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 for 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, spend 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.  

Nova Chief of Staff is the Premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. With nearly 500 students across 21 countries and rave testimonials, now is your chance to complete Nova’s course in person in this never-before-offered format.  

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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, 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 the Instructor

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. 

Course Features & Pricing

$ 3,195
  • 3-Days of Course Work in the Form of Lecture, Discussion, Solo and Table Group Work, Group Brainstorm, and Q&A
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Beverage Breaks
  • Welcome Reception & Networking Events
  • Digital Badge to Share on LinkedIn
  • Access to Exclusive LinkedIn Group for Course Graduates
  • Nova Chief of Staff Certificate Upon Course Completion

Schedule at a Glance

Schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday, May 6

7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast 

8:30am – 9:30am | Keynote

Join Maggie in the initial kick off of the Chief of Staff certification!

Day 1 – What to expect:

  • Intro to the Course 
  • What is a Chief of Staff 
  • Chief of Staff Job Search
  • Intro to Business Planning & Organization
  • Q&A with Maggie Olson

6:00pm – 7:00pm | Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 7

7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast 

8:30am – 9:30am | Keynote

Day 2 – What to expect:

  • Business Planning Fundamentals
  • Prepare your Leader
  • All-Hands & Offsites
  • Events & Communications
  • Q&A with Maggie Olson
  • Lunch

4:15pm – 5:45pm | Roundtable Discussions

Thursday, May 8

7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast 

8:30am – 9:30am | Keynote

Day 3 – What to expect:

  • Prepare & Present Investor Update
  • Executive Project Management
  • Executive Presence
  • The Unknowns of Business Finance
  • Q&A with Maggie Olson

Take Charge of Your Career

 Enlighten your future. 

Have Questions?

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Nicole Baker

Training Manager

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