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  • Emily Sander introduces Rob Giardinelli, an introvert with a long career in the tech industry, who has attended over 2000 networking events and founded Event Mindset to help others with similar experiences. Giardinelli offers specific strategies for introverts, like starting conversations by asking "What brings you here tonight?" and finding conversations at the bar line or during event activities. He also emphasizes introverts' value at events and shares tactics for gracefully exiting conversations and engaging with event hosts.

    Links Mentioned:

    Event Mindset WebsiteEvent Mindset Contact Email: [email protected] with Rob Giardinelli 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

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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.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Rob Giardinelli
    01:04 Initial Reactions to Networking Events
    02:29 Transition and Personal Growth
    04:56 Understanding the Value of Events
    06:45 Creating Event Mindset
    10:46 Practical Tips for Introverts at Events
    19:25 Effective Openers for Any Conversation
    20:16 Engaging with the Event Host
    23:08 Building Confidence as an Introvert
    25:51 Navigating Networking Events with a Partner
    28:32 Gathering Intelligence at Events
    32:46 Graceful Exits from Conversations
    34:45 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

  • Emily Sander discusses how we often let assumptions and predictions about future meetings or situations affect us. She shares examples like a boss announcing role changes and budget approval meetings to highlight the gap between our internal stories and reality. By reflecting on these differences, we can build evidence showing that negative assumptions rarely unfold as imagined and train our brains to expect a more balanced or positive outcome.

    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

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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:

    00:59 The Importance of Comparing Assumptions with Reality
    01:14 Example 1: New Role Announcement
    03:44 Example 2: Budget Approval Request
    07:01 The Exercise: Testing Your Assumptions

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  • Rhea Concepcion shares her journey from an Executive Assistant at Ernst and Young to becoming a Chief of Staff in different countries and industries, like LA and Denmark. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, communication, and building trust. Rhea discusses facing uncertainty in the role and the importance of being kind and respectful while driving business priorities forward.

    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:

    00:44 Starting as an Executive Assistant at Ernst & Young
    04:04 Global Experiences and Adaptability
    09:51 Emotional Challenges and Management
    12:22 Communication and Building Relationships
    18:01 Navigating Uncertainty
    23:09 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
    26:27 Raising Your Hand for Opportunities

  • In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily explores the concept of removing obstacles to achieve goals instead of just adding new strategies. He uses examples like eliminating junk food to meet personal health goals, cutting unnecessary meetings to help a team meet deadlines, and simplifying pricing models to close more deals and beat competitors. It's all about identifying what's blocking progress and taking it out of the equation.

    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:

    00:00 Introduction: The Obsession with Adding More
    00:41 Flipping the Script: Removing Obstacles
    01:10 Personal Goals: Health and Fitness
    01:43 Removing Junk Food: A Healthier You
    02:09 Team Goals: Meeting Deadlines
    02:46 Eliminating Unnecessary Meetings
    03:05 Company Objectives: Beating Competitors
    03:31 Simplifying Pricing to Close Deals
    04:17 The Power of Removing Barriers
    04:33 Concentrating on the Biggest Obstacle
    04:40 Takeaway: Identify and Remove the Biggest Obstacle
    04:56 Conclusion and Contact Information

  • Emily Sander talks with Rafael Mari about the role of Chief of Staff and its development in France compared to the US. Rafael shares his journey from financial consulting to Chief of Staff roles in various companies, including his current position at Swan, a European banking service provider. They discuss the importance of building trust with the CEO, having clear ownership of projects, and the necessity for CEOs to genuinely want a Chief of Staff for the role to be successful.

    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:

    00:00 Introduction to Rafael Mari
    00:42 Raphael's Career Journey
    01:47 Differences Between French and American Chief of Staff Roles
    03:18 Challenges in Chief of Staff Roles
    05:16 Raphael's Experience at Swan
    07:37 Scaling Challenges at Swan
    09:50 Defining Objectives and Tracking Progress
    11:13 Internal and External Communications
    13:37 Building Trust and Humility
    18:21 Navigating CEO Relationships
    27:04 Ownership and Project Management
    32:52 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff and CEOs

  • Emily Sander discusses how Chiefs of Staff, particularly in smaller to mid-sized companies, can craft effective job descriptions. She shares a five-section structure: intro paragraph, what you'll be doing, what we're looking for, benefits and perks, and call to action. Emily provides examples, like including "what you'll be doing" bullet points and adding a unique attribute section for clarity.

