From Boardroom to Therapy Room: What Chiefs of Staff Need to Know About Emotional Support
Wed Feb 04 2026
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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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/