Executive Sparring

Executive
Sparring

For the moment that decides your success.

For the moment that decides your success.

A promotion is coming up. A negotiation. A conflict in the leadership team. Scaling your business. Or a speech in front of a packed room

You know what you are capable of. The question is whether you can access it when it matters


First session within 48 to 72 hours.

A promotion is coming up. A negotiation. A conflict in the leadership team. Scaling your business. Or a performance in front of a full room.

You know what you are capable of. But what matters is: whether you can access it in the crucial moment.


First session within 48 to 72 hours.

A promotion is coming up. A negotiation. A conflict in the leadership team. Scaling your business. Or a performance in front of a full room.

You know what you are capable of. But what matters is: whether you can access it in the crucial moment.


First session within 48 to 72 hours.

Leaders from these companies trust me:

Leaders from these companies trust me:

There's a moment ahead of you that you want to own.

This sparring is for executives and founders who:

  • are facing a promotion, a new role, or a team takeover

  • are entering a critical negotiation or conflict

  • have a major appearance (all-hands, conference, board) ahead of them

  • sense friction building in the founding team — and want to stay decisive

  • are facing a promotion, a new role, or a team takeover

  • are entering a critical negotiation or conflict

  • have a major appearance (all-hands, conference, board) ahead of you

  • want to maintain the ability to act while experiencing friction within the founding team during a growth phase

WHAT IS CHANGING

WHAT IS CHANGING

You remain able to act, become visible when it matters, and major challenges suddenly become doable.

HOW WE WORK

How it works

First consultation

We clarify the moment ahead of you and exactly where things are getting stuck. You leave the session with a clear picture of the situation and the first concrete levers.

We clarify the moment ahead of you and exactly where things are getting stuck. You leave the session with a clear picture of the situation and the first concrete levers.

First session after 48-72 hours

Ten sessions over several months, scheduled to fit your calendar. For new roles, successions, restructurings. We go straight to the core. Many clients describe that the real issue surfaces after just a few minutes.

Precise diagnosis and next steps

After each session, you will receive a written summary: what it was about, what your key takeaways are, and what needs to be done by when. My clients still pull these documents out months later.

Externes Bild

"Marta has a remarkable ability to help connect the dots. She helped me take what appeared to be big, daunting challenges and simplify them to their core - afterwards, they felt easy to tackle. What makes her unique is that she focuses on the human as well as the professional, which is critical for true growth."

Matthew Erridge

Director Data & Performance, team x / Omnicom

Matthew Erridge

Director Data & Performance, team x / Omnicom

Matthew Erridge

Director Data & Performance, team x / Omnicom

Why this sparring is different

Politics. Psychosomatics. Strategy.

Strategic Reading

I studied political science with a focus on peace and conflict research. Escalation dynamics, alliances, negotiation strategies. The same patterns that play out between states also occur within a founding team and in a board meeting.


Who sits where, who has which seat at the table, who is currently allying with whom. We read the system in which you operate.

I studied political science with a focus on peace and conflict research. Escalation dynamics, alliances, negotiation strategies. The same patterns that play out between states also occur within a founding team and in a board meeting.


Who sits where, who has which seat at the table, who is currently allying with whom. We read the system in which you operate.

I combine an understanding of power with precision.


As an M.A. Motologist focusing on body psychotherapy and with several years of practice in psychosomatics, I combine bodywork with my professional experience in corporations and venture capital.


I speak the language of C-level executives and understand the dynamics in large organizations.


With an M.A. in Motology, specializing in body psychotherapy and with several years of practice in psychosomatics, I combine bodywork with my professional experience in corporations and venture capital.


I speak the language of C-level executives and understand the dynamics in large organizations.

Marta Schafstall

What might still be on your mind

FAQ

The most frequently asked questions about Executive Sparring

How fast can we start?

First session possible within 48 to 72 hours.

How does this differ from traditional executive coaching?

Classical coaching is usually non-directive: the coach holds the space so that you can find your own answers. I go a step further. I hold the safe space and go directly and precisely to the core. I name the real issue — clearly, even when it's uncomfortable. Sparring means you have a sharp counterpart who spots your blind spots, names them, and helps you correct them. In addition, there is a written summary after each session – so nothing gets lost between sessions.

Do you work with founder teams?

Yes, I work with each founder individually, plus moderated sessions in groups of three or four. I see the dynamic from the inside and do not take sides. Sometimes this leads to a setup that works. Sometimes to a clean break. Both are outcomes.

How confidential is this?

Completely. I am independent of your company. What is said in the room — doubts, fears, or strategies against internal rivals — never leaves it.

How much does it cost?

We will clarify this during the first consultation. It depends on the specific timing and the scope of what you need. The first session is possible within 48–72 hours after the initial consultation.

The next step

What's ahead of you?

What’s ahead of you?

A promotion, an appearance, a negotiation, a conflict. Tell me about it in 15 minutes, and you'll leave with an initial assessment.