I would like to express how amazing the summit was it was truly inspirational and motivating. I was able to attend to the master classes also and they were just as amazing. The speakers that were at the 2017 Summit were remarkable and I felt each and every one brought something different to the table none of them were the same. I was able to walk away and get something new from each speaker and gain further knowledge and insight from each speaker to be able to apply in my current situation. Thank you again for choosing such amazing people to connect with.
Executive Assistant to the Director, University of Wollongong

A big thank you for such an incredible program yesterday which was immensely enjoyed by my Siemens colleagues and many others around me. High calibre speakers, the best yet! 
Executive Assistant to CEO, Siemens Ltd. Australia 

Summit did not disappoint – enjoyed, enjoyed, enjoyed!!!
EA, Oracle

Thoroughly enjoyed the Summit. Thank you.
PA to the GM, Lendlease

Had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed the event!
Management Assistant, Suncorp

The speakers were amazing and very thought-provoking. I have lots of take-aways from this and look forward to the next. Thank you.
Personal Assistant, Origin

Just some feedback from yesterday’s conference in Melbourne.  It was the best PD I have ever attended, the speakers were all relevant, the venue and food were terrific and the sponsors were great.I came away feeling that the day had been very fulfilling. Thank you for the day.
Executive Assistant, Catholic Education

Best one yet. Each year gets better and better. Thoroughly enjoyable and fantastic. Learning opportunities. Love the diverse variety of presenters/speakers.
EA, Samaritans Foundation

Great, well organised.
EA, BHP Billiton

Interesting and informative topics. Thought-provoking.
Executive Assistant, Department of Finance

This was highly beneficial giving me practical skills and revitalising me to try new things. I look forward to the next one.
Executive Assistant, Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Thank you for a lovely Summit, I really enjoyed it.
Corporate Affairs Administrator, ALCOA

Great day, well organised
EA to COO, Structerre Consulting Engineers

Great mix of speakers – really enjoyed the day, thanks
EA, Miele

Fantastic event
EA, Accenture

I have found the 2 days so far fantastic. Completely relevant and informative. I will come again for sure. All very much looking forward to tomorrow’s masterclass. Thank you.
EA, VEOLIA

All the speakers were great. I’ve got a lot out of the summit, thank you. Hope to see you next year. Really interesting content.
EA, CBRE

I wanted to send a personal thanks to you and your team, for the coordination and organisation that evidently took place to ensure the success of the Corporate PA Summit. I, along with my colleagues, thoroughly enjoyed the day and will be advocating for a return to similar events in coming years.
Acting Executive Assistant, MNCLHD

Thank you. A fabulous day of inspiration and practicalities. Speakers so much to give.
Department of Education and Training

Excellent event
EA, Siemens

Nearing the end of my career – first ever summit and will encourage other EAs to attend.
EA to ED, Student Services, La Trobe University

Really great day, blew expectations out of the water. Feel privileged to be able to attend! Thank you.
EA, ACC

Fantastically organised. Fantastic speakers. Lovely day to spend at a conference, will come again.
EA to Executive Chairman, WIN Network

I thought it was an excellent balance of EA and life coaching
EA to the CEO, Energy Australia

Great day. Will be back! Thank you.
EA to CIO and CFO, Mitre 10

The Corporate PA Summit is a well organised event and I enjoy attending each year – it seems to continue to grow – it’s flawless!
PA to Director Planning and Development, Hume City Council

Awesome day – great speakers and definitely worth attending!
EA to COO, ACC

As usual, an array of speakers and a large spread of topics. Enjoyed as usual. Thanks once again for staging it successfully.
EA, NSW Department of Justice

Awesome line-up of speakers. Better than any I’ve been to before. Venue and food excellent.
PA to MD, Progressive Enterprises

Staff were lovely. Fantastic agenda as always!
Personal Assistant, Inland Revenue

Fabulous day at the Summit again. Looking forward to next year’s.
EA to CE, ESR

Well organised, amazing speakers, loved the diversity, relevance and range. Very impressive. Thank you.
Executive Assistant, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

An amazing opportunity to network with other fabulous EAs/PAs from around the country and to listen to and be inspired by wonderful speakers. Thank you!
Executive Assistant to the Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences), University of Otago

Second time I have been to this summit – always great speakers!!
Executive Assistant, Department of Internal Affairs

My first Summit – have thoroughly enjoyed the event and the speakers. Keen to return in 2018.
EA to CEO, NZ National Fieldays Society

Great speakers, excellent content
EA, Mitre 10

I think all of the speakers have been excellent. They have exceeded my expectations.
EA to Head of Client Services, Craigs Investment Partners

Lovely to be with peers. Great to hear ‘real’ speakers with lots of energy. Great venue.
PA, DIA

Fantastic speakers on a very motivational day
PA, Nelson Orthopaedics

Great speakers, very enjoyable and motivating. Good variation, great location, well looked after
PA, Perry Turner Orthopaedics

Really relevant and topical themes at the summit – great variety of speakers that were candid and approachable.
EA/Project Coordinator, Te Kura

Fabulous day at the Summit again. Looking forward to next year’s.
EA to CE, ESR

Thank you, well organised.
PA, The Treasury

Excellent venue, food and hospitality
Governance and Executive Team Leader, Horowhenua District Council

I love how the workshops are linked to the summit – so beneficial. Have learned so much.
EA, Upper Hutt City Council

Really enjoyed the day – excellent speakers and topics, very relevant and can put into practice. Thanks very much.
Professional Rugby Administrator, NZ Rugby

Excellent day with so much to take away, remember and action
EA to GM Commercial and Business Development, ESR

Very inspiring and well-run summit – really enjoyed it
EA, University of Auckland

Fabulously run as always and left me with new enthusiasm
Executive Coordinator, North Sydney Council

Great summit, great venue and great food
EA, MSD

Beautiful event, well organised and smoothly run.
EA to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), University of Otago

Fabulous event – inspiring, refreshing, enlightening, wonderful
Executive Assistant, Health Hawkes Bay

Full of inspiration from a selection of fabulous speakers
EA, HW Richardson Group

Great day and really enjoyed it
Executive and Financial Assistant, Massey University

Best PA Summit I’ve been to. Great speakers – got loads from each. Thanks.
PA, Bill Richardson Transport World

Excellent summit – very well put together
EA to CEO, Auckland Racing Club

Excellent conference!! Great venue.
Executive Assistant, Massey Univerisity

Was very good to hear from a CEO and get their tips and perspectives
EA, Parliamentary Counsel Office

This Summit was absolutely incredible. The number of high quality presenters is always amazing.
EA to GM, Enforcement ACT Branch, ACCC

Fantastic event, great speakers and good value for money. Will certainly return again next year.
Executive Assistant, Hastings District Council

Was a lovely day – all speakers were amazing – great time and got a lot out of it
EA to Group Manager, Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Fantastic line up of speakers. Great conference.
Group EA, NZ Aviation Security Service

Excellent Summit! Thank you.
PA to CEO, Ngati Porou Fisheries

Wonderful summit, genuinely the 1st of this kind where every speaker has been entertaining and engaging – great selection!
HR Manager and EA, Apollo Projects

Thoroughly enjoyable, thank you.
EA, Otago Polytechnic

Loved the speakers!
EA, Mitre 10

I enjoyed the experience. Looking forward to next year.
Operations Coordinator, University of Auckland

Thank you for a well-organised conference. What a privilege to be in the same room and listening to these presenters. Thank you.
EA to CE, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

ThinkTank has been amazing and did a great job around this conference.
EA/Event & Conference Organiser, William Hill

