Is the Chief of Staff Role Evolving or Just Confusing?

This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, Katrina Purcell sits down with Harry Siggins to dive into the evolving (and often misunderstood) role of the Chief of Staff. From OKRs to founder dynamics to the difference between being a strategic partner and a glorified EA, Harry brings insight and clarity to a title that means something different everywhere you go.

Whether you're in the role, hiring for it, or trying to define what the heck it should be, this episode is a must-listen.

💼 About Our Guest:

Harry Siggins is the founder of One Growth Studio, where he helps growth-stage companies turn strategic plans into results. As the former Chief of Staff at Quantive, he’s lived the chaos firsthand, running internal OKRs, influencingproduct direction, and supporting clients during rapid scaling. Harry now coaches other Chiefs of Staff and helps organizations achieve focus and alignment during high-growth phases.

🔗Connect with Harry:
https://www.onetwogrowth.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrysiggins/

💡Highlights:
✔️Why the Chief of Staff role often gets miscast
✔️How to sniff out whether a role is truly strategic—or just support
✔️The power of saying “no” when everything feels urgent
✔️A framework for tracking your impact (even if it's hard to quantify)
✔️Advice for aspiring Chiefs of Staff navigating their next move

🔗Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell

🌐Visit the Managed Chaos website: https://www.themanagedchaospodcast.com/

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