Coaching and consulting for Chiefs of Staff and organisations who rely on them.

I’m a former Chief of Staff, ex-McKinsey consultant, and corporate leader.

I help Chiefs of Staff excel in this demanding role and help organisations get the most from their Chief of Staff investments.

Expert coaching for aspiring, new, and experienced Chiefs of Staff.

Consulting for organisations seeking Chief of Staff talent.

Coaching to unlock your full potential

For Chiefs of Staff

Whether you're seeking or preparing for your first Chief of Staff role, establishing yourself in your early months, or ready to elevate your impact after time in the position, you're not alone in facing the challenges the role brings.

Chances are, you're already an accomplished leader who's realised this role demands being a jack of all trades. Perhaps you're questioning your approach to the politics and ambiguity, or wondering how to build the influence this position requires - all while staying sane.

You want to feel confident in your decisions, clear about your value, and equipped to handle whatever gets thrown at you.

I've been there. I've navigated the isolation, the competing demands, and the pressure of being everyone's go-to person. I've researched and studied the role, and have worked with Chiefs of Staff across most industries and at most levels.

If you're ready to build the confidence, gravitas, and strategic skillset that exceptional Chiefs of Staff possess, explore the programmes designed specifically for your stage of the journey.

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Chief of Staff consulting

For business and talent leaders

Why work with a Chief of Staff consultant?

  • To design or optimise the Chief of Staff role or cohort in your organisation.

  • To access consultancy-level insight without the cost of a full team.

  • To gain a trusted thought partner and sounding board for your leadership.

A great Chief of Staff frees leaders to focus on what matters, by making things happen behind the scenes with strategic foresight and execution.

As a consultant Chief of Staff, I bring that partnership to your organisation, alongside tailored advice to strengthen your existing Chief of Staff roles and structures.

Interested in exploring how I can help your organisation? Let’s have a quick, no-obligation conversation. Book a call below.

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If you’re a leader, an aspiring Chief of Staff, or a current Chief of Staff, I can support your growth journey.

Schedule a call to see how we can work together.

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More about me

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 want 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 the COS role .)

I support organisations and Chiefs of Staff with an outside-in perspective, top-tier strategy expertise, and strategic advisory and coaching.

Where I’ve worked

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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 a free consultation

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

I found it hard to answer! I know others do too. 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 an organisation looking for Chief of Staff consulting, or a Chief of Staff seeking strategic coaching or advisory, get in touch - I’d be delighted to explain how I work and see if it’s a fit.