Step into the Chief of Staff flow

I’m an ex Chief of Staff and ex McKinsey consultant with nearly two decades of experience.

I supercharge individuals and ventures through coaching and fractional services.

Results-focused coaching for future and current Chiefs of Staff and fractional value-add for leaders and their ventures

Fractional Chief of Staff Services

For leaders, founders, and small business owners

You're a leader with a brilliant mind and an amazing vision. Your team is great too. But to close your next round, hit growth targets, or realise value from transformation, you'll need more than just intellectual horsepower.

As a fractional Chief of Staff, I deliver strategic clarity, operational efficiency, and executive bandwidth - ensuring that vision flows into tangible results. And as an outsider, I can spot quick wins fast.

Maybe one day you'll bring on a full-time COS; for now, get top-tier consulting and industry gravitas without the hefty investment or onboarding hassle. Sound good? Schedule a quick consultation call, and I'll listen to your challenges and map out how I can help.

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Results-oriented coaching and mentoring

For Chiefs of Staff

You're a Chief of Staff, or you want to be one, and you’re driven to excel. You want to feel confident in your decisions, your recommendations, and your approach.

Maybe you’re strong on the relationship side but want to up your strategy and analysis game. Or perhaps you're going to be new to the organisation and need to quickly navigate its politics to make an impact. Chances are, you're an accomplished leader in your own right - yet suddenly, you find yourself operating under an invisibility cloak of sorts.

I’ve been there. And I’ve worked with and interviewed countless Chiefs of Staff who’ve faced these exact challenges (and more). That’s why I created my programme - it’s coaching designed for Chiefs of Staff, by a Chief of Staff.

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If you’re a leader, an aspiring Chief of Staff, or a current Chief of Staff, I can help you get into flow and level up.

Schedule a quick, free call to see how we can work together.

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coach and chief of staff

Meet Poppy

In my time as a Chief of Staff, consultant, and in-house strategist, I’ve worked closely with many impressive leaders and Chiefs of Staff. The common thread is a drive to be even more effective and create even more value. I’m here to help you do that (without burning out).

My consulting training taught me to quickly learn new sectors, manage change, be data-driven and have a bias towards impact. In my corporate roles, I learned how strategy meets real-world realities—and how to bridge the gap.

As a Chief of Staff, I saw firsthand the pressure CEOs and leadership teams face—the responsibility, the need to stay ahead, and the weight of big decisions. I also felt the challenges of mastering this unique role myself.

That’s why I support leaders and Chiefs of Staff with my outside-in perspective, top-tier strategy expertise, and tailored, judgement-free coaching.

Where I’ve worked

Grab your headphones.

A chief of staff can be instrumental to a CEO's success while also advancing their own career.

While the role’s variability and intensity make it challenging, they also make it exciting. I recorded a podcast discussing this for McKinsey’s Inside the Strategy Room series.

I joined my McKinsey colleagues to discuss the eight pieces of advice we distilled from hundreds of interviews with those who have mastered the role.

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Book your free consultation

When I was a Chief of Staff, people often asked what my title meant.

I came to see that the role defies definition. No two are the same, just as no two CEOs are the same, yet every Chief of Staff has the potential to drive outsized impact.

Whether you’re a leader looking for fractional services, or a Chief of Staff seeking tailored coaching, get in touch - I’d be delighted to explain how I work and see if it’s a fit!