Leveraging Leadership

Auteur(s): Emily Sander
  • Résumé

  • Are you ready to up your leadership game? Tune in to Leveraging Leadership, where Chiefs of Staff, executives, and business professionals find the tools, strategies, and insights they need to excel. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical and tactical takeaways every week.

    Whether you're tackling tough conversations, fine-tuning your KPIs, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel confident and thrive in your role.


    Each Monday, enjoy interviews with leaders from diverse fields—primarily business, but also from military, politics, and higher education. Every Wednesday, catch a solo episode where Emily shares concise, actionable insights on a specific topic you can apply immediately.

    If you appreciate relatable, informal conversations that pack a punch with no fluff, you’re in the right place. While especially valuable for Chiefs of Staff and their Principals, the insights are useful for any leader aiming to grow.

    Don’t miss your chance to advance as a leader.

    © 2025 Leveraging Leadership
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Épisodes
  • Avoiding Overcorrection in Personal Growth - Balancing Leadership Strengths
    Feb 19 2025

    Emily Sander discusses the importance of not losing your strengths while trying to fix your weaknesses. She shares examples like someone being too aggressive in communication and someone being too timid. Emily emphasizes that being direct can be a strength if balanced, just as listening can be, and encourages self-awareness and using feedback to improve leadership skills.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity 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:

    01:18 Example 1: Managing Aggressiveness
    03:19 Example 2: Overcoming Timidity
    05:26 Personal Example: Impatience
    08:16 Key Takeaways: Self-Improvement

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    10 min
  • A Decade in the Making: Founder and COS Together Again at Beyond Barriers
    Feb 17 2025

    Emily Sander talks with guests Nikki Barua and Cheryl Couch about building and leading Beyond Barriers. Nikki explains how the company turns talent into high achievers with AI coaching, and Cheryl shares insights from her Chief of Staff role. They discuss the evolution of their responsibilities through three ventures and the importance of hiring adaptable team members who align with their mission.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Beyond Barriers Website
    • Connect with Nikki Barua on LinkedIn
    • Connect with Cheryl Couch on LinkedIn


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit

    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity 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:

    01:55 Company Growth and Team Dynamics
    02:43 Nikki and Cheryl's 13-Year Journey
    05:04 The Role of Chief of Staff
    07:18 Introducing the Chief of Staff Role to the Team
    10:08 Evolving Responsibilities of Chief of Staff
    21:32 Preparing for Series A Funding
    26:29 Lessons from Past Experiences
    27:42 The Importance of a Chief of Staff

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    39 min
  • Using Flash Reports to Improve Leadership Communication and Keep the Board Happy
    Feb 12 2025

    Emily Sander discusses the benefits of flash reports in tracking company performance. Flash reports provide a quick overview with KPIs from each department and brief updates from department leaders. They help leadership teams stay informed and enhance board relations by facilitating clear and direct communication.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    Free Resources:

    • Strategic Planning Checklist
    • Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
    • A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
    • Chief of Staff Toolkit


    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity 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:

    00:57 The Role of Flash Reports in Leadership
    01:17 Components of a Flash Report
    04:37 Benefits of Flash Reports
    10:42 Iterating on Flash Reports

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    15 min

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