This is where we get underneath the decision. Most leaders think they know what they are deciding. But the real decision — the one driving the pressure, the hesitation, and the cost — is usually buried beneath the visible one.

What’s included:
Decision Intake Brief — structured intake capturing full context, risks, stakeholder dynamics, and pressure
90-Minute Executive Clarity Session — define the real decision beneath the visible one
Strategic Materials Review — grounded in actual business and operational realities
Strategic Risk Map — hidden risks, blind spots, pressure points, downstream implications

By the end of Part 1, you will see the decision more clearly than you have at any point since it landed on your desk.

Part 1: Discovery & Diagnosis — $2,500 (Days 1–10)

Part 2: Strategy & Recommendation — $2,500 (Days 11–21)

This is where clarity becomes action.

What’s included:
Decision Pathway Analysis — strongest paths forward with tradeoffs and leadership considerations
Executive Decision Memo — core findings, key risks, and my recommendation
60-Minute Recommendation Debrief — walk through the recommendation and align on the next move
30-Day Action Sequence — priorities, conversations, and actions to move from decision to execution
7 Days of Post-Audit Support — clarification, refinement, and pressure-testing

By the end of Part 2, you will have a clear recommendation, a strategic action plan, and the confidence to move.

Investment

Total Investment: $5,000
Part 1: Discovery & Diagnosis — $2,500 (due at engagement start)
Part 2: Strategy & Recommendation — $2,500 (due at start of Part 2, Day 11)

The longer a decision sits, the heavier it gets. Not just in the business — but in the leader carrying it.
This engagement is not about adding more noise. It is about helping you see clearly, think deeply, and move with conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Executive Decision Audit™ is best suited for decisions where the stakes are high and multiple factors are in play.

This might include strategic investments, leadership transitions, organizational changes, or pivotal moments in a company’s growth.

If the decision carries consequences that extend beyond the immediate moment, this process can help bring clarity to the path forward.

The two-part structure exists for a reason. Part 1 uncovers the real decision beneath the visible one — which is often different from what a leader initially believes. By the end of Part 1, you have a clearer view of what you are actually deciding. Part 2 builds on that clarity with a strategic recommendation and concrete path forward. This ensures the recommendation is grounded in real diagnosis, not assumptions.

What types of decisions are appropriate for this engagement?

Why is the engagement split into two parts?

Is this coaching or consulting?

The Executive Decision Audit™ sits in the space of strategic advisory.

The focus is on examining a specific decision from multiple angles—operational, strategic, and leadership impact—so that you can move forward with confidence and alignment.

What if Part 1 gives me the clarity I need?

How confidential is this process?

Confidentiality is fundamental to the work. Leaders often bring decisions that involve sensitive organizational dynamics, strategic initiatives, or personal leadership considerations.

The Executive Decision Audit™ is conducted in a way that respects the discretion required for those conversations.

How do I know if this is the right moment to engage?

How do I get started?

Do you work with leaders in my industry?

Can I speak with you before committing?

Some leaders find that Discovery and Diagnosis gives them enough clarity to move forward. There is no obligation to continue to Part 2. However, most leaders find that seeing the full picture creates the urgency — and they want the recommendation and action plan to move decisively.

If you are carrying a decision right now that impacts revenue, people, or the direction of your company — and it has been sitting longer than it should — this is the right moment.
Most leaders wait for certainty before they act. But certainty doesn't arrive on its own. It's created — through structured thinking, honest examination, and the clarity that comes from having someone outside your situation see what you can't see from inside it.
The cost of waiting another 30 days is almost always greater than the investment required to resolve it now.
The first step is a 15-minute pre-engagement call — no commitment, no cost. We discuss the decision you're navigating and determine together whether this is the right fit. If it is, we begin immediately with Part 1: Discovery & Diagnosis at $2,500.

Schedule a 15-minute pre-engagement conversation. We discuss the decision you’re navigating, confirm fit, and if aligned, begin immediately.

Melissa has worked with leaders across multiple industries including healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurial ventures.

While every industry has its own dynamics, the core challenge leaders face is often the same—making thoughtful decisions when the stakes are high and the information is incomplete.

The Executive Decision Audit™ focuses on the strategic thinking behind the decision, which allows the process to be valuable across a wide range of industries.

Yes. Leaders often appreciate a short conversation before beginning the engagement.

This conversation allows us to briefly discuss the decision you are facing and determine whether the Executive Decision Audit™ is the right next step.

If the engagement feels aligned, we move forward from there.

When you click below, you'll schedule a brief conversation to discuss your decision and confirm fit. If aligned, we begin immediately.

What is the investment?

$5,000 total, structured as two payments of $2,500. Part 1 is due at start. Part 2 is due on Day 11.