1) What is a Private Chief of Staff?

A Private Chief of Staff is an executive-level partner who oversees the systems, people, and priorities behind your personal world. For households in France, this includes estate operations, project oversight, vendor management, and strategic coordination to ensure your home and life run smoothly.

2) How is this different from a personal assistant?

A personal assistant handles individual tasks; a Private Chief of Staff designs and manages the full operational system. I oversee household management, contractors, staff, scheduling, and major projects, providing strategic structure beyond day-to-day errands.

3) Do you replace an estate manager or household staff?

No. I complement estate managers, household staff, and personal assistants by providing high-level leadership, communication, and oversight. I align everyone around shared priorities to ensure your home in France functions efficiently.

4) Do I need to live in France full-time to work with you?

No. Many clients are part-time residents, second-home owners, or expats abroad. I provide on-the-ground estate and household management support in France, even when you’re not here.

5) Do you offer remote or in-person support?

Yes. Strategic support can be delivered remotely, and I also provide in-person oversight for property visits, vendor coordination, renovation supervision, and other household needs in France.

6) Can you help manage a renovation or relocation in France?

Absolutely. I regularly oversee relocations, renovations, and onboarding of new properties in France, coordinating contractors, timelines, budgets, and communication to protect your time and investment.

7) What types of households do you typically support?

I work with globally minded individuals, founders, families, and expats with homes or active lives in France. Clients often seek bilingual oversight, operational clarity, and trusted management of their personal world.

8) Do you only work with expats in France?

No. While many clients are international households, I also support French families who need household management, vendor oversight, or project stewardship for their properties.

9) What is your engagement structure?

Support typically begins with a short introductory call, followed by a tailored proposal. I offer monthly retainers for ongoing estate operations, as well as project-based support for relocations, renovations, or life transitions in France.

10) Do you manage vendors and contractors?

Yes. I source, coordinate, and oversee vendors and contractors, including requesting quotes, scheduling, supervising work, and evaluating performance. all to ensure your French property is properly maintained.

11) Can you help hire or manage household staff?

Yes. I can hire and manage household staff in France, including cleaners, drivers, tutors, and other service professionals. I also establish communication rhythms to ensure accountability and continuity.

12) Do you handle budgeting and household expenses?

Yes. If needed, I can help create and track household or estate budgets to improve financial visibility. While I do not provide financial advisory services, I coordinate closely with your accountants, tax advisors, and family office.

13) Can you help navigate French administration and services?

Yes. I provide bilingual (English/French) support to help clients navigate French systems, utilities, service providers, and administrative processes. This is especially helpful for expats managing a home in France.

14) Where are you based?

I am based in France and support households locally and internationally. I frequently work with clients who split time between countries or manage a second home here.

15) Do you offer short-term or discreet support?

Yes. I offer temporary, project-based, and confidential support, including relocation assistance, renovation management, and transitional estate operations.

16) What is your pricing?

Pricing depends on the level of household management, estate operations, or project oversight required. After our introductory call, I provide a tailored proposal with options for retainers or project-based engagements.

17) Can you work alongside my existing advisors, assistants, or property manager?

Yes. I regularly collaborate with estate managers, household staff, PAs, property managers, attorneys, financial advisors, and family offices to ensure smooth communication and aligned priorities.

18) Do you offer urgent or time-sensitive support?

When availability allows, yes. Please contact me to discuss urgent household needs, vendor issues, administrative deadlines, or time-sensitive projects related to your property in France.