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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily Sander, a former Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach, sits down with Natalie Crohn, who has served as Chief of Staff at two different organizations. The pair share their experiences in the role, with topics from authenticity and networking to the handling of day-to-day challenges and strategic planning, there's plenty of insight to take away. Also, don't miss Natalie's unique Chief of Staff-themed cocktail recommendation. Hit subscribe to continue your leadership journey with us.Natalie Crohn on LinkedInNatalie Crohn has expertly navigated a diverse professional journey, from social work to IT consulting, and ultimately, into a strategic Chief of Staff role. She initially started in healthcare, transitioned into IT consulting, and circled back to healthcare, gaining diverse expertise. Natalie discovered her passion for strategic management at Catalent, a biopharmaceutical company, and later expanded her skills as the Chief of Staff at Magellan Health and currently, Johns Hopkins Health. Alongside her career, Natalie actively champions organizational culture, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Deemed an authentic leader, Natalie is always eager to learn, develop, and serve others.– – – – –Timestamps00:57 Guest Introduction: Natalie Cron01:27 Natalie's Journey to Chief of Staff05:28 Transitioning Between Chief of Staff Roles09:46 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership11:59 The Role of Coaching Fridays in Leadership Development17:26 The Importance of Authenticity in the Workplace24:12 Advice for New Chiefs of Staff28:08 Tools for Staying Organized as a Chief of Staff32:09 The Chief of Staff Cocktail: A Fun Analogy33:21 Final Thoughts– – – – –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.To learn more about Emily and Next Level Coaching, click here.Follow Emily on LinkedIn | YouTube
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