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Description
This package is designed for aspiring Chiefs of Staff who want to maximize their chances of landing a top offer. Through personalized 1-on-1 coaching with experienced professionals, you’ll be fully prepared for every stage of the recruiting process—from securing the interview to negotiating the final offer. Each engagement is tailored to your unique background and goals, with a focus on the skills and strategies most relevant to Chief of Staff roles. Whether you’re transitioning from consulting, finance, startups, or other strategy/operations roles, this package will give you the tools to stand out, excel in interviews, and confidently secure your next role as Chief of Staff. Some of the common coaching activities included in this package are: - Crafting standout resumes and cover letters tailored to Chief of Staff and strategic operator roles - Developing a personalized networking strategy to connect with executives and decision-makers - Optimizing your LinkedIn profile to highlight leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional experience - Deep dives into the Chief of Staff role, responsibilities, and success profiles at different types of companies - Mock case and scenario-based interviews focused on executive problem-solving, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness - Behavioral interview prep to craft compelling stories that showcase leadership, adaptability, and impact - Company-specific preparation to demonstrate executive-level knowledge and alignment with leadership teams - Interview debriefs and iterative coaching to refine your approach - Building a strong personal narrative that positions you as an indispensable strategic partner - Insights into the Chief of Staff career path, progression, and common exit opportunities - Personalized timelines and milestones to keep your search structured and efficient - Customized follow-up strategies and offer negotiation coaching
What you'll get from this package
A polished resume and cover letter that effectively highlight your strengths
A strategic networking plan to connect with industry professionals and alumni
An optimized LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experiences
Continuous feedback and improvement on all application materials
A detailed timeline and milestones to keep you on track throughout the application process
Techniques for standing out in competitive applicant pools
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
LinkedIn Review
Strategic Planning
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Executive Support
Interview Prep
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Joined January 2025
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I was Chief of Staff at Varaha, a carbon removals tech startup in India.
I landed a Chief of Staff role at a top climate-tech startup in India, Varaha, when they were seed-stage and ~20 employees. I was Chief of Staff to the CEO, scaling Varaha to 120+ employees, 10+ projects across 4 categories in 4 countries. I was promoted to Lead - Founders Office, a role in which I hired and built Varaha's Founder's Office team before leaving for my MBA. Highlights of my Varaha experience included: - Sales: Led go-to-market for Indian corporate customers; Forward-sold $350K agroforestry carbon credits to a food company to partially offset its next 15 years’ carbon emissions, negotiating pricing and prepayment over 10 months - Venture Fundraising: Managed $8.7M Series A fundraise end-to-end alongside the CEO by creating pitch deck, business plan, financial model, and data room; Led 10+ pitch calls and managed due diligence with VCs, lawyers, and Big 4 auditors - Philanthropic Fundraising: Won $150K UBS Optimus Foundation prize for a blended finance instrument targeting 15B liters water savings via direct-seeded rice; Won $90K grant for India’s largest enhanced rock weathering pilot (1,000 tons/year carbon removal) - Strategic Planning: Built and presented Annual Operating Plan to the Board - Team-building: Staffed 4 senior management positions, directing HR team to evaluate global candidates (including for Chief of Staff roles) - Public Relations: Elevated Varaha’s brand as a panelist and workshop convener at the United Nations (Bangkok), World Bank, FCDO (UK foreign aid), FICCI (India’s apex business chamber), NABARD (India’s agri bank), CGIAR (global research consortium)
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20h of coaching