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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 1000 students across 30 countries and rave testimonials, now is your chance to complete Nova’s course in this proven format. Registration is open for both Spring and Fall events!
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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.
The Fall 2025 schedule is coming soon – stay tuned!
4:30pm – 6:30pm | Badge Pick Up
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Reception
7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:00am – 10:15am | Headliner, Kim Scott: Radical Candor: Creating a Culture of Feedback
Day 1 – What to expect:
Break for Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
5:00pm – 6:30pm | EA Ignite Networking Reception
7:30am – 8:30am | Breakfast
Day 2 – What to expect:
Break for Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Nova Chief of Staff Reception
7:30am – 8:30am | Breakfast
Day 3 – What to expect:
Break for Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Please note: Full 3-day attendance is required for Nova Certification. Please ensure your flight out is booked no earlier than 8pm on Thursday, zero exceptions will be granted.
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 2025 schedule is coming soon – here is our schedule at a glance.
Schedule is subject to change.
4:30pm – 6:30pm | Badge Pick Up
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Reception
7:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:00am – 10:15am | Headliner
More details will be coming soon!
5:00pm – 6:30pm | EA Ignite Networking Reception
7:30am – 8:30am | Breakfast
More details will be coming soon!
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Nova Chief of Staff Reception
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 Wednesday, zero exceptions will be granted.
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.
Complete a short questionnaire, and we’ll craft a personalized letter for you to share with your boss.