Transform Your Understanding, Level Up Your Career:

Demystify the CoS Role with Nova Chief of Staff


The global momentum of the Chief of Staff role is building. The first step to leveraging the momentum and claiming your seat at the table? Getting crystal-clear on the ins and outs of the role. Our crash course covers all the details about the responsibilities, expectations, and impact of a leading CoS.

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Become a Strategic Partner

Today’s top leaders need trusted partners who can think strategically, align teams, and drive progress behind the scenes. This course provides a succinct and practical understanding of what the CoS role is and gives you a strong foundation to lead from where you are.

Perfect for:

  • Anyone curious about the CoS role
  • Existing strategic operators who feel they may have the wrong title
  • C-Suite operators, including high-performing Executive Assistants exploring options for career growth
  • Leaders looking to understand how to leverage the CoS role in their organization

Enhance your understanding with our complete crash course for only $97!

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A Force Multiplier for High-Performing Operators

The Chief of Staff Demystified course is a great next step if you:

  • Want a clear, credible introduction to the CoS role

  • Support fast-moving leaders and want to better understand how to drive impact

  • Crave more influence and are ready to grow without burning out/doing two jobs

  • Lead from behind the scenes and want a strong foundation to be a strategic partner

Whether you’re exploring the role or preparing to step into what’s next, this course meets you where you’re at and helps you move forward with confidence…so you can join the Chief of Staff revolution, regardless of your current title!

What You'll Walk Away With

  • Honest insights about the CoS role & how close you might already be
  • Clarity on the difference between being considered support staff vs. being valued as a strategic partner
  • A comprehensive understanding of executive expectations for a CoS
  • The confidence to decide if this is your next move & actionable tips to talk about it with your leader

What the Course Includes

  • 8 thorough lessons packed with practical, tactical, & strategic insights on the role 

  • Clear explanations of how the CoS job compares to EA, HR, & COO

  • 2-3 hours of content, including PDFs, worksheets, & answers to your CoS questions

You’ll also get three special bonus perks, including:

  • 12 PDF CoS cheat sheets 

  • 3 worksheets you can use at work immediately
  • A recorded webinar about the EA → Cos transition
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A Growing Global Movement

 

Industry research confirms that, across thousands of the world’s fastest growing companies, the CoS role is one of the most impactful positions in the modern business landscape. It’s a lucrative and personally fulfilling career, but it’s frequently misunderstood.


Operators who support the C-Suite are trusted insiders, and many are doing the same work as a strategic CoS under a different title. By groking the defining features of a Chief of Staff role, you can grow your influence, expand your scope, and level up your career.

What Students Are Saying

“I’ve been an EA for 12 years and always felt like there was more. This course helped me realize how close I already was to the Chief of Staff role, and gave me the tools to take the leap."

“I finally understand what a Chief of Staff does — and how it’s different from what I’ve been doing. The best part? I feel excited about what’s next and more confident talking to my executive about my goals."

The Syllabus

Lesson 1: What is a Chief of Staff?
Lesson 2: Why Do Founders and CEOs Hire a Chief of Staff?
Lesson 3: Who Makes a Great Chief of Staff?
Lesson 4: Chief of Staff vs. Other Roles
Lesson 5: Areas of Ownership and Impact
Lesson 6: The Many Titles of Chief of Staff
Lesson 7: What We Believe About the CoS Role
Lesson 8: Leveling Up in Your Current Role
Lesson 9: Your Next Step

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Meet Nova’s Founder


Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development.

 

She has 20 years of experience in retail, F&B, and tech sectors and has held leadership roles at Nordstrom and T-Mobile. As the first Chief of Staff to the President of the T-Mobile Business Group, she built the Chief of Staff model from the ground up, creating a highly efficient team and establishing an executive back-office structure, supporting the President, SVPs, and over 5,000 employees.

Through Nova Chief of Staff, Maggie continues to shape the future of business leadership, providing the tools and resources necessary for Chiefs of Staff to excel in their roles and drive company success.

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