Executive & Operations Leadership Coaching for Overwhelmed COOs, Ops Managers, Integrators, & New Managers
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
Transform Your Leadership: Join the Founding Cohort!
This is a live, 12-week group coaching program specifically designed for startup COOs and operational leaders with ADHD. We'll install a proven operating system for your leadership, giving you the ADHD-friendly tools, frameworks, and a supportive community to manage your focus, align with your founder, and lead with confidence.
Only 10 spots available for the January 13th launch.
Best For: Startup COOs and operators who have (or suspect they have) ADHD, and are ready for a proven system to master their role alongside a high-caliber peer group.
1-on-1 Executive Coaching for Entrepreneurial Operators
Your Dedicated Strategic Partner for Unstoppable Growth
This is a highly customized, one-on-one executive coaching engagement for the entrepreneurial COO or operational leader. When you need a private thought partner to navigate complex challenges, refine your operational strategy, and accelerate your personal leadership, this is your solution. I work directly to install personalized systems, optimize your founder relationship, and build the confidence to scale your company and your career.
Best For: Experienced COOs and Heads of Operations who require dedicated, confidential, and tailored strategic mentorship to solve their most pressing, unique challenges and achieve unparalleled, scalable growth.
"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.
Beyond the boardroom, my journey includes overcoming a significant physical adversity, earning a 3rd degree black belt, starting a family, and navigating a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis. All of which 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 started 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. It doesn't start with another to-do list; it starts with radical clarity.
You must first diagnose where the chaos is truly coming from.
Are You an Anchored Leader or an Overwhelmed Operator?
Take the "COO Stability Compass" Assessment to Find Your Biggest Bottleneck.
As an operator, you're trying to manage your CEO's vision, support your team, and fight daily fires. It’s easy to feel reactive and stretched thin, but it's impossible to know what to fix first.
In less than 10 minutes, you will get:
- A personalized score (from “Adrift & Exhausted” to “Steady & Strategic”).
- A clear breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses across the Four Core Quadrants: Alignment, Energy, Systems, & Focus.
- The immediate clarity you need to stop firefighting and start building your first anchor.
- A few emails that will provide you with some valuable tips on how to address your weakest area
Stop guessing where the problem is. Use the compass to find where you are and how to move forward.
RAVING FANS
Testimonials
I have had the privilege of working with some fantastic people and am humbled to receive such feedback.
"I was spread too thin, putting out fires and buried in a to-do list. Josh helped me focus and 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."
"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 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!"
My Latest Anchored Insights
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Are you an ADHD Operator paralyzed by big strategic projects but obsessed with putting out daily fires? It's not a character flaw; it's executive dysfunction. Learn why your brain freezes on the "How" and how the "Who Not How" framework can help you escape the weeds, stop micromanaging, and finally lead strategically.The Black Belt Operator: What Martial Arts Taught Me About Systems, Focus, and ADHD Leadership
How can martial arts principles make you a better COO? A 3rd-degree black belt and executive coach shares his personal journey and the lessons HapKiDo, JKD, and Qi Gong taught him about systems, focus, discipline, and managing an ADHD brain in a high-pressure leadership role.The ADHD COO’s Guide to an Unstoppable Founder Partnership
The founder-COO relationship is the engine of your startup. This guide, written from the perspective of an ADHD COO, provides a battle-tested playbook to define roles, manage the "idea tornado," and build an aligned, high-growth partnership.
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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.
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