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The Confidant Retainer

Your On-Demand Circuit Breaker.

The Problem of Navigating High-Stakes Crisis

You don't need a monthly retainer draining your P&L for a weekly check-in you don't use. But when the storm hits, having no one to turn to is worse. You need a sharp, agenda-free mind—right now—not next Tuesday.

What It Is: On-Demand Executive Advisory Retainer

An "anti-retainer." You buy a finite block of my time, valid for 3 months. No standing meetings. No minimum usage. You reach out exactly when the pressure spikes—for crisis triage, board-prep validation, or a ruthless sanity-check on a multi-million-pound decision.

How Access Works (No Ambiguity):

  • Async Triage: WhatsApp/Email for rapid-fire questions (billed in 15-min increments—I don't nickel-and-dime you for 2-minute clarifications).
  • Crisis Calls: A guaranteed 60-minute Zoom/Phone slot within 24 hours of your request (billed by the actual minute of the call).
  • No Rollovers: Unused time expires at 3 months—this keeps us both focused on resolving your bottleneck, not stretching it out.

What You Actually Get (It's Not Venting)

You get a 30-year MD who has seen your exact chaos before. I deconstruct your problem, expose the assumptions you are protecting, and hand you back a crisp, actionable path—usually within a single call. You get clarity, not comfort.

Who It's For

  • Executives who want insurance against indecision, not coaching fluff.
  • Entrepreneurs navigating mergers, funding rounds, or restructuring.
  • Alumni Only: This retainer is strictly available to clients who have completed an Operational Autonomy audit or a Strategic Mirror session.

The Investment

(Strictly 3-month validity)

  • 4 Hours — £2,500
    Best For: Founders who want a safety net for 1-2 major decisions.
  • 6 Hours — £3,500
    Best For: Leaders in the thick of a 3-month transformation or M&A process.
  • Emergency "Black Card" Tier — POA
    Best For: Executives undergoing active M&A, hostile takeovers, or severe crisis. Includes a 4-hour SLA and weekend/holiday triage. By application only.

Time is tracked transparently. You will receive a simple log after each interaction—no surprises.

The Real ROI

You aren't buying hours. You are buying the confidence to pull the trigger on a decision 3 weeks faster. At £625/hour, if my one call saves you from a single mis-hire or a bad vendor contract, this retainer pays for itself 50x over.

Reserve Your Block

Only 3 active retainers held at any time to guarantee your 24-hour response window.