Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOvercoming Imposter Syndrome as Chief of Staff: Lessons From the Deep End
Season 1 Episode 204
Emily shares a personal story about being made the interim leader of a digital marketing department as Chief of Staff, even though he knew nothing ab…
8 months ago
Australia’s Chamber of Commerce: Bridging Local, National, and International Business
Season 1 Episode 203
Chanelle Pearson, Chief of Staff at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, shares how her career moved from journalism to leading teams in a…
8 months ago
Listener Question: Defining VP Roles and Titles for Growing Teams
Season 1 Episode 202
Emily answers a listener’s question about job titles in a growing 50-person company, giving advice on moving beyond generic VP roles and considering …
8 months, 1 week ago
Department of Defense Chief of Staff on Missions, Mental Health and Mentorship
Season 1 Episode 201
"Any views expressed are the opinions of Mr. Williams and do not reflect the position or represent the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Williams' part…
8 months, 1 week ago
Listener Question: How to Handle the One Team Member Who Won’t Submit Their Flash Report
Season 1 Episode 200
A Chief of Staff asks how to handle a team member who never submits their flash report, despite lots of reminders and training. Emily suggests lettin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Executive Assistant to Executive Business Partner in VC and PE
Season 1 Episode 199
Jessica Porter shares her path from Executive Assistant to Executive Business Partner and acting Chief of Staff, working in both venture capital and …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Q&A: Balancing Tactical and Strategic Demands as a Resource-Constrained Chief of Staff
Season 1 Episode 198
Emily answers Nicole S.'s question about how to balance the tactical and strategic sides of the Chief of Staff role, sharing examples from both start…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Using Story Arcs: From Stage Events to Successful Investor Pitches
Season 1 Episode 197
Steve Werner shares how he helps founders and companies run engaging sales events by building a story arc that keeps audiences interested. He gives p…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Four Reasons to Retain Your Chief of Staff During a Downturn
Season 1 Episode 196
Cutting your Chief of Staff during a downturn is a big mistake—they act as a utility player who can fill gaps in HR, operations, sales, and more. Chi…
9 months ago
Event Planning, Ribbon Cutting, and Community Building: Rolling Out a Global Brand’s US Presence
Season 1 Episode 195
Jacki Grosso, Chief of Staff and Communications Manager at Lotte Biologics, shares her journey from managing Olympic events to leading in biotech. Sh…
9 months ago