Ask a Chief of Staff: From Slide Decks to Shipping: What Consulting Didn't Teach Me
🗓️ Join us on June 30th!
Many Chiefs of Staff arrive in the role from consulting, strategy, or advisory backgrounds — and quickly discover that recommending a path is very different from walking it. This session covers two things: how to actually land a Chief of Staff role (positioning, networking, and navigating the hiring process), and how to make the shift from consulting to executing once you're in the seat. I'll share what worked, what I'd do differently, and the unglamorous truths about both the transition in and the transition through. Expect candid stories and plenty of room for your questions.
✅ What attendees will leave with
A practical playbook for breaking into a CoS role - how to position your background, where these roles actually get filled, and what hiring principals are really looking for
A clearer picture of the mindset shifts required to move from advising to owning outcomes once you're in the role
An honest view of where consulting and strategy skills are a superpower in the CoS seat, and where they can quietly hold you back
🎯 Who this session is for
Anyone exploring or pursuing a Chief of Staff role, especially those coming from consulting, banking, or strategy backgrounds. Also useful for early-stage CoS navigating the transition from advisor to operator, and for people weighing whether the role is the right next step at all.
✨ How to show up
No prep needed. Just bring your questions and a willingness to share where you are in your own journey. The session is built around open conversation, so the more specific your questions, the more useful it'll be for everyone.
🎙️ More about the Speakers
Daniel Gnecco is Chief of Staff and Head of Finance at Latch. He's spent the last several years navigating the transition from consulting to executing — first at McKinsey advising digital banking clients, then at Connectly.ai, where he joined as Chief of Staff and Head of Finance before stepping into the CFO seat. He brings a practitioner's perspective on what the move from strategy to operating actually takes.
💜 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.