What an inspiring day. Expert speakers who engaged the audience, I walk away today refreshed and inspired. Thank you.
EA, WNSW

I really enjoyed the Summit
EA, Austrade

Fantastic venue, love the Hilton. Good variety of speakers and topics again this year. Five stars! See you in 2018.
EA, PLDC

Thank you for hosting such a wonderful Summit. The speakers and environment were so positive and inspiring.
EA to COO, Ramsay Health Care

Excellent
EA to CEO, Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, and EA to CRO Ramsay Health

So glad I came!
EA, Allens

I felt this conference to be very inspirational and felt quite motivated with each speaker. I look forward to 2018.
EA, University of Wollongong

Thank you for organising a wonderful day
EA to CEO and COO, PICA Group

I look forward to next year’s conference. Where do I sign up?
Project Coordinator, Transport for NSW

Excellent speakers – kept the audience’s attention
EA to CEO, INVESTA

Speakers were great and seemed to dovetail into each other. I loved the topics.
EA, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

Thanks for a great day!
EA, Uni of Wollongong

Excellent!
Major Events Sponsorship and Support Officer, Sunshine Coast Council

I was very happy with the large range of sponsors – this was my first PA Summit, I was very impressed. Venue was fantastic.
EA, CBA

Outstanding guest speakers
EA, Cessnock City Council

Interesting and valuable
Project Officer, FACS

Entertaining, interesting, informative
Admin Assistant, Waterwork Roads

Amazing range and very entertaining. LOVE the high level of the lectures.
EA, LINK Group

Great, fun day. Awesome prizes from sponsors.
EA, Cessnock City Council

Very enjoyable
EA to Mayor, Cessnock City Council

Enjoyed!!
EA, Cessnock Council

Wonderful! No speakers were bad, some were just BRILLIANT.
Administration Assistant, Transport for NSW

Amazing, engaging, extremely inspiring presenters!! Fabulous.
EA, FACS

Great range of speakers
Principal’s PA, Ignatius Park College

Had a great day and felt the content was very valuable
EA to GM Customer Service, REST Superannuation

Fantastic Summit – exceeded expectations – great line-up of speakers, very high quality, please keep doing it.
EA, DFAT

Another great Summit – thank you!
EA, Canberra Airport

If it says ‘ThinkTank’ you can take it to the bank – will be first class event – attention to detail.’
Office Manager, Starfish Ventures

Best Summit yet
EA to Commander Brigade, Department of Defence

This year’s speakers were excellent. I honestly don’t know how you can do any better.
EA, EDVoS

Fabulous speakers, great topics. Never lets me down.
PA to Director Planning and Development, Hume City Council

Great event, great speakers. Day flowed well and kept entertained and focused all day.
EA, Dimension Data

Great event – thank you!
EA to CEO, City of Adelaide

Loving the change of venue and the professional management of this event. Excellent MC.
EA to Mayor and Councillors, Whitehorse City Council

Awesome day. The best speakers. Loved all from 9am to 5pm. Thank you!
Administration Assistant, Greater Shepparton City Council

I really enjoyed the day – it had great speakers. The host/chair was amazing – entertaining and engaging.
EA to Group GM Programs and Policy, Brotherhood of St Laurence

The presenters were fantastic. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend.
PA, Monash University

Well run, great speakers, fantastic sponsors, very relevant material.
Senior Support Officer, City of Casey

Exceptional speakers, great venue.
EA to Director City Planning & Infrastructure, City of Casey

Enjoyed the day. Was great!
Business Support Supervisor, City of Casey

Excellent content
EA, City of Melbourne

Love this Summit and will keep coming
Executive Assistant, City of Stonnington

Enjoyed every speaker – have been for the past four years and this might just be the best yet!
Executive Assistant/Special Projects, City of Stonnington

A thoroughly enjoyable day allowing me to take away some key points to use to better support my Executive
Executive Assistant, Maxxia

Fabulous speakers!!
EA, HTA Advisory

An amazing day, very inspiring. Thank you!
Admin Assistant, University of the Sunshine Coast

Great event, well done!
EA to CIO, University of Tasmania

Fabulous day with quality speakers
Executive Assistant, Cabrini Health

Loved the Summit yet again. Thank you for the amazing range of speakers who were so informative and inspiring. Looking forward to next year.
Executive Assistant to Mayor, Invercargill City Council

An excellent conference. Great speakers, very professional, engaging and interactive. Well done.
Executive Manager, The CEO Circle

A fabulous day of sharing, learning, listening and encouraging to look inside oneself and acknowledge your differences, abilities and to try, try, try!
EA to the Headmaster, Somerset College

First PA Conference I’ve attended. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Didn’t expect to laugh so much. Very entertaining and informative, interesting speakers. Have really enjoyed the day.
Executive Asistant, EDVoS

Was a great mix of speakers
Personal Assistant, City of Albany

Excellent Summit! My first one. Loved it, will come again.
Executive Officer, Shire of Plantagenet

Thank you for arranging a wonderful day.
Area Coordinator, Newcrest Mining

I have been able to utilise the information more as I am a OSH rep – and this year it centred on health and wellbeing.
EA, Landgate

Fantastic day, thank you!
PA City of Canning

Fantastic conference, wonderful speakers with a lot of insights into a wide variety of areas.
EA, South Coast Baptist College

Great Summit – loved it. First one I’ve been to and would love to attend again in the future.
Principal’s PA, Carey Baptist College

Will be going back with a more positive attitude and think more about what I want to achieve.
PA to the Director of External Services, Shire of Esperance

Great conference
Personal Assistant, Town of Victoria Park

Fantastic conference, very inspiring.
Vanessa Frankson, Personal Assistant, Town of Victoria Park

Amazing vibe this year – well done and thank you.
Personal Assistant, Silver Chain

Great conference. The topics were great and very relevant to my role and life in general.
EA to CEO, Town of Port Hedland

All speakers were great. Thank you for the opportunity.
PA, BHP Rail

This was by far the best PA Summit event EVER!! My favourite speaker was Rabia – so very inspirational. I really hope to be back next year.
IAG

The day was excellent. Brilliant speakers and brilliant venue.
HAYS

First conference for me and it was awesome – definitely coming to the next year’s! Thank you!
Discovery Parks

This is my first summit and it has exceeded all expectations. Jamila was fabulous as MC and each speaker brought something unique. Overall an entertaining and inspiring day. Thank you!
Cabra Dominican College

Fantastic event! Topics and speakers were all fantastic. Inspiring and practical is always good.
RANZCP

The Summit was fabulous, guest speakers awesome.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

I thought it was an excellent conference and I got so much out of it.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Really well run, enjoyable day. Would love to be involved in future years.
Thankyou Group

Today was a fantastic event and all the speakers were fantastic. I’m walking away feeling invigorated with a new mission to use what I have learnt today to be the best version of myself both at home and in the workplace.
FCA Australia

Fantastic! The Summit was run flawlessly and the agenda of speakers was great! All speakers were relevant and very motivational. Hoping to come back next year!
PwC

I have been so pleasantly surprised by both the summit today and yesterday’s masterclasss with Debbie Mayo-Smith – a very valuable investment of my time away from the office! GlaxoSmithKline

As always – amazing and inspirational.
Unisuper

Great summit with amazing speakers – totally enjoyed the whole day. Fantastic program and will be back in 2017
Hume City Council

Thank you for an “ab fab” day! Excellent and inspirational presenters! Great venue!
University of Melbourne

Very honest and inspirational speakers. A motivational day, lots to think about and hopefully implement in the workplace.
Australian Munitions

Fantastic day, really enjoyed each speaker and gave me some inspirational tips. Many thanks to the organisers and speakers, you are awesome!
Barwon Water

Really enjoyed the day. Turia Pitt is truly amazing!
Monsanto

Another great event, well done!!
Siemens Ltd

One of my most enjoyable and inspiring days this year. I’m completely motivated!!
VFMC

I found this year very interesting and inspirational.
Interlink Roads

I loved all the speakers. Very inspirational.
ARPANSA

The balance of topics/speakers is great – a brilliant event, thank you!
BAE Systems

Thank you for collating such inspiring and thought-provoking speakers in one place
SunWater

This was the first time I attended and hope to return to another one. Was very rewarding and moving. Thank you to all the wonderful speakers.
Livingstone Shire Council.

