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Whether you’re planning a launch, managing a change, or bridging a staffing gap, get the executive-level strategic support, communications leadership, and operational excellence you need, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Book an intro callUnlike a traditional executive who works full-time for your organization, I work a portion of my time on your business. I join your team as a fractional executive, providing Chief of Staff or Communications Leadership services on a flexible, retained basis. You get Fortune 500 strategic expertise and operational excellence without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire.
How it works:
Flexible engagement: Typically 10-20 hours per week, with 3-6 month commitments
Embedded leadership: I join your team meetings, lead strategic initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional work just like a full-time executive would
Predictable investment: Monthly retainers ($8,000-$16,000) instead of $200K+ full-time executive salary plus benefits
Immediate impact: Minimal ramp-up time, with proven expertise and processes from day one
Perfect for companies that need:
✓ Senior leadership during growth, transition, or change
✓ Executive coordination without hiring a full-time Chief of Staff
✓ Communications strategy and team leadership during key initiatives
✓ Strategic operations support for complex cross-functional projects
From revenue growth to global reach, I've delivered tangible impact for organizations across the industry.
Building on a decades-long career in technology across Fortune 500 companies and startups, I offer fractional communications and chief of staff services.
I previously led global brand campaigns and multi-agency teams at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and served as Chief of Staff for the Office of the CIO at HP Software.
C-Suite Fluency
Business acumen and presence to work with leaders inside and outside your organization
Tech B2B Expertise
Decades of experience translating technical information to clear strategy
Global Brand Experience
Skilled at navigating enterprise complexity and cross-functional teams with a personal touch
Trusted Advisor
Thoughtful problem solver to help you drive impact and amplify your bandwidth
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Whether you're a startup or enterprise, I offer strategic consulting support for your stage and goals.
Strategic Operations Leadership
Cross-Functional Initiative Coordination
Executive Briefings & Board Relations
Strategic Planning
Embedded Communications Leader
Agency & Team Strategy
Executive Visibility Programs
Crisis Communications Planning
Change Communications Leadership
1:1 Consulting
Strategy Parachute Intensive
Pick My Brain Sessions
From startup leaders to Fortune 500 executives, here's what clients and colleagues say about our collaboration.
"I've worked with Sara for 10+ years; we've launched global brands together and led brand-to-demand campaigns to drive business growth. When I have a complex problem and don't know where to start, Sara is the 'parachute' I call to save the day.
Sara has a unique talent for distilling complex, disparate information into clear strategic direction. Perhaps what makes Sara so indispensable is that she is equally brilliant at strategy AND execution -- very rarely do you find someone who can do both so exceptionally well."
"Sara and I worked closely on many projects during a time of major transition -- the largest separation in corporate history.
We worked especially closely to document the amazing story of a corporate transition and creation of a brand and business serving 120 countries and with 250,000 employees on day 1.
Sara was able to identify the important and help craft an interesting and impactful story that we could all tell.”
"Sara is one of the best communications managers I have come across.
She understands the subject matter and contributes to discussions pertaining to the business. She is self sufficient in creating communications and marketing collateral. She is also able to anticipate the needs of the organization and take proactive actions."
"In an environment with exacting standards, she always delivered above and beyond expectations.
In short, Sara is a joy to work with and is a valuable asset to any team or project."
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