Bonnie Low-Kramen
Keynote Speaker, Trainer
FL, USBonnie Low-Kramen bridges the gaps between leaders and staff to build the ultimate new workplace. The transformation is real and long-lasting.
For 25 years, Bonnie worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis and is the bestselling author of Be the Ultimate Assistant. An expert in workplace issues, Bonnie is a TEDx speaker and Harvard Business Review published her writing. Bonnie's work was profiled in a Forbes cover story in May, 2019. Her workshop by the same name is one of the Top Conferences to Attend since 2018. She is a consultant on workplace bullying to the World Administrators Alliance and is on the Editorial Board and is a contributing writer for Executive Support Magazine. Traveling to 14 countries and 38 states, Bonnie’s clients include the Wharton School of Business, British Parliament, Four Seasons Hotel, Starbucks, and Amazon. In 2018, Bonnie received the Impact Award from the Boston Executive Assistants Organization.
Bonnie is known for her passionate commitment to transform the workplace for the humans of all colors and genders who populate it, especially women. She is working to end discrimination, close the wage gap, and to break the cycle of workplace bullying.
A native New Jerseyan and a Rutgers University grad, Bonnie knows that the secret sauce for an ultimate workplace are cultures of respect and embraced diversity. These themes are the basis for her new book called Staff Matters, People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace. The book features unfiltered stories from staff at every level in order for the reader to walk in their shoes.
Bonnie is a co-founder of the professional association New York Celebrity Assistants (NYCA) and works to build positive collaborations and networks between assistants and leaders around the world.
A New Jersey native, Bonnie’s highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get. She is based in Florida.
For 25 years, Bonnie worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis and is the bestselling author of Be the Ultimate Assistant. An expert in workplace issues, Bonnie is a TEDx speaker and Harvard Business Review published her writing. Bonnie's work was profiled in a Forbes cover story in May, 2019. Her workshop by the same name is one of the Top Conferences to Attend since 2018. She is a consultant on workplace bullying to the World Administrators Alliance and is on the Editorial Board and is a contributing writer for Executive Support Magazine. Traveling to 14 countries and 38 states, Bonnie’s clients include the Wharton School of Business, British Parliament, Four Seasons Hotel, Starbucks, and Amazon. In 2018, Bonnie received the Impact Award from the Boston Executive Assistants Organization.
Bonnie is known for her passionate commitment to transform the workplace for the humans of all colors and genders who populate it, especially women. She is working to end discrimination, close the wage gap, and to break the cycle of workplace bullying.
A native New Jerseyan and a Rutgers University grad, Bonnie knows that the secret sauce for an ultimate workplace are cultures of respect and embraced diversity. These themes are the basis for her new book called Staff Matters, People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace. The book features unfiltered stories from staff at every level in order for the reader to walk in their shoes.
Bonnie is a co-founder of the professional association New York Celebrity Assistants (NYCA) and works to build positive collaborations and networks between assistants and leaders around the world.
A New Jersey native, Bonnie’s highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get. She is based in Florida.
Building the Ultimate Partnership Between Leaders & Executive Assistants
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders Together with their Assistants
This program is for leaders together with...
Find Your Voice and Change the World
Many assistants find speaking up a difficult and often impossible assignment. Why? Fears sidetrack and stop us from fulfilling what we know instinctively could change our world. But how? Bonnie Low-Kramen (author of Be the Ultimate Assistant) walked this road as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. She will share "been there, done that" work/life experiences to provide real-life tools to conquer your own fears about speaking up. What is at stake is...
Show Me the Money! Close the Wage Gap to Make the Money You Deserve
Let's talk money. No more taboos or stigma, just facts and strategies. Very few women ever get formal negotiation skills training that could be applied to terms of employment. Too many women are underpaid and do not know what their role is actually worth in their market.
More than 50% of the workforce is female and the data shows that women bear tremendous economic power. Yet, too many have a particularly difficult time talking about money and advocating on behalf of...
Be The Ultimate Assistant - Saving the Day Every Day
Pulling off miracles - minor to major - has become the norm for today's professional assistant. You'll learn practical ideas on how to excel as an assistant and how to make the most out of the relationship with your employer. Bonnie will focus on what it takes to build a healthy, long-lasting, and mutually beneficial partnership. She will share her experiences of creatively solving problems through risk-taking, exploring options, and collaborating with colleagues. Her instantly applicable...
The Elephant in the Room - Workplace Bullying
Never one to duck away from a controversial subject, world-class trainer and author of the bestseller Be the Ultimate Assistant, Bonnie shines a light on an epidemic problem that affects over 65% of Assistants at least once in their careers.
If you have ever witnessed or experienced bullying, you know that it takes many forms -- from the "Devil Wears Prada" irrational diva to the co-worker who intentionally withholds important information to the manager who applies rules to certain...
Assistants as Leaders in Today's Workplace
Assistants are the invaluable eyes and ears for their employers, and therefore it is necessary for them also to step up as leaders in certain situations. This highly interactive workshop is geared towards PA's, EA's who do personal work, and future PA's of every level-whether you are a seasoned expert looking to perfect your skills or an entry level PA looking to break into the industry. The class is designed to develop and fine-tune the mindset, confidence, and tools needed to succeed...