The day was absolutely fabulous. I have been every year since the conference began and it never disappoints. So inspirational.
City of Port Phillip

Superb speakers, so much good information that is totally doable back at the coal face!!
City of Melbourne

Excellent line-up. Best presenters I have seen so far. Catering was excellent. Staff lovely and attentive.
City of Melbourne

I’ve only worked as an EA for 6 months so having the opportunity to attend the summit has been fantastic! I hope I have other opportunities to learn as much as possible. I’ve worked in local government for 10 years but EA work is the best experience. I’m really enjoying it. Thank you.
Latrobe City Council

Amazing day! I feel empowered to take charge of my working life which will have benefits in my private life too. Thank you.
Camberwell Grammar School

Inspirational speakers, great day!
Melton City Council

Fantastic guest speakers, thoroughly enjoyed the summit!
Melton City Council

Excellent summit as always.
MCEC

Amazing speakers with different stories and messages. I will take away something useful for each speakers. Thanks for the variety from such relevant speakers.
PwC

Very professional, slick production. The MC was great and kept the day moving.
IAG

The summit exceeded all expectations. The day has been great and I feel so refreshed and have a new enthusiasm for my work. I can’t wait to get back to the office and share it.
AFPA

Thank you for assuming we are intelligent, interesting and progressive human beings.
University of Melbourne

Great conference again. Keep up the fabulous work James and team!
Melbourne University

My first Corporate PA Summit! Enjoyed every minute. Excellent guest speakers especially Sadhana and Rabia
Mentone Grammar

I thought you had a great mix of speakers and topics. I have really loved the day, I would travel from Brisbane again to attend.
Ray White QLD

My first summit and will definitely be returning next year
Nova Systems

Amazing day. Great line-up of guest speakers. Going away totally inspired. Can’t wait until next year.
Tasnetworks

Life–changing event via Rabia and Turia. Brilliant, thank you.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks

I travelled over for this conference and found it to be very worthwhile. Was a good mix of technical skills and inspirational talks.
Adelaide Football Club

It was an amazing, wonderful mix of work, life, motivation and determination. Life impacting. Thank you! (No name left)
Anonymous

Great event, really enjoyed the speakers.
Future Fund

Fantastic Summit this year! 2nd year attending – LOVED Simon Waller – I struggle with IT and he made it easy and comprehensible. Very very inspirational speakers this year.
Westpac

The following comments are from attendees of the recent east coasts summits in Melbourne and Sydney in July 2015.

The content and variety of speakers was so motivational and inspiring. I will certainly be taking a lot out of this day.
McDonald Jones Homes

This has been a fantastic event to attend. Extremely inspirational and moving speakers. I will walk away today feeling better about myself and my outlook on my position and personal life. Thank you!
Wynstan

Wonderful day for my first Summit. So uplifting and positive. I enjoyed Blythe Rowe and Lisa McInnes-Smith as I really felt a great connection whilst they spoke. Very enjoyable day. Will come to next year’s Summit.
National Australia Bank

Really enjoyed the Summit. It was a good way to be amongst my peers. Thank you for an amazing experience
Reserve Bank

Love coming to this conference as great speakers and topics every year
Newcastle City Council

This was a great Summit and very professional. The speakers were very motivational and inspiring. The diversity of the speakers was very well selected. Just an awesome event
Oracle

Love this conference and have been before and rave about it.
AMP Capital

I thought the conference venue and speakers were fantastic… Very professional.
Clubs NSW

Venue was great for the conference, speakers were fantastic and the food was exceptional. I will be back next year.

Fantastic. Amazing. So insightful and helpful. Inspirational.
Australian Institute of Management

First Summit I have attended and I enjoyed it immensely. Found the speakers engaging and thought-provoking… perfect for making me think about my horizons!
Westpac

Excellent line up of speakers. Subjects were varied and relevant. Really enjoyed the day, look forward to future events. Thank you!
Transport for NSW

Year after year the Summit gets fabulous. The potential leaders in us EAs get drawn out more and more. Excellent speakers, fabulous topics being covered. More inspiration every year.
Department of Justice

Great summit! Enjoyed every speaker. This is my first PA Summit that I have attended. Cant’ wait to attend another one.
Property Council of Australia

I’m leaving the conference today feeling inspired to be the best I can be!
Link Group

Great day – liked the mix of professional and personal topics.
ABC

I LOVE it, thank you
Department of Treasury

Really inspirational conference. I enjoyed every speaker. Format is great. Engaging – great content
ALCON Novartis

I thoroughly enjoyed the PA Summit
Parramatta City Council

All speakers so inspiring, great content! Thank you.
NSW Food Authority

I thought today was an excellent day and very inspirational. It’s great to finally have something for the Administrators to attend. Thanks for a fantastic day!
Laing O’Rourke

Brilliant, thank you. Most rocking day. I’m inspired.
Airbus Group Australia Pacific

Topics were fantastic and had a great mix and variety
University of Southern Queensland

Excellent mix of speakers on different and entertaining topics, well done and hope to return with new speakers in the future. Thank you.
University of Southern Queensland

An excellent conference. Topics were informative, speakers were excellent. Very motivating.
Sydney Water

Great event. Enjoyed the past 2 days. Been trying for years to get here and glad I made it!
Logicalis Australia

Wonderful conference, congratulations to the organisers.
Wesley Mission

I have found the Summit very inspirational and really enjoyed the topics, content and speakers. I would enjoy attending again in the future.
Rio Tinto

Good speed of content/efficiency. Real bang for your buck.
Blood Service

Fantastic Summit. Definitely the best I have been to by far.
Australian Federal Police

Walked out feeling inspired to challenge myself more on what I can achieve.
Link Group

The following comments are from attendees of the recent east coasts summits in Melbourne and Sydney in July 2014, and the December 2013 Perth summit.

This is my first PA Summit and I would like to thank all the speakers for helping to reignite the passion and drive which has remained idle for too long. I feel inspired and rejuvenated. Thank you – see you next year.
Executive Assistant, NAB, Sydney 2014

Fantastic day. Very inspiring. Great to network. When’s the next one?
Executive Assistant, New Forests, Sydney 2014

First time attending after years of wanting to attend. Great day, inspirational speakers. Look forward to attending again.
Executive Assistant, Infosys, Sydney 2014

Chris Bath was a fabulous MC – she really kept the day flowing and was very entertaining. Wonderful speakers with thought-provoking topics.
Executive Assistant, Crowe Horwath, Sydney 2014

All the speakers were amazing and inspirational
Executive Assistant, Thyssenkrupp Elevator Australia, Sydney 2014

10 year anniversary – congratulations! Awesome Summit!
Executive Assistant, Qantas Credit Union, Sydney 2014

Truly an awesome day with awesome content!
Executive Assistant, Westpac, Sydney 2014

Great day with fantastic, inspirational speakers. I found today very motivational and will take away a lot from the day.
Executive Assistant, Husqvarna, Sydney 2014

