Chief of Staff Careers: Launching Pad, Capstone, or Both?

Emily Sander talks with Keosha Lucas about whether the Chief of Staff role is a career destination or a stepping stone. Keosha shares her path from Lyft, where she did Chief of Staff work under different titles, to startups and eventually becoming a Senior Vice President and co-founding a fintech company. She gives practical advice on gaining experience, handling imposter syndrome, and how Chief of Staff skills prepared her to run a business.Get in touch with Emily:Want to chat with Emily? Book a quick clarity call here. Free Leadership Resources LinkedInWebsiteNewsletter Who Am I?If we haven’t met 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:00:28 Meet Keosha Lucas02:05 Doing CoS Work Without Title06:05 Growing Pains and Processes08:57 Discovering the CoS Title16:04 Confidence and Imposter Syndrome19:12 Career Arc to SVP and Founder25:46 CoS as Destination and Advice