How We Shape Negotiation Success
By combining thorough assessment with practical communication and negotiation expertise, we support clients before, during, and after important budget discussions. Our method adapts to the real-world complexities facing stakeholders while keeping progress collaborative.
Meet Our Consulting Team
Professional experience meets genuine care in every conversation.
Sophie Turner
Lead Facilitator
Core Skills
Sophie brings broad experience guiding cross-functional teams and excels in high-stakes financial conversations with practical facilitation skills.
Samuel Reed
Senior Advisor
Key Strengths
Samuel’s strategic thinking and objective analysis help clients understand market conditions and build actionable budget dialogue frameworks.
Priya Mistry
Client Specialist
Specialties
Priya connects client goals with preparation, ensuring every conversation starts with trust and a clear sense of direction.
Isaac Williams
Process Expert
Process Skills
Isaac focuses on feedback mechanisms and process improvement, keeping negotiations structured and progress well-documented.
Our Consultation Process
We provide step-by-step support for budget negotiations, from framing session objectives to documenting actionable agreements and build shared understanding.
Initial Discovery & Assessment
We explore the context and scope of your upcoming budget conversations, setting a foundation for honest discussion and achievable goals.
Our Goal
Clarify priorities and potential obstacles for both parties involved.
What We Do
Conduct interviews, review meeting history, and gather relevant background information to shape an informed starting point for your negotiation.
How We Do It
Collaborate through stakeholder discussions, pre-session questionnaires, and targeted agenda planning that identify pressing concerns and expectations.
Key Tools
Confidential interviews, agenda templates, initial assessment forms.
Deliverables
A discovery report outlining opportunities, challenges, and a suggested negotiation approach.
Preparation & Framing Session
Working together, we develop core messages, prepare key arguments, and rehearse discussion scripts to boost readiness.
Our Goal
Align on strategy and boost confidence before beginning negotiations.
What We Do
Clarify desired negotiation outcomes, identify likely objections, and design a structure for the discussion with flexibility for unexpected developments.
How We Do It
Hold workshop sessions, use role play scenarios, and test messages for alignment and clarity among stakeholders.
Key Tools
Workshop guides, framing templates, feedback checklists.
Deliverables
Preparation packet including scripts, messaging maps, and practical checklists.
Live Session Support
Support is available during negotiations, whether through real-time notes or providing objective input as needed by the client.
Our Goal
Maintain composure and clarity throughout the negotiation session.
What We Do
Assist by facilitating in-the-moment dialogue, offering perspective and keeping the session on track if emotions rise or communication stalls.
How We Do It
Provide live notetaking, suggest reframing approaches, and serve as an independent observer to ensure balanced participation.
Key Tools
Digital notetaking tools, live feedback apps, private communication channels.
Deliverables
Live session summary, progress notes, and recommendations for follow-up.
Review & Follow-Up Planning
After the session, we work with you to debrief, summarise insights, and identify ways to improve for future discussions.
Our Goal
Consolidate learning and action steps for ongoing budget conversations.
What We Do
Review meeting outcomes, highlight achievements and sticking points, and set up feedback loops for continued progress.
How We Do It
Facilitate debrief meetings, collect participant feedback, and draft after-action reports focused on team growth.
Key Tools
Debrief templates, feedback surveys, summary reports.
Deliverables
Post-session review document, lessons learned, action plan for next steps.
What Sets Us Apart
A direct comparison of our consultation strengths