Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThree Key Questions for Maximizing Your Chief of Staff Role
Season 1 Episode 124
Emily explains three key ways to use a Chief of Staff effectively. First, principals need to identify their needs, like lifting out of daily tasks fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Former Chief of Staff Turned Founder & CEO: Helping Leaders and Chiefs of Staff Optimize Workflows
Season 1 Episode 123
Larissa Licha, a former tattoo artist turned tech leader, shares her journey from Google Ads customer support to Chief of Staff roles with various te…
1 year, 5 months ago
Thinking of Hiring a Chief of Staff? A Primer for CEOs and Founders
Season 1 Episode 122
If you're considering bringing on a Chief of Staff or just need someone to explain the basics, this episode lays the groundwork and levels-set the fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
8 Email Marketing Myths That Keep You Poor
Season 1 Episode 121
Emily talks with Dela Quist about increasing email marketing engagement by varying subject lines and sending more frequent emails. Emily shares a sto…
1 year, 5 months ago
How to Successfully Navigate Executive Transitions and Leadership Changes
Season 1 Episode 120
Emily explains three types of executive transitions: planned, sudden, and founder transitions. She discusses challenges like resistance to change, kn…
1 year, 5 months ago
Managing Two Principals, CEO and COO: Mel Mathews Rejoins Former Company as Chief of Staff
Season 1 Episode 119
Mel Mathews shares her journey to becoming Chief of Staff at Performance Architects, highlighting the importance of networking and professional condu…
1 year, 5 months ago
Avoiding Time Waste: Practical Tips for Clearer Task Directives
Season 1 Episode 118
Emily offers three practical tips for ensuring your work meets your boss's needs: ask for clarification at the start, paraphrase the request back, or…
1 year, 6 months ago
Navigating Cybersecurity Risks: Planning Roadmaps and Contingency Planning
Season 1 Episode 117
Emily speaks with cybersecurity expert Terry Zimniak about balancing security spending with business development and the importance of penetration te…
1 year, 6 months ago
Currency Exchange for Leaders: Metrics vs. Building Culture and Relationships
Season 1 Episode 116
Emily talks about the concept of "currency" in different work roles, sharing an example of a new Chief of Staff who had to shift her focus from produ…
1 year, 6 months ago
From EA to Chief of Staff: Mastering Multitasking Overseeing Nine Different Companies
Season 1 Episode 115
Brandy Willis talks about her journey from Executive Assistant (EA) to Chief of Staff, managing various responsibilities across nine companies. She e…
1 year, 6 months ago