AI is revolutionizing the way the world works. But how do CEOs, Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Assistants (EAs) leverage AI tools and resources in the C-Suite?

We asked our Nova Chief of Staff community to come forward about their neurodivergence and answer a handful of questions about their unique personal experiences with neurodiversity in the C-suite environment.

A great Chief of Staff is an excellent Executive Project Manager. As a leader’s right hand, a Chief of Staff (CoS) helps guide the strategic focus of a leader and works with broader teams in cadence with those goals.

If you’re young and hungry with big career aspirations, this is the blog for you. First off, here’s a word of advice: don’t sleep on people leadership early in your career.

The 8-5 “butts in seats” mentality is a thing of the past! Today, doing your best on the job should be tightly connected to achieving balance between work and life. In this blog, we unpack our founder’s experiences navigating boundaries early in her career and even now as a CEO and new mom.

When you’re in a Chief of Staff (CoS) role, one of the most important relationships you have is with your leader's Executive Assistant, or EA. In this blog, we cover our recommendations for navigating the critical moment in your team’s evolution.

If you’re an Executive Assistant (EA) interested in transitioning into a Chief of Staff role, we have some helpful tips to navigate discussions with your leadership.

A good Chief of Staff (CoS) is often characterized by their drive, versatility, and acumen for leadership. But recently, the word “generalist” has been thrown around to describe the role with the effect of valuing the very important and varied functions of a CoS. In this blog, we dive in what a generalist is and how being a generalist benefits the Chief of Staff role.

One question I get asked literally all the time is “do I need an MBA to be a Chief of Staff?” Read the blog to get the scoop on if you need an MBA to launch your Chief of Staff journey.

It’s no secret that there are many people out there doing the work of a Chief of Staff without the title. Read below to figure out if you’re doing the work of a Chief of Staff, alternate titles for acting Chiefs of Staff, and a few easy steps to help you determine what your “Chief of Staff” title should be.

Let me tell you how my experience being a buyer for Nordstrom made me a great Chief of Staff. When I was 26 years old in 2012, I started a job as an Assistant Buy Planner at Nordstrom. It was my first real office job working for a big company.

A few weeks ago on LinkedIn, I shared an article featuring Bill Gates’ thoughts about AI and executive support. To summarize, Gates said that in five years AI agents will be able to help you in the same way that personal assistants support today’s executive leadership. So what does that mean for Executive Assistants (EAs)? Here’s my take as the founder of Nova Chief of Staff.

Finding the balance between work and family is both incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding. Like most parents, it’s important for me to be very present at both work and home. That’s even more true as a new business owner. I compiled a list of some early successes in hopes that it might help others navigate this balancing act between parenthood and professionalism.

In the Chief of Staff course, we talk about how to approach the (sometimes scary) world of finance, and learning the numbers behind a new business. Let’s talk about a few things new Chiefs of Staff can do to get ahead building their financial acumen.

In the Chief of Staff Certification course, we spend a decent amount of time getting comfortable with PowerPoint. In this post, I've outlined why I love it as a resource and why - once you're comfortable with it - I find it incredibly valuable and efficient.

We hear a lot about what makes a great Chief of Staff. But what gets Chiefs of Staff in trouble? We tapped into the Chief of Staff Networking Group on LinkedIn for some of the most common reasons Chiefs of Staff may fail.

After this course, You will have the learnings and foundational understanding that you would get from an actual Chief of Staff or Business Operations job at a large company.

Are you an Executive Assistant looking for more responsibility, ownership, or leadership? Are you excellent at your job and wanting more to learn and challenge you? Do you love supporting senior executives at the top of a business but you are looking to take the step into a more strategic role? Chances are, the Chief of Staff role has crossed your mind.

Telling a story, both digitally and verbally, is incredibly hard and takes a ton of practice. As a Chief of Staff, you will most likely be storytelling in a good portion of your job.

A Chief of Staff is a CEO or Founder’s right hand, their strategic thought partner, who is focused on the leader’s priorities. A CoS can manage large scale projects, create & implement strategic plans, and facilitate high-level meetings and engagements. Chiefs of Staff are masters of follow through and are highly organized, and depending on the size and needs of the business, they may also oversee functions like employee culture, operations, or HR.