Workplace Culture Expert & Author; Founder & CEO at Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting Inc.; TEDx Speaker; Contributor to Harvard Business Review

St. Johns County, FL, USA
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Bonnie Low-Kramen Biography

Bonnie Low-Kramen is an American author, workplace expert, TEDx speaker, and founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting Inc. For 25 years, Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and actor Louis Zorich. Her work with Dukakis included involvement with the Academy Award win for "Moonstruck," the presidential campaign of Michael Dukakis, and international travel to locations including Sydney, London, Alaska, and Prague. This career provided Low-Kramen with insight into the dynamics of high-powered workplaces, which she has applied to her work in the administrative profession.

Low-Kramen is the author of "Be the Ultimate Assistant" and "Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant's Secrets to Working with Any High-Powered Employer," which offer a first-hand perspective on the role of a celebrity assistant and its relevance to professional assistants. Her second book, "Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace," addresses communication gaps between leaders and staff. Her work has been featured in Forbes, and her "Be the Ultimate Assistant" workshop has been recognized among top conferences for administrative professionals.

Low-Kramen founded Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting Inc. and launched the "Be the Ultimate Assistant" workshop, one of the first interactive courses for executive and personal assistants. She has trained assistants in 13 countries and at institutions including Wharton School, Harvard, British Parliament, Four Seasons, Starbucks, and Amazon. She also co-founded New York Celebrity Assistants, a professional networking association for celebrity assistants.

Low-Kramen delivered a TEDx talk, "The Real Reasons People Quit," and is a frequent guest on business podcasts. She is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Executive Support Magazine, Training Magazine, and the Ultimate Assistant blog. Her writing has appeared in Huffington Post, and she has been quoted in Washington Post and New York Times. Low-Kramen has been recognized as a Top 100 HR Influencer.

Low-Kramen is committed to addressing workplace bullying and closing the wage gap. She serves on the board of Private Service Alliance and as an advisor to World Administrators Alliance. Through more than 1,500 one-on-one conversations with assistants, leaders, HR professionals, and recruiters worldwide, Low-Kramen offers a comprehensive perspective on the global workplace and is a speaker for audiences across industries.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Bonnie Low-Kramen Speaking Topics

  • Seeing is Leading. The Invisible Ones: Leverage Your Invisible Staff to Solve Your Toughest Workplace & Culture Problems

    Describing the staff as the “backbone of the company” should not be empty words. Discover how recognizing and empowering your invisible staff can drive innovation and solve your most challenging workplace issues. Bonnie Low-Kramen shares actionable strategies to create an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and motivated to go above and beyond every day. By unlocking hidden potential, you can transform your workplace culture and enhance leadership effectiveness.

  • Building the Ultimate Partnership Between Executives & Assistants

    There is great pressure on our 24 hours each day. Assistants help executives to not only save time but provide the space to focus on the demanding priorities that only they can do. The most successful and productive partnerships are the ones that have high trust, fluid communication, and clear expectations and that is what Bonnie’s expert insights provide the roadmap to accomplish. The proven results are dynamic and unparalleled success that is sustainable.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen Videos

Bonnie Low-Kramen TEDxRutgersCamden: The Real Reasons People Quit

Bonnie Low-Kramen TEDxRutgersCamden: The Real Reasons People Quit

Bonnie’s journey from celebrity assistant to international trainer, bestselling author and CEO gives her a rare perspective that few others have....

Bonnie Low-Kramen Speaker Reel

Bonnie Low-Kramen Speaker Reel

Bonnie’s journey from celebrity assistant to international trainer, bestselling author and CEO gives her a rare perspective that few others have....

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Bonnie Low-Kramen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Seeing is Leading. The Invisible Ones: Leverage Your Invisible Staff to Solve Your Toughest Workplace & Culture Problems, Building the Ultimate Partnership Between Executives & Assistants, Assistants as Leaders in the New Workplace and New Rules: Women Helping Other Women Succeed. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bonnie Low-Kramen for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Bonnie Low-Kramen generally travels from St. Johns County, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenny Schatzle, Silvia Garcia, Dr. Tracy Brower, Whitney Hess and Neetu Radhakrishnan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bonnie Low-Kramen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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