Hello
Hi, I'm Poss, a fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) with over 20 years experience leading transformative growth, embedding people-first culture, and delivering measurable impact.
Rooted + Rising provides fractional COO support, impactful programme delivery, and insightful mentoring services for businesses, teams, and individuals looking to achieve their full potential.
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This journey brings together two things I value: the power of collaborative teamwork to build something truly "better," and the wisdom of the natural world 🔧 🪴
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At Rooted + Rising, I'll be applying principles inspired by nature – like nurturing talent, establishing healthy roots for scalable teams, and championing the efficient use of limited resources. Ironically, in our increasingly automated world, these foundational principles feel more critical than ever.
Over on my blog, I'll be sharing more about my ways of working and leadership style through the "Confessions from a COO" series, as well as case studies from my work.
Get in touch Poss@RootedAndRisingwork.com to discuss how I can help you.
The right COO for your needs
My 20 + year career includes experience as a COO, CEO, programme manager, and non-executive board member of technology-focussed companies, including a successful exit and two acquisitions.
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I was an early member of the Government Digital Service, playing a crucial role facilitating the work of technologists with senior civil servants. Since then I have been a COO for digital service agency (dxw) and led to it becoming an Employee Owned Trust, and was also a Company Board member for Neontribe.
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Most recently I've been COO for AI and climate data startup, Climate Policy Radar, working alongside international clients and intra-governmental organisations.
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All this experience sounds lovely (and you can read about it in "Confessions from a COO"), but the key is applying the right expertise at the right time in the right situation. I call this wisdom, and through Rooted + Rising, I'll use this to make sure you've got the COO for your needs.
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That might be a fractional COO working across your business 2 days a week, or 5 days a month. You get the all the wisdom on those days to use as best fits your needs.
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We can co-create a bespoke programme of work to support an immediate business need. Or I can coach and mentor, which is typically client-led, flexible and incredibly rewarding.
Get in touch and let's discuss exactly what COO is right for you.
