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  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Host Emily Sander breaks down the book "The Expansion Sale" by Eric Peterson and Tim Riesterer. She explains the four must-win sales conversations—renewals, price increases, upsells, and apologies—and provides practical examples like how to highlight the cost of change, offer repair, and communicate evolving pressures. Emily also shares insights on timing and situational fluency in sales conversations.

    Links Mentioned:

    Book: The Expansion Sale Clarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

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    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:
    00:27 Overview of 'The Expansion Sale'
    01:34 Understanding the Four Must-Win Conversations
    05:03 Renewals: Why Stay?
    07:44 Price Increases: Why Pay More?
    09:06 Upsells: Why Evolve?
    12:22 Apologies: Why Forgive?
    17:51 Situational Fluency and Implementation
    21:31 Timing in Upsell and Cross-Sell Conversations

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily Sander chats with Dr. Helen Ofosu about creating a resilient work environment and overcoming imposter syndrome. Dr. Helen, author of "How to Be Resilient in Your Career," shares practical tips like being intentional in hiring practices and preparing for big moments to combat feelings of inadequacy. They also tackle the real effects of a toxic workplace, highlighting Helen's point that recovery from bad behavior takes longer than from other workplace issues.

    Links Mentioned:

    Dr. Helen Ofosu's Book "How to Be Resilient in Your Career, Facing Up to Barriers at Work"Dr. Helen Ofosu's WebsiteClarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

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    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

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  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily Sander shares how using analogies can improve communication in leadership. She discusses examples like a soccer midfielder needing to "pass the ball" for effective delegation and a swimmer needing to "stay in their lane." Emily also emphasizes the importance of listening to the analogies others use and offering your own to help them explain their thoughts.

    Links Mentioned:

    Clarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:
    00:25 The Power of Analogies in Communication
    00:36 Delegation Through Soccer Analogies
    02:16 Staying in Your Lane: A Swimming Analogy
    04:28 From Circles to Spheres: Leadership Growth
    06:05 Using Everyday Analogies
    06:48 Client Stories and Visual Analogies
    10:23 Creative Thinking with Shapes and Colors

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Phil Burns talks about the crucial role of the Chief of Staff and the risks of not defining it properly. He and Emily discuss the differences between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff, emphasizing strategic thinking and rebranding for those transitioning roles. Phil also shares about the Chief of Staff Roundtable, a community providing resources, peer learning, and discussions on key topics like executing business rhythms and solving big problems.

    Links Mentioned:

    Chief of Staff Roundtable WebsiteConnect with Phil Burns on LinkedInClarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:
    01:21 Phil's Path from EA to Chief of Staff to Founder
    06:59 Challenges and Realizations in the Chief of Staff Role
    12:45 The Birth of the Chief of Staff Roundtable
    14:05 Growth and Evolution of the Roundtable
    22:01 Membership and Offerings of the Roundtable
    27:18 Understanding the Tools of the Trade
    28:42 Membership Benefits and Access
    30:19 Networking and Peer Learning
    31:25 Diverse Membership Base
    32:41 Role Clarification and Career Pathing
    47:49 Strategic Conversations and Trends
    53:25 Connecting and Learning More

  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily discusses the concept of creating 'good' problems—like being swamped with sales or having too many top job candidates—as signs of a healthy business - comparing it to the Seattle Seahawks' strategy of drafting the best talent regardless of position.

    Links Mentioned:

    Clarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

  • Dorothy Mashburn, a leading expert in salary negotiations, shares straightforward strategies on compensation discussions for Chiefs of Staff. Learn how to effectively prepare for pay raise conversations, use data to back up your requests, and handle rejection to keep the discussion going. If you're looking to get a better handle on negotiating your worth in the workplace, this is the episode for you.

    Links Mentioned:

    COS Network Annual Compensation Report deep dive w/ Rahul DesaiDorothy Mashburn's WebsiteConnect with Dorothy Mashburn on LinkedIn"Salary Negotiations Made Simple" Podcast

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:45 Meet Dorothy Mashburn: Salary Negotiation Expert

    01:13 Understanding the Chief of Staff Role

    03:01 Researching Salary Information

    05:28 Demonstrating Your Value as Chief of Staff

    08:22 Preparing for Salary Negotiations

    16:02 Creative Negotiation Strategies

    24:50 Handling Rejection and Next Steps

    32:10 Final Thoughts and Resources

  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily discusses how showing empathy and really looking at the world from their perspective, can go A LONG way. Like when a chief of staff helps a CTO who's stuck with a messy, old tech system.

    Links Mentioned:

    Clarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:46 Navigating Executive Frustrations

    02:34 Empathy and Action

    03:51 Support for Tech Challenges

    04:42 The Power of Understanding in Leadership

  • How do you lead and serve at the same time?

