Kathy A. Adams, MBA, elevates the administrative profession through leadership, advocacy, AI education, community, and career strategy.

As a speaker, trainer, founder, and administrative professional advocate, Kathy equips administrative professionals to lead with confidence, embrace their strategic value, and build meaningful professional communities.

Explore speaking engagements, media features, workshops, and recognitions that reflect Kathy’s mission to help administrative professionals lead, grow, and thrive.

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    AI for Admins: Real Talk. Real Tools. Real Career Moves.
    June 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
    LinkedIn Live Replay Available

    AI is changing the administrative profession. Watch this LinkedIn Live replay for an admin-to-admin conversation on real tools, practical strategies, and career-focused insights to help administrative professionals use AI with confidence and purpose.

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    The state of the strategic assistant: the future of admins

    A LinkedIn Live conversation on AI transformation, executive partnership, career growth, and the future of administrative leadership.

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    Imagine admin speaker, confidence is a skill, not a personality trait

    Featured speaker for Imagine Admin 2026, sharing practical strategies to help administrative professionals build confidence, visibility, and influence.

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    Featured on AdminChat with lucy brazier OBE (March 2026)
    Kathy A. Adams discusses The BEA Network on AdminChat.
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    The global skills matrix 2026, redefining the future of executive support
    April 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    A LinkedIn Live conversation on The Global Skills Matrix 2026 and the future of executive support, featuring Lucy Brazier OBE.

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    Featured on the admin spotlight: behind the front desk (March 2026)

    A podcast conversation on confidence, leadership, visibility, and the future of the administrative profession.

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    From application to offer: recruiting insights for admins
    March 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

    A practical LinkedIn Live for administrative professionals on recruiting, job search strategy, and standing out with confidence.

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    Ctrl + alt + employed: NotebookLM, your AI job search sidekick
    January 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

    A practical LinkedIn Live on using NotebookLM to support job search preparation, interview readiness, and career growth for administrative professionals.

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    Influential women – verified contributor & thought leader

    Recognized by InfluentialWomen.com as a verified contributor and thought leader, sharing insights on advocacy, leadership, and helping professionals use their voice.

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    2025 toyota kaizen award, admin awards dallas / fort worth & southwest region (November 2025)

    Honored for continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership in the admin profession.

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    WTW CEO Circle Fireworks Honor (October 2025)

    Company-wide recognition of Kathy’s impact, leadership, and advocacy for administrative professionals at WTW.

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    Dallas administrative professionals panel (September 2025)

    Live panel in Dallas focused on leadership, networking, and why an Administrative Professional is a Career.

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    From Admin to Empire: The Entrepreneurial Leap (Virtually - August 2025)

    Kathy joined a powerhouse panel of admin leaders to discuss the leap into entrepreneurship and building businesses beyond the desk.

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    Have A seat podcast, co-founders of the BEA network (June 2025)

    A powerful conversation on why Black executive admins need intentional spaces to connect, grow, and lead.

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    Build It Bold: The Admin Connection Series (Virtually - June 2025)

    A 30-minute virtual leadership circle offering real talk and tools for admin professionals.

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    Build Your Admin Network Workshop (Virtual - March 2025)

    A powerful 60-minute workshop packed with tools, templates, and strategies to help admins build sustainable internal networks.

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  • A vibrant, inviting scene featuring a diverse group of administrative professionals engaged in a collaborative workshop. The focus is on a confident female speaker, Kathy A. Adams, MBA, passionately sharing insights with the audience. The background is a softly blurred modern conference room filled with natural light, adorned with plants and comfortable seating. The image captures the energy and camaraderie of the event, showcasing participants taking notes and actively engaging with one another.
    Love with IAAP (Virtual – February 2025)
    Kick off the year with heart-led leadership insights for IAAP Texas–Louisiana!
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    Shifting the spotlight: black admins lead (Virtual - February 2025)
    Empowering Black admins through shared stories and leadership insights.
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    Portsmouth Admin Professionals Day (April 2025)
    Empower your career at Portsmouth Admin Professionals Day with insights on leadership and legacy.
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    Employer admin network panel – IAAP TX/LA (May 2025)
    Connect with leaders from Toyota, Amazon, and more at our Employer Admin Network Panel!
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    International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Summit – Dream & Develop Experiences (July 2025)
    Empowering admins to lead visionary change at IAAP Summit 2025.
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    2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) - American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)

    2024 DEIB Award | Elevating Inclusive Leadership in Admin Professions

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    2024 Mālama ‘Ohana scholarship recipient – IAAP summit
    Celebrate leadership and community at the 2024 Mālama ‘Ohana Scholarship – IAAP Summit!
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    EA campus: 45 EA voices to follow on LinkedIn

    Discover 45 inspiring EA voices on LinkedIn to elevate your career — featuring Kathy A. Adams, MBA.

    45 EA Voices to Follow on LinkedIn
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    2021 spirit admin award – the admin awards
    Celebrate positivity in the admin profession at the 2021 Spirit Admin Award!
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