Brilliant! Always feel inspired and energised after the event.
Executive Assistant, Toyota Financial Services, Sydney 2014

Another exceptional summit with great motivational speakers. Well done!
Executive Assistant, APVMA, Melbourne 2014

A great day with an excellent variety of speakers. The day has flown by – truly enjoyable
Executive Assistant, Crown Melbourne, Melbourne 2014

Fabulous event with excellent content and venue
Executive Assistant, Mentone Grammar, Melbourne 2014

Thank you for a great day!
Executive Assistant, Melbourne Water, Melbourne 2014

Loved the whole day – I learnt a lot to take away and think about. Thank you.
Executive Assistant, Cricket Australia, Melbourne 2014

Very inspirational and great food for thought. A lot of positive and helpful information for all aspects of life – I would highly recommend
Executive Assistant, Wiley & Co, Melbourne 2014

What a fantastic, inspirational line-up of speakers. Thank you.
Executive Assistant, ZM Lemforder, Melbourne 2014

Great range of speakers and a great opportunity to network. Thank you.
Executive Assistant, Snowy Hydro, Melbourne 2014

Wonderful event – I was here for the 3 days. Inspirational!
Executive Assistant, Kagome Australia, Melbourne 2014

Fantastic day full of inspirational speakers, and a great atmosphere. Thank you!
Executive Assistant, PGA, Melbourne 2014

Amazing speakers. So inspiring and engaging – thank you so much
Executive Assistant, GRDC, Melbourne 2014

What an amazing experience – motivating and inspirational!! Congratulations to all the speakers. Thank you ThinkTank Media!
Executive Assistant, Alice Springs Town Council, Melbourne 2014

This was my first summit and I’ve wanted to be here so many times. Finally I got to experience what so many have been speaking of. I have loved the excitement, the speakers and the emotion. Thank you!
Executive Assistant, Maxxia, Melbourne 2014

The best EA event I have ever been to. So much about you as a person as well as you as an EA. This is important because it reminded me of skills and talents I have that I shouldn’t be afraid to bring to the workplace. Thank you organisers and speakers.
Executive Assistant, University of Melbourne, Melbourne 2014

I really enjoyed the day. It was highly inspirational and motivational.
Executive Assistant, RACV, Melbourne 2014

It was a fantastic summit – my first one – very motivational and inspiring
Executive Assistant, Siemens Ltd, Melbourne 2014

James (from ThinkTank), yet another exciting and professionally presented summit. Excellent speakers and content. Congratulations!
Executive Assistant, Siemens Ltd, Melbourne 2014

Wonderful event, great content that was based on true experience. FANTASTIC JOB – thank you!
Executive Assistant, Siemens Ltd, Melbourne 2014

An inspirational day
Executive Assistant, KPMG, Melbourne 2014

Once again, incredible and totally inspiring speakers.
Executive Assistant, CSL Ltd, Melbourne 2014

Exceptional speakers. I feel so priveledged to be have been able to attend and listen to what they had to say!!
Executive Assistant, National Credit Insurance, Melbourne 2014

Brilliant conference today. After attending for the last 10 years, I continue to leave motivated and inspired every time. Happy anniversary!
Executive Assistant, City of Port Phillip, Melbourne 2014

Fantastic day – very smoothly run – nicely organised and informative
Executive Assistant, Australian Unity, Melbourne 2014

Great event James (from ThinkTank). The summit just gets better every year. Thank you, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Executive Assistant, Australian Unity, Melbourne 2014

Great day! And the quality of the speakers first rate compared to others I have been to. Well worth the money
Executive Assistant, Australian Unity, Melbourne 2014

Fantastic line-up of speakers. LOVED IT :) Thank you.
Executive Assistant, Siemens Ltd, Melbourne 2014

The summit is fantastic. I’m so glad I persisted with my boss to let me attend. I’ll be back next year – it exceeded my expectations, thank you.
Executive Assistant, City of Mitcham, Melbourne 2014

“Thoroughly enjoyed the day – best conference yet!  I have attended other conferences and this has always been the best, most interactive and informative – well done!”
Executive Assistant, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd, Perth 2013

“Inspirational, motivating and thought provoking…Great day, thank you”
Executive Assistant, Silver Chain, Perth 2013

“Again a brilliantly organised event. The calibre of speakers never disappoints”
Executive Assistant, St Andrews, Perth 2013

“It has been an inspirational event with great speeches and lots of fun”
Executive Assistant, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Perth 2013

“Very well done, amazing speakers. A very inspirational day and I would recommend this summit to all PA’s”
Executive Assistant, KPMG, Perth 2013

“Each and every speaker was incredibly inspirational. Exceeded my expectations”
Executive Assistant, Town of Claremont, Perth 2013

“The speakers were fantastic, engaging, relatable and all the topics were relevant. I’ve got information that I can take back and use in my day to day job”
Executive Assistant, Lotterywest, Perth 2013

“Prof Fiona Wood – WOW! What an inspirational woman! All the speakers were relevant, engaging and inspiring”
Executive Assistant, Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy & Fertilisers, Perth 2013

“Truly inspirational speakers! A great day”
Executive Assistant, Town of Victoria Park, Perth 2013

“I love the ThinkTank Media Conferences, it is an amazing amount of motivation that will last you the whole year”
Executive Assistant, St Andrews Australia, Perth 2013

“Definitely a great experience and the inspiration of the motivational speakers will certainly assist in my role”
Executive Assistant, RAC Insurance, Perth 2013

“All the speakers were inspiring and made me feel empowered to improve my life in many aspects. Very informative”
Executive Assistant, BHP Billiton, Perth 2013

“A great event. Exceeded my expectations – great selection of speakers and topics”
Executive Assistant, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Perth 2013

“The variety of speakers was excellent. Each speaker kept me interested and at times amused. Very good conference would definitely love to attend next year. Well organised and felt motivated at the end”
Executive Assistant, Aurecon, Perth 2013

“Really loved that all the speakers were so different from each other – lots of variety, yet all able to be related towards my own work and life. Very good.”
Executive Assistant, FMC Technologies, Perth 2013

“Great range of speakers from different backgrounds and gave us a great insight and the essential information needed to be good at what we do.
Very inspiring and motivating."
Executive Assistant, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Perth 2013

“Thank you all for taking me to places I had not been before and to places I would love to be”
Executive Assistant, Ramelius Resources Ltd, Perth 2013

“Great conference, enjoyed every minute”
Executive Assistant, SJGHC Inc, Perth 2013

“I enjoyed the diverse topics and speakers. Made for a very interesting day. Able to take information, tips and hints and apply them to both my home and work life. Well worthwhile”
Executive Assistant, Public Transport Authority, Perth 2013

“Loved the speakers.  All very motivating. I feel inspired."
Executive Assistant, Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers, Perth 2013

“A great opportunity to be amongst such amazing, wonderful people. So inspiring and so personally moving. The speakers were OUTSTANDING!!!’
Executive Assistant, Chevron Australia, Perth 2013

“Really enjoyable, entertaining day that refreshed my motivation!”
Executive Assistant, City of Bunbury, Perth 2013

“Each and every one of today’s speakers were my favourites. A fantastic way to spend a day away from the office”
Executive Assistant, Ngarda Civil & Mining, Perth 2013

“A most inspirational day. The time to change is today. Thank you all!”
Executive Assistant, Silver Chain, Perth 2013

“Awesome – very motivational. Enforced things I am already doing but encouraged me to do other things and I still learnt things I didn’t know that will now help me do my job better and be better in life in general. Coming back next year.”
Executive Assistant, City of Nedlands, Perth 2013

