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Nova Chief of Staff Certification at EA Ignite:

Nova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company. Through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of the Chief of Staff role, Nova’s acclaimed course builds confidence and competence of EA’s, aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff, as well as those looking to have a more significant impact in their current role, through its expertly crafted curriculum by Nova Chief of Staff Founder, Maggie Olson. 

In this exclusive IN-PERSON training, get certified in just 3 days, diving deep into Nova’s six-module course covering ALL-THINGS Chief of Staff, including the wide variety of CoS roles, EA to CoS Transition, Business Planning, Business Process, Events, Communications, Executive Engagements, Executive Recommendations, Executive Project Management, Gap-filling, Employee Culture, First 90 Days in the Role, and more.  

With nearly 1500 students across 45 countries from 1400 companies and rave testimonials, now is your chance to complete Nova’s course with access to live instruction by Maggie Olson and Team Nova. Registration is open for both Spring and Fall events!

Pricing for Nova Chief of Staff

Starting at:

$2,995
Early Bird Pricing Reflected, No Member Rate Available

Please Note:
EA Ignite Spring is SOLD OUT
Early Bird Expires 6/30/2026 for EA Ignite Fall

From Past Attendees:

Why Attend?

  • Build Confidence and Competence: With more than a dozen hands-on assignments, brainstorming sessions, table projects, and live discussions about the Chief of Staff role with Nova Founder Maggie Olson and Team Nova, students will leave practiced and prepared to take on a Chief of Staff role or elevate themselves in their current role.
  • Navigate EA to Chief of Staff next steps: It’s no secret you’re a high performer, but what’s next? Navigate the elevation of your current role, pitching the next one, negotiating what you deserve, and transitioning to Chief of Staff.   
  • Hit the Ground Running as a Chief of Staff: Leave with proven frameworks, dozens of templates, and the knowledge of what to tackle first, second, and third as a new or aspiring Chief of Staff.  

Who Would Benefit?

Roles

  • Executive / Senior-Level / or C-Suite Level Assistants
  • Current & Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
  • Business Operations Managers
  • Highly Organized Leaders
  • Executive Business Partners 
  • Project Managers
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about the Chief of Staff position

 

Characteristics

  • Driven, fast, high achieving
  • Learns quickly & collaborative
  • Great at many things & prefers breadth vs. depth
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Strong executive presence
  • Wants more responsibility
  • Loves supporting a leader at the top of a business

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Meet Nova's Founder

Maggie Olson

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier and first-of-its-kind destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development. She has 20 years of experience in retail, food and beverage, and technology sectors and has held leadership roles at Nordstrom and T-Mobile. At T-Mobile, Maggie’s impressive work led her to become the first Chief of Staff to the President of the T-Mobile Business Group. In this role, she built the Chief of Staff model from the ground up, creating a highly efficient team and establishing an executive back-office structure, supporting the President, SVPs, and over 5,000 employees. She also built a Chief of Staff team, defining all roles, processes, and systems. Through Nova Chief of Staff, Maggie continues to shape the future of business leadership, providing the tools and resources necessary for Chiefs of Staff to excel in their roles and drive company success. 

Agenda

Spring
Fall

The full Spring 2026 schedule will be released in early 2026 – here is our schedule at a glance.

Schedule is subject to change.

Please Note:
Full 3-day attendance is required for Nova Certification. Please ensure your flight out is booked no earlier than 8pm on Friday, zero exceptions will be granted. 

Tuesday, April 21

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Badge Pick Up

5:30pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Reception

Wednesday, April 22

7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast 

9:00am – 10:15am | Headliner

5:00pm – 6:30pm | EA Ignite Social

Thursday, April 23

7:30am – 8:30am | Breakfast 

5:00pm – 6:00pm | Nova Chief of Staff Reception

Friday, April 24

7:30am – 8:30am | Breakfast 

More details will be coming soon!

Please note: Full 3-day attendance is required for Nova Certification. Please ensure your flight out is booked no earlier than 8pm on Friday, zero exceptions will be granted. 

Post Course Work

Students complete nearly the full Nova Chief of Staff Certification onsite (over 95% of the course), and then return home, and have about 10 more days to complete their final project. Once their final assignment is submitted, students receive certification!

Students will also have a few hours of pre-work to complete prior to arrival at the conference.

The full Fall 2026 schedule will becoming soon – here is our schedule at a glance.

Please Note: Schedule is subject to change. Each day will include a morning break, lunch, and an afternoon break. Full 3-day attendance is required for Nova Certification. Please ensure your flight out is booked no earlier than 8pm on Wednesday, zero exceptions will be granted. 

Sunday, November 1

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Badge Pick Up

5:30pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Reception

Monday, November 2

7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast 

9:00am – 10:15am | Headliner

5:00pm – 6:00pm | Nova Chief of Staff Networking Session

Tuesday, November 3

7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast 

5:30pm – 7:00pm | EA Ignite Social 

Wednesday, November 4

7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast 

More details will be coming soon!

Please note: Full 3-day attendance is required for Nova Certification. Please ensure your flight out is booked no earlier than 8pm on Wednesday, zero exceptions will be granted. 

Post Course Work

Students complete nearly the full Nova Chief of Staff Certification onsite (over 95% of the course), and then return home, and have about 10 more days to complete their final project. Once their final assignment is submitted, students receive certification!

Students will also have a few hours of pre-work to complete prior to arrival at the conference.

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