Workshops & Events

The Power Behind the C-Suite: The Evolving Role of Executive Assistants

A candid conversation with EA professionals

[In-person event]

Thursday, May 29
5:00pm–7:00pm
Join us for a candid conversation with EA professionals who’ve supported top leaders, navigated complex challenges, and grown high-impact careers along the way.
 
Modern Executive Assistants aren’t just gatekeepers — they’re strategic partners, trusted advisors, and the engines behind high-functioning leadership teams. The role is evolving, and so is the talent needed to do it well.
 
That’s why we’re partnering with the PDX Administrative Professionals Network to bring together a powerhouse panel of Executive Assistants to share their insights, career journeys, and lessons learned from working at the highest levels of organizational leadership.
 
Registration is FREE, but space is limited — reserve your spot in advance!
 

Career Changes for Everyone

A Workshop to Support Career Pivots

[Live and online]

Wednesday, June 11
12:00–1:30pm PT

Ready to make a move but don’t know where to start? Join us for this free workshop!

Changing careers is not easy, and everybody’s path will look different, but there are some tried-and-true methods and best practices for how to successfully shift into a new industry or a different line of work. 

You’ll learn:

  • Practical tips and advice on how to figure out what to do next
  • How to avoid common hurdles and pitfalls
  • Ways to maximize your chances of making a successful move

Anyone contemplating or currently grinding on changing careers will benefit from this workshop.

Join us for a free, realistic, and transparent discussion with plenty of time for questions.

Job Search 101

A 7-Day Program to Uplevel Your Career

[Recorded videos sent daily via email

This free challenge will take you through strategies and best practices for getting real results in your job search.  

What will we cover?  

Over the course of one week, we’ll send you daily guidance on:

  • Where to start your job search
  • Rejection-proof resumes
  • Getting the most from LinkedIn
  • Making your network work
  • Secrets of working with recruiters
  • Acing every interview
  • Negotiating like a boss  


After each deep-dive, you’ll take your search to the next level with a task that will help you clarify what you really want, refine your resume, build a network, and identify opportunities for growth. 
 

Class is taught by Boly:Welch career experts, Abby & Corbin, who will guide you through the ups and downs of finding work that works for you.  

Job Search 101

A 7-Week Program to Uplevel Your Career

[Live and online]

Summer 2025 Dates Coming Soon!

This FREE 7-week Job Search 101 series will take you through strategies and best practices for getting real results in your job search.

Job Search 101 is a comprehensive program with expert guidance on:

  • Where to start your job search 
  • Rejection-proof resumes 
  • Getting the most from LinkedIn
  • Making your network work
  • Secrets of working with recruiters
  • Acing every interview
  • Negotiating like a boss 


We’ll meet virtually on Wednesdays, from 12:00–1:30 PM PT on Zoom. The last 30 minutes is reserved for Q&A.

Class is taught by one of our Boly:Welch career experts, with insight and support from additional team members who know the ups and downs of finding work that works. 

How to Hire​

A 3-Part Workshop on
Building Teams that Work

[Live and online]

2025 Dates Coming this Fall!

It’s not easy to hire a new employee. Sorting through resumes, selecting and communicating with candidates, interviewing, checking references, making an offer, negotiating, following up, onboarding… it can take a lot out of you! 

This FREE 3-week series will address key questions in hiring, onboarding and retention: 

  • Workshop #1 How to Hire
    How can you create a hiring process for candidates that is clear, engaging, and equitable? 

  • Workshop #2 How to Onboard
    What do new hires need for a great first day? A great first week? A great first year? 

  • Workshop #3 How to Retain
    What do strong culture, growth opportunities, great feedback, relevant perks and benefits, and mentorship all have in common? (We can tell you the answer to this one now: It’s excellent employee retention

After each live workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our experts the questions about hiring that are most meaningful to your organization.  

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