Li-Ann Meyer - Mentor
Li-Ann Meyer is the Founder and CEO of Behind the Desk for Administrators, a dynamic company dedicated to educating, empowering and coaching office professionals. Li-Ann has qualifications in Events Management and Management/Leadership Development. She has over twenty five years’ experience in the secretarial/office administrator profession, and has worked extensively with Executives in the capacity of Executive Assistant (EA). Li-Ann has been Executive PA to the Deputy Governor Mminele of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), through his various roles within the SARB, for the past 15 years. Prior to joining the SARB, she was Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, who co-founded Kensani Capital, a 100% owned Women’s Empowerment Company. Li-Ann was instrumental in the formation of Kensani.
In 2007 and 2015, she achieved finalist status in PA of the Year for South Africa. Li-Ann is internationally recognized keynote/motivational speaker/facilitator, mentor, coach and part-time lecturer on Office Administration who has facilitated several secretarial workshops and seminars nationally and internationally. She has written various articles for prestigious Office Professional magazines.
Li-Ann is a member of various associations, and served as Committee Member of the Professional Association for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, which was tasked with updating the “Blue Print for Office Professionals”. In 2012/13 Li-Ann was elected President of the SARB Toastmasters International Club, and in this role, elevated the club status to “Select Distinguished”. She also plays an active role as a community builder as Founding Director of Youth Making a Difference (YMAD), founded in 2006. Li-Ann enjoys coaching and mentoring people wanting to improve their speaking and leadership skills, as she believes it is vital to empower and share her knowledge and make a difference in the lives of people.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
In 2007 and 2015, she achieved finalist status in PA of the Year for South Africa. Li-Ann is internationally recognized keynote/motivational speaker/facilitator, mentor, coach and part-time lecturer on Office Administration who has facilitated several secretarial workshops and seminars nationally and internationally. She has written various articles for prestigious Office Professional magazines.
Li-Ann is a member of various associations, and served as Committee Member of the Professional Association for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, which was tasked with updating the “Blue Print for Office Professionals”. In 2012/13 Li-Ann was elected President of the SARB Toastmasters International Club, and in this role, elevated the club status to “Select Distinguished”. She also plays an active role as a community builder as Founding Director of Youth Making a Difference (YMAD), founded in 2006. Li-Ann enjoys coaching and mentoring people wanting to improve their speaking and leadership skills, as she believes it is vital to empower and share her knowledge and make a difference in the lives of people.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela