Chief of Staff Coaches

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting at Bain & Company, where I served as a Senior Associate Consultant, and my role as Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at BioLite, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching practice. My journey has equipped me with the strategic insights and leadership skills necessary to excel in high-impact roles. I specialize in guiding aspiring Chiefs of Staff to navigate their career paths effectively, leveraging my firsthand experience in both consulting and executive support. Whether you're looking to refine your strategic thinking, corporate development / M&A, or enhance your leadership capabilities, I'm here to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

As a former Chief of Staff to Zoom’s C-suite, I help ambitious professionals break into the Chief of Staff role and succeed once they’re there. Together, we’ll position your experience to stand out in the hiring process and prepare you to hit the ground running. From application strategy to executive presence, I’ll guide you in landing—and excelling at—the Chief of Staff job of your dreams.

I’ve built and scaled teams at the highest levels of private equity–backed companies, where the Chief of Staff role is pivotal to aligning executives, driving priorities, and ensuring execution. With my background as a Stanford MBA and President/COO, and as a former CoS myself, I understand how exceptional Chiefs of Staff operate—and what separates a trusted strategic partner from a task manager. I coach both aspiring and current Chiefs of Staff on how to structure the role, build trust with executives, and translate vision into action. From setting up operating cadences and managing board prep to driving cross-functional initiatives, my approach blends practical playbooks with leadership insights. You’ll leave with the clarity and confidence to add measurable value from day one and grow into your next leadership opportunity.

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 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!

I came into the Chief of Staff role the same way many people do: excited by the promise of impact, but unsure what the job actually demanded day to day. I quickly realized that success as a CoS isn’t about having the title, but about judgment, trust, and knowing how to operate in ambiguity without burning out or overstepping. I’m currently a Chief of Staff at a digital health startup, partnering closely with the CEO on strategy, execution, and company management. Before that, I worked in a pseudo–Chief of Staff role at lululemon Studio (formerly MIRROR), supporting senior leaders across strategy and operations during a period of rapid change. Alongside my own roles, I was deliberate about learning the craft from others: I spoke with 20+ Chiefs of Staff to understand what actually makes the role work (and what quietly derails it), and interviewed 20+ founders before choosing my own CEO partnership. I also stay closely connected with a core group of Chiefs of Staff, regularly trading notes on what’s hard, what’s changing, and what really matters. I coach the way I wish I’d been coached early on: less mythology about the role, more clarity about how to show up well. My goal is to help Chiefs of Staff land the role with intention, ramp with confidence, and become trusted partners to their executives without losing themselves in the process.

Hey there! With a robust background in strategy and leadership, I currently serve as Chief of Staff at Tredence Inc, following a similar role at Aucto. My journey includes an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where I was actively involved as Co-President of the Hispanic Business Student Association and an MBA Ambassador. My professional experience spans across top-tier companies like Google, where I was a Summer MBA Intern, and Accenture, where I honed my skills as a Business Consultant and Strategy Analyst. I am passionate about helping aspiring professionals navigate the path to becoming effective Chiefs of Staff, leveraging my diverse experience to provide tailored guidance. Let's connect to strategize your career advancement!

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.

"Practising Chief of Staff to the CEO at a UK tech unicorn, with a background in investment banking (Bank of America, Evercore) and strategy roles at high-growth tech companies. I lecture on the Chief of Staff role at London Business School, partner with the Chief of Staff Association (the leading professional body for the role), and I'm the author of The Chief of Staff Playbook, a practical guide for MBAs and mid-career professionals breaking into Chief of Staff roles in tech. Whether you're exploring whether Chief of Staff is the right move, actively searching for roles, or preparing for interviews, I'll help you understand what the role actually looks like day to day, position your background for maximum impact, and build a targeted strategy to land the right opportunity. If you've already landed the role, I can help you structure your first 90 days and build credibility fast.

As a Chief of Staff to 8 different C-level executives and a strategic leader, I've honed my skills in driving organizational transformation and operational efficiency. My experience includes serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Stitch Fix, where I led through two CEO transitions and managed internal communications and change management across the enterprise. At Google, I was part of the Office of the CEO's Proactive Issue Management team, handling responses to global and social crises. As a founder and CEO of my own advising firm, I am passionate about helping leaders integrate technology and people effectively. In all my CoS roles, I was the first and established the precedent and then grew to lead the Strategy or Business Operations function as a whole. If you're looking to excel in a Chief of Staff role or enhance your strategic impact, let's connect and explore how I can support your journey!