You have many talents and dreams, but you can’t do it all. And you don’t have to.
With a successful administrative partnership, an executive’s productivity increases by 20%-50%.
IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH 50% MORE TIME.
Working with an Assistant can feel like stepping into unknown territory without a map.
There are no instruction manuals or classes, and rarely any discussions on how to maximize this powerful relationship.
Yet, the synergy between an executive and their assistant can be the cornerstone of enhanced productivity and success.
I SPECIALIZE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXECUTIVES AND THEIR ASSISTANTS.
I offer a tailored approach to hiring, partnering, and thriving together.
My unique experience has taught me that a powerful partnership doesn’t happen overnight. It requires open communication, mutual understanding, and conscious effort.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to fundamentally change your professional life!
By giving this partnership the attention it deserves, you can unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency and success. Let’s explore how we can transform your Executive-Assistant relationship into a powerful alliance that drives your organization forward.
How to build a great relationship
In the business world, robust training programs on how to work with, collaborate, and motivate actual human beings are scarce and usually speculative. So, it's no surprise that this unique and extremely human relationship, that of an Executive and an Assistant, is largely ignored. So, how DO we DO this DUO?
It’s time for a new perspective
Gone are the days of Administrative work being filled with typing on typewriters, getting coffee, and scheduling your dinners. That era has passed. Assistants are now Board experts, event planners, marketing or social media gurus, financial wizards, process masters, and procedure creators.
The goals of the Executive and the Assistant should be the same. You may just take different routes to get there.
A FREE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
How to Fast Track Your Executive-Assistant Partnership in 30 Days
Hiring an Executive Assistant is a game-changer—but only if you set the foundation right!
Most executive-assistant partnerships fail, not because of bad hires, but because of bad onboarding.
You don’t just need a skilled Assistant. You need one who gets you—your pace, your priorities, your quirks. But that doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through deliberate effort, communication, and alignment.
The good news? This free 11-page guide will make sure you’re set up for success.
HOW CAN I HELP?
As an Executive, you may not have the expertise or time to manage the complexities of administrative recruiting, coaching, and development, but I do.
I can streamline the process, ensuring you find the perfect assistant and cultivate an effective, harmonious working relationship.
Let the former Executive Assistant handle the Executive Assistant part, so you can focus on what you do best—leading your organization to success.
SPECIALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE RECRUITING
Navigating the Executive-Assistant relationship without guidance can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be.
My specialized recruiting services ensure you find the perfect Assistant, tailored to your unique needs. With extensive experience as both an executive and assistant, I understand the nuances of this partnership and provide end-to-end recruitment and training solutions.
Discover how a well-matched assistant can upgrade your professional life.
COACHING FOR EXECUTIVES & ASSISTANTS
Are you ready to maximize the potential of your Executive-Assistant partnership?
If you’re unsure where to start or need your assistant to elevate their performance, my tailored coaching services can help.
I specialize in helping executives understand the true value of their Assistants, teaching effective communication, prioritization, and how to foster a productive working relationship.
Whether you’re exploring this partnership for the first time or looking to revive a struggling one, I offer actionable insights and plans to ensure both you and your Assistant thrive.
My coaching covers a range of critical topics such as
Mastering the Executive-Assistant Dynamic – How to build a powerhouse partnership that drives results.
Delegation That Actually Works – Teach your assistant to think like you and free up your time.
Proactive vs. Reactive Support – Transform your assistant into a strategic partner, not just a task-doer.
Communication That Clicks – Cut the guesswork and create seamless workflows.
Maximizing Efficiency & Impact – Systems, processes, and habits that supercharge productivity.
The Art of Feedback – How to give and receive it without frustration (or awkwardness).
Onboarding & Integration – Set up new assistants for long-term success from day one.
Goal setting, OKRs, KPIs, and 30-60-90-day plans.
Coaching comes with most recruiting packages and can be purchased separately.
BLOGS & RESOURCES
KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS
You’ve probably heard countless keynotes and motivational speeches that fail to deliver lasting value. Imagine a session where your team learns practical strategies to significantly boost productivity. When I speak to your group, I provide concrete, actionable insights that everyone can apply immediately. Let’s make your next event not just inspiring, but truly transformative.
Check out my most popular sessions below or contact me for a customized presentation!
30-, 60-, or 90-minute keynotes.
WHAT EXECUTIVES ARE SAYING
Upgrade Your Communication IQ
Learn the most important skill no one ever taught you.
