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Nova Chief of Staff Certification equips aspiring leaders to function at the highest levels of a company. Through hands-on practice doing the daily functions of the Chief of Staff role, Nova’s acclaimed course builds confidence and competence for aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff, as well as those looking to have a more significant impact in their current role, through its expertly crafted curriculum by Nova Chief of Staff Founder, Maggie Olson.
In this exclusive IN-PERSON training, spend 3.5 days diving deep into Nova’s six-module course covering ALL-THINGS Chief of Staff, including the wide variety of CoS roles, EA to CoS Transition, Business Planning, Business Process, Events, Communications, Executive Engagements, Executive Recommendations, Executive Project Management, Gap-filling, Employee Culture, First 90 Days in the Role, and more.
Nova Chief of Staff is the Premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. With nearly 500 students across 21 countries and rave testimonials, now is your chance to complete Nova’s course in person in this never-before-offered format.
Nova Students will attend most of APC’s Sunday summit, and all APC keynotes around the Nova training.
Please note: This certification course has officially sold out!
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Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier and first-of-its-kind destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development. She has 20 years of experience in retail, food and beverage, and technology sectors and has held leadership roles at Nordstrom and T-Mobile. At T-Mobile, Maggie’s impressive work led her to become the first Chief of Staff to the President of the T-Mobile Business Group. In this role, she built the Chief of Staff model from the ground up, creating a highly efficient team and establishing an executive back-office structure, supporting the President, SVPs, and over 5,000 employees. She also built a Chief of Staff team, defining all roles, processes, and systems. Through Nova Chief of Staff, Maggie continues to shape the future of business leadership, providing the tools and resources necessary for Chiefs of Staff to excel in their roles and drive company success.
2025 schedule coming soon – stay tuned!
Nova Chief of Staff Session
Executive Operations Summit Session
APC Session
7:00 AM-8:00 AM | Breakfast
APC Summit Keynote
Aspiration Acres
In this keynote, Ann Hiatt shares captivating stories from the foundation of tech and Silicon Valley. You will learn the five common characteristics and best practices of the now-celebrity CEOs she has worked with over the past 20 years at Amazon, Google and beyond. You will learn how to utilize their best practices to maximize your own potential, build confidence, expand your skills, and make your career even more impactful and meaningful. Ann will give you the playbook for receiving more recognition, how to seize opportunities where others only see limitations, and to stretch beyond your current limits.
9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Travel Time
Executive Operations Summit
Juniper
The workshop commences with an exploration of the ‘Rhythm of Business’ concept, a dynamic framework that synchronizes essential cross-functional business processes with strategic objectives. Emphasizing the importance of aligning team efforts with company goals and ensuring that every task and decision contributes positively to the bottom line.
Key Takeaways:
10:00 AM-10:15 AM | Break
Executive Operations Summit
Juniper
With a mix of education, self-reflection, and interactive activities, we will explore the importance of “speaking the language of the business” to gain confidence and credibility among Leadership (and the broader org) when proposing new ways of work via Executive Operations.
Key Takeaways:
11:30 AM-11:45 AM | Travel Time
Nova Chief of Staff Kick Off!
Summit 8-9
Join Maggie in the initial kick off of the Chief of Staff certification, lunch provided.
Day 1 – What to expect:
3:00 PM-3:15 PM | Travel Time
Executive Operations Summit
Juniper
Join these speakers for this interactive close-out panel where we will answer audience questions from the
full-day summit (both live and previously submitted) and share practical strategies, insider tips, and real-time solutions for common challenges faced by Executive Administrators as our profession and the global business landscape continue to evolve. From navigating highly sensitive professional scenarios to testing innovative approaches at your own place of work, this Fireside Chat aims to offer actionable insights and perspectives on the newly defined domain of Administrative expertise, Executive Operations.
APC
5:00 PM-6:30 PM | APC Mountain Mixer
Vendor Village
Elevate your networking experience at the Mountain Mixer, where the peaks of Colorado meet the peaks of professional growth. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or making new ones, this reception offers the perfect blend of light bites, refreshing drinks, and local live music. It’s not just an event; it’s an opportunity to forge relationships that will empower your career journey.
7:00 AM-8:00 AM | Breakfast
APC Session
Aspiration Acres
Join us for a rousing welcome to the 31st annual APC, including a panel on the state of the profession with the latest data from the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP).
Moderated by Leah Warwick from ASAP, with panelists including:
8:45 AM-9:00 AM | Travel Time
Nova Chief of Staff
Summit 8-9
Day 2, Part 1 – What to expect:
1:15 PM-1:30 PM | Travel Time
APC Keynote
Aspiration Acres
Libby Moore will share the most important lessons learned from her 11 years with Oprah Winfrey, four years at Rolling Stone, and three years with Maury Povich. All a beautiful tapestry of knowledge that informs the coaching she does today with Super-Achievers and their teams. Attendees will leave this inspirational, funny, and informative session feeling realigned with the belief that anything is possible.
Participants will learn:
2:30 PM-2:45 PM | Travel Time
Nova Chief of Staff
Summit 8-9
Day 2, Part 2 – What to expect:
7:00 AM-8:00 AM | Breakfast
Nova Chief of Staff
Summit 8-9
Day 3 – What to expect:
12:45 PM-1:00 PM | Travel Time
APC Keynote
Aspiration Acres
Many admins feel like they have the courage to speak up at work, except perhaps when they’re talking to executives or others with seemingly more power than them. When they consider rejection, humiliation, or failure as potential outcomes, they may find it difficult to act with courage — opting instead for safety and limited growth. Not anymore. This session gives participants tangible, practical tools on how to leverage personal courage to speak up (regardless of power dynamics) and own their brilliance at work.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
2:15 PM-2:30 PM | Travel Time
Nova Chief of Staff
Summit 8-9
Day 3, Part 2 – What to Expect:
6:30 PM | P A R T Y !
Are you team Campfire or Glampfire? Whether you love exploring the great outdoors or getting cozy in comfort, our Camp or Glamp-themed party has fun for everyone!
7:00 AM-8:00 AM | Breakfast
Nova Chief of Staff
Summit 8-9
Day 4 – What to expect:
Lunch served at 12 PM
When you get home:
To complete the certification course, turn in final presentation & any unfinished work by November 15.
Final Certification Celebration Virtual Call:
We will have a celebration call on November 19 to celebrate all the grads!
Complete a short questionnaire, and we’ll craft a personalized letter for you to share with your boss!
APC 2025 is located at the Seattle Convention Center
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