From Boardroom to Therapy Room: What Chiefs of Staff Need to Know About Emotional Support

February 4
26 mins

Episode Description

Chiefs of Staff often find themselves serving as informal therapists to their principals, but where's the line? Dhyan Valle, spent 2.5+ years as Chief of Staff at MightyHive shares what he got right and wrong when supporting his principal, including through a stressful M&A process.

Now a licensed therapist, Dhyan returns to unpack what he learned about trust, containment, and why the best support sometimes means resisting the urge to fix things quickly.

Looking to find a therapist who also understands the ins and outs of the Chief of Staff role? Learn more about Dhyan's work here: https://www.therapywithdhyan.com/

Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network community, events, and programs at https://www.chiefofstaff.network/

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