• Outsmarting Imposter Syndrome: Rewiring the Brain for Confidence in 3 Steps
    Dec 23 2024

    Emily chats with Tara Halliday about achieving effortless confidence by eliminating conditional worth and threat perception. Tara explains how her Inner Success Program helps people, including Chief of Staff Emily, overcome imposter syndrome, providing real-life examples and a three-step approach. They discuss Tara's book, "Outsmart Imposter Syndrome," and how accepting oneself reduces the weight of others’ opinions.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Tara Halliday's Website
    • Tara Halliday’s Book: "Outsmart Imposter Syndrome"
    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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 Meet Tara Halliday: Imposter Syndrome Specialist
    00:48 Defining Imposter Syndrome
    02:30 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome
    03:13 High Achievers and Imposter Syndrome
    05:15 The Root Cause of Imposter Syndrome
    07:02 The Role of the Amygdala
    08:44 Steps to Reprogram the Brain
    16:50 Symptoms and Behaviors of Imposter Syndrome
    24:04 The Inner Success Program

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    31 mins
  • Speaking in Tweets: Effective Strategies for Communicating with a Rapid-Fire Boss
    Dec 18 2024

    Emily shares a story about her coaching client who struggled with his fast-paced, detail-averse boss. She explains how they adapted by using short, bullet-point emails, formulating yes/no questions, and using Google Notes for quick information recall. These adjustments helped improve the boss-client communication despite different styles.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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.

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    6 mins
  • UN Peacekeeper's Lessons on Radical Humility and Leadership
    Dec 16 2024

    Emily Sander talks with Urs Koenig about his book, "Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human." They discuss his experiences, including how tough feedback can piss people off but still foster growth. Urs shares leadership tips like "eyes on, hands off," referencing US Women’s Soccer Team Captain Carla Overbeck's style, and a new twist on feedback called "feedforward." He mentions that one of the most powerful things a leader can say is, "I screwed that up." They also touch on training for hostage situations, and the value of meaningful connections for Chiefs of Staff.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Urs Koenig's Website
    • Urs Koenig's Book: Radical Humility
    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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:
    00:43 Meet Urs Koenig: A Multifaceted Leader
    02:26 The Three Pillars of Radical Humility
    07:02 Leading Relationally: Building Trust and Influence
    11:37 The Importance of Relationships in Crisis
    14:03 Governor Patrick's Leadership During Crisis
    16:19 Empowered Execution: Lessons from Ukraine
    17:37 Carla Overbeck: Humble Leadership in Sports
    20:14 Personal Connection: Emily's Family Ties
    23:43 The Concept of Feed Forward
    27:07 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability
    30:37 Experiential Learning and Team Building
    35:30 Building a Fearless Culture

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    42 mins
  • Using Questions to Balance Analytical and Emotional Leadership
    Dec 11 2024

    Emily Sander discusses the importance of understanding if your team members are in thinking or feeling mode. She provides practical examples, like asking, “How do you feel about launching this product?” to balance overly analytical thinking or “What else comes up when you think about protecting your team?” to address emotional defensiveness. Emily also shares tips on using deep breaths to help calm high emotions.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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:
    00:26 Understanding Thoughts and Feelings
    01:06 Nudging Towards Balance
    01:13 Handling Emotional Defensiveness
    02:13 Encouraging Thoughtful Reflection
    03:24 Using Breathing Techniques
    04:39 Applying the Framework

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    6 mins
  • An Expert Explains Enneagram Types and Their Impact on Personal and Professional Growth
    Dec 9 2024

    Libby Cole shares insights about the Enneagram, focusing on motivation and vulnerability. For example, Eights are determined and goal-oriented but often misunderstood due to their direct nature. She describes characteristics of other types like Nines, who avoid conflict, and how the Enneagram helps in personal growth. Libby offers workshops and coaching on communication and conflict management through her company, Expand Coaching and Consulting.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Libby Cole's Website
    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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 Meet Libby Cole: Certified Enneagram Coach
    01:05 Understanding the Enneagram
    03:21 Exploring Enneagram Types 1 to 3
    06:59 Exploring Enneagram Types 4 to 7
    15:29 Relating to Type Seven
    16:14 Understanding Type Eight
    18:15 Exploring Type Nine
    20:30 Determining Your Core Type
    22:29 Using the Enneagram for Personal Growth
    24:05 Lightning Round: The Nine Types Recap
    25:22 Finding Your Enneagram Type
    27:05 Applying the Enneagram in Professional Settings

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    34 mins
  • Transforming Leadership with Virtue-Based Feedback Techniques
    Dec 4 2024

    Emily introduces a feedback framework that starts and ends with recognizing an individual's virtues, illustrated by examples like Matt, an employee who needs to address his outbursts in meetings. She offers techniques for highlighting strengths, even by discussing virtues with others, and explains how the framework applies to managing up, such as a Chief of Staff prompting a principal to provide team feedback. Practical insights include providing specific examples and knowing when to pause for the other person to fill the space.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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:
    00:28 Framework for Delivering Feedback
    02:25 Key Points for Effective Feedback
    03:28 Using Real-Life Examples
    05:00 Talking Up Team Members
    07:01 Managing Up: Feedback for Your Boss
    08:56 The Power of Disappointment
    09:21 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons

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    13 mins
  • Paternity Leave Insights: Chief of Staff on Work-Life Balance as a New Father
    Dec 2 2024

    Eric Williams talks about balancing life while being a dad to a four-month-old and working multiple roles, including Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer. He shares tips on creating systems to run a business smoothly, avoiding burnout, and maintaining sustainable growth. Eric also highlights the importance of flexibility and systematizing business processes for effective delegation.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Eric Williams' Website
    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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 Meet Eric Williams
    01:15 Challenges and Solutions in Leadership
    04:23 The Importance of Systematizing and Delegating
    13:20 Streamlining Workloads for Overwhelmed Leaders
    26:56 Sustainable Leadership: Pacing Yourself
    28:15 Handling Unexpected Challenges
    32:00 Staying in the Game: Long-Term Success
    36:09 Health and Fitness: A Personal Analogy
    37:36 Sustainable Growth and Opportunities
    40:43 Optimizing Your Business for Success

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    45 mins
  • Chief of Staff Title Flexibility and Variations
    Nov 27 2024

    Emily discusses the various titles that can encompass the role of Chief of Staff, such as VP of Strategic Initiatives or Head of Business Operations. She shares examples, including a VP of Special Projects effectively serving as a Chief of Staff. Emily also offers insights on how to handle political sensitivities and the benefits of role flexibility in job titles.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in touch with Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call 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:
    00:48 Alternative Titles for Chief of Staff
    01:49 Executive Considerations for Hiring
    02:40 Navigating Political Sensitivities
    04:08 Dual Roles and Office Structures

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    7 mins