THE STRATEGIC EA™ SERIES


THE STRATEGIC EA™ SERIES

Elevating Executive Assistants and Senior PAs to the next level of management and influence

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About the Programme

The Strategic Executive Assistant™ Series is designed for Executive Assistants and Senior Personal Assistants who want to elevate their effectiveness, gain fresh perspective and motivation, and hone their business acumen in a practical way.

Executive PA Forum is proud to host course instructor Adam Fidler – Europe’s leading EA/PA academic teacher and coach – to deliver his signature training once again in Dublin.

What You’ll Gain

Strategic Awareness

Practical strategy for EAs.

Executive Presence

Gravitas & credibility.

Influence

Move outcomes without authority.

Business Acumen

Know the key drivers.

Personal Effectiveness

Focus, energy, delivery.

CPD Accredited

Certificate on completion.

Secure your place at Europe’s leading EA training

Dublin · November 2026, dates TBC

Programme Overview

Module 1 | Advanced Management

  • Global trends & the new EA
  • Strategic decisions; manage upwards
  • Executive presence & emotional intelligence
  • From PA → EA: Success Factors™
✅ CPD-accredited on completion of Module 1
Module 1

Module 2 | Executive Excellence

  • Business acumen & strategic conversations
  • Influence without authority; exec alliance
  • Project execution & workflow discipline
  • Four energies of a leader
✅ CPD-accredited on completion of Modules 1 & 2
Module 2

Who Should Attend

Designed for EAs and senior business support professionals ready to step into a true strategic partnership.

  • Executive Assistants (mid–senior level)
  • Senior Personal Assistants
  • Team/Department Assistants supporting C-suite
  • Office Managers transitioning to the EA role
  • Chiefs of Staff / Admin Leads seeking EA frameworks
  • EAs moving from task-focused to strategy & influence

Participant Feedback

“Most definitely one of the best… no… THE BEST course for EAs that I have attended.”

“Excellent! Intensive, focused and very important to the constantly changing work environment.”

“Hearing Adam’s definition of the Executive Assistant is a genuine mindset shift.”

“Fantastic. It helped me put structure around what I’m already doing and visualise a clearer career path.”

“Adam’s delivery is highly mesmerising — insightful content and a unique learning experience.”

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Secure your place at Europe’s leading EA training

Dublin · November 2026, dates TBC

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

The Series is a two-module, in-person programme that equips Executive Assistants with the mindset, tools and language of a strategic business partner. It’s delivered by Adam Fidler and focuses on practical frameworks you can apply immediately.

Executive Assistants and Senior PAs, Team/Department Assistants who support senior leaders, Office Managers transitioning to EA, Admin Leads/Chiefs of Staff and any business support professional moving from task-based to strategic partnering.

23–24 October 2025

Two stand-alone but complementary modules run across the two days, in person.

No, each module can be taken on its own. However to enroll for Module Two, you must have completed Module One (either this year or in a previous year). Most delegates attend both for maximum impact. You’ll receive a certificate for any module you complete.

You can request a full course outline by contacting Aisling@ExecutivePAForum.com

Some of the core subject areas of the course include:

  • Strategic awareness and decision-making as an EA
  • Executive presence, credibility and influence
  • Business acumen and speaking the language of the business
  • Managing upwards and building a true executive partnership
  • Personal effectiveness and high-impact delivery

Yes; each module is CPD-accredited, and you’ll receive a certificate of completion from Adam Fidler Academy.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation means an independent body has reviewed the programme against professional learning standards and allocated formal CPD hours/points. You’ll receive a CPD certificate as evidence of structured, work-relevant learning. It’s not an academic qualification, but it is widely recognised by employers for development logs and appraisals.

We’re happy to help—please email Aisling@ExecutivePAForum.com or info@ExecutivePAForum.com with your requirements or to discuss group places. You can also add this information to the Registration Form https://zfrmz.eu/chkAvoc5GTs7T2OsMKNZ

Secure your place at Europe’s leading EA training

Dublin · November 2026, dates TBC