“If motivation and inspiration were key elements – this was achieved. A truly great event. Met some wonderful colleagues and will keep in touch with them”
Executive Assistant, Shire of Murray, Perth 2013

“Another excellent summit! Outstanding speakers”
Executive Assistant, City of Perth, Perth 2013

The following comments are from attendees from the 2013 East Coast Summits

Great variety of speakers, inspiration and motivation to take back to the office and be the change to make the difference
Executive Assistant, Plum Financial, NAB

The balance and variety of speakers was perfect and each one kept my attention and left me better informed and wanting more. Outstanding!
Executive Assistant, SA Water

Amazing Summit – speakers sensational, loved the format, brilliant day overall. Hope to be back next year.
Executive Assistant, CGU

Great speakers, throroughly enjoyed conference, it really reiterates the importance of an EA
Executive Assistant, AMP Ltd

This was my second Summit and it again surpassed my expectations. A great day and I hope to be back again!
Executive Assistant, Moree Plains Shire Council

So many inspirational speakers. I have taken a lot of knowledge that I can use in my daily life and job.
Executive Assistant, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Australia

A fabulous day of speakers! Lisa McInnes-Smith was brilliant. Very inspiring sessions and ideas for professional and personal development.
Executive Assistant, Boeing Defence Australia

The day had an excellent flow and well-timed, and well-placed speakers... thank you!
Executive Assistant, CSIRO CEO

The speakers were all varied and very interesting. A great mix of topics and themes appropriate for PA/EAs. I attended the conference with four other EAs from Latrobe City and it was great to attend as a group.
Executive Assistant, Latrobe City Council

Today’s speakers were excellent. Thanks for putting the seminar together and making it so rewarding.
Anonymous

Thoroughly enjoyable presentations and event, which I attend every year as my one conference allowance.
Executive Assistant, Wyndham City Council

What a brilliant line-up of speakers. Completely inspirational. I’ve enjoyed every minute. Food was great and venue really good.
Executive Assistant, CSL Ltd

Excellent, very inspirational
Executive Assistant, ANZ

Wonderful day, very well put together and I would very much consider attending another summit – congratulations to all involved for a job well done
Executive Assistant, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal

All speakers were excellent and topics of great interest and varied. Each speaker was inspirational in their own way.
Executive Assistant, Farstad Shipping

Wonderful speakers, inspiring, thought-provoking. Great Summit. Great networking experience.
Executive Assistant, DIAC

Very inspiring speakers, and postive! I feel motivated to go back to work and lead, be positive and succeed in my career as an EA
Executive Assistant, Chemmart

Very worthwhile and interesting conference to attend
Personal Assistant, Sorell Council

A very worthwhile day. All speakers were relevant and inspiring.
Administration Officer, Catholic Education Office Toowoomba

No words – absolutely wonderful
Anon

Very well run, speakers were passionate and informative. Good networking opportunity.
Executive Assistant, SDN Children’s Services

This has been the most professionally organised, interesting and entertaining conference I’ve been to. The presenters and presentations were relevant and informative and a lot of the ideas that I’ll take away I’ll use to motivate me in my role.
Executive Assistant to the Deputy CEO, Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Thoroughly enjoyed the summit and was highly motivated in making some changes in my life. Great speakers – valuable, informative info.
Executive Assistant, Shell Company of Australia

I was inspired by the presenters. Totally worth attending – brilliant topics and speakers.
Team Coordinator, Melbourne Water

An uplifting and encouraging experience, giving me some determination to employ some of the lessons and tactics learned! The speakers were witty, charming, intelligent and insightful and I am grateful for the wisdom imparted.
Anon

This was my first time attending this event. The whole experience was so rewarding and the speakers so inspiring. I look forward to attending again in the future. Well done on a great event!!
Personal Assistant, CGU Insurance

Another great day, wonderful and informative speakers. Always great to hear life experiences of other people.
Personal Assistant, Powerlink QLD

An excellent conference with very though provocative speakers.
PA, QUT

Great day – informative, interesting, captivating
Executive Assistant, RPS

Once again another fantastic mix of speakers in a great venue with great resources to use after the summit
Executive Assistant, IAG

Beautiful food, great speakers, thoroughly enjoyed the day
Executive Assistant, Commonwealth Bank

I found the day very inspiring, congratulations. This is the second summit I have attended over a few years. All speakers very inspiring and relevant to our roles. Congratulations.
Executive Assistant, Department of Immigration and Citizenship

I have been to three Summits and this one has been exceptional! I really enjoyed the speakers and related to them and their stories. Well organised James and well done!
Executive Assistant, TAL

Quality speakers make this Summit exceptional. I look forward to the next PA Summit in 2013. Thank you for a great day and Summit.
Executive Assistant, Qantas Staff Credit Union

Some of the speakers were so inspirational – my head is full of achievement!
Anon

Fabulous venue, spot-on selection of speakers. Hope to be able to attend next year.
Anon

A great mix of presenters and energy throughout the day
Executive Assistant, CGU Insurance

The range of speakers was excellent
Executive PA/Team Assistant, Siemens Ltd

Fantastic conference, very helpful and motivating, well done!
Executive Assistant, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Fantastic day, many thanks
Executive Assistant, Ergon Energy

Wonderful variety, I will be able to apply this to every aspect of my life
Team Coordinator, Ergon Energy

I thoroughy enjoyed the whole conference. It was very encouraging to realise what potential I can have for myself. I’m taking away this: I am vital and pivotal in my role at my company.
Executive Assistant, SDN Children’s Services

“Funny, down to earth, informative and thought provoking conference. Thank you”
Wiley & Co

“Very inspiring 2 years in a row – great crowd, speakers and ideas. I was that impressed with last years forum I arranged to bring 17 other PA’s along. Have had great feedback from the ladies through-out the day”.
Ergon Energy

“Once again a very inspiring Corporate PA Summit”.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks

“After attending last year I did not think that I would be able to gain more knowledge, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Well done.”
Moree Plains Shire Council

“I think overall this is a great summit for any PA/EA at any level. It’s informative, inspiring and you feel motivated at the end of the day. It’s good to know that other EA’s experience the same challenges as I do. The speakers were informative and confident. I thoroughly enjoyed the summit and would definitely attend again in the future.”
Luxottica

“I found the summit to be not only fun and informative but something that I can highly recommend to all PA’s and EA’s or someone who wants to become one”
Mitsui Iron Ore Development

“I attended last year and enjoyed it, but have really loved today. All the speakers have been inspirational and I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. I will look forward to next year. Venue superb, staff superb.”
Insurance Australia Group

“A very practical and inspirational summit”.
Department of Defence

“Great, fulfilling day. Inspirational speakers, great networking connections. Terrific venue.”
NSW Industrial Relations

“This was my first time at the PA Summit and I thought it was fantastic. It is a definate recommendation to colleagues and friends in the industry.”
Australian Taxation Office

“An interesting, informative & inspirational day that I enjoyed immensely.”
Premiere Global Services

“Brilliant! Loved it – I feel inspired.”
Westpac

“Wonderful and informative day. Thank you”
Atlassian

“A great range of inspiring and interesting speakers made for a great conference”
Maitland Council

“Very informative conference, many light bulb and ahhh moments. Thank you.”
Telstra

“A very rewarding and worthwhile conference”
Calibre Global

“This summit was an excellent experience to hear from other peoples views and knowledge from being a PA/EA. The ladies were all extremely enlightening and inspiring. Great experience to spread the wings and network and chat with others. Thoroughly enjoyable. Hope to attend next year. Venue, catering, MC and speakers were all great. Thank you.”
Pepsico, Australia & New Zealand