    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:

    00:00 Introduction to Effective Job Descriptions
    00:33 Chiefs of Staff and Hiring Responsibilities
    00:53 Personal Experience in Hiring
    01:13 Learning Through Trial and Error
    01:54 Five Main Sections of a Job Description
    02:14 Section 1: Intro Paragraph
    05:00 Section 2: What You'll Be Doing
    07:32 Section 3: What We're Looking For
    10:09 Section 4: Benefits and Perks
    10:39 Section 5: Call to Action
    10:51 Tips and Tricks for Job Descriptions
    12:01 Conclusion and Contact Information

  • This episode of Leveraging Leadership features Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff at TXI, who discusses prioritization as a key part of business leadership. Claire shares how TXI uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to set and align business goals, and explains strategies for keeping a 70-person organization on track. She also highlights the importance of understanding personal motivations and maintaining accountability, with examples of how her team navigates decision-making and goal-setting.

    Links Mentioned:

    Shout-out to Clara Ma, founder and CEO of Ask A Chief of StaffCheck Out Our Podcast With Clara Ma to Know More About HerTXI WebsiteConnect with Claire Podulka 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.

    Time Stamps:

    04:22 Setting and Aligning Goals with EOS
    07:43 Establishing Long-term Goals
    12:16 Weekly Leadership Check-ins
    13:23 Adjusting Priorities and Dealing with Challenges
    16:46 Consent Over Consensus in Decision Making
    24:20 Leadership Meeting Structure
    31:11 Cascading Communication
    35:54 Prioritization and Emotional Intelligence

  • Emily Sander, Chief of Staff to an executive leadership coach, discusses how to handle underperforming team members by involving others in the team. She shares a case where a founder had difficulty getting metrics from a team member named Sharon. To solve this, Emily suggests including Daniel, an individual contributor close to the data, in meetings. This helps uncover Sharon's hidden talent and ensures essential work is completed, while also providing contingency plans if Sharon exits.

    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:

    00:29 Client's Situation: Founder and Sharon
    04:05 Discovering Hidden Talent
    05:42 Back Channel Conversation with Daniel

  • Emily Sander interviews Conor Cunneen, a former VP of Marketing turned keynote speaker and business humorist. Conor discusses the power of humor in business, using the "LAUGH" acronym to add humor to presentations. He shares examples like a neurosurgeon's humorous slide and suggests building a collection of anecdotes to make work environments more engaging.

    Links Mentioned:

    Conor Cunneen’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:

    00:48 The Power of Humor in Business
    03:16 The LAUGH Acronym: Listen
    08:39 The LAUGH Acronym: Anecdote
    10:05 The LAUGH Acronym: Uncomfortable
    11:06 The LAUGH Acronym: Googler
    13:28 The LAUGH Acronym: Hee Hee Hee to Ho Ho Ho
    18:48 Building a Humorous Team Culture
    24:06 Balancing Humor and Professionalism

  • Emily Sander discusses how leaders can make strategic decisions when unexpected events occur, using an example of a project that fell behind due to industry changes. A company leader had to shift focus from their planned initiative to tackle a new urgent industry policy, which Emily explains was a necessary strategic adjustment, not a failure. She emphasizes that changing plans in response to significant changes is a sign of good leadership.

    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:

    00:00 Introduction: A Frustrated Leader
    00:48 Unexpected Industry Changes
    01:04 Strategic Focus Shift
    01:25 Reframing the Situation
    01:59 The Importance of Plans
    02:06 Adapting to Major Events
    02:11 Making Strategic Adjustments
    02:50 Communicating with the Team
    03:09 Preparing for the Board Meeting
    03:23 Addressing Long-Term Strategy
    03:33 Leadership in Crisis
    04:01 Conclusion: Leveraging Leadership

  • Melissa Schmidiger shares her journey from working at McKinsey & Company to becoming Chief of Staff at Ayala Land. She highlights the importance of building relationships, understanding one's career goals, and being authentic, which ultimately helped her move into roles like CMO and regional head positions. Melissa now helps high-achieving women through career coaching, focusing on building resilience during significant life transitions.

    Links Mentioned:

    Connect with Melissa Schmidiger 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.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Melissa Schmidiger
    00:52 Melissa's Career Before Chief of Staff
    01:42 Transition to Ayala Land
    02:25 Becoming Chief of Staff
    03:13 Role and Responsibilities as Chief of Staff
    03:45 Communication Challenges and Solutions
    05:15 Learning and Growth in the Role
    09:17 Strategic Contributions and Board Governance
    13:40 Post Chief of Staff: Marketing and Beyond
    17:07 Global Roles and Achievements
    31:00 Career Coaching and Empowering Women
    33:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

  • Emily Sander talks about deciding which battles to fight in a leadership role. She shares a story of a Chief of Staff who chose a short-term reorg plan to avoid conflict with a long-standing Chief Product Officer. Another example is a CEO who decided to replace a problematic Senior Vice President to prepare the company for a sale.

    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:

    00:40 Example 1: The Reorg Proposal Dilemma
    03:21 Example 2: The CEO's Staffing Challenge

  • Emily Sander interviews Matt Hartman, a Chief of Staff at Oracle, about his dual role overseeing employee-facing technology and a service group. Matt shares his strategies for prioritization, like focusing on company-wide goals first, utilizing delegation, and fostering teamwork across global teams. He highlights practices like implementing "Friye" for recognition and ensuring cross-training in his team to handle challenges effectively.

