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Speaking & Training

I speak on-site and virtually all over the world and share my passion for digital transformation, new work, personal branding and leadership.
Keynotes, inspirational talks, customized trainings for inhouse clients - I offer the right format for you. I also emcee events, discussions and panels.

Writing

I am a proud book author of "Die Assistenz in der digitalen Tranformation" and "Future Skills" as well as Co-Author of "Chefsache Assistenz". I also frequently contribute articles for publications such as Diligent blog, Executive Secretary Magazine, working@office, sekretaria Magazine and the Miss Moneypenny Magazine.

Consulting

I consult a variety of my clients in terms of social media presence, creating internal assistant networks, organizing Assistants Days, Summits and Conferences. I also recruit assistants for clients such as high-level family offices. Reach out to me if you would like to know more on how to take your project to the next level - virtually or on-site.

Coaching

Ever thought of a personal coaching session? I offer career coaching as well as coaching on personal branding, social media, leadership and office efficiency in a modern workplace. I coach assistant teams and power duos of executives / assistants. Invest in yourself. Reach out to me to discover if we are a match.

About Me

I hold a Degree in International Administration and Management, specializing in Office Management.

Throughout my career, I have worked successfully for C-Level Executives within global corporations such as Sony, Mister Spex and Babbel.

I have a strong background in Communications and call myself a dynamic networker. I am a member of the professional networks of IMA, bSb and IAAP. I am proudly looking back at my accomplishments as IMA Germany Board Member and Chair of Regional Group of IMA Berlin.

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I continuously support the role of the management assistant by speaking at international events and publishing a variety of articles in Germany and abroad by focusing on Digital Transformation, New Work, Personal Branding, Strategic Networking and Leadership. I have a blog called The Socialista Projects and influence the industry with creative initiatives such as launching the hashtag #WeAreInThisTogether. I created The Future Assistant podcast in 2020 where I interview assistants, Chief of Staff, Executives and experts around the world such as former special assistant to Barack Obama, former Culture Manager to Jamie Oliver, former private secretary to Princess Diana and former assistants to Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt.

I describe myself as Digital Native and have worked in the start-up world, where I rediscovered my role as a management assistant with nearly 20 years of professional experience within the New Work generation. I teach first-hand what it means to work with Millennial Managers and the importance of storytelling in sharpening a profile.

As a LinkedIn Learning instructor and regular interview partner, I enjoy sharing my stories as an expert in Digital Transformation and Personal Branding. My first co-authored book “Chefsache Assistenz” was published in German in 2018. In 2020, I launched both my own books “Die Assistenz in der digitalen Transformation” as well as "Future Skills".

I was named as Woman of the Week by the Global Digital Women and have been nominated for the Digital Female Leader Award.

I was selected to represent Germany in the 2018 World Administrators Summit in Frankfurt. I have been working on the future of the Admin industry with Office Professionals from all over the world.

Diana

WHY ME?

I am ready to encourage you and your team by sharing all the strengths that helped me become the leader I am today. Passion, empowerment and inspiration are some of my greatest assets.

Nearly 20 years of experience

I have been working for many years as a C-Level Executive Assistant and know what it takes to be a game-changing assistant and to have an impact.

Industry Expert

I constantly educate myself to deliver the best content to my clients. I challenge myself to stay a trusted partner and mentor for my customers. I believe in quality, not quantity.

Networking

People call me the "connector" as I have established a global network including high-profile assistants, managers and celebrities. I like to build bridges within my community.

My Books

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blog

The Socialista Projects is a blog for Office Professionals around the globe.
I share links, publish interviews and bring relevant content related to this profession.
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Podcast

The Future Assistant on Spotify, iTunes and Stitcher
is the first podcast that was introduced to this profession for the German-speaking market.
English episodes are included as well.

Testimonials

Don’t stay a REACTOR — be a CREATOR

That says it all, actually. At our worldwide 1st Modern Workplace Assistant Summit at Microsoft in Munich, Diana gave one of her motivating and inspiring keynote on the Assistant 4.0 and conducted a workshop. Her infinitely infectious passion for new work, the brand of the management assistant and the enthusiasm for new technologies and working methods fascinated ALL participants. She encourages assistants to actively shape the transformation of their companies. Diana had by far the best ratings!

Diana is a very authentic speaker who knows how to take her audience with her. As a former management assistant, she understands the job profile very well and addresses exactly the issues that concern assistants in the age of transformation: Change, culture and understanding of roles.

Without Diana's absolutely unbeatable network and the valuable input on the content, we would not have been able to make this event so public. Her recommendation in her network to attend this event made a big contribution to the success.

Claudia Thomas, Customer Success Manager
Microsoft Germany
Diana Brandl designed a custom training day to our exact company needs and drew from her vast network to bring in world expert trainers to deliver each message. She was an excellent master of ceremonies, panel interviewer, program designer and is a valued partner for our company. The training day was so successful that we have already booked her for a second session in a few months. We are looking forward to working with her in future projects!
Dr. Jochen Wallisch, Executive Vice President Human Resources
Siemens AG Germany
I was so pleased Diana agreed to coach me. Diana is extremely well respected and sought after and I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to work with the best.

