What Clara Ma Learned From Building ‘Ask a Chief of Staff’ (And How It Can Help You)

In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, I sat down with Clara Ma, the founder of Ask a Chief of Staff. We chatted about landing that game-changing Chief of Staff role, goldmine of tips on networking, crafting a standout resume, and making a successful pitch to executives.

Clara outlines the various tiers of Chief of Staff membership and what you get in each and shares the details of the upcoming Ask a Chief of Staff Summit later this year.

00:17 Meeting Clara Ma: Former Chief of Staff to Founder

01:16 The Genesis of Ask a Chief of Staff

02:56 Building a Community for Chiefs of Staff

07:00 Navigating the Job Market as a Chief of Staff

09:57 The Role of Networking in Your Career

13:06 Leveraging the Ask a Chief of Staff Community for Job Searches

17:13 Differentiating Between Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant Roles

19:26 Unlocking the Chief of Staff Role: Insights and Resources

20:25 Workshop Webinars: Free Resources for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff

22:11 Crafting the Perfect Chief of Staff Resume

26:05 Pitching the Chief of Staff Role Internally

32:46 Announcing the first Chief of Staff Summit

36:50 The Future of Ask a Chief of Staff

About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

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