Andrew Matthews, bestselling author known for "Being Happy," shares how happiness starts with accepting your current situation and focusing on the good in any challenge—like when Thomas Edison watched his factory burn and still saw the silver lining. He explains that happy, resilient people create their own positive workplaces by being kind, not complaining, and supporting others. Andrew also offers practical tips for dealing with negative thoughts and discusses his latest book, "Bouncing Back."

Links Mentioned:

• Andrew Matthews’s latest book, Bouncing Back on Amazon
• Andrew Matthews’s latest book, Bouncing Back on Audible
• Andrew Matthew’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:

01:30 Andrew's Journey to Writing
02:39 Overcoming Rejections
04:12 Creating Happiness at Work
06:37 The Power of Perspective
13:10 Self-Acceptance and Forgiveness
20:10 The Importance of Resilience
32:58 Daily Decisions for Happiness
34:19 Happiness in Leadership
34:44 Nick Faldo's Story
37:31 Conclusion and Book Promotion

A listener asks how to prep for a conference kickoff meeting without getting overwhelmed. Emily explains that a Chief of Staff shouldn't do all the work alone and suggests framing group discussions around key topics like conference themes, attendee info, and potential Q&A panel questions. She shares practical tips like getting input from team members and focusing on facilitating effective conversations instead of having every answer ready in advance.

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:

01:08 The Role of a Chief of Staff: Clarifying Responsibilities
01:55 Group Discussions: The Key to Effective Planning
03:41 Framing the Conversation: A New Approach
04:45 Logistics and Agenda Setting for Kickoff Meetings
06:01 Gathering and Utilizing Background Information
08:10 Final Thoughts: Shifting Mindsets and Effective Leadership

Hallie Warner talks about her journey from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff, the differences between those roles, and how they work together in both small and large companies. She shares real situations, like launching a year-long leadership program with an EA handling logistics, and discusses common setups and struggles between these positions. Hallie also gives practical advice for EAs and Chiefs of Staff and recommends top books like "Fierce Conversations" and "Multipliers."

Links Mentioned:

• Contact Hallie Warner

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:

01:21 Hallie's Background and Experience
02:21 Force Multiplier: Concept and Company
04:02 Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant
05:42 Organizational Structures and Roles
07:48 Factors Influencing EA and Chief of Staff Roles
15:23 Collaboration Between EA and Chief of Staff
22:37 Challenges and Solutions in EA and Chief of Staff Dynamics
32:08 Misconceptions About EAs and Chiefs of Staff
32:58 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
35:13 Conclusion and Book Recommendations