“Great event thanks to the speakers, sponsors and Doltone House. I have taken away a lot from today.”
ISS Facility Services"

“A great opportunity to meet and share with others in my profession.”
Marinya Media

“Besides all the excellent speakers, it is great being with other EA/PA’s to discuss issues with”
TabCorp

“It has been a very informative and inspirational day. I have not been to a seminar like this before and I have found it very beneficial. If the possibility arose I would love to come to the next one.”
University Cooperative Bookshop

“I thought last years summit was good value – but this year you’ve exceeded yourselves. Thanks”
TAL

“Great day – excellent speakers. Always rewarding and inspiring day.”
Westfield

“The line-up of speakers was informative and relevant. Another job well done.”
National Buildplan Group

“It was great to meet other EA’s/PA’s and be able to share ideas/tips on experiences shared. Fantastic day! I’ll be back.”
Westpool

“Great summit as always. I always walk away with new tips and a new found confidence.”
Qantas Staff Credit Union

“I have been inspired by all the speakers to improve not only my professional life but my personal life. Thanks.”
BT Financial Group

“The day was fantastic. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to attend. Every one of the speakers were informative & had great stories. Loved it!”
AAPT

“Very well organised event & great care was taken in making us feel valued and special – great venue, wonderful food.”
DMS Maritime

“I would like to thank you for organising this event. I have learnt so much and am still yet to attend the masterclass.”
Primus Telecom

“Thank you. I feel regenerated, rejuvenated and motivated to apply some of what I’ve learnt today”
IES

“I have been to this event for the past 5 years. It gets better and more professional every year. This year the speakers have all been fantastic and extremely motivating. Can’t wait for next year.”
Whitehorse City Council

“This was an absolutely wonderful PA Summit. The speakers were fabulous.”
Maryvale Private Hospital

“I love this summit! I have been coming every year and it is always fascinating. Speakers are always so interesting and entertaining and leave you wanting more”
City of Port Phillip

“Very well presented and relevant to the workplace. Intimate as well as dynamic”
DPCD

“What a great summit. It was my first attendance and certainly won’t be my last. Very positive and inspirational speakers. I left the summit very motivated. Thank you ThinkTank”.
CSL Limited

“The conference was fantastic and exceeded my expectations leaving me feeling motivated and revitalised. Thank you very much. Hope to see you next year.” LaTrobe University

“Very inspiring day – I have taken away a lot of information I will start to put in place immediately. Having lots of speakers for short amounts of time works really well, it’s easy to keep attention on what is being said. I particularly enjoyed the professional speakers. Thank you”
Department of Education & Early Childhood Development

Wyndham City Council
“This event is the one major conference I attend each year for professional development and enjoyment. I’ve tried others, but keep coming back for the quality speakers, event management and venue. I’d recommend it to all EAs / PAs”

Department of Health
“Excellent – just the power surge of inspiration and empowerment I needed!”

National Australia Bank
“A really fantastic day. Well organised, with fabulous and inspiring speakers. I found it very motivating, educational and would highly recommend it to all EAs and PAs. It’s nice to be surrounded by people who understand what we do and embrace it”

Suncorp
“A special thank you for the inspiration provided today, it was absolutely worthwhile”

Australian Aerospace
“Really thoroughly enjoyed it”

Diageo Australia
“Today was such an enjoyable day!”

Moree Plains Shire Council
“Very enjoyable day. I feel I got a lot out of today’s conference. Thank you for this enjoyable event. Job well done to you!"

Cessnock City Council
“All speakers excellent and well suited to conference. Very inspirational!!”

Westpac Banking Corporation
“Excellent speakers and very interesting topics”

Insurance Australia Group
“This was my first Corporate PA Summit and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The speakers were all very professional as well as inspirational. I would highly recommend this summit to my colleagues”

Premiere Global International
“Great day, very interesting and motivational. I learned a lot in a short space of time.”

Sydney Airport Corporation
“Another great conference! Excellent speakers, thank you.”

ING Australia
“Great day, look forward to next year!”

Calibre Controls
“Very well organised, lovely venue and a host of fabulous and inspirational speakers!”

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Australia
“The summit has been very useful, very inspiring and I picked up a lot of useful tools to do my job better. The speakers were amazing”

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
“The summit has been excellent, all of the sessions are full of practical information”

Insurance Australia Group
“Very high quality speakers. I feel very re-energised and will take some time to think about how to advance myself and better use the tools available to me”

TOWER Australia
“Practical and inspirational – thank you!”

TNT Australia
“Thank you. Very interesting and informative summit”

Commonwealth Bank
“I found the sessions to be very inspirational. The speakers had a wealth of experience to share”

WA Local Government Association
“Excellent day, very inspirational. The speakers were a delight”

BHP Billiton Iron Ore
“The honesty and candidness of the speakers this year was inspirational and extremely motivating – thank you”

Schneider Electric
“An inspirational day with an exceptional line-up of influential women from all walks of life”

Dulux Group
“Very beneficial, loved it!”

Qantas
“Great summit – the right mix of speakers, all PAs and EAs should attend – very engaging. Amazing line-up of women!”

Titan Garages
“I thought the whole event was excellent”

The University of Queensland
“A very informative day with great mix of speakers, thank you”

The University of Queensland
“Loved it all!”

Ergon Energy
“Inspirational speakers – fun, enjoyable and informative”

CSIRO
“First time at this summit and I will definitely be at the next! Thoroughly enjoyed it!”

Brisbane Grammar School
“A really enjoyable day, thank you. I feel energised and ready to implement new ideas into my daily life (both work and personally)”

ISIS Group Australia
“Great organising. Very professional, friendly, enjoyable and informative event. I enjoyed it thoroughly”

WaterSecure
“I would like to say thank you for organising such an informative and interesting event. I have gained so much information and more skills today than I have done in the entire past year”

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
“Fantastic event. Great venue and catering, overall very impressed”

CSL Limited
“This summit has been the best by far that I have attended. The speakers were excellent, the MC was delightful and the catering was great. I will definitely attend the 2011 conference”

VicRoads
“I found the summit to be very interesting with excellent speakers from diverse backgrounds. I highly recommend it to all PAs and EAs out there, it’s definitely a worthwhile experience”

CGU Insurance
“I am very pleased to have participated in this excellent event. I felt involved in many of the presentations and am thrilled to see the level of recognition that this profession now commands. Thank you!”

City of Greater Geelong
“Thoroughly enjoyed the PA Summit today – it was very well organised and absolutely loved listening to the guest speakers”

Nuvasive Australia
“I thought the day was fantastic. I gained a lot of useful information and the guest speakers were wonderful and confident. I will definitely be back next year”

LaTrobe University
“Very inspiring – heaps of information for me to choose my next goal – thanks!”

VECCI
“Congratulations, you have once again delivered a fantastic event. Thank you!”

The Australian Ballet
“I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations – the collection of speakers were fantastic and the event was well organised”

Pitcher Partners
“I thoroughly enjoyed the conference, I came away with many useful tips. It is very easy in day-to-day tasks to lose sight of what’s important. I would definitely recommend it to colleagues to attend the summit in future”

CGU Insurance
“A very productive day and I take away a lot to reflect on! I have learnt that confidence and sheer determination will get you to your goal”

City of Unley
“This summit was interesting, beneficial and inspiring. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the speakers were fantastic”

Sustainability Victoria
“Over the years I have attended many EA/PA conference and I would put this one at the top – I would certainly recommend it to others”

City of Melbourne
"One of the best conferences I’ve been to – very topical and thought-provoking"

City of Port Phillip
"The summit was very enjoyable and the topics, relevant. It’s an event I look forward to every year!"