    Author Jon Kidwell discusses his definition of a true servant leader, focusing on three key attributes: character, relationships, and skills. Jon debunks nine myths about leadership, contrasting ideas such as mission over people-pleasing, embracing tension, and choosing 'and' over 'or'. Emily and Jon also emphasize defining missions in personal and professional life and the importance of embracing both positive and negative experiences. Listen in to hear Jon's take on the necessary shift from being a people pleaser to mission-driven, from niceness to kindness with truth, and from avoiding to sharing power. They end with how to amplify your impact, asking the question, "What would it look like if you went ALL IN?"

    Links Mentioned:

    Jon Kidwell's Book: Redefine Your Servant LeadershipJon Kidwell's Website

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:45 Introducing John Kidwell: A Journey into Servant Leadership

    00:59 Unpacking the Essence of Servant Leadership with John Kidwell

    05:46 Defining Mission-Driven Leadership

    14:42 The Power of Productive Tension in Leadership

    20:42 Exploring the Essence of Servant Leadership

    22:16 The Power of Constructive Feedback

    23:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges with Transparency

    26:51 Embracing Generosity and Humanity in Leadership

    31:16 Empowering Others Through Responsible Leadership

    35:02 Going All In: The Ultimate Leadership Commitment

    39:05 Closing Thoughts and Resources

  • In this episode, Emily explains the key concepts from Annie Duke's book "Thinking in Bets", which emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between decisions and outcomes for Chiefs of Staff and other leaders. She shares examples like Pete Carroll's controversial Super Bowl play call and a golfer's swing to illustrate the roles of skill and luck in decision-making. Emily also discusses how our self-narratives and biases can hinder clear thinking, and provides a list of questions to ask ourselves to make better decisions.

    Links Mentioned:

    Clarity Call with EmilyThinking in Bets Book

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:27 Book Introduction: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

    01:08 Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Example

    03:32 Understanding Decisions vs. Outcomes

    04:24 Fielding Outcomes and Thinking in Bets

    05:45 Skill vs. Luck in Decision Making

    07:59 Overcoming Stubbornness of Beliefs

    09:42 The Importance of Self-Narrative

    12:41 Asking the Right Questions

    14:03 Applying Thinking in Bets to Leadership

    16:54 Final Takeaways and Support

  • Bora Lee is the Chief of Staff at the Fifth Avenue Committee, a nonprofit focused on community development in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. Bora shares her personal connection to the organization, having grown up in the area and seen her parents move from poverty to the middle class through their grocery business.

    Bora and Emily discuss the differences and similarities between nonprofit and for-profit leadership roles, emphasizing the unique challenges and rewards of working in the nonprofit sector.

    Bora highlights the importance of community accountability, the organization's focus on advancing economic, social, and racial justice through various programs, and the strategic implementation of race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) goals within the organization. Bora also shares insights on relationship building, leveraging personal experiences, and the significance of being mission-driven in one's career.

    Links Mentioned:

    Connect with Bora Lee on LinkedInFifth Avenue Committee

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:27 Bora Lee's Personal Connection to 5th Avenue Committee

    02:05 The Role of a Chief of Staff in Nonprofits

    03:32 Community Accountability and Nonprofit Mission

    07:47 Engaging with the Community and Building Relationships

    12:09 Building Culture and Implementing REDI Goals

    16:05 Navigating Workplace Dynamics as Chief of Staff

    22:32 Empowering Staff and Leveraging Personal Experiences

    28:02 A Chief of Staff's Proudest Moments and Achievements

    34:41 Choosing Between Corporate and Nonprofit Roles

    38:07 Closing Thoughts and How to Support Fifth Avenue Committee

  • In this episode, Emily talks about how important it is for a Chief of Staff to manage interruptions while staying approachable. She shares personal stories, like how she handled unexpected conversations while deep in work and how these interruptions led to valuable insights about her team. Emily emphasizes the balance between focused work and being available for team members to foster open communication.

    Links Mentioned:

    Clarity Call with Emily

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:46 The Art of Being Interruptible

    02:30 Practical Tips for Managing Interruptions

    04:24 A Personal Story on the Power of Being Open

    08:07 Strategies for Maintaining Openness and Accessibility

    09:45 Final Thoughts and Invitation for Personal Growth

  • In this episode, Revant Gupta, Chief of Staff at Margin, shares his journey of pursuing the Chief of Staff role to gain crucial operational experience. He talks about managing internal operations, designing user experiences, and automating customer onboarding. Revant also provides insights from his time at Home Depot, emphasizing the importance of inventory turnover in the CPG industry. Additionally, he discusses how Margin uses AI to assist small businesses with financial planning and achieving industry benchmarks.

    Links Mentioned:

    Margin's WebsiteConnect with Revant Gupta on LinkedIn


    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily


    Who Am I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.


