Who does The OG Standard work with?

The OG Standard serves founders, chief executives, and ultra-high-net-worth family offices seeking confidential, systems-based operational support. It also provides resources for Chiefs of Staff and executive assistants aiming to operate at a higher strategic level.

What services does The OG Standard offer?

Services include executive advisory sessions, governance process design, operational system audits, and board communication strategy, including proprietary frameworks such as The Deadline-Proof System™ and The Quiet Operator Blueprint™.

How can consultations or advisory sessions be booked?

Bookings are managed through the Work With Me page, where clients can select 30-minute consultations, 60-minute sessions, or one-month engagements. All sessions are conducted virtually unless otherwise arranged.

Oana Garis is the founder of The OG Standard and a career Chief of Staff with more than 14 years of experience supporting founders, CEOs, and UHNW leaders across investment banking, energy, engineering, and emerging technology. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Romanian, she builds governance systems that transcend organizational boundaries.

FAQ | The OG Standard – Governance Systems & Executive Advisory

Frequently asked questions

1. What is The OG Standard?

The OG Standard is the body of work created by Oana Garis from more than 16 years beside founders, CEOs, UHNW principals, and boards. It translates proven executive methods into published insights, digital resources, and selective advisory access focused on governance, board execution, and the partnership between a leader and the person entrusted to support them.

2. Who is The OG Standard for?

The OG Standard is designed for founders, CEOs, family offices, board leaders, and senior operators responsible for work where missed details carry material consequences.

It is especially relevant to leaders seeking to strengthen executive operations or understand why repeated attempts to hire the right support have failed. Its resources also support Chiefs of Staff, Executive Assistants, Executive Business Partners, and Board Secretaries seeking to develop the judgment and operating discipline required at the highest levels of leadership.

3. What does The OG Standard provide?

The OG Standard brings together executive insights, digital frameworks, board tools, and selective advisory formats developed from Oana’s professional experience.

Its resources include The Deadline-Proof System™, The Quiet Operator Blueprint™, a board deck template, and an executive agenda template. Advisory access may take the form of a Fit & Focus session, a Strategic Intensive, or tailored support centered on a clearly defined priority.

Advisory availability is limited and by invitation only.

4. How is advisory access requested?

All advisory inquiries are submitted through the Advisory page. Visitors are asked to provide sufficient context regarding the issue, the outcome required, and the relevant timing.

Oana reviews each inquiry personally. Where the matter is suited to her experience and direct involvement, the appropriate format, scope, and next steps are discussed privately.

5. What is The Deadline-Proof System™?

The Deadline-Proof System™ is a proprietary five-week board execution framework developed from Oana’s experience achieving 100% on-time delivery of board materials seven days before meetings.

The system establishes a defined sequence for ownership, review, escalation, and executive communication so that board preparation becomes controlled and repeatable. It is designed to reduce last-minute chasing, expose delays early, and give leaders confidence that critical materials will be complete when required.

6. Who is The Quiet Operator Blueprint™ for?

The Quiet Operator Blueprint™ is designed for founders and CEOs who need to understand what exceptional executive partnership requires, how to define the role correctly, and how to recognize the operator capable of performing it.

It is also written for Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Business Partners seeking to strengthen their judgment, anticipation, decision support, and ownership at the top of an organization.

7. Who is Oana Garis?

Oana Garis is the founder of The OG Standard and a career Chief of Staff, Board Secretary, trusted proxy, and strategic right hand with more than 16 years of experience supporting founders, CEOs, UHNW principals, and boards.

Her career includes Cruise, a General Motors company, Emerson, and Saipem, alongside a discreet $8 billion private family office, an elite investment bank with a $2 billion portfolio, and a $350 million venture-backed energy transition platform.

Her work has delivered $4 million in annual savings, reduced portfolio risk exposure by $1.2 million, achieved 100% on-time board material delivery, and established the operating infrastructure that supported growth from 7 to 250 employees in six months.

Oana is fluent in English, Italian, French, and Romanian, and conversational in Spanish. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics from the University of British Columbia, ranked second in Canada by Times Higher Education.

8. Is The OG Standard available internationally?

Yes. The website and its digital resources are accessible internationally, and advisory inquiries may be submitted from any location.

Oana’s career has included executive work throughout North America and Europe. Her multilingual background allows her to operate effectively between cultures, leadership styles, and international business environments. Advisory availability is determined by the nature of the matter, the timing involved, and fit rather than geography.

9. How can I stay informed about new publications and resources?

Visitors can subscribe to Insights, The OG Standard’s publication series for founders, principals, and executive operators.

Subscribers receive new executive perspectives and announcements when resources are released. They also receive a simplified version of Oana’s five-week framework for achieving greater deadline certainty in executive and board environments.