Atlassian
"This is my second Corporate PA Summit – it just gets better! The speakers are very relevant and current and I look forward to attending again."

Australand Holdings
"Great day. Very informative."

Samaritans Foundation
"Thank you again for an inspirational, motivational day. The PA Summit continues to uphold a high standard."

Australiand Holdings
"I really enjoyed the summit and will be recommending future summits to friends"

BMW Australia
"... a great day – loved attending! Thank you!"

Medibank Private
"I’m most impressed with the variety of speakers and the relevance with what they had to share with us"

Bankwest
"Very motivating conference, inspirational"

Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
"Always an informative seminar. Speakers are interesting and often also have a great sense of humour. Well done to the organisers."

Shell Australia Ltd
"Great day out – very motivational and informative"

Chisholm Institute
"A very inspiring and interesting day"

Mitsubishi Australia
"Great Summit. Fantastic and inspirational speakers... well done on a great event."

Melbourne Water
"Great day and well organised"

Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
"Time flies when you are having fun and this day flew by"

Sorell Council
"Very interesting and enjoyable day. I felt the topics were all very interesting and of relevance to the Summit"

Benalla Rural City Council
"A fantastic and insightful day"

Whitehorse City Council
"The summit was very interesting and excellent speakers from diverse backgrounds/industry. I will walk away with something positive today – some ideas and tools to apply to anything I wish to reach for in the future. A very positive and enjoyable day. I look forward to what will be offered at next year’s summit."

Sino Gold
"Loved the conference"

Attorney General's Department
"Both informative and inspirational – this is my second year and in my opinion every EA/PA should avail of this opportunity at least once."

Employers Mutual
"Thanks for a great day!"

Downer EDI Rail
"Very good conference and I will go home inspired to be successful in my role for the company"

DIAC
"I found the conference very inspirational and thought provoking. A lovely day and hope to attend next year."

Hostec International
"The conference has given me the motivation to initiate change within my company and role. It has been a great day with some extremely valuable information shared. Thank you!"

Mitsui and Co
"It has been fantastic to hear the speakers talk about just how important the tole of the EA/PA is to companies. I hope to take this positivity back to others in our workplace. A conference in Perth would be fantastic!"

Baxter Healthcare
"Had a fantastic day – would recommend to my colleagues"

Department of Justice
"Excellent day. Thank you for a wonderful panel of guest speakers."

Australian Insurance Holdings
"I would highly recommend all of ThinkTank seminars to friends and fellow colleagues. They are really good."

Institute of Public Admin Aust, QLD
"Loved the variety and solid content"

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
"I found the speakers inspiring and have a new found energy for my role."

City of Whitehorse
"Great mix of topics and the calibre of speakers were impressive and very uplifting and informative!"

ADP Employer Services
"Thank you for providing an event with great content. I look forward to coming to future events."

ADP - Global View
"An informative event that has renewed my faith and ability to strive for success in my role"

Queensland Resources Council
"Natalie Barr’s presentation was fascinating and warmed the heart. Thank you."

University of Queensland
“This has been the most informative and enjoyable day. It has been interesting hearing from the PA/EA speakers. The speakers reinforced everything I already do and gave me a few new ideas too!”

Staging Connections
“Informative, entertaining and refreshing. The structure was brilliant and the high energy speakers were fantastic”

ANZ
“I think it has been one of the best days I’ve been on. The energy & information has really re-energized me and made me realise a few home truths”

Commonwealth Bank
“Very inspirational – makes me want to get back to work and strive to be the best I can at my job”

Sedgman Limited
“I found the event to be very interesting and full of great speakers – and very engaging”

Ergon Energy
“Fantastic, well worth attending. Very interesting and entertaining at the same time”

Parsons Brinckerhoff
“Enthusiastic, inspiring and empowering. I’m looking forward to challenging myself and the stepping stones in becoming the best EA to my manager”

QR Networks
“Excellent, a really worthwhile day with wonderful speakers, lots of note-taking and networking”

Western Corridor
“Excellent the speakers were great, motivated & inspirational. Could have listened to some of them all day!”

James Cook University
“Fantastic – the speakers were very entertaining and informative. Well done!

Origin Energy
“I am finding a lot of valuable tips and learning from chatting to others. Fun, informative and fabulous service”

Origin Energy
“Very informative and inspirational. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The speakers were excellent”

Brisbane Airport
“Very exciting program & enjoyable speakers”

Sunwater
“Great speakers with inspirational stories & examples in the workplace that I would easily relate to”

Australian Insurance Holdings
“A good balance of speakers. Very funny & inspiring. A very enjoyable day”

Logan City Council
“Very entertaining and all the topics were very relevant to my role. The speakers were fun to listen to”

Ergon Energy
“Wonderful day. Informative. Fantastic Speakers! Good networking opportunity”

Commonwealth Bank
“A very worthwhile summit. Picked up some great tips. Great networking opportunity”

Adult Multicultural Education Services
“It offers an opportunity to update myself with information beyond what I am doing in my position – high level of market intelligence”

Fonterra Australia
“Entertaining, informative, great to network with EA/PA’s in different industries”

National Australia Bank
“Very informative & entertaining”

Glen Eira City Council
“I have truly enjoyed the summit and listening to all the speakers. Thank you for this experience”

Australian Football League
“Interesting, balanced, knowledgeable & useful”

Surf Coast Shire
“Entertaining, enlightening, enjoyable, knowledgeable”

Overnewton College
“Very informative. Interesting speakers. Good to see what others do and compare and see where I can improve my ways”

Commonwealth Bank
“Excellent – great speakers, excellent applicable points given”

ANZ
“Excellent and very informative”

Cosmetics Cubed
“Interesting, inspiring, learning and I also had a good laugh. An all round great day”

Heart Foundation
“Very interesting and entertaining. Wonderful tips and great speakers”

Paterson Securities
“Very informative & motivational. Received some good tips and look forward to putting into practice to see any changes”

RSM Bird Cameron
“Useful, fun and professionally run”

RMIT University
“Well organised with interesting speakers, which tapped into key areas that affect all EA/PAs”

City of Whitehorse
“It was refreshing, exactly how it all is for executive assistants”

Goulburn-Murray Water
“Excellent! I enjoyed myself immensely and also learnt a great deal in the process. Thank you!”

VENCorp
“Fabulous – really relevant tips and was great to have such high profile speakers”

Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau
“Very enjoyable, most informative. Very inspiring – has made me look at my job and the areas I could progress/improve on”

Australian Unity
“This has been the most enjoyable day. Very informative, relative to my job and material I can use in the future”

Maddocks
“Thank you very much! It was informative, entertaining and sometimes hilarious”

Loy Yang Power
“Great mix of speakers, and topics! Very motivating and so relevant to issues faced by PA and EA’s daily! Would definitely come again”

Knight Frank
“Very informative & fun”

AIG
“Awesome!”

Data #3 Limited
“This year’s speakers were very entertaining and also having a peer panel was excellent as it gave a chance to hear other peoples perspectives”

University of Queensland
“I thought it was and excellent day. Very entertaining and extremely well organised”

Queensland Motorways
“Great day! Very informative & useful. Speakers were great”

Department of Justice
“Awesome, I think I will take so much from today and use it in my work and family roles. A lovely day – thank you!”

