Strategic PA Network | Online Power Hour | 12.00pm - 1.00pm | An Open & Honest Q&A: The Chief Of Staff Role
Thursday 16th April 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Thursday 16th April 2026 12.00pm - 1.00pm - BST
Location: Online
Are you curious about the transition from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff, and what it really takes to step into this increasingly influential role?
Join us for our April Online Power Hour, an open and honest conversation designed to demystify the Chief of Staff position. In this relaxed, fireside-style session, we’ll be welcoming Daisy Grieve and Zoe Hill, who will share their personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned from working within, or alongside, the role.
This is your opportunity to hear real perspectives, ask candid questions, and explore whether the Chief of Staff pathway could be the right next step for you.
What we’ll explore
· The evolving role of the Chief of Staff, and how it differs from the EA position
· Key skills, behaviours, and mindsets needed to make the transition
· How to position yourself for opportunities in this space
· The realities of the role, including challenges and rewards
· How the partnership with senior leadership shifts at this level
What you’ll take away
· A clearer understanding of what the Chief of Staff role truly involves
· Honest insights to help you decide if this career move is right for you
· Practical tips to begin positioning yourself for progression
· Inspiration and confidence to explore your next step
· The chance to ask your own questions in a supportive, open environment
This session is designed to be interactive, informal, and insightful, giving you direct access to those with lived experience in the role.
Whether you’re actively considering the move or simply curious about what’s next, this Power Hour will leave you better informed, more confident, and inspired about your future career path.
Daisy Grieve is an accomplished Chief of Staff to the Dean at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where she has built an impressive career spanning over 11 years. Progressing through a number of senior roles, including Senior Executive Assistant and Head of the Dean’s Office, Daisy transitioned into the Chief of Staff position three and a half years ago, bringing with her a deep understanding of strategic support at the highest level.
In her current role, Daisy plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering strategic priorities, with a particular focus on strategic planning and communications. She operates as a trusted advisor and key partner to the Dean, ensuring alignment across the organisation and driving forward complex initiatives with clarity and impact.
Daisy’s career journey is a powerful example of the evolution of the business support profession. Having successfully transitioned from a senior EA role into Chief of Staff, she combines operational excellence with strategic insight, making her a highly respected voice in this space.
Daisy was named Chief of Staff of the Year at the 2025 Strategic Network Awards, a reflection of her exceptional leadership, strategic influence, and the impact she continues to make within her role.
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Over the past ten years, we have organically grown into a supportive and empowering network where Assistants come together to learn, connect, and grow. Our mission is to provide a credible platform that encourages industry awareness, meaningful connections, and shared best practices.
Learning and development are at the core of everything we do, with our events exploring essential topics that bring value, spark insight, and deliver revelatory moments.
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