In a workplace full of noise, pace, and constant demands, many Executive Assistants lead in a quieter way — through calm, insight, preparation, and presence.
This session explores how introverts and quietly‑wired EAs can thrive without burning out or trying to be louder than what feels natural. We’ll unpack the power of quiet leadership, challenge common myths, and share practical ways to manage energy, stay visible, and lead with confidence. Quiet doesn’t mean less. It means thoughtful, steady, and powerful.
This webinar will be recorded and available to whose who signed up for it for a 30 day replay.
SPEAKER:
Vestal de Waal is an experienced Executive Assistant with over 30 years of supporting senior leaders across financial services, healthcare, and international organisations. She currently supports senior executives within one of Africa’s largest non- banking financial services groups and the continent’s largest insurer.
Over the years, she has built a reputation for being calm under pressure, highly organised, discreet, and deeply reliable, with extensive experience in executive coordination, board pack management, stakeholder engagement, and complex travel logistics.
In her talk, Quiet Strength: Thriving as an Introverted Executive Assistant, Vestal shares insights drawn from lived experience — reflecting on the resilience, sound judgement, attention to detail, and quiet confidence that help Executive Assistants not only do the job well, but truly thrive in it.
