Align and Accelerate

Founder

SciMed Consulting

Clinical Research Consultant

The CLINICAL TRIAL Company (ANZ) Pty Ltd

General Manager and Director

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

Local Trial Manager, Early Developement and Clinical Pharmacology

Novartis

Project Manager, Local Studies

Mundipharma International Limited

Clinical Study Manager

Clinical Project Manager, Medical Affairs Operations

Roche Pharmaceuticals

Study Manager

We help stagnant professionals fast track their careers for more impact, influence and income. DM me for a complementary strategy call.

I fast-track the careers of professionals who want to make more impact, influence, & income with a focus on authentic leadership with integrity.

✏️𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫- The Career Coffee Ledger. Kick off your week with essential tips, clever hacks, and lessons from my own missteps to fuel your journey to career success- minus delay. (It gets better with a hot chocolate or coffee :) https://bit.ly/48UZf2c

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A certified RAPID Results coach with over 20 years of corporate experience who 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 & 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 15 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, I graduated with a Doctorate in Science before entering the corporate world. 

𝐈 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! Using the same techniques, my career moved fast, managing international teams within 2 years, and eventually served on the Board of Directors in an international organisation. During this time, I discovered my passion in helping people achieve their career goals through mentoring and championing their aspirations. 

Today, I consult for the corporate world and founded Align and Accelerate, a coaching business that helps many to achieve their goals at their own pace through a successful ‘rinse and repeat formula’ that helps secure and retain the role you have been coveting.

💬 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤- 𝐧𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥.

Ei-Ling Tan, Ph.D.

Nova Chief of Staff

About Nova Chief of Staff:

Shine bright in your career! Nova is the premier destination for Chief of Staff:
* Education
* Certification
* Development

Go big, get prepared.
The Chief of Staff position is a dynamic role that can add tremendous value to a growing organization. But with educational and programmatic resources few and far between, the role is often overlooked and misunderstood.

That’s where Nova comes in. Get empowered with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out and make an impact in top positions with senior executives.

Through consulting, coaching, and a first-of-its-kind Chief of Staff Certification program, Nova supports:
* Current Chiefs of Staff
* Executive Assistants
* Businesses
* Operations Managers
* Highly Organized Leaders
* Consultants
* Undergraduate/Graduate Students
* Anyone interested in the CoS role or program development

Certification:
Nova's CoS Certification program equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company. Through hands-on job experience and expertly crafted online curriculum, Nova coursework prepares students for the ins and outs of the CoS role so they can hit the ground running in their current or future job.

Consulting:
Nova also provides fractional CoS consulting to mission-driven, high-growth startups. Looking to maximize your time, and the impact of your company's vision and strategy? Nova's fractional CoS can be your right hand + execution-focused, strategic thought partner. From business planning, to exective level project management, to board meetings + materials development, Nova will allow you, the business leader, to focus on what's most important. 

Coaching:
Introducing Nova’s newest offering: CoS Coaching. Receive one-on-one, direct access to an experienced Chief of Staff to level-up your impact. Our coaching sessions cover:
* Business Planning
* Strategy & Prioritization
* Business Process
* Engagements & Comms

Learn more at NovaChiefofStaff.com!

Owner | Founder, Consultant, Coach

T-Mobile

Created and led the Business Office for the T-Mobile Business Group (B2B), supporting the President, SVPs, and the business organization of 5,000+ employees. This includes leading and creating the fabulous team responsible for various Chief of Staff duties including: 

-Business Planning: strategic planning, rhythm of business, SLT priorities, corporate/board deliverables, session management and strategy, leadership offsites.

-President Engagement Planning: internal and external events, recommendations, customer networking, travel preparation and coordination.

-Employee Experience & Engagement: new and existing programs driving culture, development, feedback, DE&I, and listening. Analysis, insights, and executive summaries to drive programs forward.

-Events including all-employee (5,000+) and Senior Leadership Team off-site & strategic planning events.

-Various programs & projects including: org charts, pitch decks, customer escalations, planning calendars, playbooks, facilities & operations, etc. 

