Executive Assistant Coaching for Strategic High-Performing EAs

RiseA is a 6-month personalised coaching program for Executive Assistants who want to move from reactive support to strategic partnership.

Build systems, communication skills, executive presence, and strategic capability through 1:1 coaching, templates, SOPs and practical tools.

Coached by an EA with 20+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives
Executive assistant coaching session in a modern office with city views - RiseA Australia

You're more than someone who manages calendars and books flights. You're the person who keeps everything running, anticipates what's needed before it's asked, and makes your executive look good.

But somewhere between the inbox chaos and the endless requests, your own career growth gets pushed aside.

That changes now.

RiseA gives you the coaching, tools and confidence to move from overwhelmed support staff to strategic partner.

Whether you're mastering the basics or commanding the boardroom, I'll help you get there.

One-on-one executive assistant coaching conversation at a conference table

What You Gain When We Work Together:

  • Strategic Confidence: Learn to anticipate needs, manage up effectively and be seen as a strategic partner - not just support

  • Proven Systems: Templates, SOPs, and AI prompts that could save you up to 10+ hours per week

  • A Clear Roadmap: A personalised 6-month plan to hit your specific career goals

MEET THE FOUNDER

I created RiseA because I know what it feels like to be the person everyone relies on - the one holding everything together - while quietly putting your own growth last. For years, I was that person. And I know how isolating it can feel.

With over 20 years supporting C‑suite executives, boards, and senior leaders, I’ve lived the reality of high‑pressure, high‑expectation environments. My career has spanned healthcare, medical, hospitality, construction, property, and recruitment - and across every industry, one truth remained constant:

Being an exceptional Executive Assistant is not about managing a calendar. It’s about becoming a strategic partner.

I’ve led office renovations and technical rollouts, coordinated large‑scale events for hundreds of employees, and served as the operational bridge for Board of Directors meetings. I understand the nuance, the emotional intelligence and the precision required to support leaders at the highest level.

And I also understand the weight of it.

Despite the impact EAs have, the role can be deeply isolating. You’re expected to know everything, anticipate everything and hold everything - often without mentorship guidance or a roadmap.

RiseA exists to change that.

RiseA is a 6‑month personalised coaching program designed to help Executive Assistants move from reactive support to confident, strategic partnership.

Through 1:1 coaching, templates, SOPs, communication frameworks and practical tools, I help EAs:

  • strengthen strategic thinking

  • build systems that reduce overwhelm

  • communicate with clarity and confidence

  • master modern tools (including AI)

  • elevate their executive partnership

  • step into leadership without losing themselves

This is the mentorship I wish I had earlier in my career - grounded, calm, practical and deeply supportive.

If you’re ready to rise into the next version of your career - with clarity, confidence and a strategic edge - I’m here to walk that path with you.

Let's rise together.

Emma Hyatt
Founder, RiseA

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Time to Rise

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Welcome to RiseA!

RiseA provides the structure, tools and personalised 1:1 coaching you need to grow with intention. This isn’t just about organising calendars - it’s about organising your career, strengthening your executive partnership and stepping into the next level of your EA role with confidence.

What you gain when we work together:

Strategic Confidence Learn to manage up, anticipate needs, and communicate with clarity and authority.

Tangible Resources Templates, SOPs, workflows and AI prompts you can use immediately - no starting from scratch.

A Clear Roadmap We don’t just talk. Together, we build a personalised plan to help you reach your professional goals with calm, structure and intention.

Employer-Sponsored Professional Development

Need help pitching this to your executive?

We will provide you with a business case template that outlines the ROI of investing in your development.

Many organisations cover professional development costs, and this investment may be tax-deductible as a work-related expense.

Consult your tax advisor for details.

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