BE A GATEWAY, NOT A GATEKEEPER, AND OTHER LESSONS FROM THE FRONT ROW
Join us for our next Virtual Speaker Session with Peggy Grande. With a decade of experience working as the Executive Assistant to President Ronald Reagan in his post-presidency office, Peggy Grande has served at the highest level of the EA profession. She knows what it takes to not just survive - but to thrive.
She shares stories and insights learned directly from her ten years working alongside a global icon and discusses the importance of developing an executive presence and a leadership mindset, regardless of your title or role.
As a wife and mother of four, Peggy also knows firsthand the challenges of juggling personal and professional life and will reframe the myth of work/life balance in a new and positive way. She approaches the EA role from a fresh and inspiring point of view which will challenge, motivate and provide renewed perspective and enthusiasm the job.
Peggy will talk about:
The importance of both the mechanics and the mindset of the EA role in order to be truly successful.
The vital difference between establishing a partnership vs. becoming a partner.
Seeing yourself as a leader and setting the pace and the tone for your workplace.
Prioritizing People amidst productivity, ensuring relationships remain intact.
Learning to Lead, Live and Leave the Lasting Legacy of your own choosing.
What's next for the future of the EA/PA profession - where the role is headed and how to get there.
Peggy brings the role to life in authentic, practical and inspiring ways. Let her encourage your team of support staff to fulfill their roles with greater enthusiasm and excellence.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Author of The President Will See You Now Keynote Speaker and Specialty Project Consultant Executive Assistant to President Ronald Reagan 1989 - 1999 Century City, California
President Ronald Reagan chose Peggy Grande to work at his side for 10 years, and together they created a powerful partnership. Serving as his post-presidency Executive Assistant, Peggy was the liaison between Ronald Reagan personally and his staff, the public, local dignitaries and world leaders. She ensured that his events, travel, personal and political relationships and day to day operations were handled efficiently and effectively. She had a front row seat to history and got to know Ronald Reagan the man, not just the president.
She drafted and managed correspondence for his original signature, reviewed invitations, scheduled visitors, appointments and phone calls and attended to a wide range of office and personal needs. Peggy traveled with him regularly and was also his post-presidency official photographer which gave her a behind the scenes view of his private interactions with everyone from the general public to heads of state, including Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, Brian Mulroney, Helmut Kohl and even a saint - Mother Teresa. Peggy witnessed first-hand leadership on display at its highest and best. It was the honor of a lifetime for her to have known and worked closely with one of the greatest political figures of our era.
As a keynote speaker, she shares principles of leadership and excellence with corporations, non-profits, C-Suites, political groups, students and executive assistants. She is a certified consultant for the Fascination Assessment, and uses it to help individuals and companies discover and articulate their highest value. She is an opinion writer for FoxNews.com and contributes on-air commentary regularly for Fox News as well.
Peggy is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a degree in Organizational Communications and Business. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their four diverse and accomplished children.
****This session will be hosted on zoom. A link will be posted and emailed to you the day before the event****