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Leveraging Leadership

Leveraging Leadership

Auteur(s): Emily Sander
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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, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel confident and thrive in your role.


Each Monday, enjoy interviews with leaders from diverse fields—primarily business, but also from military, politics, and higher education. Every Wednesday, catch a solo episode where Emily shares concise, actionable insights on a specific topic you can apply immediately.

If you appreciate relatable, informal conversations that pack a punch with no fluff, you’re in the right place. While especially valuable for Chiefs of Staff and their Principals, the insights are useful for any leader aiming to grow.

Don’t miss your chance to advance as a leader.

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  • Mediation Strategies Every Chief of Staff Should Know
    Nov 17 2025

    Alex Yaroslavsky talks about his journey from navigating conflict as a kid new to the U.S. to building a career in mediation and executive coaching. He shares how Chiefs of Staff can handle disagreements between colleagues, coach their principals through tough conversations, and recognize when workplace tension is productive versus damaging. Real examples include resolving misunderstandings rooted in different work backgrounds and managing your own emotional triggers when resolving conflict with a boss.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Alex Yaro’s Website


    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

    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call with Emily

    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:

    00:44 Alex's Early Life and Immigration
    02:27 Discovering Mediation
    06:12 Understanding Conflict and Intention
    09:58 Preparing for Reconciliation
    11:51 Facilitating Productive Conversations
    16:23 Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses
    19:12 The Importance of Group Dynamics
    20:09 Personal Experiences with Conflict
    21:38 Navigating Conflict with Your Principal
    27:21 Handling Constructive Tension
    33:53 Balancing Group and One-on-One Conversations
    35:45 The Four-Step Model for Conflict Resolution
    37:44 The Role of Humor in Conflict Resolution
    38:21 Resources and Contact Information

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    39 min
  • Overcoming Presentation Anxiety: Focus on Meaning and Emotion, Not Perfection
    Nov 12 2025

    Emily answers a listener’s question about feeling stuck to a script during presentations. She explains how to focus on key points instead of memorizing every word, suggests adding emotion and attitude to messages, and demonstrates this technique with a “baseball is boring” exercise using different emotions like anger and sadness. Emily gives practical tips to build real confidence by practicing with main ideas, knowing the audience, and being flexible during presentations.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily

    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

    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call with Emily

    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:

    01:18 Emily's Personal Experience
    01:45 Identifying the Problem
    02:55 Focusing on Key Messages
    04:31 Understanding Your Audience
    06:18 Dynamic Presentation Techniques
    07:49 Attitude and Emotion in Presentations
    18:49 Conclusion and Final Tips

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    22 min
  • Expanding Leadership Impact: Angel Investing and Chief of Staff Insights for Purpose-Driven Ventures
    Nov 10 2025

    Erika Aquino, an angel investor with 26 portfolio companies across five countries, and her Chief of Staff Patricia de Leon, share how they work together to find and support women and minority founders in sustainability, wellness, education, and future of work. They talk about Patricia’s role as the first filter for deals, relationship building, and special projects like producing a TV show on female founders. Erika also opens up about her bipolar diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of resilience and choosing team members who align with her values.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Erika Aquino’s Website
    • Connect with Erika Aquino on LinkedIn
    • Connect with Patricia de Leon on LinkedIn
    • Follow Erika Aquino on Instagram


    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

    Get in Touch With Emily:

    • Connect on LinkedIn
    • Follow on YouTube
    • Learn more about coaching
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • Clarity Call with Emily

    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:

    01:01 Erika Aquino's Background and Passion
    02:46 Patricia De Leon's Journey
    05:03 The Role of a Chief of Staff
    10:19 Mentorship and Team Dynamics
    18:42 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
    20:11 Patricia's Journey in the Investment Scene
    25:26 Future Goals and Vision for 2026
    27:40 Advice for Principals and Chiefs of Staff
    30:04 Effective Pitching Tips
    31:55 Importance of Personal Connection to Problems
    34:15 Connecting with Erika and Patricia
    35:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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    37 min
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