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From Chaos to Clarity

Structure and execution power for founders building something extraordinary

Your vision deserves strong execution

When everything feels important, it’s hard to move forward with confidence.

When your startup is growing fast, it’s easy to feel pulled in every direction. The vision is there, but the execution? That’s where things start to fray. You’re juggling priorities, putting out fires, and wondering how to grow without everything falling on your shoulders.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Tessa de Flines and I work alongside founders and leadership teams to bring focus, structure and momentum to fast-moving companies. Whether it’s aligning priorities, streamlining operations, or building the systems that make growth possible, I help turn vision into reality—without the overcomplication.

How I Help Founders

I help impact-driven startups grow with less stress and more structure through clear priorities, solid systems, and steady support.

Chaos to Clarity Program

Tailored 3 month program for founders who’ve outgrown the ad hoc phase. Together, we bring order and calm to your business—so you can grow with confidence and control.

Structure Sprints

Fast, focused sessions to unlock momentum, whether that means mapping processes, setting quarterly priorities, or aligning your leadership team.

Fractional COO

Ongoing hands-on operational leadership for founders ready to scale. I work alongside your team to align priorities, streamline execution, and build the structure your growth needs.

Angel Investing, Mentoring & Speaking

Backing diverse founders through funding, strategic guidance, and practical talks and workshops on scaling, operational clarity, and investing. Always with a focus on structure, execution, and closing the gender funding gap.

Collaborative

We build together. I work closely with you and your team to shape solutions that actually fit your business.

Practical

Everything we do is grounded in your day-to-day reality. No fluff, no theory, just what works.

Supportive

You’ll never feel like you have to figure it all out alone. I bring steady presence, clear direction, and thoughtful challenge.

Energizing

Working together brings momentum. You’ll leave sessions with clarity, progress, and confidence in what comes next.

What You Can Expect

You stay focused on the big picture. I help build the structure that gets you there with calm, consistency, and care.

What Clients Say

"We were swimming in circles...But luckily, thanks to Tessa, we’re now swimming straight toward our goal again. You know you need to focus—especially in a startup. But the trap of "wanting to do everything" is always there. And yes, we fell into it ourselves for a moment. Fortunately, not for long. But making choices is really hard. With outside help, we managed to get crystal clear on what we’re tackling this quarter—and what we’re putting on hold for now. Thank you, Tessa!"

“A goal without a plan is just a wish. During our planning session, Tessa helped me transform my ambitions into clear strategic objectives and actionable projects. The session not only provided invaluable structure but also equipped me with the tools to set realistic goals and turn them into measurable KPIs. The plan is already helping me make significant progress toward my goals.”

“Having created that roadmap together with Tessa was a real game-changer as it gave us clarity, focus and structure. I'm sure that it will help others to feel as inspired and motivated as I felt after our session.”

"The year planning session with Tessa was one of the most impactful and invaluable activities I’ve done for my business. It struck the perfect balance between strategic vision and tactical execution, with Tessa challenging assumptions and offering innovative yet practical ideas. The outcome was a well-defined, actionable roadmap that set clear priorities for the year ahead. I highly recommend Tessa to any entrepreneur or startup leader looking to build a strategic and organized plan for the year."

“Participating in a Strategic Year Planning Session with Tessa provided me with a clear sense of focus. By physically documenting my plans, I was able to take a step back, evaluate the entire year, and then outline quarterly objectives. In the marketing field, where I am dedicated to meeting the needs of my Fractional CMO clients, it was refreshing to dedicate a 90-minute session solely to my own business goals. This session allowed me to concentrate on developing clear strategies and objectives within my sales and operations, ensuring that I am well-equipped to scale my business successfully.”

Build the business you envision

Whether you're leading a small team or growing toward 30 people, sustainable progress starts with the right foundation—clear priorities, smart systems, and the support to make it all work in practice. If you're ready to bring more clarity, calm, and confidence to your business, let’s talk.