This episode is a hands-on walkthrough of how to update and improve your LinkedIn profile, especially if you're aiming for a Chief of Staff role. Emily shares practical tips, like making your top banner intentional, choosing a clear headshot, and adding personality in your byline. She also covers how to highlight relevant experience, include memorable details (like a surfing photo or fun tagline), and make your profile easy for recruiters and hiring managers to scan.

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:

00:33 Why You Need to Update Your LinkedIn Profile
02:45 Starting with the Basics: Above the Fold Section
03:29 Crafting an Effective LinkedIn Banner
05:48 Perfecting Your Headshot and Name Field
07:10 Creating a Compelling Byline
12:28 Optimizing the About Section
15:49 Showcasing Your Experience and Achievements
19:14 Highlighting Education and Certifications
20:26 Adding Skills, Endorsements, and Recommendations
21:36 Including Publications, Languages, and Interests
23:02 Final Tips and Encouragement

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