Our ability to communicate affects every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, our job performance, our career projection, our leadership capabilities, our parenting skills, our self-esteem, our level of stress, and yes, even our salary. We communicate all day long to help establish trust, build rapport, and encourage people to do what we need them to do.
The problem is that we are rarely taught how to effectively communicate, how to reflectively listen, and how to successfully have hard conversations before we step into the workplace. But yet, as adults, we must use these essential skills every day. We’re expected to just know how to do it. And do it well, with little to no formal training.
Good relationships with your team, clients, or family don’t “just happen” by accident or wishful thinking. It has nothing to do with luck. Relationships are created, developed, and continuously nurtured. Communication is an essential part of its success.
Key session learnings:
Relatable, tangible, and actionable lessons to improve your communication today.
Speaking skills to ensure you are clear, thorough, and understood.
Key listening skills to help understand others, not just hear them.
Tips to master those stressful hard conversations.
Giving and receiving positive and negative feedback.
45-, 60-, or 90-minute keynotes. 2-6 hour interactive workshops.
Finding Your Talent DNA
Learning who you are so you can become who you are supposed to be.
Are you self-aware? Do you truly understand your own skills, tendencies, habits, triggers, blind spots, and innate needs? Do you understand those same tenants for those you work with or engage with every day who are "not like you?"
These are the essential questions we must ask ourselves when we want to relate, collaborate, and innovate with individuals or teams within our organizations. These insights help us realize how our talents, and the talents of others, influence our actions, biases, opinions, choices, and behaviors.
Self-aware people are more successful, more confident, build better relationships, and are more effective leaders. They believe in authenticity and constant growth. They can catapult their careers to another level with ease and grace. Are you ready to become limitless?
Key session learnings:
Identify and accept the natural strengths and innate abilities within yourself so you can amplify and sharpen them.
Identify and accept the natural strengths and innate abilities of your team so you can collaborate with ease and excellence.
Using your collective strengths and weaknesses to rely on each other and build an unstoppable team.
Using your skills as a baseline for successful and authentic communication.
Create new habits that last, and rid yourself, and your team, of those that don't serve you.
The workshops require all individuals to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment.
2-5 hour interactive workshops.
The Executive Edge
The playbook for an unstoppable Executive-Assistant partnership
Learn the five critical shifts that will transform how you work with your assistant—allowing you to delegate with clarity, provide meaningful feedback, and create systems for tracking impact. These small but powerful changes will strengthen your leadership, optimize your time, and ensure you’re getting the absolute best from your assistant.
Key session learnings:
How to Delegate for Maximum Impact – Stop hoarding work and start handing off the right tasks with clarity and confidence.
Creating a High-Trust Partnership – Shift from “task-giver” to “strategic collaborator” and unlock their full potential.
Giving Feedback That Actually Works – The simple formula for making feedback a two-way tool for continuous improvement.
Tracking Performance Without Micromanaging – The easy, data-driven way to measure your assistant’s impact without creating unnecessary oversight.
The Playbook for a Powerful EA Relationship – A step-by-step method to optimize your assistant’s role, streamline communication, and drive exponential efficiency.
I have a deep passion and appreciation for this partnership. I spent 15 years in the demanding role of an Executive Assistant, including my last decade as the “Chief of Simon Sinek.”
During that time, I met with thousands of Executives and worked with thousands of their Assistants. I have seen partnerships at their best and at their worst, and I know the building blocks for both.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Working with Monique 180’ed my business! She’s brought my relationship with my Assistant from one of frustration and misunderstandings to one of consideration and empathy. She filled our cups with confidence, modernized our procedures, and helped us implement things I could not imagine living without. Without a doubt, she shifted my bottom line and up-leveled my life.”
Pete Longworth, Visual Poet & Photographer, The Art of Seeing
“Monique instilled confidence in our team to find the right fit for the EA to our CEO. She taught us how to evaluate candidates beyond the resume and skillset, coached us to see what our CEO actually needs, and what candidate profile will allow him to truly operate in his genius. Monique is efficient, direct, and fun to work with...her energy was just what we needed to get us excited about casting the net again!”
Erin Wahl, HR Manager, Advance Your Reach
“A dynamic and passionate speaker, Monique can captivate and awaken audiences by speaking candidly about the real issues plaguing the executive and assistant partnership. Monique’s innate ability to connect with people on a deeper level inspires not only momentum but confidence and action to reach your fullest potential.”
Emily Burley, former President, Executive Leadership Support Forum