Simple structure. Clear boundaries.
You were hired for your judgment. The higher you sit, the fewer people you can actually use it around. This work is a politically safe place to think: decisions, tensions, unarticulated strategy, people dynamics.
He brings structure, pattern recognition, and calm questions. Engagements can be structured to align with institutional budget cycles. Some clients engage personally. Others have found institutional support through discretionary leadership development funds.
Pricing reflects depth of attention, confidentiality, and limited capacity. If discretion, clarity, and trust are the priority, the structure usually makes sense.