    Timestamps:

    00:45 Meet Revant Gupta: Serial Entrepreneur

    01:24 Revant’s Involvement in Home Depot Finance Team

    05:14 Transition to Margin: Automating Financial Planning

    06:44 The Role of AI in Margin's Strategy

    08:21 Challenges and Strategies for Small Businesses

    11:40 Revant’s Role as Chief of Staff

    15:27 Marketing and Growth Strategies

    29:34 Leadership Insights and Personal Growth

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily talks to a Chief of Staff feeling stuck, highlighting the progress made, and encourages listeners to recognize their own progress, no matter how small. Small wins add up faster than you think.

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

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    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily chats with Nishi, who juggles roles as Chief of Staff and Head of People and Culture. Nishi shares how she tackled company-wide challenges, like diversity initiatives and the shift to remote work due to COVID-19. She gives practical tips, such as using a daily debrief system for aligning with her principal, and stresses the importance of adaptability and communication in leadership roles.

    Link Mentioned:

    Blue Beyond Consulting Website

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily discusses how Chiefs of Staff can tell if their executive team is unified by looking for signs of support and resource sharing among team members. Or like sharing your team or speaking up to give overworked colleagues a breather. Plus, she's all about giving props to folks who step up and cover for others or help the team stay strong.

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

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    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:46 The Role of a Chief of Staff in Team Dynamics

    01:05 Signs Your Executive Team is Excelling

    02:07 Supporting Each Other: Real-World Examples

    04:19 Creating a Culture of Mutual Support

    05:57 Evaluating and Enhancing Team Cohesion

    07:53 Conclusion and Invitation for Further Discussion

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily brings on Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to share his journey from facing racial discrimination to becoming a Navy leader. Raymond talks about steering significant policy changes in the Navy, like integrating women into combat roles and repealing "don't ask, don't tell." He breaks down his "abcs of leadership" philosophy and how it's played a part in fostering resilience and trust among his teams.

    Links Mentioned:

    Raymond Kemp LinkedInRaymond Kemp Website (Kemp Solutions)Raymond’s Book: Building Resilience for Hybrid Success: Anchored in Adaptability

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:45 Introducing Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp

    01:41 Raymond Kemp's Early Years and Aspirations

    04:58 Climbing the Ranks: From Junior to Fleet Master Chief

    06:52 Women in Combat: Navigating New Waters

    10:35 Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Leading Through Change

    24:37 Building Resilience and Adaptability for Success

    29:44 Empowering Leaders in a Hybrid World

    31:23 Kemp Solutions: Leadership Training and Keynotes

    33:46 Raymond’s Leadership Mantra

  • In this episode, host Emily Sander, Chief of Staff turned executive leadership coach, discusses the book *Hannibal and Me* by Andreas Kluth. She explains how the book uses historical figures like Hannibal and Harry Truman to explore different paths to success and failure. Emily also shares her personal experiences with these concepts and suggests questions to help listeners think about their own goals.

    Link Mentioned:

    Book: Hannibal and Me

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    00:47 Exploring 'Hannibal and Me' by Andreas Kluth

    02:00 Dreamers vs. Wanderers: Leadership Paths

    03:09 Personal Reflections on Leadership Journeys

    09:09 The Importance of Strategy Over Winning

    10:23 Key Takeaways and Reflective Questions

  • In this episode, Chief of Staff Meredith Pong discusses how Hally Hair collaborates with female athletes like Baylor University's women's basketball team and Olympic gymnast Leanne Wong to market their products. Meredith explains their "Streak for a Cause" initiative benefiting suicide prevention, and their partnerships with major retailers like Ulta and Target. She also talks about her role in product development and maintaining team camaraderie through events like annual model shoots.

    Links Mentioned:

    Hally Hair WebsiteConnect with Meredith Pong on LinkedInArticle on Partnership w/ Olympian Leanne Wong

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

    Time Stamps:

    01:02 Meredith's Internship and Meeting Her Principal

    02:49 Building Hallie Hair During the Pandemic

    03:51 Hallie Hair's Target Market and Marketing Strategies

    09:10 Product Development and Innovations

    15:09 Challenges and Successes as Chief of Staff

    23:28 Hallie Hair's Olympic Aspirations

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily explores the decision-making process through the lenses of highest return on investment (ROI) and highest probability. She shares examples like asking someone to marry you versus inviting them for coffee, and applies it to business scenarios, like overhauling a strategic plan or making small tweaks for better team alignment.

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.

  • In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Tirrell Payton Founder of Nooma Group talks about shifting focus from busywork to strategic outcomes and stresses empathy in leadership while leading change. Tirrell walks Emily through real-world examples like siloed teams in pharma marketing. They discuss practical ways leaders can transform their approach, like prioritizing the most impactful tasks and reorganizing teams to drive better results.

    As a CEO, Tirrell has a Chief of Staff - he shares how he utilizes the role and the advantages it brings the organization!

    Links Mentioned:

    Connect with Tirrell Payton on LinkedInNooma Group Website

    Free Resources:

    Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in touch with Emily:

    Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily

    WHO AM I?

    If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.