-Built a Chief of Staff team of 7-8 employees to support our leader and fill gaps in the organization. Defined all roles, processes, & systems, and ran a highly effective & collaborate Chief of Staff team, filled with incredible people who were collaborative, challenged, and loved their work.

Chief of Staff, President of T-Mobile Business Group

Retail Strategy, Consumer Experience

Executive Leadership Program (L2E)

Nordstrom

Business Process, Project Management, Nordstrom Technology Group

Buy Planner & Vendor Management, Special Occasion Dresses, Merchandising Group

Buy Planner & Vendor Management, At Home Hard Goods

Online Buy Planner & Vendor Management, Soft Accessories

Assistant Buyer & Vendor Management, At Home Hard Goods

Assistant Buy Planner & Vendor Management, Trend Accessories and Belts

Washington DECA

Board Fellow

Nutraceutix, Inc.

Sales & Vendor Management

Macy's

Sales Manager

Suncadia Resort

Restaurant and Food and Beverage Supervisor

Salish Lodge & Spa

Server

University of Washington

General Administration

Starbucks

Barista

Come join the Chief of Staff revolution! 

With two decades of experience in some of the biggest companies in retail, food/beverage, and technology, I have a history of stepping into new roles, new industries, and new businesses, and transforming teams from the ground up over and over again. I’ve seen the tremendous impact of a Chief of Staff in streamlining organization processes, improving employee culture, and advancing the goals of executive leadership in a business environment. 

That’s why I’ve built, tested, and implemented a successful Chief of Staff framework, so students, professionals, and organizations can benefit from the wealth of tools, resources, and knowledge I’ve accumulated during my career.

As the Chief of Staff to a President at a Fortune 40 company—a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees—I built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up to create a highly successful team, drove efficiencies, and established executive back-office structure that will be in place for years to come.

As a highly versatile leader with a strong orientation for action, I’ve been able to quickly develop sound but flexible business processes and systems which enable teams to scale at a rapid pace, with an executive presence that offers leaders confidence and trust. Now, I’m sharing that with motivated leaders looking to level-up their skills, career options, or organizational effectiveness.

My work style is upbeat, curious, dynamic, collaborative, and culture-first. I have an unwavering curiosity, and a genuine passion for leadership and work culture. To help others blaze their optimal career path, I offer fractional Chief of Staff consulting and a first-of-its-kind Chief of Staff Certification course through Nova.

Learn more by reaching out, or see our offerings at https://www.novachiefofstaff.com/

Maggie Olson

Is your Executive Assistant reporting to the right person?  
  
If it’s not the leader they support, the answer is probably no.  
  
Some think an EA should report to the Chief of Staff.  
  
But here’s the truth...  
  
The close relationship between the EA and the leader is critical for success.  
  
The EA should report to the leader they support.  
  
Why?  
  
For these reasons:  
 
 
👉 Maximized EA Effectiveness  
  
Direct access to the leader allows the EA to manage key tasks—calendar, inbox, expenses, logistics, travel—without unnecessary roadblocks.  
  
The more difficulty the EA has reaching their CEO, the less impact they will have.  
  
👉 Increased Chief of Staff Focus  
  
Offloading major work streams to the Chief of Staff should be avoided, this includes managing the CEOs EA.  
  
EA and CoS can work beautifully together, but it's the partnership - not hierarchy - that moves mountains.  
  
👉 Enhanced EA + CEO Relationship  
  
The EA’s close relationship with the leader drives success.  
  
Taking the EA out of direct reporting weakens this bond and the critical insights that come with it.  
  
 
In short...  
  
While the EA plays a critical role in supporting the CoS, direct access to the leader is paramount.  
  
There are exceptions, but generally it’s not ideal.  
  
Executive Assistants should report to the leader they support.  
 
  
In the comments: What’s your take? If you report to the CoS, how has it worked for you?  
  
Ps. Share exceptions below too— I know there are some!  
  
 
♻️ Engage and share to support this post. 
 
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