How a Chief of Staff Role Can Boost Your Career Big Time

03/03/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 155
How a Chief of Staff Role Can Boost Your Career Big Time

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Melissa Schmidiger shares her journey from working at McKinsey & Company to becoming Chief of Staff at Ayala Land. She highlights the importance of building relationships, understanding one's career goals, and being authentic, which ultimately helped her move into roles like CMO and regional head positions. Melissa now helps high-achieving women through career coaching, focusing on building resilience during significant life transitions.Links Mentioned:Connect with Melissa Schmidiger on LinkedInFree Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in Touch With Emily:Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho 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:00:00 Introduction to Melissa Schmidiger00:52 Melissa's Career Before Chief of Staff01:42 Transition to Ayala Land02:25 Becoming Chief of Staff03:13 Role and Responsibilities as Chief of Staff03:45 Communication Challenges and Solutions05:15 Learning and Growth in the Role09:17 Strategic Contributions and Board Governance13:40 Post Chief of Staff: Marketing and Beyond17:07 Global Roles and Achievements31:00 Career Coaching and Empowering Women33:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

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