Diana was exactly like I thought she would be, extremely supportive and encouraging but more importantly, challenging. She encouraged me to think bigger to stretch myself and as a result I have new ideas and motivation. It makes all the difference to know that her support is there.

Paula Harding, Coaching client
UK
It was a pleasure meeting you, it was a fantastic day and we all enjoyed very much. We became aware that in this digital age, we to use all the tools available to be able to follow the development of the new role of the EA.

A very motivating and uplifting training. We are grateful for the experience and the informal way you delivered the information.

Carla Divengle, Administration Manager
Embassy of the Republic of Angola in London
The Procter and Gamble Geneva Business Assistant Team had the pleasure to host you to give a one day workshop on “Business Assistant 4.0 - Digitization, new work, AI and the future role of the BA.

You were the key actress of this success: your on-going nature and empathy made all the difference. Our audience could easily get into the mood and identified themselves in your own professional experience to finally guide them as a way to reflect upon their values, challenges and future role.

Maria Zas, Business Assistant
Procter & Gamble, Switzerland

According to Diana's own words, her promise to her customers is that she will thoroughly familiarize herself with all topics and carefully prepare each event. We can only confirm that she is serious about this promise. She prepared the event for the 10th anniversary of our assistant network very thoroughly and accompanied it in her charming way. She held a very successful intro as well as skilfully took over the transition between the different parts of the event. At the same time she made sure that the relatively tight schedule was adhered to. Diana, as an extremely active networker, was exactly the right choice as our moderator for our anniversary event. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with her.

Core Team of the Assistant Network
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
We were able to win Diana Brandl for an in-house workshop on the topic of Assistant 4.0 and Personal Social Branding. Due to her extensive experience as an office professional and her infectious passion for this profession, our entire team of experienced executive assistants got inspired and above all motivated. We were able to take a lot with us and have moved even closer together as a team. The next workshop will follow shortly and we are looking forward to the continuation. We can warmly recommend Diana - an absolute MUST for the ambitious assistants of today.
Nadine Sputh, Executive Assistant to CEO
Merz Pharma
Diana Brandl had already convinced and enthused us with her cordial manner and her competent nature at our first Assistants Day! Of course, we wanted to have Diana with us again the next year. But simply being there with a lecture was not enough for us. The feedback of our colleagues showed very clearly: we want more of Diana! So this time we involved Diana in the planning right from the start. What a success! She quickly became a full-fledged and valuable member of our organizing team. Full of ideas, always organized and structured, but also critically questioning and advising, she helped us to plan an unforgettable event for 150 participants. And thanks to her uncomplicated and digital working method, working with her was easy. In the end, Diana not only planned the event with us but also completely moderated it and of course, had her own workshop again. Well, and the feedback was so convincingly positive that we booked Diana with all services for the next event again.
ASON (Axel Springer Office Network)
Axel Springer SE
Diana is a highly professional and experienced coach. I reached out to her for advice at a time when I was transitioning from one job to another after 19 years. She is always encouraging and proactively finds ways to push me out of my comfort zone. Thanks to Diana, I have also learned to effectively expand my network. Diana has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and is generous in sharing it with others. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes and above and beyond to support them and her diverse community as a whole. She is authentic, always has a positive attitude and is passionate about connecting people within her network. It is so easy to talk to Diana, she is a great listener, makes you feel at ease immediately and has a great talent for asking the "right questions" to make you think. I have no hesitation in recommending Diana, you are in good hands!
Karima Akil, Executive Assistant
SAP Germany
For the establishment of a nationwide assistance network at Boehringer Ingelheim we were able to secure the expertise of Diana Brandl. In a one-day creative workshop, Diana encouraged, motivated, and inspired us, but also reflected and asked critical questions. The discussion about changing the role model of the assistant broadened our view and showed us where to start. The development of a clear strategy for our network was not easy, Diana helped us to find creative solutions with her thought-provoking ideas. In the beginning, we were all not sure what the result would be. But you, dear Diana, have far, far exceeded all our expectations. We are very much looking forward to our further cooperation.
BION (Boehringer Ingelheim Office Network) Core Team
Boehringer Ingelheim
The traditional role of the assistant has been and will be dramatically changing over the next couple of years due to digitalization and the automatization of administrative tasks and processes. Diana has made it her mission to not only prepare Assistants for this shift but also to help them discover their unique strengths and skillset needed to continuously evolve and grow in this role. From small training sessions to large-scale events, Diana has captured and mesmerized audiences across Europe, the US and Australia. It's a pleasure to work with her and I would highly recommend her to any company.
Daniela Ullmann, Health & Lifestyle Coach
Jumpstart to Success
Diana successfully consulted us in filling the position of "Executive Assistant". From the formulation of the job advertisement, the approaching of candidates, to the final check-up calls, it was an all-around professional support!
Tijen Onaran and Marco Duller Onaran, Managing Directors
GLOBAL DIGITAL WOMEN GmbH (GDW)
Diana delivered a presentation to the Parliamentary Administrative Support Network about Digital Overload, looking at mindfulness and self-care in the world of remote working. The session was interactive and informative with the right balance of text and images to make it easy to follow. The network thoroughly enjoyed the session and took away lots of super helpful tips. Thank you Diana for your support to myself and our colleagues within the UK Parliament.
Winnie King, Former Chair Parliamentary Administrative Support Network
House of Commons

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