Fees & Booking
Executive Sparring and High-Stakes Communication in Berlin and online throughout Germany
Fees & Booking
Executive Sparring and High-Stakes Communication in Berlin and online throughout Germany
Most of my one-to-one clients work with me either in person in Berlin or online from elsewhere in Germany.
The work is individual, confidential, and focused on the situation that matters now.
An important decision.
A difficult conversation.
A negotiation.
A leadership challenge.
A board presentation.
A consequential professional situation.
You bring the situation. We work directly with it.
Executive Sparring
Executive Sparring is designed for executives, business owners, senior leaders, and people carrying significant organizational or entrepreneurial responsibility.
It is particularly useful when the quality of a decision, conversation, or preparation can have meaningful professional or economic consequences.
Typical topics include:
- important decisions
- leadership challenges
- strategic questions
- difficult professional relationships
- conflicts with business partners or shareholders
- important negotiations
- professional transitions
- executive presence
- communication under pressure
Fee
€395 + VAT per 60 minutes
The same fee applies to:
- online sessions
- phone sessions
- in-person sessions in Berlin
For more complex situations, 90 minutes can be particularly useful.
Longer sessions are billed proportionally.
→ Learn more about Executive Sparring
High-Stakes Communication
When the conversation, presentation, or appearance really matters
Some professional communication situations deserve focused preparation.
A negotiation.
A critical client meeting.
A difficult leadership conversation.
A board presentation.
A pitch.
A keynote.
A media appearance.
We work directly with the real situation ahead.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
- message and argument
- communication strategy
- structure and storytelling
- executive presence
- handling difficult questions
- spontaneous communication
- preparation for pressure
- rehearsal and feedback
- conversation and negotiation strategy
Fee
€395 + VAT per 60 minutes
High-Stakes Communication uses the same one-to-one fee as Executive Sparring.
More extensive preparation or project-based support can be arranged individually.
→ Learn more about High-Stakes Communication
Executive Sparring or High-Stakes Communication?
The two areas are closely connected.
Executive Sparring provides the broader framework for decisions, leadership challenges, complex professional situations, strategic reflection, and difficult working relationships.
High-Stakes Communication focuses on a specific conversation, negotiation, presentation, speech, pitch, interview, or professional appearance.
A situation may naturally move from one area into the other.
For example, an Executive Sparring session may reveal that the next important step is a difficult negotiation. We can then move directly into practical preparation.
You can simply describe the situation in your inquiry. I will suggest the appropriate starting point.
SIGNATURE 12
Ongoing Executive Sparring with continuity, context, and priority access
Some executives and business owners want more than support for one particular situation.
They value having an experienced and independent sparring partner who already understands their role, priorities, previous decisions, and business context.
SIGNATURE 12 provides a continuous one-to-one sparring relationship over twelve months.
The topics can change throughout the year.
Today it may be a strategic decision.
Next month a negotiation.
Later a leadership conflict, an important presentation, or a professional transition.
The context carries forward.
The SIGNATURE 12 Mandate
12 months of ongoing Executive Sparring
The mandate includes:
- up to 10 hours of personal sparring and professional working time
- priority scheduling
- short-notice appointments when available
- flexible use of the included time
- ongoing context across different situations
- reserved personal capacity throughout the twelve-month mandate
Fee
€6,500 + VAT
The fee covers the full twelve-month mandate.
SIGNATURE 12 is a personal Executive Sparring mandate with included working time, priority access, continuity, and reserved capacity.
Additional Sparring Time
If the included time is used before the end of the mandate, additional time can be added.
5 additional hours: €1,975 + VAT
Additional hours remain available within the existing twelve-month mandate.
Executive Sparring or SIGNATURE 12?
A simple distinction:
Executive Sparring
You have a specific important situation, decision, negotiation, conflict, or professional challenge.
SIGNATURE 12
You want an independent sparring partner available across different important situations throughout the year.
Executive Sparring supports the situation.
SIGNATURE 12 provides continuity across situations.
A SIGNATURE 12 relationship usually begins with an initial Executive Sparring session. This gives us the opportunity to work together on a real issue and determine whether an ongoing mandate is the right fit.
Corporate Training & Consulting
I also accept selected assignments for companies, leadership teams, and organizations.
These may include customized communication training, consulting, executive preparation, and focused support for important professional situations.
The format, scope, and fee are agreed individually.
→ Explore services for professional situations
In Person in Berlin. Online Throughout Germany.
Most clients work with me in one of two ways:
In person in Berlin
For Executive Sparring, presentation preparation, important conversations, and situations where meeting face-to-face adds value.
Online throughout Germany
For focused Executive Sparring, decision preparation, negotiations, leadership situations, presentation review, rehearsal, and ongoing collaboration.
Phone sessions are also available when they suit the situation.
Online work is particularly effective for ongoing sparring because sessions can be integrated efficiently into a demanding professional schedule.
→ Learn more about online Executive Sparring
Your First Session
The first session is already a working session.
We start directly with the situation you want to address.
At the beginning, we clarify:
- What is happening?
- What would you like to achieve?
- Who is involved?
- What is at stake?
- What decision, conversation, or action lies ahead?
Then we work directly on the issue.
Depending on the situation, we may examine options, challenge assumptions, develop a strategy, prepare arguments, rehearse a conversation, or work on an upcoming presentation.
This allows you to experience my way of working while already making progress on the issue that brought you to me.
How Much Time Should You Book?
60 minutes can work well for a focused question or clearly defined situation.
90 minutes is often useful for complex decisions, negotiations, conflicts, or intensive preparation.
Additional sessions can be arranged as the situation develops.
For Executive Sparring and High-Stakes Communication, you can begin with a single session.
Preparation and Additional Work
Normal short preparation and follow-up related to a session are included in the session fee.
Some situations require more extensive professional work outside the session.
This may include:
- reviewing extensive presentations
- analyzing documents
- reviewing video material
- preparing detailed communication material
- providing substantial written feedback
When additional work is useful, we agree on the scope in advance.
For Executive Sparring, additional professional working time is billed at the regular Executive Sparring rate.
For SIGNATURE 12, this time is deducted from the included professional working time.
Booking and Payment
Appointments are reserved individually for you.
For new clients, the appointment becomes confirmed once payment has been received.
For short-notice appointments, an instant bank transfer can help secure the requested time promptly.
For business clients, the invoice can be issued using the company and billing details provided with the booking.
All fees shown on this page are net fees. German VAT is added where applicable.
Your Next Step
If you would like to work with me, send me a brief description of your situation.
Helpful information includes:
- your role and responsibilities
- the situation you want to address
- what you would like to achieve
- what is at stake
- any relevant meeting, decision, or deadline
- whether you prefer Berlin, online, or phone
You can simply describe the situation. I will recommend the appropriate framework and session length.
→ Request an Executive Sparring session
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If you have specific questions or want to know more about how I can help, just ask me directly. For questions that might interest others, please feel free to post them in the comments section below.
Looking for Professional Support?
If you're interested in coaching, training, or consulting, have organizational questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, the best way to reach me is through this contact form (where you can choose whether to provide your personal data) or by email at mail@karstennoack.com. You can find the privacy policy here.
Transparency and Frequently Asked Questions
Transparency is important to me. To help you get started, I've provided answers to frequently asked questions about myself (profile), the services I offer, fees, and the process of getting to know me. If you like what you see, I'd be delighted to work with you.
Published: June 21, 2001
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: November 19th, 2024
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