The first 90 days as a Chief of Staff can feel overwhelming. There's pressure to prove yourself, earn trust, and understand the business. In our first Nova Chat of 2026, Maggie spoke with executive coaches Jillian Hufnagel and Courtney Vincent to unpack what helps set you up for success. Learn how to build trust, document the Rhythm of Business, and shift from doing to becoming.

Welcome to our Student Spotlight blog series! In this first spotlight, we introduce Pradhan Christian, a Nova graduate and Teaching Assistant who leads with integrity and compassion. Learn what made his Nova experience transformative and how it continues to support his leadership journey.

Learn the top principles Nova consistently shares with professionals navigating complex, high-impact roles across organizations and industries, and anyone growing a career in leadership, operations, or executive partnership.

Media executive Barry Diller’s memoir, Who Knew, describes a career path and mindset that closely resembles a Chief of Staff’s. His story provides insight into the importance of instinct and learning. Here are seven takeaways that can support Chiefs of Staff and those aspiring to leadership.

Whether you're growing in your current role or eyeing what’s next, this Nova Chat dives into three career stages every Chief of Staff should navigate with intention.

When an Executive Assistant steps into a Chief of Staff role with the same leader, success depends on one critical factor: the leader’s positioning. Learn how to guide your team through this transition with clear communication, confidence, and effective change management.

Two years ago, Nova Chief of Staff began as a conversation. What started as a mission to fill a gap in professional development has grown into a movement—one that’s elevating the Chief of Staff role and supporting operators everywhere. This birthday isn’t just a celebration of Nova—it’s a celebration of every operator who’s learned, grown, and led with heart.

Christina Kissler, Nova’s Director of Student Experience & Company Operations, shares how her experience as a tri-sport athlete and Seahawks team member shaped her leadership journey.

From elite volleyball setter to high-performing Chief of Staff, Maggie shares how the lessons she learned on the court—pressure, precision, and leadership—prepared her to lead behind the scenes in the business world.

Kicking off our new student spotlight blog series: Meet Elizabeth Price.

“Unless I hear otherwise, I will move forward.” The phrase that separates high-performing Chiefs of Staff from the rest — and why it works.

Build confidence and thoughtfully implement AI as an Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff.

Get a look into Hudl Headquarters in Lincoln, NE where Nova Founder Maggie Olson spoke with their VP Chief of Staff Mark Ketcham about the company and his leadership role there.

Follow these eight actionable steps to successfully optimize your CEO’s time and elevate your role as a strategic partner.

Whether you’re facing personal or professional adversity, moments of challenge are opportunities for deep learning.

The answer might surprise you. Read our founder’s advice for Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and everyone else in a company or organization.

True leadership isn’t about being the best at everything; it’s about focusing on what matters most and knowing when to lean on others.

Learn about common missteps and practical, trust-building alternatives to help Chiefs of Staff stay aligned with their leader’s goals and maintain effectiveness.

Use Nova’s Chief of Staff leveling system for a structured way to categorize Chiefs of Staff by skills, impact, and responsibility.

Executive Assistants are increasingly stepping into Chief of Staff roles for reasons that highlight a shift in the workplace and how leadership views potential among their staff.