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Description
This package is designed for candidates pursuing Chief of Staff roles who want focused, high-impact support throughout the recruiting process. Whether you’re breaking into the Chief of Staff world for the first time or looking to secure a more senior, strategic role, this package is built to meet you where you are and help you stand out. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, you’ll work 1-on-1 with an expert coach to target the areas that matter most—from sharpening your executive narrative to preparing for case and scenario-based interviews to navigating final offer negotiations. Each session is tailored to your unique background and goals, giving you the clarity and confidence needed to land your ideal role. Common coaching activities include, but are not limited to: - Resume & LinkedIn review: Position your experience to highlight leadership, strategic impact, and cross-functional influence - Storytelling & narrative development: Build a compelling personal narrative that resonates with executives and boards - Recruiting strategy: Identify high-potential roles and companies that align with your skills, values, and career trajectory - Interview preparation: Practice scenario-based and behavioral Chief of Staff interviews, with targeted feedback to refine your responses - Networking & outreach strategy: Develop an intentional plan to connect with executives and hiring managers - Company- & executive-specific prep: Conduct deep dives into leadership priorities and organizational challenges to tailor your approach - Offer negotiation: Navigate compensation and scope conversations strategically to set yourself up for long-term success
What you'll get from this package
Tailored resume and LinkedIn optimization for Chief of Staff roles
Help crafting a compelling, strategic candidate narrative
Company and role targeting aligned with your skill set and interests
Preparation for business operations specific interview formats
Support for networking, follow-ups, and offer negotiation
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
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
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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