We fuel business leaders to crush barriers and exceed goals.
To know us is to know our core values
- Confident. We know who we are, and how to get things done.
- Heartfelt. We are empathetic, loyal and honest in every action.
- Impactful. We create change for good, for our clients and the world around us. Find out more.
- Efficient. We focus on working smarter not harder.
- Fearless. We lead with courage, we do what’s right over what is easy.
Our Chiefs of Staff aren’t just academic dynamos.
They are also experienced, world-wise leaders, and many are founders of their own businesses. Chiefly consultants don’t only rely on what they learned in school but also on what they’ve lived in the business world, and they pass that knowledge onto you.
Adele Blair
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff
Adele brings her global experience as both a Business Manager/Chief of Staff and Business Owner to Chiefly Consultants.
Adele founded The Concierge Collective, Australia’s leading Personal Assistant/Personal Concierge service, delivering support to founders, entrepreneurs, public figures, celebrities, and their families across the globe. While CEO of The Concierge Collective, Adele built three other businesses.
Prior to commencing her entrepreneurial journey, Adele was a Senior Executive Assistant and Business Manager/Chief of Staff for over 20 years in professional services in both small and global businesses, in Canberra (Australia), London (England), Sydney (Australia), and Brisbane (Australia).
Adele was Finalist in Australia’s Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2011 and Winner of the Accelerator Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.
Shana Patrick
Senior Chief of Staff
Shana joins our team with 12 years of experience turning C-Suite Executives into productive powerhouses.
As an administrative leader in the finance and tech industry, Shana loves everything about creating organization to provide busy individuals with a structured workflow. She has successfully helped businesses with administrative program management, project lifecycle management, business development strategy, and team development.
Known for her professionalism, positive attitude, and witty demeanor, Shana is an integral member of any team. Her tireless energy and attention to detail provides the ability to see the big picture and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Her experience helps her understand the vision of a company, and tackle the real issues at hand.
When she’s not helping executives scale their businesses, Shana is an avid cook who enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures, picking up tasty recipes along the way.
Leah Samane
Chief of Staff
Leah brings over a decade of experience in strategy, operations, and client success, helping leadership teams move faster with greater focus. She translates big-picture goals into actionable plans—aligning stakeholders, streamlining workflows, and driving results.
Her background spans consulting, marketing, and corporate operations, leading cross-functional teams and scaling go-to-market strategies across tech and consumer sectors. Whether shaping priorities or building infrastructure, Leah brings clarity, momentum, and a collaborative mindset.
She is known for her strategic thinking, steady presence under pressure, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and tackling home renovation projects
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