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Learn and master the skills you need to be an incredible Assistant ➔ https://theeacampus.com https://theeacampus.com/newsletter/ In this session, Catherine O'Donnelly shares what she believes is one of the most valuable skills for Executive Assistants today. Self awareness and other awareness. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience working closely with CEOs, senior leaders, and teams across global organisations and startups, Catherine explains why understanding how you work and how others work is central to managing up, building strong relationships, and progressing your career. You’ll be introduced to the DISC framework, a simple and widely used tool for understanding personality styles, communication preferences, and workplace behaviours. Catherine walks through the four DISC styles, how they show up at work, and how EAs can adapt their approach to work more effectively with different executives and stakeholders. This session covers: • Why self and other awareness underpins strong communication and collaboration • How the DISC framework helps you understand different working styles • Practical examples of how different DISC types respond under pressure • How Executive Assistants can adapt their communication to manage up more effectively • Why human skills such as influence, judgement, and relationship awareness matter alongside AI and technology • How developing these skills can support career progression, job satisfaction, and long-term career security CONNECT WITH US: LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ea-campus/ Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/eacampus Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/theeacampus 🛠 MORE COURSES AND RESOURCES: https://theeacampus.com/resources/ https://theeacampus.com/online-course/
