Executive positioning under risk
Welcome
This site exists for senior leaders operating under exposure.
Most reputational damage does not come from crisis. It comes from delayed positioning, unclear authority and leadership behaviour that leaves interpretation to others. When executives treat communication as optional, influence deteriorates and credibility fragments.
C-Suite Studio works with leaders who recognise the pattern early. We intervene when positioning gaps begin to signal uncertainty, misalignment or avoidance. The work is preventative, strategic and time bound.
This work becomes necessary when reputation starts making decisions on your behalf.
What makes us different
Senior-level pattern recognition, not junior execution
Our founders bring more than six decades of senior experience across regulated sectors, public institutions and complex stakeholder environments. We have advised executives before credibility collapsed, during scrutiny cycles and after trust erosion set in.
This is senior counsel grounded in repeat leadership failures and their predictable consequences.
Strategic positioning with digital consequence
Executives often separate strategy from digital presence. That separation creates risk.
We align executive positioning with the realities of platform behaviour, search visibility and governance expectations. When leadership messaging contradicts organisational signals, credibility fractures and questions escalate.
Translating complexity without diluting authority
Complex environments expose weak positioning faster than simple ones.
We work where technical depth, regulatory pressure and public interpretation intersect. Whether the material is scientific, financial or governance-led, we structure communication so authority holds under examination.
Our Services
Chantal is unquestionably a leading subject matter expert in the communications and public relations area.
— Dr Peter Goss PhD, Board Corporate Governance Advisor
All services operate inside the same domain: executive positioning under risk.
Executive LinkedIn Positioning
Senior leaders misjudge LinkedIn as a visibility channel rather than a credibility surface. Inconsistent tone, reactive posting or prolonged absence signals uncertainty. We design executive positioning that holds under scrutiny. This is reputational infrastructure, not profile optimisation.Executive Voice and Ghostwriting
Unclear authorship and generic thought leadership weaken executive credibility. We capture executive judgement, not opinions. The work reflects decision logic, accountability and consequence. Each piece reinforces leadership stance under observation.Reputation & Risk Communication Audits
Most leaders discover reputational gaps after stakeholders do. We identify where leadership behaviour, messaging and silence create exposure. The audit focuses on deterioration signals already forming across platforms, disclosures and internal narratives.Annual Reports, ESG and Public Accountability
Executives underestimate how quickly stakeholders detect avoidance, deflection or inflated language. Reports are read as leadership behaviour. We restructure reporting to demonstrate control, responsibility and awareness of consequence. This protects authority under regulatory and public examination.Strategic Editorial Support
Poorly structured communication signals poor judgement. We intervene where content already exists but fails to carry authority. This includes speeches, public statements and high-stakes written material that will be evaluated beyond its original audience.
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Executive LinkedIn Branding
Full-scale strategic redesign of a senior leader’s LinkedIn profile, brand narrative, and visibility strategy.
R 8,000 – R 15,000
Thought Leadership Ghost-writing
High-level ghostwriting of op-eds, speeches, articles and scripts to amplify executive voice and influence.
R 5,000 – R 12,000 per item
Reputation & Risk Communication Audit
In-depth review of communication practices to assess and mitigate reputational risk, including crisis readiness.
R 15,000 – R 40,000
Publications, Annual Reports & ESG Communication
Strategic planning, writing and design of annual reports and ESG disclosures aligned with global standards.
R 20,000 – R 400,000
Strategic Editorial Support
High-level editing, structuring and refinement of executive communications to ensure clarity, brand alignment and impact.
R 5,000 – R 15,000 per document
or R 10k–R 30k/month retainerATS & LinkedIn Compatibility (add-on / included)
Optimisation of profiles and CVs for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn search ranking.
R 500 – R 2,000 or included
What I particularly appreciate is that the C-Suite Studio team not only provided technical tips but also motivated with genuine, human guidance to actually take action. That made all the difference.
— Natalie Hirt, Passage Reisen (Zurich)
Develop a credible, compelling and authentic personal brand that opens doors.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
A LinkedIn profile that reads like a CV undersells you. We refine and optimise every section, so your profile highlights your strengths, attracts the right opportunities and positions you as a standout in your field.Career Narrative Planning
Your story is your advantage. We help you shape a career narrative that connects the dots of your experience, clarifies your direction and positions you for the opportunities you want next.Digital Portfolio Development
Your track record shouldn’t be buried in emails and folders. We package your career highlights, credentials and achievements into a digital portfolio that speaks for you when you’re not in the room.Executive Copywriting
You don’t have time to wrestle with words, but your words still shape perceptions. We craft clear, persuasive and authoritative copy that elevates your leadership voice, whether it’s an op-ed, keynote or client-facing message.
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LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
Professional-level rewrite and enhancement of a LinkedIn profile for senior professionals, with keyword and brand alignment.
R 3,500 – R 7,500
Career Narrative Planning
Development of a cohesive personal brand story connecting career milestones, goals and value proposition.
R 3,000 – R 6,500
Digital Portfolio Development
Design and writing of a curated online portfolio showcasing achievements, case studies and expertise.
