Leadership Sparring
Confidential one-to-one support for decisions, difficult conversations and personal impact.
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LEADERSHIP ADVISORY AND SPARRING
The first 100 days decide the years that follow.
A new role at the top calls for more than technical expertise. We work on positions, on how they land, and on the conversations that carry the first months.
Typical situations.
Much of this goes unsaid inside the organisation. That is precisely what a counterpart without an agenda of their own is for.
- ›The role is new and the team still holds on to the previous leadership.
- ›Decisions are taken but not carried out.
- ›A conversation has been put off for months.
- ›An allegation against a senior manager is on the table.
- ›The leadership team creates more friction than momentum.
- ›Your own impact lands differently than intended.
How it works.
From the first conversation to visible effect.
STEP 1
Taking stock
Where the role, the team and the expectations stand. What already works and what is getting in the way.
STEP 2
Sharpening the role
What one stands for in the organisation and where one draws the line. That becomes the plan.
STEP 3
Sparring
Regular sessions driven by what is actually happening: upcoming conversations, decisions and conflicts.
STEP 4
Reviewing the effect
After a few weeks we review what has landed and adjust course.
Formats.
Each available on its own and freely combined.Leadership team workshops
Work on roles, collaboration and decision-making, with the team it actually concerns.
Team development
Support for leadership teams on collaboration, roles and friction.
WHAT YOU END UP WITH
- ✓decisions that land in the organisation instead of fading away
- ✓a team that comes with you, even when it gets uncomfortable
- ✓a plan for the first 100 days that holds
- ✓assurance in conversations, negotiations and public appearances
“In the leadership sparring with Geraldine I did not just plan my first 100 days, I worked out my role: what I stand for, how I hold my positions and how I make my work visible.”Partner at a law firm · Sparring in a new role
Frequently asked questions.
How often do sessions take place?
As a rule every two to four weeks, with additional sessions at short notice in intense phases. The rhythm follows what is on the agenda.
Is this coaching?
It is advisory work with sparring: we set out the situation and recommend a route. Upcoming conversations and decisions are worked through beforehand, drawing on our experience in negotiation, conflict and running a business.
Does it stay confidential?
Without exception. Nothing is reported back to the company or to anyone else.
Can this work for an entire leadership team?
Yes. In that case we work in workshop format, with individual sparring sessions added as needed.
A short conversation shows quickly whether we are the right fit.
The first 30-minute personal conversation is free of charge and confidential.