So You Want to Be a Chief of Staff?

This webinar includes the on-demand recording; 1 bonus resource; and a certificate.

The Chief of Staff role is one of the most talked about and least understood positions in modern organizations. For many experienced administrative professionals, it represents both an exciting opportunity and an unfamiliar leap. This webinar will demystify the role, highlight the realities behind the title, and help you consider whether it’s the right path for you. With practical insights and reflections from her own experience, Meg Steinschauer will share what the role involves, what it doesn’t, and how to assess your own readiness.

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and scope of a Chief of Staff
• Separate the myths from the realities of the role
• Recognise the skills and mindset that make someone effective as a CoS
• Evaluate whether the role aligns with your career path and goals

Who Will Benefit?

This session is designed for experienced Executive Assistants and senior administrative professionals who want to explore leadership pathways, as well as managers curious about the Chief of Staff function.

Level of Difficulty/Prerequisites:

Familiarity with executive-level support roles will help participants connect more deeply with the examples shared, but the content is accessible to anyone curious about the Chief of Staff position.

Bonus Handout:  Chief of Staff Role Checklist: Responsibilities, Realities, and Readiness

About Meg Steinschauer: Meg Steinschauer is the founder of Catalyst Core and Connected Assistants, and works as a fractional Chief of Staff to high-growth startups and mission-driven businesses. She brings clarity, operational rigor, and calm to complex challenges, combining her MBA with ongoing MSc research in psychology. Through Connected Assistants, Meg mentors and trains Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff, helping them step confidently into strategic leadership. A writer, speaker, and mentor, she is known for her no-nonsense approach and ability to turn high-performance support roles into organizational powerhouses.