What we do

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Describing what we do is not possible in one sentence.  Every situation is different.  But it always starts the same way.  With a candid, confidential conversation- for example:

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• We can’t agree on a succession plan, (or it’s not working out as planned); business and personal stresses are building. I need someone independent to replace emotion with logic and fact.

• My growing business is at an inflection point. People performance issues and competing priorities are causing wheel spin.  I need support and a clear plan to take it to the next level.

• I’ve sold my business- I’m being bombarded by so called experts- what should I do?

 

Issues we have supported and mentored leaders unpack and resolve include business productivity and growth, leadership and generational succession, investment strategy, negotiation and mediation, organisational dynamics, culture and communications, decision making, governance and family office establishment, pre and post liquidity event planning, and emotional well being.

 

We are thought partners.  A sounding board, a sense maker, a devil’s advocate and a professional friend and confidant.

 

Sometimes we inspire, often we guide, and mitigate risk, we always enable and support your personal and commercial aspirations, navigating challenges or set backs and helping you seize opportunities.

 

We are your safe space.  Whether the subject is business, personal or at the intersection, we’ve walked in your shoes or alongside fellow travellers like you all of our long and diverse careers.

 

"The wise person doesn't give the right answers, but poses the right questions."  C Levi-Strauss

 

How we work with you

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In a world filled with noise and superficiality, we listen respectfully and actively.  Whatever may be on your mind. We question thoughtfully and with clarity and empathy.

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We are outcome focused.  We jointly engage on the journey, frame the issue and develop and test ideas and alternative courses of action with you, based on your objectives and our collective wisdom.

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We rarely produce long reports (but we’re well qualified to assist you to refine them).  Our output is usually your improved clarity and confidence to act and reduced levels of stress.

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Our engagements range from a few months to multi-year, usually in the form of regular in person discussions, complemented by video and phone calls, and background analysis as required, based on a monthly all inclusive retainer model.  Some clients think of us as their ‘Advisory Board of One’.

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Our clients often comment on the enjoyable and cathartic nature of our confidential discussions.

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“Success is rarely achieved alone.” Anonymous

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