Listener Question: How to Lead Effective Conference Prep Without Doing All the Work Yourself
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A listener asks how to prep for a conference kickoff meeting without getting overwhelmed. Emily explains that a Chief of Staff shouldn't do all the work alone and suggests framing group discussions around key topics like conference themes, attendee info, and potential Q&A panel questions. She shares practical tips like getting input from team members and focusing on facilitating effective conversations instead of having every answer ready in advance.
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- Strategic Planning Checklist
- Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
- A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff Toolkit
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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:
01:08 The Role of a Chief of Staff: Clarifying Responsibilities
01:55 Group Discussions: The Key to Effective Planning
03:41 Framing the Conversation: A New Approach
04:45 Logistics and Agenda Setting for Kickoff Meetings
06:01 Gathering and Utilizing Background Information
08:10 Final Thoughts: Shifting Mindsets and Effective Leadership
Chapters
1. Listener Question: How to Lead Effective Conference Prep Without Doing All the Work Yourself (00:00:00)
2. The Role of a Chief of Staff: Clarifying Responsibilities (00:01:08)
3. Group Discussions: The Key to Effective Planning (00:01:55)
4. Framing the Conversation: A New Approach (00:03:41)
5. Logistics and Agenda Setting for Kickoff Meetings (00:04:45)
6. Gathering and Utilizing Background Information (00:06:01)
7. Final Thoughts: Shifting Mindsets and Effective Leadership (00:08:10)
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