Good leaders don't have to do it alone.
The best leaders know the value of having someone in their corner. Someone who asks the right questions, offers a fresh perspective, and isn't afraid to challenge their thinking.
I work alongside CEOs, founders, and organizational leaders to navigate difficult decisions, bring people together, and turn ambitious ideas into action.
WAYS TO WORK WITH ALYSSA
There are four ways we can work together: executive advisory, for leaders seeking a trusted sounding board; fractional Chief of Staff, for ongoing strategic and operational support; strategic facilitation, for conversations and gatherings that move teams forward; and special projects, for important initiatives that need dedicated attention and hands-on execution.
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Candid counsel and fresh perspectives to navigate complex leadership decisions.
Leadership can be lonely. When you're navigating a difficult decision, managing competing priorities, or dealing with a complicated relationship, it's not always easy to find someone who will give you an unbiased perspective. I serve as a trusted sounding board for executives who need space to think out loud, challenge their assumptions, and work through what's keeping them up at night. Sometimes that means asking the question no one else is willing to ask. Sometimes it means helping you recognize a pattern you've seen before. My role is is to help you see your options more clearly.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
CEOs and founders navigating difficult decisions or competing priorities
Executives who want a candid, confidential sounding board
Leaders managing challenging relationships or organizational dynamics
Professionals stepping into new leadership roles
Anyone who needs a trusted second opinion before making a big decision
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A trusted right hand to align priorities and drive execution.
You have ambitious goals, a full calendar, and more ideas than hours in the day. But you're not quite ready to hire a full-time Chief of Staff. I step in as an extension of your leadership team, helping you turn big-picture thinking into clear priorities and tangible progress. From preparing for important decisions to coordinating stakeholders and moving initiatives forward, I work alongside you to make sure the right things get done. Part sounding board, part pinch hitter, I bring the judgment of a strategic partner and the flexibility to roll up my sleeves.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Founders and CEOs who need senior-level support without a full-time hire
Executives juggling multiple initiatives and competing priorities
Growing organizations navigating periods of change or expansion
Leaders who need someone to connect the dots across teams and stakeholders
CEOs looking for a trusted partner who can think strategically and execute independently
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Guiding productive conversations that build alignment and move teams forward.
We've all been in meetings where everyone nods along, only to leave with different ideas about what was decided. Or leadership retreats that generate plenty of enthusiasm but little lasting change. I help leaders design and facilitate conversations that get beneath the surface. Drawing on my background in journalism and years of working alongside executive teams, I ask thoughtful questions, surface competing perspectives, and make space for the conversations people might otherwise avoid. Whether it's a leadership offsite, a strategic planning session, or a difficult team discussion, my goal is to help people leave with greater clarity and a shared sense of direction.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Leadership teams planning strategic retreats or offsites
Organizations struggling to align around a shared direction
Executives navigating difficult conversations or competing viewpoints
Boards and advisory groups working through important decisions
Teams tired of meetings that generate discussion but little progress
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Hands-on leadership to turn ambitious ideas into tangible results.
Some projects are too important to leave on the back burner, but don't fit neatly into anyone's job description. Maybe you're exploring a new business opportunity, preparing for a major partnership, or launching an initiative that needs someone to take ownership. I step in to help move it forward. With experience spanning startups, nonprofits, and established institutions, I bring a generalist's curiosity and an operator's ability to get things done. From research and due diligence to stakeholder coordination and executive communications, I help turn an ambitious idea into something real.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Founders exploring new ventures or business opportunities
Organizations launching initiatives without dedicated project leadership
Executives who need an experienced generalist to tackle an unfamiliar challenge
Teams preparing for partnerships, fundraising, or strategic expansion
Leaders with important projects that keep getting pushed aside
Let’s get to work.
Have a challenge you're working through or an idea you'd like to bring to life? I'd love to hear about it. Tell me a little about what you're working on, and we'll find a time to connect.