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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
Jargon and Acronyms
Artificial Intelligence
White House

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 answers a listener question from Sarah in Charlotte, a Chief of Staff handling board governance, leadership meetings, and benefits rollout. The episode covers how to build strategic relationships with the board, use back channels profess... more

This compilation features conversations with four principals about why they brought on a Chief of Staff, how they built trust in the role, and the impact Chiefs of Staff had on their teams. Examples include Lawrence Coburn hiring a former intern for ... more

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Emily Sander shares why showing up as an unhurried, intentional leader matters more than always hustling. She gives practical tips like taking walks, working out, or even sipping coffee outside to set the right mindset. Chiefs of Staff and executives... more

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Emily Sander talks with Lindsay McCleary about her journey from project management to Chief of Staff roles in both the private sector at Binc and the public sector for the City of Charlotte. Lindsay McCleary shares how she created her own job descrip... more

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Recent Guests

Savio P. Clemente
Keynote and TEDx speaker, journalist, and wellness coach
Episode: Practical Strategies for Post-Crisis Recovery and Team Performance
Andrea Cillier
Former Chief of Staff to the US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; long-time State Department and DoD veteran
U.S. Department of State, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
Episode: Exploring Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, and Disability Rights from a Chief of Staff at the State Department
Keosha Lucas
Chief of Staff of multiple entities with focus on economic and community development
Smithsons Group; Isaac Smithsons Powell
Episode: Chief of Staff Careers: Launching Pad, Capstone, or Both?
Maren Perry
Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching
Arden Coaching
Episode: Exploring Feedback and Emotional Intelligence for Thriving Workplace Cultures
Benjamin Smith
Performance coach at the intersection of sports psychology, leadership development, and spirituality
Inner Life of Sport
Episode: The Intersection of Sports Psychology, Mindfulness, and Effective Leadership
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

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States4 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 States5 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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Listeners note practical, no-fluff leadership insights with actionable takeaways.
High-quality production and strong interview structure make episodes easy to follow.
Guests consistently provide high-value perspectives across industries.
Thoughtful host with prepared, calm questioning and engaging conversations.
Praise for focusing on Chiefs of Staff as leaders, not just support roles.

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Exploring Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, and Disability Rights from a Chief of Staff at the State Department
Q: How did you operationalize disability rights within foreign policy across bureaus and regions?
By mapping regional priorities, building networks from the top down (the seventh floor to embassy staff), embedding disability into other policy areas, and using targeted diplomacy and trips to demonstrate impact, especially in contexts like the G7 and multilateral forums.
Exploring Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, and Disability Rights from a Chief of Staff at the State Department
Q: What was your trajectory into the State Department and disability rights work?
The guest describes starting with internships in the federal government for students with disabilities, moving into Equal Employment Opportunity, and then taking a larger role in building inclusive policies at the State Department, ultimately becoming Chief of Staff to the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights.
Chief of Staff Careers: Launching Pad, Capstone, or Both?
Q: Is the Chief of Staff role a launching pad or a capstone for a career, or can it be both?
Keosha argues that the role can be both, depending on the individual and context, but emphasizes that it is a destination for many who want a flexible, strategic position that can morph with their career aspirations.
Q&A: Practical Ways Chiefs of Staff Can Collaborate Laterally
Q: How should a Chief of Staff handle resistance or doubt about their role from other senior leaders?
Acknowledge concerns, demonstrate ongoing value through concrete improvements, align initiatives with what matters to each stakeholder, and communicate patiently about timelines, aiming to move the team forward together over time.
Q&A: Practical Ways Chiefs of Staff Can Collaborate Laterally
Q: What practical steps can a new Chief of Staff take to embed themselves and prove value without overwhelming colleagues?
Start with low-hanging fruit to show you can move things forward, identify workflows to optimize, automate where possible, and offer to manage the maintenance of new processes, then scale those efforts into broader initiatives that touch multiple departments.

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Leveraging Leadership centers on practical leadership lessons for Chiefs of Staff, executives, and rising leaders across industries. Episodes frequently explore navigating disruption, building resilient teams, hiring effectively, and fostering healthy workplace cultures, often through a coaching lens. Noteworthy are guests who blend public-sector and private-sector experience (from government and diplomacy to startups and VC), plus coaches and practitioners who bring applied frameworks for real-world impact. Listeners can expect concise, actionable takeaways—whether tackling interim leadership transitions, cross-functional collaboration, or personal development—delivered through relatable, no-fluff conversations that emphasize humanity, cla... more

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1. Savio P. Clemente
2. Andrea Cillier
3. Keosha Lucas
4. Maren Perry
5. Benjamin Smith
6. Veer Sawhney
7. Audley Stephenson
8. Maria Paiva

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