Power & Presence: The Admin Advantage

The Association of Administrative Professionals is a voluntary Canadian chartered non-profit organization administered by its members for its members. Consisting of office assistants and professionals from a wide variety of roles and titles, the Association assists members in the continuing development of administrative skills and professional growth resulting in increased employment opportunities and advancement in the workplace.

Association of Administrative Professionals

Step into your power. Strengthen your presence. Maximize your advantage.

Ferndale Banquet Hall & Catering

<h3>Power &amp; Presence: The Admin Advantage</h3>Every attendee will receive a professional headshot, making this not just a learning experience — but a tangible investment in your professional presence. <h2>Event Description:</h2>Administrative professionals are the backbone of every successful organization — and this dynamic, full-day experience is designed to help you fully own that power.Power &amp; Presence: The Admin Advantage is an empowering professional development event created specifically for administrative and business support professionals who are ready to elevate their impact. This immersive day combines practical AI skills-building with confidence-driven personal branding to help you work smarter, stand taller, and position yourself as an indispensable strategic partner. <h3>Session One: Future-Ready Admin: Building AI Skills for Productivity, Confidence, and Career Growth</h3>Speaker: Emily BaillieThis customized session is designed exclusively for administrative and business support professionals, with a strong focus on building AI skills, increasing confidence, and boosting productivity in real workplace settings.As workplaces evolve, administrative professionals are increasingly expected to understand how AI tools can support productivity, communication, and decision-making. This session focuses on helping admins build practical AI skills they can use right away, while strengthening the professional judgment that makes their roles indispensable.Through real-world examples, live demonstrations, and simple prompting strategies, participants will learn:· how to use AI to save time· improve consistency· support teams more effectively· the session also addresses ethical use, privacy considerations, and how to maintain accuracy and professionalism when working with AI.Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of where AI adds value, where human expertise remains critical, and how to confidently position themselves as future-ready professionals. <h3>Session Two: Personal Branding &amp; Professional Presence</h3>Speaker: Michelle Vella – Career Strategist &amp; Educational Content DesignerYour skills are powerful — but your visibility and presence determine how that power is recognized.In this interactive, hands-on session, attendees will:· Clarify their unique strengths and professional value· Define key elements of their personal brand· Practice communicating their expertise with clarity and confidence· Align their visual presence with their professional goalsThis workshop is intentionally designed to complement the professional headshots included for every attendee. Participants will refine their personal brand ensuring their headshot authentically reflects their confidence, credibility, and career aspirations.Throughout the day, participants will gain practical tools, strategic insight, and renewed confidence to step fully into their professional influence.<h4>Step into your power. Strengthen your presence. Maximize your advantage.</h4> Registration, headshots &amp; networking breakfast - 8:00am.Morning session - 9:00am.Networking lunch - 12:00pm.Afternoon session - 1:00pm.*We reserve the right to provide qualified substitute speakers in the event of emergency, illness or other like event. If for any reason we do have to make a change we will make every attempt to immediately notify registrants of any changes or cancellations.

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