Episodes
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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.
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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.
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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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00:40 Example 1: The Reorg Proposal Dilemma
03:21 Example 2: The CEO's Staffing Challenge -
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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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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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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.
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Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in Touch With Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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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 Beyond Barriers. Nikki explains how the company turns talent into high achievers with AI coaching, and Cheryl shares insights from her Chief of Staff role. They discuss the evolution of their responsibilities through three ventures and the importance of hiring adaptable team members who align with their mission.
Beyond Barriers WebsiteConnect with Nikki Barua on LinkedInConnect with Cheryl Couch on LinkedIn
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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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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.
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Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:
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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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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.
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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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.
Clarity Call with Emily
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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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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.
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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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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.
Clarity Call with Emily
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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:
00:48 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 -
Emily Sander talks with Adam Maddock and Marcus East about their careers and roles at T Mobile, highlighting Adam's background as a Marine and his role as Chief of Staff and Marcus's position as Chief Digital Officer. They discuss the importance of trust, integrity, and the strategic impact of the Chief of Staff role. The episode also covers their new venture, Venture Forge, which aims to democratize wealth creation by supporting underserved founders with funding, resources, and a supportive community.
The Venture Forge WebsiteEmail contact for Adam Maddock: [email protected] contact for Marcus East: [email protected] Call with Emily
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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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02:05 Role and Impact of Chief of Staff at T-Mobile
06:15 Adam's Military Background and Leadership Style
09:20 Transition to Corporate America
23:50 Founding Venture Forge
27:25 Democratizing Wealth Creation
40:07 Importance of Early Hires
45:06 Overcoming Funding Barriers
50:16 Role of Advisors -
Emily Sander explains the cause and effect relationship between the four Balanced Scorecard perspectives: financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development. She shares examples like employee training programs leading to streamlined internal SOPs, which enhance customer experience and increase market share. She also talks about creating a visual strategy map to keep track of strategic objectives and the process her executive leadership team used to brainstorm and select these objectives.
Static Image of the Strategy MapClarity Call with Emily
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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
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Get in touch 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 the Series
00:26 Recap of Balanced Scorecard Perspectives
00:42 Understanding Cause and Effect Relationships
02:25 Visualizing the Strategy Map
02:54 Describing the Strategy Map
04:18 Creating Strategic Objectives
05:18 Workshop Insights and Team Collaboration
06:39 Whittling Down Strategic Objectives
08:03 Connecting Strategic Objectives
10:19 Practical Application of Strategy Maps
11:26 Encouragement to Create Your Own Strategy Map
12:40 Preview of Next Episode -
Joey Lye, Olympic bronze medalist and TEDx speaker, shares how she achieved a 1.000 batting average at the Tokyo Olympics through mindset and preparation. She also discusses managing pressure using mindfulness techniques and the importance of aligning personal and organizational values. Chief of Staff Eric talks about the benefits of recruiting individuals with team sports experience and shares a mantra from his high school coach: "Champions are made when you go to practice, even when you don't feel like it."
Joey Lye's WebsiteClarity Call with Emily
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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
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Get in touch 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 Joey's Unique Olympic Experience
08:05 Techniques for Managing Pressure
20:14 Decision-Making Based on Core Values
32:26 Transitioning from Sports to Business Leadership
36:25 Olympic Preparation for Life
37:58 The Importance of Consistency and Small Wins
40:44 The Coachability of Athletes -
Emily breaks down how to use the balanced scorecard to operationalize strategy, focusing on its four key perspectives: financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development. She discusses how financial metrics like cash flow are lagging indicators and the importance of customer perception using metrics such as net promoter scores. Emily also explains the role of leading indicators in internal processes and learning, using examples like strategic information coverage ratio and employee engagement scores.
Clarity Call with Emily
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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
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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 Balanced Scorecard Part 2
00:32 Recap of the Four Perspectives
00:45 Deep Dive into Financial Perspective
02:13 Understanding Customer Perspective
03:18 Metrics for Customer Perspective
05:16 Exploring Internal Process Perspective
06:12 Key Metrics for Internal Processes
08:41 Introduction to Learning and Development
09:22 Metrics for Learning and Development
12:50 Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Approaches
14:36 Why These Four Perspectives?
