Lessons from a Long-Term Chief of Staff Partnership
Description
Jennifer Baron shares her 18-year journey working alongside her principal, Justin, starting as a temp cleaning a file room and eventually becoming Chief of Staff for a private equity firm. She talks about helping manage company growth, supporting multiple portfolio companies, and even working on a historic castle restoration in Scotland. Jennifer also offers practical advice for building a trusted Chief of Staff-principal relationship and setting healthy boundaries.
Links Mentioned:
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
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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:
00:31 Discovering Family History
01:54 Jennifer's Career Beginnings
03:43 Meeting Justin and Early Career at Endeavor
05:23 Becoming Chief of Staff
10:03 Private Equity and Company Growth
16:30 Current Role and Responsibilities
19:08 Role of a Chief of Staff in PE Firms
20:43 Building Trust and Dependability
24:44 Evolving Together Over 18 Years
27:41 Adventures in Scotland: A Team-Building Experience
30:55 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
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