Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as Chief of Staff: Lessons From the Deep End

20/08/2025 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 204
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as Chief of Staff: Lessons From the Deep End

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Emily shares a personal story about being made the interim leader of a digital marketing department as Chief of Staff, even though he knew nothing about digital marketing at the time. She talks about asking basic questions like "What does SEO stand for?" and dealing with colleagues who doubted her, including being called out during a team meeting. The episode highlights how not being a technical expert can actually be an advantage and gives tips for handling imposter syndrome by focusing on transferable skills and tracking your own progress.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit Get in Touch With Emily:Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily Who 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:02:04 Emily's Story: Taking on a New Role04:00 Facing Challenges and Learning on the Job12:04 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Confidence15:28 Navigating New Responsibilities16:44 Building Confidence Through Experience21:36 Embracing Vulnerability as a Leader23:37 Redefining Imposter Syndrome

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