Mentoring and coaching
Board Sparring
An independent thinking partner for your toughest decisions.
The higher you rise in an organization, the fewer people you can speak to openly about decisions, doubts and people. Over 30 years, I served as MD, vice president, management board member and supervisory board member. Today, I am a thinking partner for CEOs and board members: someone from outside who has sat on the same side of the table.
Who it is for
- You are a CEO, MD, board member or business owner and want an independent thinking partner.
- You face difficult decisions: restructuring, an acquisition, team changes or succession.
- Your company wants to provide support for its management board.
What you can gain
Better decisions
with greater calm and a broader perspective.
Support when a decision cannot wait
a conversation before a supervisory board meeting or a difficult people discussion.
Clear priorities
for you and your leadership team.
A practitioner’s experience
how similar situations have been handled in other companies.
Sustained energy
balance in a role that rarely offers a break.
Knowledge and practice
From practice
how I handled similar situations in the companies I worked for: what worked and what I would not repeat today.
A toolkit
practical resources, including a one-page decision brief, a pre-mortem and a stakeholder map.
Meetings with experts
conversations with management board and supervisory board members or specialists when the topic calls for it.
Preparation for key moments
a rehearsal for a supervisory board meeting, difficult conversation or important presentation.
How the program works
- 01
An honest diagnosis
strategy, people, numbers and your energy.
- 02
Decisions and priorities
key decisions and your leadership team.
- 03
Creating solutions
implementation and the topics on your agenda.
- 04
Embedding change
a review of balance and a plan for the next stage.
Format
Individually agreed: session frequency and number, ad hoc conversations before key decisions and the duration of our work together · online or at the office · in Polish and English.
How I work
I combine coaching, asking questions that help you find your own answers, with sharing knowledge and practical experience from 30 years on management boards. As a coach, mentor and practitioner, I help you make decisions that remain yours. Everything you share during the sessions stays between us.
ICF coaching certification
Frequently asked questions
Can my company fund board sparring?
Yes. We also agree on goals with the sponsor, while the content of the sessions remains confidential.
How is this different from consulting?
I do not take over decision-making or management: I help you make your decisions and share practical experience when you want it.
How often do we meet?
We agree individually on the frequency and number of sessions and the duration of our work together, depending on your needs and the board’s agenda.
Let’s talk about your board’s challenges
The first conversation comes with no obligation.