Ask a Chief of Staff: Strategic Thinking: Foundations of Strategy
🗓️ Join us on March 17th!
Strategy gets thrown around a lot — but what does it actually mean to think strategically? In this first session of our 4-part workshop series, we'll cut through the buzzwords and get practical. You'll explore what strategy really is, why it matters in your day-to-day role, and how to apply proven frameworks to situations you're already navigating at work. Whether you've never formally studied strategy or just want a clearer foundation, this session meets you where you are.
What Will Attendees Leave With?
A clear, working definition of strategy they can actually use — not just recite
Hands-on experience applying at least one proven strategic framework to a real scenario
A new lens for approaching decisions and priorities in their current role
✅ Who Is This Session For?
This session is designed for Chiefs of Staff who are being pulled into strategy work and want a stronger foundation to draw from — as well as aspiring Chiefs of Staff who are curious about building this muscle. If you're navigating complex organizational priorities or looking to level up your strategic thinking, this is the place to start.
✨ How Should Participants Show Up?
No prep needed — just bring curiosity and a real work challenge you're currently navigating. We'll use live exercises throughout the session, so the more you're willing to engage, the more you'll get out of it. Come ready to think out loud.
🎟️ Please note, there will be a 100-person limit on this event. If you are unable to attend live, we will send a recording of the event afterwards.
🎙️ More about the Speaker
Aarti Bhatnagar is a 2x Chief of Staff and founder of Cadence Operators, a boutique leadership firm that specializes in empowering Operating Leaders—like COOs, Chiefs of Staff, BizOps leads, and early-stage founders—through Executive Coaching, Executive Search, and Retreat Facilitation + Training.
💜 Ask a Chief of Staff
Ask a Chief of Staff is a premier executive search and career development platform dedicated to placing top-tier Chiefs of Staff and empowering professionals in strategic leadership roles. We serve ambitious professionals and high-growth companies by offering executive recruiting, mentorship programs, and career resources tailored to Chiefs of Staff. By addressing the lack of structured career paths for this role, we provide guidance, connections, and opportunities that accelerate leadership development and organizational success.
Learn more at askachiefofstaff.com.