Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchListener Q&A: Managing Sales Reps Who Focus on Rebranding Over Revenue
Season 1 Episode 234
Emily Sander talks about what to do when a Business Development Rep starts doing graphic design, website tweaks, and HubSpot updates instead of makin…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Balancing MBA Studies with a Chief of Staff Startup Internship Experience
Season 1 Episode 233
Conghao Tian shares how he landed a Chief of Staff internship at Zenblen while studying for his MBA at Chicago Booth, starting with a background in m…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Listener Question: Why Your Boss Wants Results, Not Databases
Season 1 Episode 232
Emily Sander answers a listener’s question about how to get through to a boss who says, “I don’t care about the database, I care about results.” She …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Google to Coaching: Supporting Leaders and Building Relationships in Business
Season 1 Episode 231
Emily Sander talks with Katie Rohn about her journey from sales to strategy at Google and her time as a Chief of Staff. They share stories about the …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Key Question to Propel Yourself Through Challenges
Season 1 Episode 230
Emily shares a practical question prompt to help you focus on what matters most when facing challenges at work or in life. She gives real examples, l…
5 months ago
Mediation Strategies Every Chief of Staff Should Know
Season 1 Episode 229
Alex Yaroslavsky talks about his journey from navigating conflict as a kid new to the U.S. to building a career in mediation and executive coaching. …
5 months ago
Overcoming Presentation Anxiety: Focus on Meaning and Emotion, Not Perfection
Season 1 Episode 228
Emily answers a listener’s question about feeling stuck to a script during presentations. She explains how to focus on key points instead of memorizi…
5 months, 1 week ago
Expanding Leadership Impact: Angel Investing and Chief of Staff Insights for Purpose-Driven Ventures
Season 1 Episode 227
Erika Aquino, an angel investor with 26 portfolio companies across five countries, and her Chief of Staff Patricia de Leon, share how they work toget…
5 months, 1 week ago
Strategies to Protect Leadership from Low-Value Choices and Mental Clutter
Season 1 Episode 226
This episode covers practical ways for a Chief of Staff to reduce decision fatigue for their principal and executive team, like removing low-value ta…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Secure a Seat at the Boardroom Table: Gaining the Right Skills for Board Service
Season 1 Episode 225
Dr. Keith Dorsey talks about his book, "The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table," explaining what corporate…
5 months, 2 weeks ago