Paige Cocke

About Paige Cocke

If you\'re leading a growing business, here\'s what probably feels familiar:Your top people are overwhelmed — not because they aren\'t capable, but because the system around them isn\'t keeping up.Leadership looks different in every corner of the organization.Culture is harder to hold onto as you scale.And the gap between performance and people development is widening — fast.You\'re not alone.Most firms don’t outgrow their talent — they outgrow their leadership systems.That’s where I come in.I’m a \"Leadership Operations (TM)\" Partner — which means I help companies build the systems that turn smart, capable people into aligned, coach-like leaders who scale the business without burning out the culture.I bring a rare mix:A CPA and former CFO who knows how businesses runA certified executive coach who knows how people growAnd a practitioner who’s led turnarounds, org redesigns, and strategic growth — from inside the business, not just as an advisor.\"Leadership Operations™\" is how leadership actually works inside your organization:The systems, expectations, rhythms, and support structures that either multiply capacity… or silently drain it.I work with firms when:There’s too much drag on senior leadersHigh-performers are stepping into leadership without a playbookAnd leadership development feels disconnected from strategy.What I Do: Uncover invisible leadership friction that’s slowing the business down Develop rising leaders into coach-like operators who empower others Build leadership systems that scale trust, capability, and accountability Align leadership with the growth plan — not just values or vibesNo fluff. No binders. No “just another training.”Just clarity, traction, and leadership infrastructure that sticks.If you\'re feeling the weight of growth without a system to support it, let’s talk.

Experience

1. Partner

   Rankin Mckenzie

   Jul 2025 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business

  BS, Accounting

  1985 — 1993

Skills

• Finance
• Gaap
• Sec Financial Reporting
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Investor Relations
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Financial Reporting
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Analysis
• Auditing
• Internal Audit
• Budgeting
• Business Process Improvement
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)