Shell Australia
“Well balanced between PA speakers & professional speakers. All interesting and relevant”

Powerlink
“Best yet – have attended 4 other summits”

Sunwater
“A lot of attention to detail and thought put into the order of presenters”

Australia Post
“A reconfirmation of how important my role is within the organisation. Sometimes I feel like an unsung hero”

St Andrews Hospital
“Very inspiring, picked up lots of tips”

Ergon Energy
“Great range of topics and speakers. Greatly enjoyed the power panel and how they shared their experiences”

CQ University Australia
“Inspirational, encouraging, informative”

Macarthur Coal
“Informative & beneficial to understanding with a greater clarity of the importance of my role”

ANZ
“Well worth attending. Really reinforced some things”

Premier Global Services
“Encouraging, empathetic, informative”

Loy Yang Power
“Well worthwhile”

Mitsubishi Australia
“Excellent, very inspirational and motivating”

Willmott Forests
“Fun and informative. It is good to have an opportunity to learn in this environment. Great way to meet new people!”

Port of Melbourne
“Very valuable and interesting. Enjoyable and entertaining”

Ergon Energy
"Thank you ThinkTank. The 2007 Corporate PA Summit was altogether engaging, elegant & educational. Shelley Craft was a wonderful choice as a chair with a wonderful sense of humour and warmth. Excellent range of topics."

Tarong Energy
"Wow! What a way to start the day! Chris Bath is a great warm up and Shelley Craft kept the day on track adding brilliantly to discussions… Thank you for a very clear and sensible presentation on the future expectations of Australia’s workforce by LINK Recruitment. Thank you."

Ergon Energy
"The real-life PA stories were inspiring – other people’s experiences always put things into perspective."

Knight Frank Australia
"I found the Summit informative, friendly and professional. An environment of peers, and an instant feeling of support and comradery."

Engineers Australia
"I really enjoyed having other PA/EAs perspectives in their positions in their workplaces. It was an encouraging and inspirational summit."

Leighton Contractors
"A very inspiring and uplifting experience! Speakers were fabulous; the energy in the room was electric with self-confidence and self worth glaring from every attendee! Well done, bring on the world!"

Deloitte
"Great information and networking day."

Gold Coast Water
"Thank you to everyone involved in this informative conference. The energy and enthusiasm kept the day flowing. Each speaker have their own individual style to the day, keeping it interesting and alive."

Data #3 Limited
"This summit is a great way to meet people in the same field as you work in. We are an unique group of people that people don’t thin about a lot, but cannot live without."

Genesys Laboratories
"I thought this would be like teaching an ‘old dog’ (me) new tricks – I did pick up some great ideas and felt all speakers inspirational, informative and fun."

Thiess Sedgman Joint Venture
"A wonderful day full of inspirational speakers – the speakers were from diverse industries which was brilliant."

Premiere Global
"It was great to hear varying subjects, ranging from interesting statistics to practical ideas for the workplace to inspiring personal development – in one day, in one place. Thank you – I feel truly empowered by inspirations I have heard today."

Gold Coast Water
"A professional, well-organised conference. Shelley was dynamic in her presentation and MC role – the perfect mentor. I look forward to next year; thank you. I brought along 8 PAs form my organisation and the feedback was very positive from all."

Horizon Alliance (John Holland Group)
"I found the Summit very informative and interesting and will be passing on the information that I have received to my work colleagues. Particularly enjoyed Bessie Bardot’s talk – very inspiring and genuine."

PB
"Just what I need to remotivate myself in my current role and share my enthusiasm with my peers."

Milan Holdings Group
"I came away from the Summit feeling empowered by tools and motivations offered so generously by the energetic and encouraging speakers. Thank you, ThinkTank."

Leading Edge Group Limited
"Attended my first Corporate PA Summit - loved it! Speakers/Presenters were valuable and interesting. Can't wait to receive next year's invite!! Well done and congratulations on a great day. Tracey Jones was brilliant!"

Australian Hardboards Limited
"Wonderful experience underlining the work of the EA/PA. I have a renewed energy to return to work with."

Minimovers
"A wonderful conference as a training tool to further develop yourself and career."

Intec Billing Australia
"It's a very informative conference… it's good to have someone else bring it to our attention what is important in our role."

Townsville City Council
"Great opportunity to mix with other PAs and share experiences. Entertaining speakers - loved Sandra Sully!"

Fuji Xerox Australia
"I found the event very valuable and have learned some new key concepts to take with me and apply to the next challenging PA situation."

Colonial First State
"I feel empowered! The Summit not only impressed me with valuable insights, it also reinforced that my role as an assistant is as important as my manager's and that we must work together to achieve our goals."

Kimberly-Clark Australia
"What a wonderful combination of speakers! I had a wonderful time and have taken some fantastic ideas away to put into practice into my current position. Thank you!"

AAPT
"Today's conference has been sensational, very informative and a great networking opportunity!"

Schroder Investment Management
"Sandra Sully is just beautiful, intelligent and so inspiring. Mia Freedman, wow, I did not take my eyes and ears off her the whole time. Absolutely wonderful, inspiring and such a normal down to earth woman who is so honest about her life. Loved it!"

Commonwealth Bank
"As Sandra Sully pointed out today - use every opportunity to your advantage - have a vision, know what your personal values are and just go for it."

XYZ networks Pty Ltd
"I'm leaving this afternoon feeling inspired and motivated, I often muse that the role of the PA/EA can be a lonely one - so it was wonderful to spend the day with 160 other PA/Eas and share stories. A great mix of professional and 'everyday' speakers to share their experiences and tips."

Samaritans Foundation
"This is the second year I have attended and once again come away impressed with the content, format and excellent presentations. Thank you! I look forward to next year."

Colonial First State
"All speakers at the Summit provided insight and knowledge that you can take away and help you add value to your own role."

PKF Financial Services
"A fantastic experience to re-evaluate the importance of the role we play in our organisations and use our peers' experiences and tips for further success in our roles. Thank you for this conference!"

Colonial First State
"Thank you for a fabulous event. I will be better at my role because of the great tips and principles and confidence boosters from today!"

Eraring Energy
"Excellent conference. Bessie and the speakers were fantastic. Looking forward to attending next year."

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
"I have been in the EA/PA role for about 20 years and over the years have attended a number of these events. I found this one to be surprisingly different, interesting and above all very informative, entertaining and beneficial. Thank you."

Colonial First State
"Tracey Jones was fantastic - a normal personal with a fascinating story and very inspirational. She made me want to be a better PA which is ultimately why I am here today. My boss will be pleased to hear this."

Jones Lang LaSalle
"Very inspiring and powerful! Sandra and Mia were both great. I enjoyed their speeches! Thank you for a great day."

John Fairfax Holdings
"I've felt really inspired by the speakers today and challenged to move forward in my career."

SONY BMG MUSIC
"A very entertaining, inspiring and motivational day with very interesting speakers."

Colonial First State
"Sandra Sully was not only fantastic, but highly inspirational. Tracey Jones was also fantastic - her speech was so down to earth and honest. Mia was great - highly entertaining - so honest and easy to relate to. Her speech was so empowering - makes us realise we are all human and it is OK to drop the ball!"

Transfield Services
"It was great to hear from other's angles on the job we share. Tracey Jones was fantastic and inspiring. It was great to hear about her relationship with her boss. Mia was fantastic and real."

UHY Haines Norton
"What a great way to get motivated, get thinking big! Great speakers and great topics. Thanks a lot!"

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
"Thanks for putting the skip back in my step. I really enjoyed the mix of inspirational speakers."

Carter Newell Lawyers
"Very motivating - inspirational. I will take away a great deal of knowledge back into my workplace and be an even better personal assistant."

Thiess Pty Ltd
"The speakers were quite inspirational… I've got lots to work with now"

National Australia Bank
"Another great event! Well done, even though at this conference I was a speaker, I still found it to be very valuable by listening to the others. Thanks for the opportunity - I look forward to participating again."