The Architectural Reset is a two-part intensive designed for your deep identity transition.

A concentrated window of change to deconstruct the identity shock of a (real or possible) major exit, process the accumulated exhaustion of a decade or more of building, and sketch a blueprint for your next chapter.

  • Our Focus: Navigating the internal friction of a major life shift, you might be dealing with the aftermath of an exit, or simply trying to figure out if you want to stay in or take on another big corporate role.

  • The Structure: Two 120-minute private intensives spaced one week apart, followed by a single, scheduled 60-minute integration call 30 days later.

  • The Outcome: Internal realignment, a steadier sense of yourself, and an unhurried roadmap that will clarify whether you want to pivot, build, or pause.

  • Best For: Those leaving a major role for a different chapter. Founders navigating life immediately after a business sale or major transition.

RUPTURE

Every transition begins when something breaks open. My intensives meet you in that space to do real work on what comes next.

Choose one:

The Corporate-to-Creative Intensive is a targeted live diagnostic for your venture.

A single, high-impact engagement to bring analytical rigour and strategic design to the most pressing operational challenge in your business right now.

  • Our Focus: A precise look at one urgent area of your business architecture. Rather than auditing your entire model in an afternoon, we use my blueprint to zero in on exactly what you need most today, whether it’s pricing structure, legal and financial planning, a hiring roadmap, or something else.

  • The Structure: One 150-minute private session, followed by a single, scheduled 60-minute integration call 30 days later.

  • The Outcome: Immediate clarity and an actionable 12-month focus map for that one problem.

  • Best For: Active founders and creative leaders who need one focused session to untangle a bottleneck and clear their immediate next steps.

Bess Sturman
Bess Sturman

the alignment process

The short, sharp nature of these intensives asks both of us for no bull. You will need a readiness to summarise your situation clearly and to change perspectives with my support. I will be deeply invested in our sessions, because I am uncompromising about fit.

My calendar is closed to the public. I protect the integrity of my work by asking all clients to begin with an application.

Next steps:

  1. Apply: Complete a brief, confidential intake questionnaire outlining your current reality and select your intensive.

  2. Review: I will review every application within 48 hours to ensure our alignment.

  3. Proposal: If there is a clear fit and a suitable slot is available, we will schedule a brief 15-minute call to align on expectations and logistics before I issue your formal proposal.

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