Fractional COO & Executive Partnership
The executive leadership your business needs for its next stage of growth.
You've built the business. Now it's time to strengthen the organization behind it.
As a fractional Chief Operating Officer, I partner with established business owners to develop the leadership capacity, operational structure, strategic oversight, and accountability needed to scale.
Rather than serving solely as an advisor, I work alongside the owner and leadership team to align priorities, improve organizational performance, and oversee the execution of agreed operational initiatives.
My approach combines business psychology with firsthand entrepreneurial and executive experience, addressing both the systems that govern how a business operates and the human behaviors that determine how effectively those systems perform.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Rikki West to learn how a fractional COO can benefit your organization.
What our partnership will
focus on:
Strategic Oversight & Execution
Translating the owner's vision into organizational priorities, measurable objectives, clear responsibilities, and coordinated execution.
Operational Structure
Clarifying roles, reporting relationships, workflows, decision-making authority, and the systems required to support sustainable growth.
Leadership Development
Strengthening the ability of managers and leaders to make decisions, manage performance, communicate effectively, and take responsibility for results.
Performance & Accountability
Establishing clear expectations, operational scorecards, leadership meeting rhythms, and consistent follow-through on strategic priorities.
Organizational Psychology
Identifying the behavioral patterns, leadership dynamics, and cultural factors influencing performance and implementing changes that address underlying barriers.
Growth Readiness
Reducing unnecessary owner involvement, strengthening organizational capacity, and preparing the business for expansion, succession, or an eventual sale.
Which danger zone you’re currently operating from
The specific symptoms sabotaging your growth
The specific symptoms sabotaging your growth
The exact framework to shift from chaos to clarity
3 customized antidotes for long-term success
Qualified Partnerships:
My fractional COO engagements are designed for established, founder-led businesses that have achieved meaningful success but need greater executive capacity, stronger leadership, or more sophisticated operational infrastructure to reach their next stage.
These partnerships are particularly relevant for owners who are:
Scaling beyond their current management structure.
Struggling with excessive founder involvement in daily decisions.
Developing or restructuring their executive leadership team.
Experiencing operational inefficiencies or inconsistent accountability.
Preparing for succession, acquisition, or an eventual exit.
Limited to a small number of clients each year.
Which danger zone you’re currently operating from
The specific symptoms sabotaging your growth
The specific symptoms sabotaging your growth
The exact framework to shift from chaos to clarity
3 customized antidotes for long-term success
This isn’t fluff.
It’s the exact internal recalibration I walk high-level women through before they:
Restructure their teams
Step onto bigger stages
Launch their next 6- or 7-figure brand
Or simply regain their sanity and power in business
I created this framework after years of watching brilliant women build something beautiful—then burn it down from within.
This isn’t fluff.
It’s the exact internal recalibration I walk high-level women through before they:
Restructure their teams
Step onto bigger stages
Launch their next 6- or 7-figure brand
Or simply regain their sanity and power in business
I created this framework after years of watching brilliant women build something beautiful—then burn it down from within.
Ryan T. Reichert
CEO, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Mindset Trainer, Veteran, Father
"Working with Rikki has been transformational.
Her thoughtful communication cuts through the noise and her unwavering support creates a safe space to explore goals and fears.
As a result I gained concrete clarity around my career direction, healed patterns in my personal life, and developed a more grounded, intentional spiritual practice. Rikki doesn’t just advise — she helps you move the mark and sustain real progress."
Tom Pfanner
Founder at Dads Who Lead
"Rikki’s coaching goes beyond business strategy. She took the time to understand who I am as a person and a leader. This outside perspective helped me create a roadmap that took into account not only my business but my strengths and weaknesses as an individual.
She’s able to quickly pull things out of my personality that are holding my business back. Things I couldn’t see myself. This allowed me to address the root cause of our challenges. The pivot saved me a months, possibly years of struggle.
She quickly helped me set up a plan for me to focus on and blow through the sticking point of my business. Thank you Rikki,"
What Makes This Partnership Different
Many operational challenges are not exclusively operational.
They are influenced by how people think, lead, communicate, respond to pressure, and navigate change.
My background in psychology allows me to evaluate these human factors alongside the organization's processes, leadership structures, and performance metrics.
Having personally built, scaled, and exited a multi-eight-figure business, I also understand the operational demands and leadership transitions that accompany growth.
This combination informs an executive approach that addresses both the people and the systems responsible for organizational performance.
Ready for an Executive Partnership?
I work with a limited number of organizations to provide focused, high-level executive involvement.
Each engagement begins with a consultation and evaluation of the business's current structure, leadership capacity, operational priorities, and desired outcomes.
Limited to a small number of clients each year, by application only.
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