Endorsements
““I have worked with Anel on many occasions over the last few years and she is a delight to our audiences here in the UK. Her stories and training really resonate to Assistants, regardless of the sector within which they work. I would highly recommend her for training and keynote presentations as your delegates are sure to come away with a lot of resources and learnings on how to be a world class Assistant. She is a highly popular trainer in the UK and long may that continue”
- Victoria Darragh , Chief Executive of Executive & Personal Assistants Association Ltd
- Victoria Darragh , Chief Executive of Executive & Personal Assistants Association Ltd
"Anel Martin provided the keynote for our annual Administrative Professionals Day training and development event. As a former personal assistant, we were so excited to be hearing her first hand perspective on the important challenges facing our industry, including information on how to navigate the latest tech and IT trends and tools needed to embrace rapid change. Her approach to tackling these important topics came with good humor along with great information on addressing the major factors of our industry trends. She focused on how to succeed in the new digital economy and skills for surviving beyond the rise of AI. Anel added value to our group event and I would highly recommend her for your administrative event."
SAP North America Admin Group
SAP North America Admin Group
“Anel captivates from her first words with her charmingly warm South African accent. Then she delivers the goods in spades. Anel’s presentations are content-rich, very funny, and ring with the truth that comes from been there/done that experience.”
- Bonnie Low-Kramen, Author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant”I International Speaker
- Bonnie Low-Kramen, Author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant”I International Speaker
Anel is a highly efficient and professional Executive Assistant and international speaker, who takes pride in her work, is both enthusiastic and passionate about her profession, and who is also actively involved in various Secretarial initiatives and speaking engagements in South Africa and abroad. Anel sets high standards for herself. She is a mentor and coach to many, and an inspiration to everyone who comes into contact with her.
Discovery has worked with Anel who is a brilliant speaker and gives guidance on personal and professional branding at conferences and workshops. She is passionate about her career as professional speaker and has helped many PAs to grow and develop into exceptional assistants. She is a true role model to her peers."
- Susan Engelbrecht , Executive PA to Dr Jonathan Broomberg (CEO) & Emile Stipp (Chief Actuary) Discovery Health
Discovery has worked with Anel who is a brilliant speaker and gives guidance on personal and professional branding at conferences and workshops. She is passionate about her career as professional speaker and has helped many PAs to grow and develop into exceptional assistants. She is a true role model to her peers."
- Susan Engelbrecht , Executive PA to Dr Jonathan Broomberg (CEO) & Emile Stipp (Chief Actuary) Discovery Health
"Anel Martin is a bright and shining light in the world of Administrative leadership. Her awards as an Assistant speak volumes about her abilities in her day to day career but my dealings with Anel have been primarily as an author, speaker and advocate for the profession. It is quite simply a joy to deal with such a bright, passionate and visionary young leader. Her work to date has inspired thousands of Assistants all over the world and I can't wait to see where her tenacity will take her in the future"
- Lucy Brazier, CEO, Marcham Publishing | Publisher of Executive Secretary Magazine | International Speaker | Conference Chair | Expert
- Lucy Brazier, CEO, Marcham Publishing | Publisher of Executive Secretary Magazine | International Speaker | Conference Chair | Expert
“Anél Martin was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Exxaro Office Professionals’ Seminar and she was outstanding. She used the topic we gave her and with her background knowledge as an Assistant, she gave practical advice that was well-researched and delivered with flair. Her presentations are not boring bullet-form presentations and you cannot wait to see what happens on the next slide. Anél is a vibrant, interesting speaker with a wealth of knowledge. I can highly recommend her for any speaking engagement.
- ESMÉ VAN DER MERWE - Executive Assistant to the CEO Exxaro
"Anel Martin enthusiastically took up the role of master of ceremonies, for a two day launch of the Female Leadership Development programme I am leading, within a large telecommunications company. The delegates were made up of a variety of women from across the business unit, from specialists to executives, chiefs and board members.
Anel made sure she understood her role, what was required from her and any specific requirements prior to the event. She arrived promptly at the venue each day to ensure that the setup had been completed and that the technical equipment was in working order. She would also assist in finalizing the proceedings for the day in the event there had been overnight changes.
She was flexible, calm and adaptable which is what is necessary during events such as these. She was always professionally, in her actions, words and attire.
During the event she took her role earnestly and was absolutely fantastic. She spoke very clearly, had a sense of authority and command, the delegates were eager to hear from her. The audience could easily relate to her, her anecdotes and her humour. It was demonstrated that she had experience in this field, as she was easily able to manage last minute changes in agenda and the dreaded afternoon slump generally experienced by delegates after lunch, with a quick game, joke or activity.
She had thoroughly researched each speaker and was able to highlight their career path, accolades and achievements during each introduction, often times adding insights that were uncommonly known which definitely added some excitement.
During the event, we experienced a power outage which required a very large delay in proceedings. Anel took this in her stride, quickly made sure to communicate with the delegates and assist in identifying a way in which to juggle a full schedule, moving some agenda items around without losing the flow of the event. Having a calm and clear headed coordinator assisted in ensuring the delay was handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In summary Anel is a knowledgeable and experienced speaker and would add value to events hosted in the future. It was an absolute pleasure working with her on such an important event."
- Samantha Cammarata - Human Resources, Telkom SA
Anel made sure she understood her role, what was required from her and any specific requirements prior to the event. She arrived promptly at the venue each day to ensure that the setup had been completed and that the technical equipment was in working order. She would also assist in finalizing the proceedings for the day in the event there had been overnight changes.
She was flexible, calm and adaptable which is what is necessary during events such as these. She was always professionally, in her actions, words and attire.
During the event she took her role earnestly and was absolutely fantastic. She spoke very clearly, had a sense of authority and command, the delegates were eager to hear from her. The audience could easily relate to her, her anecdotes and her humour. It was demonstrated that she had experience in this field, as she was easily able to manage last minute changes in agenda and the dreaded afternoon slump generally experienced by delegates after lunch, with a quick game, joke or activity.
She had thoroughly researched each speaker and was able to highlight their career path, accolades and achievements during each introduction, often times adding insights that were uncommonly known which definitely added some excitement.
During the event, we experienced a power outage which required a very large delay in proceedings. Anel took this in her stride, quickly made sure to communicate with the delegates and assist in identifying a way in which to juggle a full schedule, moving some agenda items around without losing the flow of the event. Having a calm and clear headed coordinator assisted in ensuring the delay was handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In summary Anel is a knowledgeable and experienced speaker and would add value to events hosted in the future. It was an absolute pleasure working with her on such an important event."
- Samantha Cammarata - Human Resources, Telkom SA