The Chief of Staff Podcast

Anna Buckley, a two-time Chief of Staff at Barstool Sports, discussed her career journey, emphasizing the transition from an EA role to a Chief of Staff. She highlighted the importance of complementary skill sets with her principals and the value of leveraging resources like the Chief of Staff Network. Anna stressed the need for reflection, quantifiable success metrics, and the adaptability of Chief of Staff skills across roles. She also underscored the significance of building a network within the Chief of Staff community for mentorship and support. Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network on our website: https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Melinda Munroe, Chief of Staff at Nexla, shared her journey from forensic anthropology to marketing and then to Chief of Staff roles. She highlighted the importance of ruthless prioritization and cross-functional collaboration. Melinda also discussed her love for marketing, particularly customer and product marketing, and how it influenced her Chief of Staff roles. In this episode, she also stressed the need for empathy, work-life balance, and the importance of finding the right company and manager. Excited for you to level-up as a Chief of Staff! Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network here: https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Executive and company communication is hard work. Many Chiefs of Staff work on this to communicate a vision and empathize with all stakeholders. Maggie Mullooly has developed experience and expertise on this kind of work as a CoS. In this episode, she also shares about getting CoS roles, networking, and what it is like working as a CoS at a startup. Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership on our website. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

What is your path into the Chief of Staff world? Just like how the Chief of Staff role can vary at different companies, the path into the CoS role can be different too. For Taraneh Ansari, the CoS at OpenSponsorship, she used to be the HR Manager at OpenSponsorship. In this episode, you will learn about how her role has evolved, what it is now, and so much more. Learn more about Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership on our website. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Are you looking to level-up your software tech stack and workflow? Listen to this episode with Lauren Stein and Maria Mejia talking about some tools that they use and why they use them. You will also learn about what they look for in tools, and how to think about getting other people at your company to potentially use new tools. Learn more about Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership on our website. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Kyle Hagge, currently the Chief of Staff at Morning Brew, shares insights on transitioning from a Community Manager to a CoS. He discusses the crucial first 90 days, focusing on relationship-building and effective communication. Kyle highlights the unforeseen benefits of his role, such as expanded networking opportunities and deeper insights into corporate dynamics. He also emphasizes the importance of community and navigating communication in leadership, and how cultivating influence can enhance one's professional value.

Want an inside look at The Chief of Staff Network, a membership-based community for 900+ CoS globally? Listen to this episode with General Manager Rahul Desai and Community Lead David Nebinski. In this episode, you will learn about both Rahul and David's CoS experiences, how they started working together, why they do this work, how they support CoS, tips to get a CoS role, and about the Chief of Staff Network's signature courses, events, and research reports like the Leveling Framework. Learn more about Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership on our website. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Discover the empowering impact of cultivating company culture with insights from Katie Mogul. Learn about measuring impact and enhancing team dynamics for improved employee satisfaction. Dive into the importance of time management and formalized professional development. Get tips on fostering a culture of growth, even in remote settings. Uncover strategies for effective communication and mentorship that can transform workplace dynamics.

What is the heart beat of a company? It is a company's operating rhythm. Often times, a Chief of Staff oversees this project. In some cases, it may make sense to reset it and that's what Chief of Staff Alexis Summit has been working on recently. Tune into this episode to learn about this and more! Learn more about Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership on our website. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

Scaling as a CoS is part-thrilling and part-challenging. Alyssa emphasized the importance of continuous learning and growth, while also prioritization and delegation. Alyssa became a CoS after previously being the Director of Customer Success at the same company. In this episode, you will also learn about the customer success role and more.  Learn more about Chief of Staff Network's upcoming events, courses, and membership here. https://www.chiefofstaff.network/