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    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:

    01:44 Balancing Dual Roles
    04:36 Delegation Strategies
    12:54 Building Relationships and Influence
    19:22 Handling Resistance and Finding Common Ground
    23:59 Global Team Management
    30:18 Effective Team Meetings and Icebreakers
    40:39 Embracing AI and Technology
    41:25 The Importance of Giving Back

  • Emily Sander discusses the importance of not losing your strengths while trying to fix your weaknesses. She shares examples like someone being too aggressive in communication and someone being too timid. Emily emphasizes that being direct can be a strength if balanced, just as listening can be, and encourages self-awareness and using feedback to improve leadership skills.

    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:

    01:18 Example 1: Managing Aggressiveness
    03:19 Example 2: Overcoming Timidity
    05:26 Personal Example: Impatience
    08:16 Key Takeaways: Self-Improvement

  • Emily Sander talks with guests Nikki Barua and Cheryl Couch about building and leading a professional development platform that helps businesses grow highly engaged, future-ready talent. Using community-driven, tech-enabled learning, they help top companies boost revenue, retention, and engagement while empowering diverse professionals to rise as resilient leaders. Their mission is to expand economic opportunity for all, guiding professionals from campus to the C-suite and creating a platform that accelerates success for everyone. Because when more of us have a seat at the table, everyone wins.

    Links Mentioned:

    Connect with Nikki Barua on LinkedInConnect with Cheryl Couch 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.

    Time Stamps:

    01:55 Company Growth and Team Dynamics
    02:43 Nikki and Cheryl's 13-Year Journey
    05:04 The Role of Chief of Staff
    07:18 Introducing the Chief of Staff Role to the Team
    10:08 Evolving Responsibilities of Chief of Staff
    21:32 Preparing for Series A Funding
    26:29 Lessons from Past Experiences
    27:42 The Importance of a Chief of Staff

  • Emily Sander discusses the benefits of flash reports in tracking company performance. Flash reports provide a quick overview with KPIs from each department and brief updates from department leaders. They help leadership teams stay informed and enhance board relations by facilitating clear and direct 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:

    00:57 The Role of Flash Reports in Leadership
    01:17 Components of a Flash Report
    04:37 Benefits of Flash Reports
    10:42 Iterating on Flash Reports

  • Emily Sander interviews Trent Smyth and Jeremy Costa from the Chief of Staff Association, exploring the relationship between a Principal and Chief of Staff. They discuss the role of a Chief of Staff and the association's programs at Oxford and Harvard, emphasizing alignment and personal development. The episode also covers the association's global reach, including networking opportunities and its new military membership initiative.

    Links Mentioned:

    Chief of Staff Association 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:

    02:40 The Genesis of the Chief of Staff Association
    05:17 Defining the Chief of Staff Role
    06:01 Challenges and Misunderstandings
    13:35 Global Reach and Membership Diversity
    17:05 Immersive Programs at Oxford and Harvard
    22:15 Membership Benefits and Resources
    26:28 Special Events and Conferences
    30:40 Membership Process and Values

  • This episode of Leveraging Leadership focuses on defining the customer using three key questions. Emily Sander, Chief of Staff, discusses how crucial it is for everyone to understand their impact on the customer and what the customer really, REALLY wants.

    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:
    00:32 Defining the Customer in Balanced Scorecard
    01:04 Question 1: Considering ALL Customers
    03:15 Question 2: Understanding Customer Needs
    04:38 Question 3: Company-Wide Customer Awareness

  • Maya Ayed, Chief of Staff at Amira Health, shares her journey from big tech to startups, including hosting events to build her network. She explains Amira Health's mission to help women with menopause sleep better using a wristband and cooling pad. Maya discusses the importance of storytelling, how her team uses OKRs, and her memorable experience at CES launching their product.

    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:
    00:48 Maya's Journey to Chief of Staff
    04:18 The Two-Week Trial Experience
    08:33 Team Structure and Roles
    11:30 Implementing OKRs
    19:07 The Importance of Storytelling
    22:49 Learning from Mistakes
    25:57 Tools and Resources for Chiefs of Staff
    29:56 Memorable Moments and Team Bonding

  • Emily discusses strategic alignment through the balanced scorecard, touching on corporate, business unit, and individual levels. She shares practical examples from her client management department and explains the importance of communication channels. The episode emphasizes visibility, transparency, and clear lines of sight in aligning everyone's goals.

    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:
    00:48 Understanding Corporate, Business Unit, and Individual Levels
    02:58 Defining the 'What' and 'How' Elements
    04:37 The Importance of Line of Sight
    05:50 Transparency and Visibility in Scorecards
    07:23 Decision Making with Clear Objectives
    07:46 Effective Communication Channels