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What is a Fractional Chief of Staff?
A fractional Chief of Staff is a strategic operations partner.
Think of them as your right-hand (wo)man, your go-to person for brainstorming, for figuring out “how”, and for getting the work done while you focus on your vision.
Who I Work With
I partner with founders and executive leaders who are too stuck in survival mode to execute their vision.
My clients care deeply about their people and their impact. They do not want to become rigid or overly corporate, but instead want to grow with clarity, accountability, and traction that still feels human.
What I Do & How I Do It
As a fractional Chief of Staff and operations executive, I use EOS principles to stabilize execution and build the structure that supports sustainable growth.
I help you define or clarify a vision and strong core values before stepping in to ensure you have the right people in the right seats with defined accountability.
This work lives in the messy middle, where strategy meets reality and execution either sticks or slips.
How It Performs
As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement disciplines, alongside Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods, I have led initiatives with a 98% on-time and on-budget execution rate.
Clients experience faster, clearer decision-making, stronger cross-functional alignment, and operations that continue running in a space where true leadership is restored.
Why Heart Matters?
While I love a great process, great processes mean nothing without people. People are the ones making impacts that matter.
That belief shapes how I lead, how I advise, and how I build systems. It’s also why I was nominated for the American Heart Association’s 2026 Woman of Impact campaign.
Leadership is stewardship. It’s about building something that outlasts you and leaves people better than you found them.
Note re: Creative Work
Alongside my operations work, I’m also a published author of more than twenty-five emotionally grounded romance novels.
While I no longer publish as actively as I once did, writing keeps my creative, visionary side active while sharpening the way I listen, communicate through complexity, lead through change, and create clear narratives.
My latest creation is a course designed to help operators early in their careers level up and become more strategic.
Reviews & Recommendations
Here’s what people have said:
Nikki… stands out because she dedicates her efforts to people-oriented transformation through active listening to stakeholder needs and developing practical solutions.
Ben Gonzalez, MSPM
LinkedIn Recommendation
Her presence is calm yet powerful. Her enthusiasm will be an asset to your team in whatever role she holds. Her passion inspires me to be a better version of myself everyday
M Brett Cooper, MD, M.Ed.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Nikki equips others with practical tools and genuine encouragement. Her leadership is both sharp and human—she simplifies complexity, aligns people around purpose, and consistently delivers value.
Larry Goldsticker
LinkedIn Recommendation
Nikki has a rare ability to lead with both strategy and heart. Any company lucky enough to have her on board is already a step ahead.
Saurabh Patel
Business Owner
…an emotional see-saw with tears of sorrow followed by tears of joy. I laughed and cried, said “awww” and got hot under the collar while following the realistic story of a town full of wonderful characters.
Donna at YouGottaRead.com
Burned (in Whispering Cove)
Sounds to Die By has a pulsing, rhythmic beat that mixes Boston sensibility with Miami sound machine to create a passionate movement that sustains throughout the novel.