Flux Tamer. Fractional COO. ChangeMaker.
Bringing people centred structure to purpose-led organisations, and creating a New Normal.
Welcome! You've come to the right place if you need your state of flux tamed.
My happy place is working with with clients to help them articulate and deliver operational objectives, to ensure strategic goals are met. I do this in a way that brings people centred structure to purpose-led organisations.
My core strengths are:
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Strategic planning and roadmap prioritisation
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Operational delivery on strategic projects
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Systems and processes that support organisational growth
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Recruitment and HR systems that support operational growth
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Project management robustness
If you are:
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a start up founder
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a new leader
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a business with shifting strategic objectives
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or have key projects needing experienced leadership
...then I can help.
About me
Hi. I'm Sarah - a "practical creative" and someone who gets a kick from making businesses hum.
With a background in senior leadership and operations combined with project and product management, I bring a breadth of generalist capability to my clients.
I have worked across a range of organisations, from start ups and not for profits to multinationals, and government.
I pride myself at quickly being able to get to the "nub" of things. This means I can quickly help you identify, articulate and prioritise key operational projects to ensure you can deliver to your strategic goals.
I comfortably sit between strategy
and operations and I don't mind rolling up my sleeves and getting sh%t done, or working with your teams to help make sh%t happen!
I know I have done a great job when my clients grow, develop, and no longer need me.
When I am not working, you will find me scouting op-shops, exercising, camping with
my whānau, walking the dog, or on the sports sideline watching my boys.
Contact me to learn more about what makes me hum.
Strategy to Structure
If you're feeling stuck between big ideas and actual delivery, this one's for you.
In just one focused day, we’ll take your strategic intent and turn it into a practical roadmap that your team can actually run with. No fluff, no jargon - just a clear, actionable plan that connects vision to action.
Ops Support
Flexible options depending on your needs.
Ops Coaching: Monthly mentoring for the doers. I’m your outside pair of eyes and ears, keeping delivery on track and momentum high.
Ops Accountability: Quarterly check-ins to keep you honest, focused, and making real progress on your roadmap.
Ops Training: Hands-on support for critical non-BAU projects when your internal team is maxed out or missing the right skillset.
COO: Fractional
For those of you who need someone to come in and make the whole machine run smoother - without the commitment of a full-time hire.
I bring executive-level operational leadership to help put the right systems, structures, and processes in place, then hand it over when you're ready.
My fractional skills are best suited when an organisation is establishing new ways of working. I am great at seeing opportunities for efficient, effective, people centred change.
Approach
Connect
One size doesn't fit all – so my preferred approach is to meet and have a chat to better understand each other's working style (vibe), values and whether we believe I am the right fit for your team.
Scope
Once you know I have the expertise you need, I will work alongside you to dive a little deeper into your business needs.
This might be distilling and capturing your strategic vision and shaping this into an achievable roadmap or it could be designing processes to ensure your business stays on track – any of the things causing you sleepless nights.
Flux tame
This is where the rubber hits the road, working to bring continuity, order, and consistency to your business and help you create your New Normal.
I will be your trusted advisor and safe pair of hands, walking alongside you to bring positive person centred organisational impact.