R 5,000 – R 12,000
Executive Copywriting
Creation of speeches, memos, blogs and internal/external communication assets tailored to leadership goals.
R 2,500 – R 6,000 per item
ATS & LinkedIn Compatibility (add-on / included)
Optimisation of profiles and CVs for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn search ranking.
R 500 – R 2,000 or included
Hi Tom. Just wanted to say that you were an absolute pleasure to work with. I wanted to say thank you for making my job so much easier. Keep well!”
— Jane Ndungu, Wellcome Trust Fellow at University of Exeter
Enhance your visibility and credibility with high-impact communication tools.
LinkedIn Lite Package
Not everyone needs a full overhaul, sometimes it’s about quick wins. Our Lite Package delivers a sharp refresh of the essentials so you can instantly improve visibility and credibility without a heavy lift.Professional Bios & Cover Letters
Opportunities often hinge on just a few paragraphs. We craft bios and letters that showcase your strengths with direction and confidence, making every introduction work in your favour.Online Presence Audit
What people see online determines how they engage with you. We scan your digital footprint, identify gaps and help you project the authority, confidence and consistency your reputation deserves.Editing and Proof-reading Lite
Details matter. Typos, inconsistencies or clunky phrasing can quietly undermine authority. Our light-touch editing service ensures your communication is crisp, professional and error-free, without overhauling your voice.
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LinkedIn Lite Package
Entry-level refresh of core LinkedIn sections with basic keyword optimisation and professional polish.
R 1,000 – R 2,500
Professional Bios & Cover Letters
Tailored, professionally written bios and cover letters to strengthen job applications and public profiles.
R 800 – R 2,000
Online Presence Audit
Strategic assessment of online visibility, brand consistency and reputation across platforms.
R 1,500 – R 3,500
Editing & Proof-reading Lite
Light editing for grammar, spelling and clarity to ensure error-free, professional documents.
R 500 – R 1,500
ATS & LinkedIn Compatibility (add-on / included)
Optimisation of profiles and CVs for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn search ranking.
R 500 – R 2,000 or included
C-Suite Leaders & Brands FAQs
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This work becomes necessary when a leader’s role expands, scrutiny increases or decisions begin travelling beyond their immediate control. It is often felt as a subtle shift before it is visible. Early intervention narrows scope and protects credibility.
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No. C-Suite Studio does not provide personal branding, confidence coaching or visibility for its own sake. Our work focuses on authority, interpretation and reputational risk at senior level.
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Timing is right when perception begins to matter as much as performance. If interpretation, silence or misalignment could start shaping decisions, timing is no longer optional.
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Both are possible. Some engagements focus on targeted intervention. Others involve ongoing advisory support during periods of sustained exposure or change.
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Because perception hardens over time. Early intervention is preventative and scoped. Later intervention is more visible, more complex and requires greater correction.
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This work is not for emerging leaders, those seeking promotion, or clients looking for content or profile-building. It is designed for senior leaders operating under exposure, transition or sustained scrutiny.
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We work with both, where leadership authority and reputational risk are at stake. Engagements are always scoped around the point of exposure or transition.
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We intervene before crisis, focus on interpretation rather than promotion, and operate with discretion, judgement and senior-level accountability.
About
our company
C-Suite Studio is a boutique consultancy operating at the intersection of leadership judgement and reputational exposure.
We work with senior leaders who recognise that positioning failures are leadership failures. Our role is to identify emerging risk patterns, correct authority drift and reinforce decision credibility before damage becomes irreversible.
This work protects influence by addressing consequence early.
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Crisis Communication Guide
Not every crisis starts with a scandal. Some creep in quietly – through a customer complaint, a tech failure or a poorly timed social post. But the moment trust is at risk, it’s no longer just an incident, it’s a reputational threat. Our Crisis Communication Guide and Toolkit will help you prepare and weather the storm.
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Reputation Risk Playbook
In a world where Google searches and LinkedIn profiles shape first impressions, silence is no longer neutral. Leaders who remain quiet online may believe their results speak for themselves, but in reality, opportunities slip past those who are invisible. A quiet profile is often read as disengagement, irrelevance, or worse – a lack of authority.
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Thought Leadership Playbook
Thought leadership is more than publishing articles or having a social media presence. It’s about setting the agenda that others respond to, not simply reacting to trends. This playbook is designed to help leaders and organisations transform expertise into influence. By following these phases, you’ll learn how to define your unique voice, craft content that sparks conversation and spread your message across platforms that matter.
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5-Layer Transformation Canvas
The 5-Layer Transformation Canvas and toolkit is a strategic tool designed to help leaders identify the conditions required for change to take root and deliver results. From stakeholder dynamics to narrative clarity and operational readiness, this framework ensures you're not just launching an initiative, you're setting it up to succeed.
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LinkedIn Influence Scorecard
Today, first impressions don’t wait for boardrooms or coffee meetings. They happen online, most often on LinkedIn. Yet most executives still treat LinkedIn like a static CV. That mistake costs opportunities, weakens authority and leaves your story untold. A free, 5-minute diagnostic that shows how your profile really measures up across five dimensions of influence.
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