Sara Heaton

Background

About Sara Heaton

Chief of Staff | Executive Operations | Force MultiplierThey say a great Chief of Staff is part air-traffic controller, part strategic partner, and part "chaos-whisperer." I happen to be all three, with a World Champion athlete’s discipline and a deep love for a well-organized, fully integrated workflow.My career has been built in high-growth, high-stakes environments where "impossible" goals and deadlines are the norm. Whether I’m building complex operational infrastructure for an AI startup or managing the never-sleeping world of 65+ agent real estate team, I thrive when things get challenging. I don’t just "handle" a calendar; I protect the executive’s most precious resource: their headspace.Why I’m different- Systems Thinking: I am wired to see how every moving part of an organization works together. I love finding the "holes" in a process, the broken communication, integrations or the missed hand-offs, and closing them before they ever reach the executive's desk- The "5P" Mindset: As a former World Champion cheerleader, gymnast, and yoga instructor, I live by Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. I bring the same "drishti"(focused gaze) and breath control to a 4:00 PM operational crisis as I do to the mat- Workflow Integration: I’m a tech-native who obsesses over systems that actually talk to each other. I leverage smart workflows to automate the mundane so I can focus on the high-level judgment calls that require a human touch- International Grit: Originally from Slovenia, I’ve spent years traveling the globe as an international cheerleading instructor. That experience gave me a unique "global EQ" and the ability to navigate any culture, time zone, or high-pressure environment with ease- Austin Energy: I’m an Austinite by choice who thrives on the "get it done" culture of this city- The Standard: I believe that done is better than perfect, but excellence is the standard. I bring absolute discretion, a relentless bias toward action, and a 100% record of closing every loop I start.When I’m not building operational systems or triaging inboxes, you’ll probably find me teaching yoga or hunting for the best coffee in Austin.Let’s build something efficient.