Chief of Staff Coaches, Events, and Resources

The Chief of Staff role is one of the most misunderstood and under-scoped positions in high-growth companies — and I've lived at the intersection of strategy and execution where that role sits. I work with professionals trying to break into a CoS role who need to understand how to position their background and tell a compelling story, current Chiefs of Staff navigating what "good" looks like when the job description changes every quarter, and founders hiring a CoS who need help defining the scope, interview process, and first-90-days expectations. If you're building the bridge between a founder's vision and the team's execution, or trying to figure out whether this role is right for you, I bring the operator perspective and the strategic lens to help you move with clarity.

I'm currently Chief of Staff to the CEO of a private equity-backed global software company, where I lead cross-functional initiatives spanning AI strategy, long-range planning, board and investor governance, corporate development, and executive decision support. Before stepping into this role, I spent nearly a decade at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising Fortune 500 CEOs and executive teams on many of the same challenges Chiefs of Staff are hired to tackle: strategy development, transformation, organizational design, operating model effectiveness, and executive alignment. What makes the Chief of Staff role unique is that success depends on far more than strategy skills. The best Chiefs of Staff know how to influence without authority, manage competing priorities, build trust with senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, and help CEOs operate more effectively. These are skills that are rarely taught but are often what determine who gets hired and who succeeds. Whether you're exploring a transition into a Chief of Staff role, preparing for interviews, evaluating opportunities, or looking to accelerate your effectiveness in a current role, I can help you understand what CEOs and hiring managers are actually looking for, position your experience effectively, and develop the skills required to thrive in the seat. The Chief of Staff role can be one of the most rewarding and career-accelerating positions in business. I'll help you approach it with clarity, confidence, and a realistic understanding of what it takes to succeed.

I was the first business hire and chief of staff at Bedrock Energy, a Series A geothermal energy company. I managed to recruit for this role (as well as many other CoS positions) with 2.5 years of experience from a smaller, lesser-known consulting firm in part because of how I showcased *fit*. Non-technical / generalist roles are all about fit, which can vary based on company size or stage, CoS / principal relationship, and industry. Even as a non-technical hire, I was able to highlight my background in climate and sustainability, analytical skills, and do-it-all mentality (a good fit for an early-stage company). I'm happy to help folks recruiting for CoS / BizOps roles or early CoS's who want support thriving in a new role / company. Feel free to set up an intro call to see if I can be helpful!

Breaking into startups is harder than it looks: the roles are often unlisted, the processes are inconsistent, and your background (MBA, Consulting, IB, etc.) doesn't automatically qualify you the way you'd expect. During my MBA at Kellogg, I recruited for BizOps, Chief of Staff, and Strategic Projects roles across ~15 startups, ultimately accepting a Chief of Staff offer at Arch, a Series B FinTech. Before that, at Human Capital, I worked directly with startup recruiters to place talent across a Series A–D portfolio so I understand what hiring managers are actually looking for, and how to succeed in an interview process. I help MBAs, consultants, and operators with: - Positioning your background for generalist startup roles - Building and executing a networking strategy to get into roles - Resume and application prep that speaks the startup hiring language - Interview prep for long, ambiguous, multi-stage startup processes If you're trying to break into a BizOps or Chief of Staff role at a startup, book a free intro call.

I was Chief of Staff at Carry1st, a venture-backed mobile games publisher in Africa backed by a16z, Sony and Google, where my remit was strategy, corporate development and strategic finance. I came into the role from the investing side — M&A at Evercore, then fintech investing at IFC and Apis Partners — and left it to found my own company. That arc is the thing most useful to people considering this job. Chief of Staff is one of the least standardised roles in tech. Two people with the same title can be doing completely different work: one is running board and fundraising processes, the other is managing the CEO's calendar. Before you take an offer, you need to know which one you're being hired for, because they lead to different places three years out. I coach on getting into the role and on doing it well. On the way in: how to read a CoS job spec for what the founder actually wants, how to position a banking, consulting or investing background for an operating seat, how to handle case and judgment interviews, and how to negotiate scope and equity when the role has no comparable. On the job: running board meetings and investor reporting, owning fundraising workstreams, building strategic finance, and the harder part — holding influence without headcount, and knowing when the role has stopped compounding and it's time to move into a line role, a fund, or your own thing.

I've served as chief of staff to a GVP-level executive at ServiceNow, embedded inside a 125+ person AI Product organization — owning executive communications, strategic planning, OKRs, budget, and headcount, while acting as the connective tissue between executive vision and field execution. I stepped into an interim chief of staff role and earned it permanently within a month based on impact. I know how to build trust fast, synthesize signal from a matrixed organization, and turn ambiguity into a narrative and plan leadership can act on. Core competencies: Executive Communications • Strategic Planning & OKRs • Budget & Headcount Management • Cross-Functional Alignment • Board & Investor Content • Organizational Strategy • Stakeholder Management

Chief of Staff to Global Managing Partner at McKinsey

Past Chief of Staff at a high growth, SaaS AI Technology start-up.

Welcome to my profile! I bring a diverse background that spans startups, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits, giving me a unique perspective on the Chief of Staff role across industries and stages of growth. My experience covers finance, tech, consumer, telecom, education, and the nonprofit sector, where I’ve worked in roles ranging from investment analyst and business consultant to international marketing lead, founder, and Chief of Staff. As a coach, I help aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff navigate the wide-ranging responsibilities of the role—strategic advising, communications, partner development, and organizational leadership. Having worn many hats myself, I know firsthand what it takes to succeed in a role that requires adaptability, clear thinking, and strong execution. Here's a brief and partial overview of my experience: * Types of companies: startups -> Fortune 500 and everything in between * Industry sectors: Finance, tech, consumer, telecomm, education, non profit * Roles: international marketing, channel/partner development, business consultant, Chief of Staff, investment analyst, editor, writer, communications (marketing, executive, corporate, product), founder (nonprofit, consumer start up), group facilitator, forecasting/product planning, writer, editor, go-to-market, educator * Worked and lived in: US, Asia, Europe (with regional responsibility including Africa, Middle East) Whether you’re preparing for your first Chief of Staff role or looking to maximize impact in your current one, I’ll share practical tools and insights to help you thrive. I am passionate about helping aspiring Chief of Staff professionals craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Let's work together to navigate your path to success!

With over a decade of leadership and operational experience, I help people sharpen their professional presence, build effective career strategies, and position themselves to land the Chief of Staff role they’re aiming for. After my MBA, I joined a seed-stage AI startup in the political tech space. Startups are never easy, but ours faced unique challenges: navigating election-cycle swings, operating within a complex procurement system, and building trust with AI skeptics—not to mention the backdrop of political headwinds. While my experience was in a niche market, the lessons I learned apply everywhere, such as exercising judgment to prioritize what matters, finding clarity amid ambiguity, and adapting to solve problems you’ve never faced before. The Chief of Staff role is demanding but deeply rewarding, equipping you with the skills to thrive and lead in any environment. I know what it takes, and I’d love to help you get there.