Executive & Operations Leadership Coaching for COOs, Integrators, and Visionary CEOs of Mission-Driven Companies
Stop Managing Chaos. Start Leading Growth!
Are you the operational leader — the COO, the integrator, the second-in-command? Whatever your title, if you’re stuck in a reactive cycle of firefighting, pulled between your CEO’s next big idea and your team’s need for focus, I provide the systems and mindset to become a strategic anchor, helping you build a company that scales without burning you out.
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Trusted Coach to COOs & Founders - especially
those with ADHD and Neurodivergent brains!
Two Paths to Becoming an Anchored Leader
The Anchored Leadership Accelerator for Neurodivergent Operators
Turn Your ADHD into a Superpower
This is a structured, 12-week accelerator specifically designed for the startup COO with ADHD.
We'll install a proven operating system for your leadership, giving you the ADHD-friendly tools and frameworks you need to manage your focus, align with your founder, and lead with confidence.
Best For: Startup COOs and operational leaders with ADHD who are ready for a proven system to master their role.
1-on-1 Executive Coaching for Entrepreneurial Operators
A Partnership for Long-Term Scalable Growth
This is a customized, mentorship and coaching engagement for operational leaders who need a dedicated strategic partner.
We'll work together to solve your most pressing challenges, turning your chaos into clarity and allowing you to thrive and your company to scale reliably.
Best For: Experienced COOs and Operations Managers looking for a long-term, personalized strategic advisor.
"Coaching with AFG allowed me to get out of my own way and shift my perspective to regain my power."
"Whenever I am feeling anxious, I know my coaching with Josh will help me get anchored, so I can show up as the best leader for my team."
IS THIS FOR YOU?
If You're the
Operational Backbone,
YOU BELONG HERE!
I work with the operational leaders who get things done: the New or Early-Stage COO, the Integrator, the Director of Operations, the Second-in-Command, or the Founder wearing the operations hat.
You are the one who translates vision into execution, manages people and systems, and bridges the gap between brilliant ideas and tangible results.
But let’s be honest, does it often feel like you’re…
- Overwhelmed You're trying to ground the 'idea tornado' of a visionary founder, often while managing a brain that's wired differently yourself
- Grappling with your own ADHD wiring in a high-pressure operational role, trying to harness its strengths while managing its challenges?
- Battling role ambiguity and unclear decision-making authority? That "What is it that I do every day" feeling.
- Feeling isolated, caught between the visionary who wants speed, and the team who needs stability?
- Tasked with building foundational systems from scratch with limited resources? Confused in how untangle the mess that was in place, but slow and ineffective?
- Stuck in reactive firefighting (“Fixer” mode) instead of proactive, strategic leadership?
- Battling Imposter Syndrome, wondering if you’re truly qualified for this seat? We all deal with it, but it might not be for the reason you think.
If you’re nodding along, know this: You’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and there are anchored strategies to navigate these unique pressures.
MEET YOUR COACH, JOSH MASSEY
I've Been
Where You Are!
I've been in the operational trenches for over two decades – as a founder, a multi-time second-in-command, a COO, an expat entrepreneur, and a college professor teaching the next generation of builders. I’ve launched, grown, and exited businesses, experiencing the exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching lows.
My journey, including overcoming a significant physical adversity and navigating a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, taught me the profound power of resilience, the necessity of adaptive systems, and the critical importance of an "Anchored" mindset. I learned that true strength isn't about doing everything yourself but building the systems, stability, and structure that allows vision to take flight sustainably.
I created Anchored For Growth, my Executive & Operations Leadership Coaching services, because I saw too many brilliant leaders struggling with the same challenges I faced – ambiguity, overwhelm, the "hero complex," and a lack of resources tailored to the unique pressures of early-stage companies.
My mission is to provide you with the map, the tools, and the mindset shifts I wish I'd had.
Staying Stuck in "Fixer Mode" Isn't a Strategy
That feeling of being constantly behind is a warning sign. The cost of "figuring it out alone" is immense. When you're always fighting fires, the truly strategic work—the work that creates real value—gets pushed aside.
And if you’re navigating ADHD traits, either your CEO’s or your own, this reactive cycle feels ten times more intense. The visionary’s 'idea tornado' becomes a daily hurricane, and your own attempts to create structure can feel like a battle against your own wiring. It's a layer of complexity most leadership advice completely ignores.
The antidote to this chaos isn't working harder—it's gaining radical clarity. It's about having a simple, repeatable framework to see the entire board, connect the dots, and create a focused plan that actually works with your brain, not against it.
This reactive path doesn't just stall the growth of the company you care about; it leads to personal burnout. But you can break the cycle, and it starts with your next planning session.
The Anchored COO Clarity Planner
Anchor Your Focus & Lead With Clarity.
The Anchored COO Clarity Planner is a simple, ADHD-friendly one-sheet that helps startup COOs brain dump tasks, set daily priorities, and time-block with ease.
- Capture everything in one place (no more mental clutter).
- Focus on your #1 daily priority + secondary goals.
- Use visual time-blocking to take control of your schedule.
- End each day celebrating your biggest win.
RAVING FANS
Testimonials
I have had the privilege of working with some fantastic people and am humbled to receive such feedback.
"Josh was my anchor in the startup storm! I was drowning in visionary chaos, constantly firefighting. He coached me to manage up, filter ideas strategically (the 'Idea Dock' is brilliant!), and build lean systems. Now, we have clarity, focus, and a stronger CEO partnership. Highly recommend!"
"I was spread too thin, putting out fires and buried in a to-do list. Josh helped me specialize, and now our business has doubled in a year! Our work quality has increased, our clients trust us as experts, and we have systems in place for expansion."
"I was headed for burnout, believing 70-hour weeks were normal for a COO. Josh challenged my 'hustle culture' beliefs and helped me design a Personal Operating System for sustainability. Learning to delegate strategically and coach my team freed me up and re-energized my leadership. Essential for long-term success!"
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Feeling like your business processes are a tangled mess of spaghetti? This guide introduces The ANCHOR Framework™, a simple, 5-step method for business process simplification. Learn how to untangle, refine, and document your systems to find the elegant clarity on the other side of complexity.A Simple Framework for Creating Small Business Systems That Work
Is your growing business starting to feel chaotic? Stop reinventing the wheel and start building a foundation for scale. This guide introduces a simple framework for creating your first business systems, helping you turn firefighting and frustration into focus, clarity, and sustainable growth.
Book A Clarity Call
Find Your Path on a Clarity Call -
Executive & Operations Leadership Coaching?
Ready to find the right support for your leadership journey?
The challenges you’re facing are real, but they are navigable. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
The next step is a complimentary Clarity Call. This is a no-pressure, 20-30 minute chat where we'll diagnose your core challenges and determine which coaching program is the best fit for your specific goals, whether that's our customized 1-on-1 Executive Coaching or the structured Anchored Leadership Accelerator.
To make our time as productive as possible, I ask for a brief application first. This ensures we start the conversation with the clarity you deserve.
Ready to stop drifting and start leading with purposeful stability? Fill out the form to get started.