YOUR NEXT BIG MOVE NEEDS AN OPERATOR BEHIND IT.
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LEVERAGE A FRACTIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF
GET SENIOR EXECUTIVE SUPPORT -
WITHOUT THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE OVERHEAD
SOUND FAMILIAR?
SOUND FAMILIAR?
NO BANDWIDTH FOR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
NO BANDWIDTH FOR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
You're buried in operational detail that shouldn't require your attention.
EXECUTION DOESN'T MATCH AMBITION
EXECUTION DOESN'T MATCH AMBITION
The strategy is clear. The follow-through is where things fall apart.
TEAMS MISALIGNED ACROSS FUNCTIONS
TEAMS MISALIGNED ACROSS FUNCTIONS
Priorities compete. Decisions stall. Cross-functional initiatives lose momentum.
SCALING FASTER THAN YOUR SYSTEMS
SCALING FASTER THAN YOUR SYSTEMS
Headcount and revenue are growing — but the operating model isn't keeping up.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
CHANGE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
Transformation initiatives stall without a dedicated driver to keep them moving.
DECISION FATIGUE AT THE TOP
DECISION FATIGUE AT THE TOP
You need a trusted thought partner to pressure-test strategy and own complex pivots.
WE PROVIDE EXPERIENCED STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON DEMAND
WE PROVIDE EXPERIENCED STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON DEMAND
Chief of Staff NOW
Chief of Staff NOW
Chief of Staff NOW gives founders and executives high-level fractional support to stand up, scale up, and navigate complexity, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
We don’t just “consult”; we integrate. We audit your workflows, layer in modern AI and automation tools where they genuinely save time, and align everything with your vision. The result: less operational drag, faster decisions, and more bandwidth for the work only you can do.
Partner with us to solve:
• Execution Gaps
Turning “someday” projects into “done,” with AI-assisted research, drafting, and project tracking that keep momentum without adding headcount.
• Operational Drag
Streamlining workflows and using the right tools, AI and otherwise, to remove friction instead of adding another dashboard to babysit.
• Decision Fatigue
A high-level thought partner for complex pivots, backed by faster synthesis of data and options.
Engagement Model
Engagement Model
Reclaim 10-20 hours of your week
We don’t just manage tasks; we own outcomes. By taking the lead on your strategic initiatives, cross-functional programs, and executive communications, with modern tools doing the heavy lifting where it makes sense, we give you back the time to lead.
Flexible partnerships built for scale
Every business is at a different stage. We offer high-level leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive hire:
• Fractional Retainer: Ongoing strategic support and “right-hand” integration.
• Project-Based: Focused execution on specific launches, pivots, or audits.
• Success-Aligned: Fee-based structures with potential for shared-success or equity milestones.
The power of the network
You aren’t just hiring one person; you’re gaining access to a curated ecosystem. When a milestone calls for specialized expertise, we tap our vetted network to keep your project on track and on budget.
Operational sync, modern stack
We believe in radical transparency. We’re tool-agnostic and integrate into your existing workflow, or help you modernize it, for a seamless “day one” start.
Debi Gerstel, Founder
Debi Gerstel, Founder
The Strategic Architect
With over 20 years of leadership at the intersection of strategy and operations, Debi is the ultimate “Swiss Army Knife” for high-growth organizations. She specializes in turning institutional chaos into streamlined, scalable success, and she stays current on the tools, including AI, that are changing how modern executive teams operate.
A Pedigree of Excellence
Debi’s career is defined by her roles at the center of global powerhouses:
• Chief of Staff at PwC
• VP of Strategy & Operations at ENGIE
• Business Operations Leader at Amazon
Proven Impact
Having led more than 100 enterprise-wide initiatives, Debi thrives in rapidly changing environments, from tech startups to established enterprises and nonprofits. She blends the analytical discipline of an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas and a B.S. from Cornell University with an action-oriented, hands-on approach that delivers results and drives meaningful progress.
From improving operational flow to unlocking new growth opportunities, Debi brings steady leadership and thoughtful problem-solving that help teams scale with clarity and confidence.
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