“You don’t have to do it alone”
How I’ve Done This Before
Since 2010 in tech scale-ups, I’ve built teams from scratch, supported transformation across 200+ people, and turned around struggling functions at every stage of growth.
One example: Turned around a struggling team and scaled it sustainably:
- Inherited 6 people at breaking point, everything depending on 2-3 burning out
- Grew to 8 with the right people within a year
- Grew to 15 by year two
- By year three: emerging leaders driving cross-functional influence across departments
- Culture rebuilt, momentum sustained, and a team that took ownership and pride in delivering together
Other results across 15+ years in high-growth tech:
- Reduced team turnover from 54% to 13% in high-pressure environments
- Led transformation when AI and rapid growth outpaced existing processes
- Developed leaders into roles the business desperately needed – often before they believed they were ready
What People Say
“When things are chaotic and lose structure, you can always rely on Shirley to bring calm to the situation, focus on what counts and maintain positive energy toward effective delivery. In contrast to many leaders, Shirley combines compassion and performance focus in appropriate measures. Too often, leaders lean towards one at the expense of the other. Getting the balance right is hard, but Shirley understands how to achieve this.”
— Chief Data Officer, Tech Scale-up
“In fast-paced, complex environments, Shirley brings clarity, calm, and strategic perspective. A natural coach and an inspiring leader. Rather than directing, Shirley empowers, asking the right questions, creating space for reflection, and helping people uncover their own solutions.”
— Chief of Staff, Tech Scale-up
How I Work With You
I work with tech founders and senior leaders through executive coaching. For select clients navigating major transformation, I also provide hands-on fractional leadership alongside our coaching work.
Long-term partnership is the goal. Momentum is the measure.
See if we’re a fit
If This Resonates…
Let’s talk about where you are, where you’re headed, and whether we’re a fit.
You’ll get direct partnership – calm, candid, focused on what matters.
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