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Leveraging Leadership Emily Sander
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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Are you looking to become a better leader? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of business leadership?
If so, you're in the right place! Introducing the Leveraging Leadership Podcast, a show that unpacks the art of business leadership. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast gives you access to the best tools and strategies to enhance your leadership skills and become the leader you've always wanted to be.
Don’t miss your opportunity to grow as a leader! Tune in to the show every week on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Guiding Your Team Through Change: Effective Communication Tips for CEOs and Executives
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily discusses guiding teams through change with effective communication strategies and by leveraging the Chief of Staff. She highlights the importance of providing context and answering the question, "What does that mean for me?" in change situations. Emily shares real-life examples like bringing on a new C-suite team member, bringing on private equity investors, and dealing with layoff rounds to illustrate key guidelines for effective communication during change.
Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity 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:
00:45 Effective Communication Strategies for CEOs
02:09 Key Guidelines for Effective Communication
04:36 Real-Life Examples of Change Management
13:26 Leveraging Your Chief of Staff
19:21 Final Thoughts on Leading Through Change
21:46 Conclusion and Call to Action -
CTO's Chief of Staff: Technology and Product Rollouts with SparkCognition’s Miles Thurman
SparkCognition's Chief of Staff, Miles Thurman, talks about the ups and downs of guiding tech teams and the nitty-gritty of board meetings. He and Emily compare notes on preparing new execs for high-stakes decisions and share stories about how they each worked with their sales and sales ops teams to boost revenue. Other topics include: using red teams for decision-making, board meeting Q&A prep, and shifting from a product-driven to service-driven org.
Links Mentioned:
SparkCognition’s Website
Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity 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:
00:24 Miles Thurman, Chief of Staff at Spark Cognition
01:31 Understanding the Role of Chief of Staff in Different Organizations
03:28 The Importance of Leadership Alignment in an Organization
03:57 The Evolving Role of Chief of Staff in Corporate America
08:54 The Role of Chief of Staff in Product Launches and Sales Operations
12:12 The Challenges and Strategies of Sales in a Business
18:49 The Importance of Product Management in Business Development
23:44 The Role of Chief of Staff in Business Development and Channel Partnerships
26:10 Career Development and Future Prospects for Chiefs of Staff
28:12 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
29:43 Conclusion -
The Confidence Gap: Act First, Feel Confident Second
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily tackles the all-too-common issue of the confidence gap, revealing how action breeds confidence rather than the other way around. She shares strategies and personal anecdotes to help listeners, especially chiefs of staff, overcome self-doubt and step up as more assertive leaders.
Links Mentioned:
Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris
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:
00:22 Exploring the Confidence Gap
01:24 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming the Confidence Gap
03:20 Reframing Fear as a Teammate
08:38 Applying Confidence in the Chief of Staff Role
10:39 Practical Steps to Build Confidence
13:59 Building Confidence in Others
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Nordic Oracle Consultant turned Silicon Valley's Strategic Force, Katrine Haugerud 2x Chief of Staff
Join Katrine Haugerud as she shares practical leadership insights for translating strategy into operations. Learn about her experience with private equity-backed firms.
Her book recommendation is "Traction" by Gino Wickman (https://amzn.to/4918MnL)
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Timestamps
00:23 Katrine's Journey from Oracle to Chief of Staff
00:45 Katrine's Experience at Oracle and Transition to the U.S.
03:48 Cultural and Business Differences Between Norway and the U.S.
06:14 Katrine's Transition from Oracle to Equinix
09:17 Becoming a Chief of Staff: The Unexpected Journey
12:14 Working with a Private Equity Backed Board
20:36 The Role of a Chief of Staff in Strategic Decision Making
22:59 The Importance of Clear Communication and Prioritization in Leadership
29:07 Book Recommendation: Traction by Gino Wickman
31:55 The Role of a Chief of Staff in Translating Strategy into Operations
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Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach.
Get your free Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist here.
Download your free Chief of Staff Toolkit here.
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Mastering High Value Writing for Business Leaders
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily discusses Erin Lebacqz’s "High Value Writing Workbook" and shares valuable writing tips for business professionals. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your reader, being concise AND nice, choosing familiar words and structuring emails for clarity. Emily highlights that every written communication, whether to a CEO or a Chief of Staff, shapes workplace culture and relationships.
Links Mentioned:
• High-Value Writing Workbook
Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity 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:
00:54 Two Key Goals of High Value Writing
01:45 Understanding Your Reader
05:22 Strategies for Clear and Effective Writing
06:58 Making Your Emails Stand Out
10:05 Cultural Considerations in Writing
12:10 Using Writing as a Leadership Tool
15:12 Conclusion and Recommendations -
An Executive’s Perspective: Lawrence Coburn Chief of Staff Lesson; and redefining the role with AI
In this episode, executive Lawrence Coburn shares his experiences and advice on effectively using a Chief of Staff, emphasizing trust and strategic planning. He talks about bringing back a former intern, Matt, to fill this critical role during a period of rapid company growth. Lawrence also discusses their AI tool, Ambient, which not only takes notes but identifies owners and next steps, creating a dynamic project dashboard. Hear about their latest feature release which auto-adds forwarded project-related emails to the dashboard.
Links Mentioned:
• Connect with Lawrence Coburn on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Ambient and their AI solutions
Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity 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:
00:45 Introducing Today's Guest: Lawrence Coburn
01:02 The Journey of a Founder and the Impact of a Chief of Staff
02:25 The Story of Double Dutch and the Role of a Chief of Staff
06:59 The Importance of Defining the Chief of Staff Role
12:17 Building Trust and the Evolution of the Chief of Staff Role
15:28 Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives: The Chief of Staff's Domain
17:21 The Ever-Present Challenge of Pricing
17:46 Defining Roles and Responsibilities
18:12 Communicating Roles to the Leadership Team
19:12 The Importance of Having Your Team's Back
21:36 The Unique Trust in a Chief of Staff
23:54 Introducing Ambient: AI for Chiefs of Staff
26:48 Ambient's Features and Future Directions
31:01 The Value of AI in Project Management
34:50 Closing Thoughts and How to Learn More
Customer Reviews
Smart and Digestible
What a fantastic podcast! Emily gets guests from the broadest backgrounds that give great advice, stories, and experiences that add value to everyone from rookies to established leaders.
Thoughtfully curated
These days, there's no real shortage of content. There is, however, a shortage of truly high quality, original content. Emily's podcast sits firmly in this latter category of thought provoking and catalytic gems.
Unique Insights
Emily brings a perspective that is unique to the business environment through engaging accomplished individuals across all domains. Great podcast!