17:17 Conclusion and Next Steps -
Tim Moore talks about the evolving role of a startup CEO, noting the need to step back and let others, like a Chief of Staff, handle daily operations. Natalie Piekarski shares her experience transitioning from executive assistant to Chief of Staff, planning major events, and managing board meeting preparations. They also discuss Vū’s shift from service-focused to product and software provider, including high-profile collaborations with Shaquille O'Neal and Mr. Beast.
Vū's WebsiteConnect with Tim Moore on LinkedInConnect with Natalie Piekarski on LinkedInClarity Call with Emily
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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
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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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00:33 Overview of Vū's Business
02:05 The Need for a Chief of Staff
06:42 Tim's Leadership Style
09:46 Natalie's Responsibilities
16:52 Board Meeting Preparations
18:46 Importance of Chief of Staff in Communication
32:57 Building Trust and Relationship -
Emily Sander talks about using the Balanced Scorecard to improve business strategy. She explains how it can help align teams, balance financial and non-financial elements, and focus on both short-term and long-term goals. Emily also previews upcoming discussions on financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development perspectives.
Clarity Call with Emily
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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
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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 the Series
00:57 What is a Balanced Scorecard?
01:21 Who Should Use a Balanced Scorecard?
02:04 Emily's Experience with Balanced Scorecards
02:57 Aligning the Organization
04:18 From Control to Strategic Focus
07:24 Balancing Financial and Non-Financial Elements
08:08 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
09:40 Leading and Lagging Indicators
10:48 Successful Teams and Companies
10:54 Sneak Preview of Next Episode
11:39 Conclusion and Next Steps -
Bethany, Chief Actuary and Chief Analytics Officer at Johns Hopkins, discusses her struggle with delegating tasks and the value of having Natalie as her Chief of Staff. She highlights the importance of diverse skill sets, storytelling in leadership, and the emotional support needed to handle the loneliness at the top. The conversation reveals how honest feedback and strong communication have transformed her leadership style.
Clarity Call with Emily
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Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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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Emily shares a simple but powerful communication tip: ask yourself what you want your audience to feel, think, and do. She gives examples for board meetings, all hands meetings, and hiring key people. Keep it simple and specific, like getting feedback, approving budgets, or signing an offer.
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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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00:50 Step-by-Step Guide: Feel, Think, Do
01:13 Example 1: Board Meeting
01:50 Example 2: All Hands Meeting
03:12 Example 3: Closing a Key Hire
04:13 Ensuring Audience Connection -
Emily Sander talks with Dr. Wayne Pernell, a bestselling author and President of Dynamic Leader, Inc., about his book "Choosing Your Power" and the themes of empowerment and personal values. Dr. Pernell discusses the shift from career success to achieving personal significance, and shares practical advice for identifying and nurturing what one truly treasures. They also cover the idea of making decisions based on the person you want to become and the importance of self-reflection and relaxation for creative thinking.
Dr. Wayne Pernell’s WebsiteDr. Wayne Pernell’s BooksEmily's Interview with Dr. P
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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:
04:27 The Concept of Personal Values
19:09 Understanding Life Transitions
23:31 Core Values vs Peripheral Values
24:43 The Importance of Fun
26:43 Becoming the Person You Want to Be
32:55 Daily Gratitude and Service
36:02 Creating a Culture of Caring
39:13 The Power of Incremental Growth
43:09 The Role of Coaches -
Emily explains how to turn vague ideas into clear proposals with tangible outcomes, using examples like investing $40,000 in executive coaching for key team members and a $20,000 offsite to boost sales team morale. She offers advice on reducing scope if needed and aligning requests with overall company goals or risk mitigation. Chiefs of Staff are encouraged to be prepared with specifics to streamline approval.
Clarity Call with Emily
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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
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Get in touch 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 Turning Vague Ideas into Tangible Outcomes
01:06 Examples of Specific Asks and Outcomes
03:50 Tying Outcomes to Company Objectives and Risk Mitigation
05:06 Handling Pushback and Final Tips - Montre plus
