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Leveraging Leadership

Emily Sander
Leadership
Chief Of Staff
Public Speaking
Coaching
Culture
Layoffs
Meetings
Communication
Burnout
Sales
Delegation
Chiefs Of Staff
Sales and Revenue
Fundraising
Flash Report
Quest Global
Decision Making Rights
Artificial Intelligence
White House
Personal Development

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... more

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Emily Sander talks with Maren Perry, founder and CEO of Arden Coaching, about what HR really does beyond paperwork, why leadership development should start early, and the habits of high-performing teams. They cover tips for giving and receiving feedb... more

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The conversation focuses on practical ways a Chief of Staff can work with peers across departments, like finding small ways to make someone’s workflow easier or kicking off cross-team projects such as company-wide KPI dashboards and revamped performa... more

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Emily talks with performance coach Benjamin Smith about using sports psychology and mindfulness for better leadership. They cover tools like visualization, breathwork, and grounding exercises for handling pressure, and discuss the importance of play,... more

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Emily answers a listener named Dallas, a longtime tree company owner, who’s struggling to get traction applying for Chief of Staff roles after his business closed. She talks about being seen as overqualified, how to preempt concerns on a resume and i... more

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Veer Sawhney
Chief of Staff at an investment firm; former personal aide to the Second Gentleman
Cape de Treville (investment firm)
Episode: From White House to Venture Capital: Leadership and Chief of Staff Insights
Audley Stephenson
Host of the Audacious Living Podcast with over 600 episodes
Episode: The BOLD Framework for Leaders: Outlast Adversity and Disrupt the Norm
Maria Paiva
Chief of Staff in Portugal, blending HR and strategic operations
Self-employed / Portugal-based company
Episode: Leadership Lessons From Portugal: Managing Two Principals and Dual Roles (HR and CoS)
Jeff Evans
Chief of Staff with crisis-communication expertise
Not specified in transcript
Episode: Building Credibility and Clarity in Moments of Uncertainty
Nick McDonough
Chief of Staff / Chief Administrative Officer at QwikMedic
QwikMedic
Episode: Lessons from the Role of Chief of Staff and CAO
Rachael Goldfarb
Founder of Golden Glue Strategies and partner at Prime Executive Office
Golden Glue Strategies / Prime Executive Office
Episode: Decoding the Modern Chief of Staff and Their Essential Responsibilities
Brian Miller
President of Coach Approach Ministries, ICF Certified Coach
Coach Approach Ministries
Episode: How Coaching Transforms Leadership at Every Level
Philip Atkinson
Former Chief of Staff, beekeeper, founder of Hive Logic
Hive Logic
Episode: Leadership Lessons from the Beehive: Productivity, Decision-Making, and Organizational Wisdom
Matt Pearson
Seasoned executive in strategy, M&A and leadership development; founder of The Square Management System
Town Square Advisors
Episode: The Four Sides of Culture: A Framework for Business Leaders

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Emily Sander
Host of Leveraging Leadership; Chief of Staff and Executive Leadership Coach

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • An Outstanding Podcast Experience from Start to Finish

    Emily is an outstanding host — thoughtful, prepared, and incredibly easy to talk to. From the first pre-interview to the final recording, the entire experience was smooth and well-organized. She has a gift for pulling everything together and moving the conversation forward in a way that feels both natural and compelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wolverine fan - Go Blue
    United States14 days ago
  • Emily sets the standard for leadership podcasts

    I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Leveraging Leadership, and I walked away genuinely impressed. Emily is one of the most skilled podcast hosts I’ve encountered. She’s sharp, well-prepared, and knows exactly how to guide a conversation so it stays focused and valuable without feeling forced.

    What stood out most to me was her ability to listen deeply and then ask the next right question. She draws out insights rather than just moving down a list. It makes for conversations that are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bedrock4321
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Conversation!

