How a Part-Time Chief of Staff Juggles Multiple Startups and Projects

Nathan Lian went from working at JP Morgan, to startups, and is our first guest who works as a part-time Chief of Staff. Learn the differences and similarities between a full-time Chief of Staff role.

We chat about:

- How he selects which companies to work with

- How many companies he works with at one time

- What kind of projects he works on within companies

- Which team members he interacts with

- How he keeps himself organized being COS for multiple companies.

00:43 Nathan's Journey to Chief of Staff

02:53 The First 90 Days as a Chief of Staff

06:06 The Challenges of Being a Chief of Staff

17:38 The Role of a Fractional Chief of Staff

21:03 Balancing Multiple Projects as a Fractional Chief of Staff

27:26 Choosing the Right Projects as a Fractional Chief of Staff

40:23 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff

43:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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