Strategic Counsel

Private Advisory for Founders Facing Conflict, Reputation Risk & High-Stakes Leadership

When conflict hits or boundaries get blurred, you don’t need mindset fluff.

You need clarity. Protection. And a strategist who sees the big picture.

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You’re the visionary. But lately, there's been way too much on your mind.

You’ve built a powerful business and a reputation for excellence.

 

But behind the scenes?

 

  •  Clients are pushing past scope
  •  Contractors are asking for special treatment
  •  Your contracts don’t reflect how you actually work
  •  Your team Slack feels emotionally charged
  •  You’re overthinking, overdelivering, and avoiding necessary conflict

You’re leading—but you’re doing it alone... and it's starting to cost you.

Let’s name what’s really going on behind the scenes…

 

On the surface…

You’re the one who sees the tension before it erupts.

The one rewriting the scope in your head—again—because the client still doesn’t get it.

The one who feels the energy shift in Slack… and braces quietly.

  • Clients are pushing past boundaries
  • Contractors are underperforming—or overstepping
  • Your contracts don’t reflect how you actually work
  • Conflict is building—but no one else seems to notice

 

But emotionally… 

You’re overthinking every word.

Avoiding the conversations you know need to happen.

Torn between being “professional” and protecting your peace.

Exhausted—not because you’re weak, but because you’re carrying it all alone. 

You want to lead like a CEO.

But some days, it feels like you’re just cleaning up after everyone else.

 

You're right to be "over it"…

It shouldn’t be this hard to protect what you’ve built.

Not with your experience. Not with your results.

You didn’t grow this business to spend your days emotionally babysitting, rewriting messages, or managing silent resentment.

You built it for clarity. For confidence. For calm.

That’s what Strategic Counsel helps you reclaim.

 

Not just strategy—stability. 

Not just contracts—confidence. 

Not just advice—real, grounded protection.

 

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED

When the stakes are high, you don’t need coaching. You need counsel.

 

I’m Susannah—a lawyer, strategist, and trusted advisor to high-achieving founders facing conflict, complexity, and reputational risk. I help you navigate hard conversations, clean up messy contracts, and hold your leadership steady—even when the pressure’s on.

Why clients trust me:

âś” Nearly 15 years of legal + conflict strategy experience

✔ Advisor to national brands and 6–7 figure founders

âś” 90%+ client retention after the conflict is resolved

✔ Proven track record of courtroom and boardroom wins

âś” Featured in national media outlets

âś” Strategic, real-time support when it matters most

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Here’s How It Works

Step 1

Book Your Confidential Consult

We’ll talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes—and whether Strategic Counsel is the right fit.

No pressure, no pitch—just clear insight and direction.

Step 2

Choose Your Tier

We’ll walk through your options together and align on what tier fits best.

Either way, support begins the moment you say yes.

Step 3

Breathe That Sigh of Relief

The kind that comes when you finally stop spiralling alone. You have someone in your corner now—calm, strategic, and ready to help you lead and run your business without the emotional whiplash.

BOOK YOUR CONSULT

Choose the Level of Support That Matches Your Leadership Season.

 

Every founder needs support.

The difference is how deep, how fast, and how personal you want that support to be.

 

Both tiers include powerful strategy, voice note access, and contract review.

The distinction? How urgent the need—and how intensive the support.

Single Session

$497

  • One 60-minute private advisory session for high-achieving founders facing complex dynamics—who want to lead with clarity, not confusion.
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Tier 1

starting at $747/month

add-ons available

  • One 60-minute private session per month

  • Ongoing text and voice note support (response within 1 business day)

  • Contract + communication strategy support

  • Access to the Founder’s Dossier (plug-and-play scripts, templates, SOPs) 

Ideal if: 

You want consistent, high-level strategic support for team, client, and leadership challenges—without overfunctioning or spiraling.

BOOK A CONSULT FOR TIER 1

Tier 2

starting at $1297/month

add-ons available

  • Everything in Tier 1

  • Priority response time (within 2 business hours)

  • One additional 60-minute session per month

  • Deeper contract and communication collaboration

  • Access to confidential redraft support (scripts, messaging, negotiation prep)

  • NEW: One VIP Leadership Intensive per year (for annual clients) 

    Ideal if: 

You want consistent, high-level strategic support for team, client, and leadership challenges—without overfunctioning or spiraling.

BOOK A CONSULT FOR TIER 2

 

— Kenda Laney, CEO of Laney Media, Strategic Counsel Client

A Note on Commitment from Susannah

 

Monthly support is powerful.

But when a founder commits for the year, something deeper happens:

 

She stops toggling between “Should I keep doing this?”

And starts asking, “What’s the most powerful move I can make next?”

 

Annual clients receive bonus flex sessions, the VIP Leadership Intensive, and built-in team support—so you’re never scrambling to catch up.

 

Because you’re not just leading through this season.

You’re building protection for what’s next.

 

Ask about annual options (and perks!) during your consult. 

Available at both tiers—designed for founders playing the long game.

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You’re Already Paying for Conflict—You’re Just Not Calling It That Yet. 

One founder saved over $500K by de-escalating strategically instead of reacting emotionally.

Without Strategic Counsel:

  • You keep rewriting Slack replies and client emails—trying to sound clear and likable
  • You lose hours managing team emotions, picking up slack, and avoiding the confrontation you’re dreading
  • You let clients push scope, bend policies, or text after hours—because enforcing boundaries feels risky
  • You burn revenue through vague contracts, scope creep, and people-pleasing refunds
  • You lead in isolation—bracing for backlash, afraid one wrong move will cost you everything you’ve built

With Strategic Counsel:

  • You respond to clients, contractors, and team Slack messages with calm authority—no spiraling, no second-guessing 

  •  Your contracts set clear expectations and back your boundaries—so you stop bending your own rules to keep the peace 

  •  You handle conflict with strategy, not panic—because you’ve got a guide who sees the full picture and helps you move fast and clean

  • You make confident, values-aligned decisions without the emotional hangover

  •  You stop overexplaining, overaccommodating, or overthinking—and start leading with the tone that earns trust without shrinking your power

This isn’t about fixing your mindset.

 

It’s about protecting your peace—and finally leading like the version of you who doesn’t have to prove herself anymore.

I'M READY

This Isn’t Your Fault.

 

But Let’s Stop Letting It Be Your Problem.

 

You’re not overreacting.

You’re not making it up.

You’re not too much.

 

You’re just the only one who’s been trying to lead without backup—navigating conflict, contracts, and people dynamics with no one in your corner.

 

If you’re:

 • Rewriting Slack messages to sound “clear but nice”

 • Dreading another client message that crosses the line

 • Avoiding conversations you know need to happen

 • Or quietly bracing for backlash from every boundary you try to hold—

 

It’s time. Not to push harder. But to get real support. 

Book a Confidential Consult

No pressure. No pitch. Just a real conversation about what’s going on behind the scenes—and whether Strategic Counsel is the right fit.

 And if it’s not? I’ll point you toward the level of support that is.

Maybe that’s the $99/month Group Chat.

Maybe it’s the $29/month Dossier Membership.

Maybe it’s something bespoke.

 

Either way, you’ll leave with more clarity—and less weight on your shoulders.

LET'S TALK

We only work with a select number of founders at a time.

Not because it’s exclusive—because it’s high-touch, high-trust, and personal.

If it’s a fit, you’ll feel it.