Be the Ultimate Assistant

🖊️What’s really happening in today’s workplace? That’s the question the Executive Assistants of the world are trying to puzzle out. It is my 1:1 conversations with EAs that inspired this article for Executive Support Magazine called “Workplace 2026: Making Sense of Contradictions and Mixed Messages.”

If there’s any group of people who need to know the real deal, it’s the EAs. They are the detail people and the implementers. There is no room for ambiguity. Here is my perspective on the head-spinning state of work in 2026.

Here’s how I begin.

“Have you heard that we’re headed toward a four-day or even three-day workweek? Or that work itself may become optional in the future? Really? These clickbait headlines collide with the reality that employees are burning out at record rates. The contradictions are dizzying, and they raise legitimate questions:

What should workers actually believe? Are robots and algorithms really coming for our jobs? What will people do with all this supposed “extra time” created by AI? What’s actually true?
Administrative professionals, in particular, are right to be skeptical. Their response is often the most grounded of all:

This might be true for some, but it will never be true for Executive Assistants.

Staying sane, clear, and grounded in today’s demanding workplace is no small feat. But administrative professionals have always been the ones who bring order to chaos. You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.”

For the full article, click here: https://executivesupportmagazine.com/making-sense-of-contradictions/

For other articles that I have written for the magazine, click here: https://executivesupportmagazine.com/?post_type=post&s=low-kramen

We’re down to the Final 3 cities for Be the Ultimate Assistant – Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment,” this is it. Claim your seat.

BTUA is personal, intimate, and about YOU.

Next up is Chicago on July 22-24 with only 2 seats left. We max out at 30 students.

After 15 years, we are stepping into the final chapter. 2026 will be the last year of the Be the Ultimate Assistant 3 Day Workshops taught by expert trainers and former assistants Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans.

📅 BTUA LEGACY TOUR SCHEDULE
📍 Chicago | July 22–24 (only 2 seats left)
📍 Houston | Sept 23–25
📍Atlanta | Nov 4-6

See the first comment to register.

As a member of my social media community, you receive $200 off your registration. Use code: BTUABONUS200

Don’t let money stop you from getting the training you know you need. Professional development is too important to ignore. We want to help. Partial and full needs-based scholarships are available. Email me: [email protected]

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🧠As a professional assistant, how important is your gut instinct? Is your intuition next level? Are you usually right when “reading people”? If this is your career, I suspect you know exactly what I mean.

You just know things. You just do and it’s hard to explain.
In this article, I highlight these extra-special skills of assistants that are not often discussed or even particularly noticed. In reality though, these skills are what makes them extraordinarily valuable at their work.

Here’s the link. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/intuition-advantage-assistants-who-just-know-bonnie-low-kramen-mw3je/

Want more like this? Please follow me on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramen/

🎤 I’m so honored to be back with the EvnoiaGroup in Toronto for the 12th Global Personal Assistant & Executive Assistant Summit on October 22nd–23rd, 2026.

My keynote will be The Future is Now: Assistants as Activators, Advocates, and Allies.

I will be focusing on the increasing power and influence of the administrative role throughout the world. My plan is to challenge and inspire all of our attendees to rise beyond the status quo, working as respected and trusted contributors within their organizations.

As Chairperson, I have the privilege of facilitating meaningful discussions inspired by all of our talented and expert speakers.
📅 October 22nd–23rd, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Toronto, 900 York Mills Rd, North York, Toronto, Canada

Register now - https://evnoiagroup.com/upcomingevents/12th-global-pa-summit-hybrid-edition/

Join me in Toronto! Don’t miss the chance to be inspired, empowered, and equipped for greater influence in the new workplace. Please share this post with others who would benefit.
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🎓Do you remember your high school and/or college graduation? Of course you do, even if it was a looong time ago. Like it was for me.
We remember waking up one day with no school to attend and no tests to take.

Except it’s a new school and a new test.

Of life, that is. In 2026, it’s a whole new ballgame for graduates who are walking into a world obsessed with AI and leaders who are building the plane as they’re flying it.

That’s why I have decided to spend quality time with college students who are studying Business at the FBLA National Leadership Conference at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas on June 6-8. There will be 1300 college students in attendance who are traveling from not only all over the U.S. but the world.

I am excited to talk with these 18-21 year olds about the current workplace as they plan for graduation and ask what happens then? Yes, there a lot to discuss and I don’t want them to have to wait any longer than necessary.

FBLA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. If you know a college student who will be attending the Conference, please let them know I am speaking and would love to say hello to them.

🗓️SUN JUNE 7, Noon My presentation - “Then and Now: My Show Business Lessons In Leadership”
Location: Pavilion 11

🗓️MON JUNE 8, 1-3PM Resume Review I’ll be reviewing resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing tactics, negotiating, and the job market
Location: Exhibitors Hall

I know this is an anxious time for college students and their parents. For that reason, I wrote a free leadership guide called “The Top 10 Things College Grads Need to Know.” Here’s the link as my gift:
https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/free-resources/10-things-for-college-grads/

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Here’s to your bright future.

A student just referred to AI as a tsunami about to hit. In a world moving very fast and preoccupied with technology, let’s remember the value of slowing things down and holding someone’s hand. Keep it human.

TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL BRUSSELS! Claim your seat.

BTUA is personal, intimate, and about YOU. If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment,” this is it.
Next up is BRUSSELS, BELGIUM on May 26-28. Which city will you join for the BTUA Legacy Tour? And…We’ve added one final city – ATLANTA, Nov 4-6!

After 15 years, we are stepping into the final chapter. 2026 will be the last year of the Be the Ultimate Assistant 3 Day Workshops taught by expert trainers and former assistants Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans.

📅 BTUA LEGACY TOUR SCHEDULE
📍Brussels, Belgium | May 26–28
📍 Chicago | July 22–24
📍 Houston | Sept 23–25
📍Atlanta | Nov 4-6

See first comment for link to register.

Group Member Bonus

As a member of my social media community, you receive $200 off your registration. Use code: BTUABONUS200

I'm so honored to be back with the Evnoia Group!

"We are excited to announce Bonnie Low-Kramen, TEDx Speaker and Keynote Trainer at Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting Inc. Training & Consulting Inc, as our Chairperson and one of our distinguished speakers for the 12th Global Personal Assistant & Executive Assistant Summit in Toronto, Canada.

A globally recognized voice in the administrative profession, Bonnie has empowered thousands of Executive Assistants to step into greater confidence, influence, and leadership. Her work continues to shape the future of the profession across industries and continents. She will be speaking on The Future is Now — Assistants as Activators, Advocates, and Allies.

In this powerful session, Bonnie will challenge and inspire assistants to rise beyond traditional roles—becoming activators of change, advocates for excellence, and trusted allies within their organizations. "

📅 October 22nd–23rd, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Toronto, 900 York Mills Rd, North York, Toronto, Canada

Register now - https://evnoiagroup.com/upcomingevents/12th-global-pa-summit-hybrid-edition/

This is a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals who exemplify excellence, leadership, and impact in the global administrative field.

Don’t miss the chance to be inspired, empowered, and equipped for greater influence in the new workplace.

💗Celebrating all the mothers of the world today and every day.