Coaching and mentoring
Excelling as a Chief of Staff
I help Chiefs of Staff at every stage – from landing the role to mastering it – through focused coaching and mentoring programmes.
Wherever you are in your Chief of Staff journey…
Whether you're positioning yourself for your first Chief of Staff role, navigating in the complexity of your first few months, or feeling a bit stuck after being in the position for a while, you're not alone. The Chief of Staff role is unlike any other – managing competing priorities and high-stakes decisions with limited authority but unlimited accountability.
Maybe you're preparing for interviews and want to understand what this role really demands. Perhaps you've just landed the position and want to hit the ground running without being overwhelmed by the politics, the ambiguity, and the sheer volume of expectations. Or perhaps you've been in role for months or years, but feel like you've hit a plateau, questioning your impact and wondering how to elevate your influence.
… I understand because I’ve been one.
Having served as a Chief of Staff myself, I understand each of these stages. I know what it feels like to navigate the delicate balance of influence without authority, to be the person everyone turns to when things get complicated, and to quickly develop cross-functional expertise and credibility - all while working for a demanding CEO.
Through our work together, you'll gain clarity on where you add most value, develop the resilience to handle high-pressure situations, and build the authentic leadership presence that makes you indispensable to your CEO and organisation - as well as to set yourself up for your next move post-COS role.
Invest in your growth through Chiefly coaching and mentoring programmes that can be arranged privately or covered by your organisation.
Programmes go beyond the screen: live sessions are paired with experiential exercises, reflective prompts, and tangible tools you can see, use, and act on — all designed to slot naturally into a busy life.
Or, if you’re curious about the Chief of Staff role and want to learn more before you decide if it’s right for you, book a one-off custom Compass session. Not coaching, but on-demand, tailored clarity. Highly valuable if it saves you from the wrong path – or confirms the right one.
In a single 60 minute session I’ll answer your burning questions, give my take on the pros and cons, and do some COS myth-busting. Once you book, you'll complete a questionnaire so I can customise the session to your specific situation and questions.
COS of tomorrow
For aspiring Chiefs of Staff ready to position themselves for the role.
Three focused sessions over six weeks
Build confidence and strategic positioning
Explore natural leadership strengths and co-create plan to address gaps
Refine personal brand and visibility strategy
Develop authentic networking approach
Create clear path to ideal role
Starter kit
For new Chiefs of Staff who want to feel ready and hit the ground running.
Four intensive sessions over two months
Address any limiting beliefs before they surface in a new setting
Navigate any early challenges and build credibility quickly
Accelerate ramp-up time via COS-specific mentoring
Establish systems and relationships
Intentionally strengthen resilience
Reset and refine
For experienced Chiefs of Staff seeking renewed clarity and impact.
Five strategic sessions over five months
Step back from day-to-day pressures and gain fresh perspective
Reflect on highs, lows, challenges and wins
Jointly note any evolution in aspirations and preferences
Proactively craft action plan for eventual transition
Here’s where Chiefs of Staff get to through our work together:
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For aspiring Chiefs of Staff, clarity on what the role really is and how to position yourself for it.
For current Chiefs of Staff, clarity on your role and how you want to show up in it.For both, and most importantly, clarity about yourself. This is the foundation that everything else builds on.
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Gravitas isn’t just for CEOs and statesmen. It’s a superpower that will help you influence, communicate and lead.
And it can be learned! Whether you want to excel in an interview, in your first few weeks as a COS, or as you transition out of the role, executive presence will be your superpower.
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This role isn’t just about the soft skills - you need to hone your strategic analysis and synthesis muscle too.
We’ll make sure you’re confident in all the key areas, and that you know how to make AI work for you.
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This one is ultra important. I appreciate it’s hard to make time for your own ‘self care’, but we’ll talk about why it matters and equip you to prioritise it.
Sound good? Let’s chat about how coaching could help you unlock your potential in a way that feels authentic. This is the programme I wish I’d had when I was starting out.
