Carissa Burgett presenting to a full conference room
Services

Five ways to move important work forward.

Pick one or combine them. Every engagement starts with a conversation about you, your people, and your company’s goals.

Not sure which fits? Start with a free 30-minute conversation

Service 1 of 5

Fractional Chief of Staff & COO

Executive-level leadership, without the full-time commitment.

Your priorities are clear. Who has the time and authority to make them happen?

Bring in an award-winning Chief of Staff to strengthen operations, align your team and turn strategy into results.

What Alinea takes off your plate

  • Strategy to executionPriorities planned, owned and delivered
  • AccountabilityKey initiatives led and tracked
  • Board relationsGovernance and board prep handled
  • OperationsBudgets, systems and processes streamlined
  • Your teamBuilt, aligned and performing

How it works

  • 3 to 9 monthsTargeted or ongoing support
  • On site when it countsIn person for key meetings and milestones, remote in between
  • A planned handoffProgress continues after the engagement ends
“Carissa is the kind of person you always want on your team. She anticipates needs, keeps projects moving, and follows through. Beyond all of that, she’s fun to work with.”
Jacqueline Policastro Principal, Policastro Communications

A strong fit for chambers, nonprofits, associations, small to mid-size companies, women-owned and minority-led businesses, and fast-growing start-ups.

Ask about Chief of Staff or COO support
Service 2 of 5

Governance & Board Support

Stronger governance. More effective leadership.

Sound familiar? Meetings that run long and decide little. Directors who aren’t sure of their role. Tension between the board and the CEO. Committees that exist on paper only.

Alinea helps board chairs, CEOs and executive directors fix what’s getting in the way, as a one-time project or ongoing support.

  • Board assessmentConfidential surveys and conversations with your directors, ending in clear priorities for improvement.
  • Structure that worksCommittees, agendas and decision-making that move faster, and a board that knows and follows its own bylaws and policies.
  • Board and CEO alignmentClear roles, a healthy partnership and a fair CEO review process.
  • Director onboarding and developmentOrientation and training so new members contribute from day one.
  • Board retreats and strategic planningFocused time to set direction together.

Track recordRan a 60+ member board with 9 committees and six subsidiary boards, and as Chair and President of the IAAP Foundation, led its board and its CEO’s annual review. Favorite boards: nonprofit, association and chamber of commerce.

Service 3 of 5

Leadership Development & Coaching

A trusted partner for the tough calls, the bigger role and the next big step.

Coaching draws on What’s Mine to Own, a method Alinea teaches for sorting what’s mine to own, what’s mine to influence, and what’s mine not to carry, so you can protect your energy and focus where you make the greatest impact.

For Mid-Level Managers & C-Suite Executives

Make the hard calls with clarity and confidence.

  • Navigate complex decisions and competing priorities
  • Strengthen executive and board relationships
  • Handle conflict and difficult conversations

Want to invest in your admin or someone on your team? Alinea can coach them to become an even stronger partner to you.

For Administrative Professionals & Chiefs of Staff

Move from support to strategic partner.

  • Build confidence and executive presence
  • Think and lead strategically
  • Set boundaries and own your career growth

Flexible pricing for administrative professionals investing in their own growth.

For Board Directors & Board Chairs

Lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  • Navigate board dynamics and difficult conversations
  • Build effective board and CEO relationships
  • Strengthen board leadership and accountability
“She has a true gift for coaching Executive Assistants and understands that the role is about so much more than managing calendars and priorities. It’s about influence, judgment, relationships, and leadership. Her coaching has helped me become more confident and intentional in my role.”
Diana Lescallette, CPS Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, The Hershey Company
Service 4 of 5

Strategic Retreats & Offsites

Step out of the day-to-day. Walk out with a plan.

A great retreat ends with decisions, not just discussion. Alinea designs and leads experiences that get your board, leadership team or whole staff aligned and moving in the same direction.

A room of leaders working together at round tables

At a glance

  • Who it’s forBoards, executive teams and whole staffs
  • How longHalf a day to two days
  • WhereYour office or an offsite venue, anywhere
  • You leave withClear decisions, owners and next steps

How it comes together

  1. 1. ListenSurveys and one-on-one conversations uncover what’s really going on.
  2. 2. DesignAn agenda built around the decisions your team needs to make.
  3. 3. LeadAlinea runs the room, so your team leaves with a plan it owns.
Service 5 of 5

Speaking & Professional Development

Leave the room with ideas you’ll actually use.

Keynotes, breakouts and team workshops, each one shaped to your audience, with real stories, a lot of energy and an easy, approachable style.

Capabilities Profile

The short version, ready to share.

Two pages on Alinea’s services, keynotes and track record. Print it, forward it, or bring it to your next planning meeting.

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