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Introducing
Our speakers

our SPEAKErs

Jane cattermole

Jane set up Bay Tree VA in 2008, after working as a PA to senior management for 20 years. Jane now runs a team of virtual executive assistants that provide outsourced operational support to business owners, management teams, consultants and membership organisations, in the UK and abroad. 

Jane is a speaker and judge at industry events and an active member of the business community in East Anglia, having served as Vice Chairman/Director of Menta - the Suffolk Enterprise Agency and provided steering committee roles for other business associations. 

Marie daines

Marie is passionate about helping people in business transform their stories into powerful opportunities for growth, freedom and joy. Through a blend of mindset alchemy, identity work and embodied practice, she supports clients in creating lives and businesses they love — with more ease, flow and fulfilment.

Her work honours both the feminine and masculine aspects we all carry, getting in tune with how we tick, igniting our intuition and stepping into embodiment with clarity, confidence, soul-led structure and momentum. By weaving together subconscious work, manifestation and wellbeing, Marie invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and build life and success that feels aligned, sustainable and joyful, led by passion and purpose rather than pressure.

lindsay taylor

Lindsay Taylor FInstAM is an award-winning author, trainer and coach. She is Director of Your Excellency Limited, one of the world’s leading learning and development providers for EAs, PAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals.  Your Excellency’s portfolio of offerings include the highly regarded industry-first Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants and The Essential PA Programme which incorporates an Ofqual Regulated Qualification. 

Lindsay is renowned for her high energy and engaging training sessions and is delighted to be joining the speakers line-up to invite you to “Conduct a Personal SWOT”.  This is an incredibly useful exercise to gain an insightful “snapshot” of you at a moment in time, helping you consider and determine your career and learning journey.  You’ll be provided with a Personal SWOT Template – bring a pen and be ready to answer some thought-provoking questions.

Milo Dunne

Milo Dunne is the founder of Digital Dominator and Powered Up Business Networking, two brands built around a simple idea: business works better when people stop pretending and start connecting properly.

Through Digital Dominator, Milo helps business owners build visibility online in a way that feels sharp, genuine and effective, without falling into tired trends or empty buzzwords. Through Powered Up Business Networking, he creates events that bring the right people together in the right atmosphere, where conversations flow naturally and real relationships can begin.

His work is rooted in straight talking, human connection and the belief that people do business with people they know, like and trust. Whether online or in the room, Milo’s focus is on helping businesses show up well, say something worth hearing and create opportunities through genuine engagement.

Case Wealth Management – Your Trusted Partner in Financial Success

At Case Wealth Management, we are committed to providing exceptional financial guidance tailored to your unique needs. With a focus on cultivating long-term wealth and financial security, our bespoke services ensure that your financial journey is both rewarding and secure.

Why Choose Case Wealth?

- Tailored Financial Solutions

- Expertise You Can Trust

- Holistic Wealth Management

- Client-Centric Philosophy

- Proactive Support

HOLLY COPSEY

Holly Copsey is the founder of Virtually Priceless, a leading business support agency providing executive-level support to founders and leadership teams. A former career EA, Holly has spent the past six years building and leading high-performing support teams, while mentoring EAs and VAs to design sustainable, fulfilling careers. She is a sought-after speaker, podcast host and passionate advocate for intentional career design, leadership and the power of delegation.

Careers aren’t one-size-fits-all — especially in the world of EAs, PAs and VAs. Designing Your Life, Your Way is an inspiring session about stepping back, reassessing what success really looks like, and intentionally designing a career that supports the life you want. Holly shares insights on career pathways, portfolio careers and career pivots, encouraging support professionals to embrace choice, flexibility and alignment in every stage of their working lives.

Sam parnell

Digital Transformation and Regeneration expert, Sam Parnell champions digital education across East Anglia. Founder of a number of community initiatives teaching core digital skills, Sam focuses on improving confidence and encouraging creativity.

Working with education, authorities, charities, SMEs and tech companies, Sam arranges CPD talks about economic development, IoT, coding, careers and digital marketing. In her view there should be no barriers of entry to learning about technology.

In addition, Sam founded the Ipswich & Suffolk Tech Network, the Digital Advice Service and is part of the team who created the first Innovation Race. Passionate about all things digital and tech, Sam brings energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise to drive a community approach. She truly believes promoting cross pollination by sharing talent and skills can create a joined up community, embracing innovation and using technology as an enabler.

Rob Case

Wellbeing Panel