B’s, and, what’s my brand.”

— SARAH

“The most beneficial thing from the day was access to the wealth of knowledge provided by peers and Hilani. So much material and techniques to pursue and focus on.”

— ELLEWYNN

“Thanks for everything Hilani! I have been talking about the workshop nonstop since I left Thursday! I feel so full and refreshed and affirmed!! Forever grateful!”

— ANNA

“Did the workshop meet your expectations? Yes. I feel more empowered and confident in my brand and areas of expertise!”

— SARAH

“I have tremendous appreciation for the opportunity to be surrounded by a group of phenomenal women who are ambitious about their careers. Thank you for creating an environment for us to connect with one another. I left feeling elevated and ambitious about excelling in my career.”

— TAYLOR

FAQs

  • Our Advantage is Your Advantage

    Out of the box career development programs are limiting. Exceptional Admins is the only career development resource that is backed by 1000s of admin interactions, 1000s of hours heads-down doing industry-specific research (like project execution, cultivating agency, and personal branding), and 100s of interactions with executives. Let’s just say, we’ve accumulated a lot of wisdom over the last 7-years. (+ 11-years serving in the profession).

    Prepare for Your Future Today!

  • We anticipate the same timeline as past events, but know we have a few new things up our sleeves!

    Sample Agenda:

    7:45am – Valet + Breakfast

    8:15am – Welcome by Hilani Ellis + Intake Review

    8:30am – Case study session #1:Level Setting Challenge - Individual Reflection + Group Discussion

    9:30am – Break

    9:40am – Speaker: Hilani Ellis [part 1]

    SO of SOARe Analysis (Strengths and Opportunities)

    11:45am – Lunch

    12:30pm – Speaker: Hilani Ellis [part 2]

    ARe of SOARe Analysis (Aspirations, Risk Potential and Energy)

    2:00pm – Case Study Session #2: Partnership Scenarios - Group Exercise

    3:00pm – Break

    3:05pm – Group Session #3: TBD

    4:00pm – Launch Pad + Q & A

    4:20pm – Networking + Happy Hour

    5:00pm – Conclude

    * Coming to the in-person session gives you direct visibility into how others are working, along with learning futurist strategies from your facilitator, Hilani. You’ll also receive an ea Method™ planner and an exclusive ea shirt.

  • The first half of a 7-hour day are two signature sessions: Level Setting and SOARe™. After lunch, the two closing sessions are curated to meet the goals of the team.

    Connect to talk about the program and your specific goals

  • Exceptional Admins hosted a State of the Job Market in October 2023. A wealth of information was provided such as salaries, career growth, and the future of the profession. Check out the YouTube video to learn more and prepare.

  • Technology is and should be your partner on the job. Whether it’s setting up Google Alerts or using ChatGPT, we sprinkle the importance of technology and how to incorporate them into your work style.

  • Sort of, we talk about the importance of energy management and challenging the norm with having lots of meetings to intentional meetings.

  • No, but finding ways to connect with business revenue goals and expenditures, yes.

  • No, but understanding the bigger objective with coordinating travel, yes.

  • No, but understanding why you should be in (some) meetings and how that elevates your impact, yes.

  • Yes, managing up is achieved when you develop your executive voice and forecasting skills.

  • Yes, this is covered in great detail during the SOARe™ portion of the day.