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August 18, 2025 33 mins

Scaling with Clarity: How a Chief of Staff Brings Structure to Visionary Leadership

In this episode of the Growth Elevated Leadership Podcast, Julian Castelli explores the expanding impact of the Chief of Staff role with Keziah Wonstolen, founder of Vannin Chief of Staff, and James Adcock, CEO of MT Studio Services.

They discuss how a Chief of Staff helps leaders align vision, drive execution across departments, and create space for strategic focus.


Key Takeaways:

  • Strategic Alignment at Scale: A Chief of Staff helps unify leadership vision and execution across departments, reducing miscommunication and accelerating progress.


  • Not Just Admin Support: Keziah explains that a true Chief of Staff is not a glorified assistant but a trusted strategic partner who helps turn vision into execution and keeps the organization moving forward.


  • Structure During Growth: James shares how adding a Chief of Staff allowed his team to implement scalable systems during a period of rapid expansion.


  • Focus Without Burnout: By absorbing operational friction, a Chief of Staff allows founders and CEOs to think more strategically and lead more intentionally.


  • Tailored to the Leader: The CoS role adapts based on the executive’s needs, making it one of the most flexible and high-impact roles in modern leadership.


  • Clarity Amid Complexity: From meeting flow to decision-making support, the Chief of Staff brings order to chaos, enabling faster and more confident moves.


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