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Get executive-level operational leadership without the full-time C-suite cost
Get executive-level operational leadership without the full-time C-suite cost
As a Fractional COO, I help purpose-driven CEOs at scaling companies to build the systems, clarity, and team alignment needed to scale with intention.
Is your vision being smothered by day-to-day Operations?
Is your vision being smothered by day-to-day Operations?
The Capacity Limit
The Capacity Limit
There is so much to do, but it requires real leadership. How do you get to everything?
The Scaling Wall
The Scaling Wall
What worked at 10 employees is breaking at 30. You need a roadmap, not a band-aid.
The Decision Lag
The Decision Lag
You're the bottleneck. Every decision flows through you, slowing down growth and burning you out.
Fractional COO and Strategic Partner
Fractional COO and Strategic Partner
I'm Lisa Lyhne, and I help purpose-driven CEOs create safe, trusting environments where teams thrive, decisions are strategic, and operations run with clarity and intention.
My approach isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about alignment. I design systems and solutions that tie your mission to your metrics and your culture to your outcomes, so your organisation becomes easier to run and more capable of scale.
I bring executive-level operational leadership without the full-time cost, so you can focus on leading your business, not running after it.
Strategic Alignment
Strategic Alignment
Tying your mission to your metrics, your culture to your outcomes
System Design
System Design
Building the "engine" that runs without you, more capable to scale
Team Empowerment
Team Empowerment
Creating safe, high-trust environments where your leaders lead
Recommendations from Leaders like you
Recommendations from Leaders like you
"Lisa’s leadership style is a rare combination of pragmatic, analytical and no-nonsense, yet also respectful, empathetic and people-centric. This isn't easy to come by.”
Caroline Skinner,
Head of Communications, Sun Exchange
"As a young, growing business, we needed someone who could help us put real structure and processes in place. As our fractional COO, Lisa has done exactly that while making the journey enjoyable along the way.”
Matthew Hindley,
CEO and Founder, X-idian
"Lisa's mentoring was crucial during my transition into an expanded leadership role. She provided both practical operational guidance and the personal development I needed to lead with confidence and purpose."
Grace Akal,
Managing Director, TravelBud
"In addition to the excellent strategy and problem solving techniques that Lisa has in her repertoire, she also always found a way to bring humility, calmness and clarity into a high energy, excited work space and channeled that excitement into action."
Dermott Murphy,
Head of Engineering, Sustainable Power Solutions
"Lisa brings clarity, structure, and buy-in across teams. She is an exceptional leader in turning complexity into action and practical results."
Louis Serfontein,
Chief Commercial Officer, Freedom Won
"Lisa was pivotal in defining and documenting business processes for LogBox. Her analysis skills and process understanding are truly exceptional.”
Neal Goldstein,
Founder, LogBox
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a "Fractional COO"?
A Fractional COO is a seasoned executive who handles your operations, team management, and strategic execution for a fraction of the time (and cost) of a full-time hire. You get the experience of a C-suite executive for a fraction of the cost.
When is the right time to bring you in?
Usually when you hit "The Scaling Wall" (typically between 15-30 employees) or right after a funding round, where your current systems can no longer support your headcount.
How do you integrate with my existing executive team?
I work with your executive team to work 'on your business'. Where it makes sense I work with your staff 'in your business' for specific deliverables. My goal is to be a seamless extension of your leadership.
How much of my time will this require?
My goal is to give you back a decent number of hours a week. After an initial onboarding period, our cadence is designed to be high-impact/low-friction for you.
Can you also provide mentoring?
With my extensive experience both you and your team will get mentoring as part of the work we do together.
In some cases I have a formal mentoring role with named individuals too.
How much does it cost?
With over 30 years of working experience, what you pay for is my expertise. Billing rates are commensurate with the value I bring.
What happens when we are ready for a full-time COO?
Success for me looks like outgrowing me. I often help my clients define the role, interview candidates, and ensure a smooth 30-day handover to your permanent hire.
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