The greater the responsibility, the more personal leadership becomes.
Excellent leadership begins with a nuanced understanding of one's own personality. A competitive advantage that cannot be automated.
At the top, honest feedback becomes rare.
Executives share their experiences of our intensive analytical consulting and explain why they analyze their personality as systematically as their projects.
The greatest levers for effective leadership are not technical.
What matters most is judgment, decisiveness, personal composure, building trust, the ability to provide direction, inspiring people to achieve goals, and remaining capable of action even in complex situations. The greatest lever for development therefore lies in the systematic refinement of one's own leadership personality.
Why Struss & Claussen
Scientific potential assessment
Personality, potential, motives, and drivers are analyzed in detail using scientifically grounded methods. This creates a solid foundation for selection, development, and leadership.
Independent
Our recommendations are based solely on personality. We have no partnerships with universities, companies, or educational institutions, ensuring there are no commercial interests that could influence our advice.
Four eyes. One recommendation.
Every recommendation is developed using the four-eyes principle. Diverse perspectives reduce subjective bias and enhance the quality of our results.
Focused on the future
New scientific findings, regular professional development, peer supervision, and modern AI-supported workflows are continuously integrated into our methodology. The critical psychological assessments, recommendations, and conversations remain intentionally human.
Since 2003. Over 15,000 consultations.
More than two decades of experience and over 15,000 consultations form the basis of a methodology that is continuously refined through scientific research.
97% of our clients
find their consultation day helpful. 96% would recommend Struss & Claussen to others. A vote of confidence we are particularly proud of.
Excellent leadership can neither be improvised nor imitated.
A deep and precise understanding of one's own personality is essential.
Intensive consultation for executives
The best leaders analyze not only markets and companies, but above all, themselves.
The intensive consultation provides clarity regarding personality, leadership style, impact, untapped potential, and blind spots. Based on scientific diagnostics, psychological analysis, and a sound assessment of your current situation, we develop an individual leadership and career strategy with concrete recommendations for responsibility, communication, personal growth, and your next development steps.
After 20 years in the workforce, we often become set in our ways and forget to look beyond the everyday. The methodology for identifying individual and personality-based horizons for the next career stage was well worth our time and investment.
39%
of executives are considering changing jobs next year.
The consultation had an enormous impact on me, and the outcome went far beyond the professional clarity I had hoped for. That is why I believe it would be extremely valuable for others to experience it as well.
50%
of executives feel lonely at work.
Questions from executives
Answers to the questions that frequently arise before an intensive consultation.
Is the intensive consultation worthwhile if I am already a successful leader?
Yes. Many executives come to us not because of a problem, but because they want to develop their personality with the same analytical precision as their professional expertise. As responsibility grows, new questions about leadership and personal development arise.
How does the intensive consultation differ from executive coaching?
Executive coaching usually focuses on specific leadership situations or questions. Our intensive consultation starts one step earlier: with a scientifically grounded analysis of your personality. Based on this, we develop specific recommendations for leadership, communication, career and the further development of your leadership personality. Additional executive coaching sessions can be booked afterward if required.
What topics can be covered in the consultation?
Depending on the situation, questions may include: How do I take the next step in my career? Am I ready for an executive management role? How can I further develop my leadership style? How do I bring different stakeholders together around shared goals? What role do I want to have over the next ten years? How can I find fulfillment beyond my professional role?
Is the consultation also suitable for entrepreneurs?
Absolutely. Business decisions are often closely linked to the entrepreneur’s personality. Research on emotional contagion shows that a leader’s emotional state influences how employees feel. The consultation helps you reflect carefully on your impact, decision-making processes and leadership role.
How specific are the results?
At the end, you receive a personalized dossier containing an individualized psychological assessment of your personality as well as specific recommendations for leadership, communication, career development, further training, your next strategic development steps and personal growth.
Do you also consider the impact of AI on leadership?
Yes, of course. Technological developments are fundamentally changing leadership. Our recommendations take these changes into account and show which distinctly human capabilities and personal strengths are becoming more important in an increasingly AI-driven world of work.
What happens after the intensive consultation?
All results are documented in a personalized dossier. One hour of follow-up coaching is also included. It provides an opportunity to reflect on initial experiences, clarify any outstanding questions and support the implementation of the recommendations.
Is the consultation confidential?
Of course. All diagnostic results, conversations and documents are treated in strict confidence.
Do I need to bring a specific question with me?
No. Many executives come to us on the recommendation of fellow decision-makers, looking for a sound assessment of where they stand. The specific questions often emerge only during the diagnostic process and psychological analysis.
How much time should I set aside for the intensive consultation?
Completing the diagnostic assessments in advance of the consultation day takes several hours. The in-person consultation itself lasts a full day and concludes with a detailed presentation of the results and specific recommendations for your next decisions and steps.