Executive Operations Summit

Executive Operations as a Strategic Business Function 

This session reframes Executive Operations as a distinct and strategic discipline—one that moves beyond task execution into organizational alignment, decision support, and operational leadership. We’ll define the mindset, capabilities, and business value required to evolve from traditional executive support into an Executive Operations Strategist. Through interactive discussions and reflection, you’ll assess your current positioning and identify clear next steps in your professional evolution. 

Executive Operations in the EA function has changed the game – let’s ground ourselves in what that truly means. 

Key Takeaways:

• Define Executive Operations as a function that enables clarity, scale, and performance at the highest level
• Understanding the Executive Ops role as a career path (vs. Chief of Staff)
• Explore the mindset shift from tactical executor to strategic operator
• Gain practical insights into building and owning the Rhythm of Business (RoB) for your executive, so you’re not just reacting to the calendar, but setting the tempo for decision-making, alignment, and execution. 

Commanding the Room: Executive Presence and Strategic Communication

With a blend of real-world application, reflection, and peer interaction, this session will challenge how you take strategic communication to the next level. We’ll explore how to move from simply delivering updates to communicating like a strategic partner—making sure every word you say (or don’t say) reinforces your credibility, clarity, and leadership presence in high stakes-conversations. You’ll learn to frame conversations in the language your executive and stakeholders actually listen to: outcomes, priorities, and business value.  

Key Takeaways: 

• Define what executive presence looks like in operational roles
• Discover how to align your language with executive priorities to influence decisions at every level
• Walk away with frameworks and delivery tactics to lead conversations with clarity and impact that aligns with your leadership style
• Learn techniques to deliver clear, high-impact communication
• Build confidence in navigating tough conversations and high-pressure moments 

Strategic Thinking in Action: Elevating Your Operational Influence

Learn how to shift from reactive support to proactive leadership by embracing strategic thinking as a core competency. This session will explore how senior administrative professionals can connect daily actions to big-picture goals, strengthen their executive partnerships, and lead through business alignment. Using real-world examples, participants will be guided through decision-making frameworks that drive operational clarity and impact. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand the mindset shift from executor to strategic operator
• Learn how to connect operational work to business strategy
• Use a decision-making framework to guide high-value priorities 

Building Your Personalized Executive Ops Hub 

Think of this as your blueprint session. Every high-performing Executive Operations leader needs a centralized system that anchors their strategy, streamlines their workflows, and supports the rhythm of business. In this session, you’ll build out your own Executive Ops Hub: a customized control center designed around your executive’s needs, your business goals, and your operational strengths. 

We’ll walk through real examples and frameworks that bring together your calendar, inbox, priorities, meetings, and communications in one cohesive, powerful system. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn the core components of an effective Executive Operations Hub
• Map your own hub architecture using a guided framework that integrates with your current tools
• Walk away with a starter blueprint tailored to your role, your rhythm, and your executive’s leadership style 

Leading from Where You Are: Redefining Your Career Path 

The path to executive operations leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone and that’s the beauty of it. This session offers a grounded, inspiring look at how to define your own trajectory. Through stories, reflection, and a practical roadmap, attendees will be encouraged to lead from where they are, whether they’re stepping into more visibility or carving a unique path beyond the traditional ladder.

Key Takeaways: 

• Reframe leadership and career growth on your own terms
• Identify your next right move in your leadership journey
• Build a values-driven roadmap for strategic career development 

Business Acumen Bootcamp: From Insight to Impact 

You’ve leveled up your communication, clarified your role, and built new systems but now it’s time to prove it. In this closing session, we’ll drop you into a fast-paced Executive Operations Challenge where you’ll apply the day’s learning in a realistic business scenario. You’ll step into the strategist’s seat, assess operational breakdowns, prioritize executive needs, and pitch your approach like you already own the title. 

This challenge is built to stretch your thinking, spark collaboration, and showcase your ability to deliver real business impact. And yes— there will be a winner.