Critical conversations

PHILOSOPHY

THE PROCESS

INVESTMENT AND BOOKING

Some decisions are too important to make in isolation. Some challenges are too complex to navigate without outside perspective. Some moments require someone who can see both the strategic landscape and the psychological patterns at play.

This is single-session strategic support for pivotal moments. Facing a major decision? Navigating a complex challenge? Need sophisticated outside perspective but not ready for ongoing partnership?

Critical Conversations are single, extended sessions (2-3 hours, in-person or virtual) where we dive deep into whatever complex question you're facing. Business transitions. Major decisions. The moments that will shape your business's future.


BEFORE THE SESSION

1-2 weeks beforehand, you'll receive:

Includes:

We map out potential paths and outcomes. What happens if you do X? What are the implications of Y? What would Z require of you? We explore possibilities without premature commitment.

We end with specific, actionable next steps. Not vague recommendations, but actions you can take immediately to move forward with clarity.

Detailed questionnaire about your situation, business, and specific challenge

Request for any relevant materials (business info, financial data, etc.)

Pre-work prompts to help you articulate what you're actually facing


Strategic Analysis

Scenario Explanation

Concrete Next Steps

DURING THE SESSION

We start with where you are: What's the decision? What's the challenge? What have you already tried? What's keeping you stuck? Then we go deep:

AFTER THE SESSION


You’ll leave with:

Clarity on the decision or challenge you're facing

Strategic framework for making the choice

Psychological insight into patterns at play

Multiple scenarios mapped with implications

Concrete next steps and action plan

Recording of our session for reference


Within 2 weeks, I’ll share a follow up:

Written summary of session notes, key insights, frameworks, and recommendations

Any resources or tools discussed during the session

One follow-up email exchange (within 30 days) for questions or clarifications


$1,000-$2,500 PER SESSION

Investment varies based on:

Logistics:

We examine your business situation from multiple angles. Market dynamics. Revenue implications. Operational considerations. Competitive landscape. Growth scenarios. Risk assessment.

Written summary of session notes, key insights, frameworks, and recommendations

Any resources or tools discussed during the session

One follow-up email exchange (within 30 days) for questions or clarifications


Written summary of session notes, key insights, frameworks, and recommendations

Any resources or tools discussed during the session

One follow-up email exchange (within 30 days) for questions or clarifications


Written summary of session notes, key insights, frameworks, and recommendations

Any resources or tools discussed during the session

One follow-up email exchange (within 30 days) for questions or clarifications

Typical timeline from booking to session: 2-4 weeks (sometimes sooner if urgent)

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