Global Technology Leader | Seasoned Startup & Board Advisor | Formerly at Amazon, Zillow, Lending Tree

I never set out to be a personal brand. I have always seen myself as an operator and partner to other people’s projects, not someone who needs the spotlight.

I also know what it feels like to have a strong track record and still feel invisible.

For more than fifteen years I worked inside large organisations. At Amazon in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia I led sales, marketing and partnerships. I helped launch private brands, build small business innovation programs and grow advertising and search products across regions. At a global music and media company I led streaming and commercial partnerships around music and film catalogues, working closely with artists, managers and platforms.

I was proud of the work. We launched real products, moved real numbers and helped brands grow. But outside those walls none of that automatically translated into the next opportunity. Titles and logos only tell part of the story.

Returning to Sydney, I shifted from large company roles into building systems directly around creators and smaller teams. I work with podcasters, musicians and direct to consumer brands on the unglamorous pieces that actually drive growth. Planning topics. Turning long form video into short form clips. Tightening hooks, captions and calls to action. Building simple engines that make consistent content and audience growth possible.

In parallel I do what I used to do at Amazon and AWS, now with modern tools. I design revenue and marketing systems powered by AI, Zapier and automation. Lead capture, messages, tagging, reporting, content calendars, launch plans. All the operational plumbing that lets teams scale without burning out. I am familiar with the major content creation tools and with implementing digital transformation strategies that stick.

The common thread is simple. There are capable and humble people doing good work who are overlooked because their sales, marketing and content systems are weak or missing. They do not need viral fame. They do need a clear story, a repeatable way to show up and operations that hold together when things get busy.

That is what I help with now.

Building sales and marketing playbooks from first touch to close.
Turning podcasts, video and expertise into consistent content that drives enquiry.
Using AI and automation to remove manual work and give leaders clear numbers.

If you are in Sydney or remote and you are trying to grow revenue, sort out your marketing or figure out where AI and automation fit into your business, send me a message and tell me what you are working on.

Chadd SJ Ciccarelli

Are you a first-founder who is ready to grow, but can’t quite seem to find a path forward?

Maybe you are...
- Working lots of hours but not finding momentum
- Not sure where to spend your hours for max efficiency
- Wanting to build a solid foundation but you aren’t sure where to start

Look I get it. 

After five intense years of running a successful multi-million-dollar design agency, I hit a major roadblock. Burnout didn't just knock on my door—it barged right in and left me bedridden for three days straight. I didn't want to get up or face the world. Lying there, I thought to myself, "Okay, this is enough."

The next day, I made the immensely tough decision to let go of all my employees. I knew I needed a break—a real one—to rethink my priorities and figure out what I truly wanted in life.

That sparked something in me. 🔥

That constant drive helped me find success, but it also led me straight into burnout.

I finally realised that building a successful business wasn't just about working hard, it was about transforming your mindset and having great process for your personal and professional life.

That gave me the foundation for everything that I build next.

If you are like me, you want to be the best founder possible.

You want to unlock a new level of effectiveness and fulfilment.
You want to feel motivated and excited every day.
You want to feel confident and prepared for growth.

Meaning that you want to prioritise what matters, manage your emotions like a boss, and build habits that support your business  growth. You are in the right place. 

If that sounds like something you can relate with as well, I’d encourage you to connect and follow my content for more insights.

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