About Nova

Our founder Maggie Olson created Nova Chief of Staff to meet the needs of current or aspiring business leaders.

Nova’s coaching, consulting, recruiting, and first-of-its-kind online certification programs are designed from real-world experience to educate and elevate professionals looking to maximize impact.

Our “Why”

Today’s business landscape needs knowledgeable people to fill crucial Chief of Staff (CoS) roles, but there are few accessible resources to learn about and develop the position, let alone practice its responsibilities before the stakes are high.

We launched Nova Chief of Staff to bring more clarity to the important—but often ambiguous—world surrounding an effective CoS, so that people and organizations motivated toward the role can truly shine.

Nova's endorsed and acclaimed portfolio of services will level up your business, brand, or career!

For current/aspiring CoS:

Develop & refine critical skills

Optimize your potential

Join a vibrant community

Access pivotal resources

For executives & founders:

Empower your team

Build more effectively

Guide your leaders to greatness

Access expert consulting

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Founded by a credentialed Chief of Staff.

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. She also built a Chief of Staff team, defining all roles, processes, and systems.

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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The Nova Promise

Nova is committed to leveling the playing field and proudly partners with the following groups to ensure accessible pricing to our world-class Chief of Staff Certification course:

Recently laid off
Financial hardship
Current students
Emerging market countries
Veterans
Learners who’ve tried & paid for other CoS resources but see Nova as the missing link

To confirm your eligibility, please contact our team.

Team Nova

Our team at Nova is made up of problem solvers, operators, and Chiefs of Staff at heart—each of us driven by a bias for action and a passion for making work smarter. From events and business development to customer experience and operations, we come together to champion the Chief of Staff role and empower leaders. Every day, we work to build better systems, solve complex challenges, and create the resources that Chiefs of Staff and Executives need to thrive.