Ask a Chief of Staff: Communicating Your Value as a Generalist
🗓️ Join us on June 2nd!
We’ve all heard that being a "generalist" is a superpower, but as a Chief of Staff, it can be your biggest communication hurdle. When you do everything, how do you explain your unique value in a single sentence? You don't need more abstract branding advice — you need a tactical way to pitch yourself that actually lands.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we move past the vague "jack of all trades" label and get into the weeds of defining your specific edge. You’ll move from defining the challenge of the generalist to drafting, testing, and refining a value proposition that makes your impact undeniable to leaders and teams alike.
✅ You Should Attend This Session If...
You struggle to briefly communicate your unique value without listing fifty different tasks
You want to stop being seen as "administrative support" and start being seen as a "strategic partner"
You’re a generalist looking for a clear framework to pitch your expertise to high-growth organizations
💡 Here’s what to expect:
A quick overview of why communicating your value is uniquely difficult for CoS roles
A tactical approach to identifying and drafting your unique value proposition
Real-time drafting and peer-to-peer feedback in breakout pairs
Leaving with a "v1" value statement that you can immediately adapt and use
🎙️ More about the Speaker
Siobhán O'Riordan is a life-long Generalist with a career spanning philanthropy, consulting, teaching, and as an advisor and Gallup-Certifiied CliftonStrengths Coach. At Big Sea Strategies Siobhán supports leaders and teams navigating change. She is the author of "Reframe - How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World."
💜 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.