The definition of aspire is to direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. What a beautiful word picture of focus and determination. And once you achieve that goal, you want to be prepared to succeed at it as soon as possible. That’s what Aspire Leadership conference is all about. Aspire Leadership is designed to prepare and equip administrative professionals who aspire to excel at people management or executive level support. Whether you are seeking a new role or you already have a role managing people or providing executive level support, Aspire Leadership will challenge and change your mindset and focus on the critical competencies needed to succeed.

This two-and-a-half day conference is a journey that allows all attendees to experience some sessions together and some concurrently for greater community and specialized learning.

Formerly Frontline Leadership and Enterprise Leadership, Aspire Leadership is redesigned to meet you where you are and help guide you to where you want to be.

Aspire Leadership: Executive Level Support

Partnering and support at the executive level requires negotiation, diplomacy, initiative, and confidence. Aspire Leadership: Executive Level Support provides a learning experience unique to the executive role to quickly build a trusting, productive partnership with an executive.

Learner Outcomes

Positioning Yourself to Succeed

• Learn how to navigate office politics to highlight your value
• Discover how to understand your organization’s “bigger picture” and where you fit, both now and in the future
• Enhance your professional presence and position yourself as a leader

  Transitioning to a New Role

• Learn how to identify skill gaps and map your personal development plan
• Understand your learning style to optimize onboarding
• Practice having confidence while living in the uncomfortable

  Self-Awareness as a Superpower

• Discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) positively impacts you and those around you
• Learn the distinctions between diversity, equity, and inclusion and why all are essential for leaders
• Explore your own communication style and that of your executive(s) to communicate more effectively
• Learn how to flex your leadership style to what the moment requires

  Designing and Owning Your Executive Partnership

• Learn how to create and build trust
• Embody your executive’s brand without losing your own
• Discover how to have crucial conversations while navigating office politics
• Use feedback to enhance your competency and presence

  Forecasting and Taking Initiative

• Learn your organization’s rhythm and use it to forecast needs and potential challenges before they arise
• Use critical thinking to make decisions on behalf of your executive
• Learn how to present solutions alongside challenges to enhance your partnership value
• Learn how to effectively share your diverse perspective with your executive to problem solve and increase morale