With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Helen Monument is a passionate advocate for the administrative profession. From her early days as a Receptionist to leading global teams as a Business Support Team Leader, Helen has lived and breathed the evolution of administrative excellence. She’s been in the trenches, mastering every role from Secretary to Office Manager, and now she’s on a mission to inspire others.
As the founder of Monumental Assistance, Helen provides tailored training and coaching to Assistants, helping them excel in their roles. Whether she’s delivering a keynote at an international conference or conducting hands-on workshops, her dynamic approach is both engaging, entertaining and insightful, empowering Assistants to embrace their value and grow in their careers.
Helen also serves as Chair of the World Administrators Alliance, representing administrative professional associations, networks and stakeholders globally. The Alliance aims to guide, develop, influence and elevate the profession by creating a unified voice, and its groundbreaking, award-winning Global Skills Matrix has set a new standard for career development, based on research from over 3,000 professionals in 61 countries.
Originally from the UK and now calling The Netherlands home, Helen balances her time between empowering the profession and enjoying the simpler pleasures of life, diving into a great book, exploring nature on long walks, or indulging in the culinary masterpieces of her husband, Robert.
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- | Step Into Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Executive Assistants. | ||
As an Executive Assistant, you have a front-row seat to leadership in action every day. This unique vantage point allows you to observe, and learn from, the best (and sometimes the worst) leadership traits. But why stay in the shadows when you have the potential to lead from where you are? In this dynamic session, Helen Monument will show you how to stop being invisible and start embracing your own leadership capabilities. It’s time to shed the false modesty and step into the spotlight. The more you project yourself as a leader, the more others will see and treat you as one. Whether you aspire to lead others or simply want to be the CEO of your own life, Helen will take you through the vital leadership skills she’s mastered throughout her journey. From Authenticity to Zeal, she’ll share actionable insights that will empower you to adopt leadership qualities crucial to your growth. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the skills to break through perceptions, amplify your voice, and drive your professional development forward. Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a mindset, and you’re already halfway there. |