    I had such a fantastic conversation with Emily on her podcast. The focus on Chiefs of Staff and their very specific needs was a really nice way to focus in tightly on key aspects of Stakeholder Whispering relevant to people in those roles. Emily was a very thorough and thoughtful host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hexcel
    United States3 months ago
  • Baseball, Trust and Leadership

    it was such a pleasure to be on Emily’s podcast. She’s an excellent host with thoughtful questions and she is a true pro. I love the conversation and would encourage everyone to check out her many episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joel Goldberg KC
    United States4 months ago
  • Highly recommended for leadership-focused chiefs-of-staff and their execs and business collaborators

    I am a huge fan of Emily’s podcast — it’s one I’ve listened to for some time, since it’s rather unique in speaking to Chiefs of Staff as LEADERS and not just force-multipliers. I was really excited to guest for Emily and it was a truly lovely experience from start to finish ... this was a no-stress, high-value guest podcast experience. All around, very highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Lobkovich
    United Statesa year ago

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Content is consistently insightful, actionable, and well-structured for leaders seeking immediate impact.
Guests are diverse and bring credible, real-world experience.
Hosts praise practical, high-value leadership guidance suitable for Chiefs of Staff and executives.

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From White House to Venture Capital: Leadership and Chief of Staff Insights
Q: And so, how does one make that transition? Is it an intentional choice or did you fall into this?
The move was a deliberate, but non-traditional, choice driven by a clear interest in broader business experience, especially in the VC space; I leveraged my network to secure an introduction to the new boss and opportunity, and then structured the role to split time between Chief of Staff duties and venture-focused activities to grow that skill set.
Q&A: Overcoming the Overqualified Hurdle as a Former Business Owner Seeking a New Role
Q: Dallas asks how to overcome being perceived as overqualified when transitioning from owning a tree company to Chief of Staff roles.
Emily recommends preemptively addressing the overqualification concern on the resume and LinkedIn, crafting a concise one-sentence explanation, and having a ready talk track to explain why the Chief of Staff role fits the candidate at this stage of their career, plus presenting themselves as a strategic partner who can support the principal rather than threaten the role.
Building Credibility and Clarity in Moments of Uncertainty
Q: What is the difference between a narrative framing and spin?
Spin bends reality to push a preferred version, while framing defines a clear, truthful image or 'frame' of your organization; the risk with spin is that reality can clash with the story, collapsing credibility if the truth emerges otherwise.
Listener Question: How to Request Feedback as a New Chief of Staff
Q: What's the first step to elicit more meaningful feedback from my leadership team?
Start by making your asks specific and tie them to a defined context, such as ongoing leadership meetings, and then progressively add clarity with measurable areas you want feedback on.
Implementing EOS for Aligning Strategic Prioritization and Employee Motivation
Q: And I know that your company uses EOS. For those listeners who might not be familiar with that, can you explain what that is and how TXI uses that to help with prioritization?
EOS is a comprehensive, pragmatic operating system that aligns goals across long-, medium-, and short-term horizons. TXI uses it to cascade annual goals into quarterly rocks, plan at off-sites, conduct weekly leadership check-ins, and maintain accountability while keeping everyone aware of blockers and progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leveraging Leadership

What is Leveraging Leadership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Leveraging Leadership focuses on practical leadership development for Chiefs of Staff, executives, and senior managers. Episodes span core topics like coaching approaches to leadership, culture design, stakeholder conversations, change management, and running effective meetings with improvisation-inspired techniques. A recurring theme is building durable, learning-oriented teams through actionable frameworks (e.g., coaching for leaders, the Square Management System, and structured decision cycles) and real-world stories from diverse industries. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on no-fluff, tactical guidance and a strong coaching orientation, making it valuable for listeners aiming to advance their operational impact and leadership effectiv... more

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1. Veer Sawhney
2. Audley Stephenson
3. Maria Paiva
4. Jeff Evans
5. Nick McDonough
6. Rachael Goldfarb
7. Brian Miller
8. Philip Atkinson

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