What if you're already more strategic than you think?
You anticipate needs, solve problems before anyone notices them, and keep people and priorities moving forward. Yet you may still question your value, struggle to make your impact visible, or wonder what it will take to reach the next level of your career.
The Strategic Business Partner isn't about doing more. It's an invitation to think differently about yourself, your influence, and what's possible.
Drawing on two decades in executive support and thousands of hours coaching administrative professionals, Annie Croner challenges outdated ideas about what it means to be an assistant. Through candid stories, practical strategies, and the occasional loving kick in the pants, she reveals how to move beyond task execution and step fully into your power as a trusted strategic partner.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
• Strengthen your self-trust and stop second-guessing your value
• View your work through the lens of impact, not just tactical execution
• Build a stronger, more aligned partnership with your executive
• Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and effectiveness
• Communicate your impact and increase your visibility
• Advocate for your ideas, career, and compensation with confidence
• Define success on your own terms
This isn't another book telling assistants to work harder, anticipate more, or become someone else to get ahead. It's a playbook for recognizing the leader you already are, thinking bigger about the impact you can make, and building a career rooted in self-trust, meaningful contribution, and success that actually feels like yours.
You are not "just" an assistant. You are a trusted partner, problem solver, culture shaper, and leader in your own right.
It's time to embrace your badassery.
