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Work with B.Pagels-Minor

Advisory support for leaders who need sharper decision-making, clearer alignment, and a more coherent path forward.

What B.PM Consulting Actually Does

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Are making decisions that shape the trajectory of their organization

Recognize that clarity on "what to do" is as important as "how to do it"

Are willing to challenge their own thinking and that of their team

Need a thinking partner who is not operationally embedded in their day-to-day

Value strategic frameworks and decision discipline over quick fixes

Problems I solve for

Leadership clarity when multiple options exist

Execution alignment between strategy and team

Product roadmap coherence

Governance and decision-making structure

Narrative and positioning alignment

Growth without losing organizational coherence

When to Bring B. In

This work is most useful when something important is unclear, misaligned, or at risk of breaking.

Not a Fit If

You're looking for quick tactical execution without addressing underlying decisions

You want a large agency or team to "take things off your plate"

The core problem is already clear and just needs implementation

You're early-stage and still exploring basic direction

You're not in a position to act on strategic guidance

Budget or timeline constraints prevent meaningful engagement

This work is designed for situations where the decision itself matters as much as the outcome.

Ways we can work together

 Executive Advisory

Ongoing advisory relationship (3-6 months) with regular touch points. Includes strategic thinking, decision architecture, and execution alignment. Ideal for leaders navigating complex, multi-faceted challenges.

Strategy Intensives

Focused deep-dive (2-4 weeks) on a specific decision or strategic challenge. Includes discovery, framework development, and recommendation. Best for time-bound decisions.

Product / Team Decision Support

Support for product, team, or organizational decisions. Includes coaching on specific decisions and frameworks. Shorter engagement (weeks to months).

Narrative / Positioning / Governance Advisory

Help clarifying and communicating strategy internally and externally. Includes positioning, stakeholder alignment, and governance design.

In Scope

Strategic thinking and decision architecture

Leadership coaching and team alignment

Frameworks and thinking tools

Governance and organizational design

Narrative and positioning clarity

Not In Scope

Hands-on execution or implementation

Full-time advisory or retainer roles

Marketing or sales strategy

Technical product development

Day-to-day operational management

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Trusted by decisive leaders

“Not only were they an informative and entertaining speaker who is able to convey complex information in an understandable and enjoyable way, but they are also responsive to organizer requests. They are a talented communicator and a pleasure to work with."

Gloria Bell
Co-Founder, Women in Tech Summit

“I have recommended B. as a speaker for several events and will continue to do so. It is rare that you have someone that is all around articulate and captivating and that can connect to a crowd the way they do.”

Nicole Altamirano
CEO, Silicon Valley Pride

“B. is a diamond. I run Business of Software Conference, a single-track event run over two and a half days with just 15 people speaking and a money back guarantee to attendees if they don’t get value. I, therefore, have to be extremely careful about who we choose to put on stage. We receive over 500 applications to speak each year. B was great. It was fun to spend time with them in the run-up to the event as they worked on the talk. They are insightful, delivered everything in good time, taught me a lot, and were a pleasure to work with. The talk was fantastic. You would be getting a remarkable speaker at your event.”

Mark Littlewood
CEO, Business of Software

“We were fortunate enough to have B. as a speaker at our online conference on diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. B. was a joy to work with in the run-up to the event and was extremely helpful and communicative. The attendees responded very positively and found B.’s session to be informative, engaging and offering a number of practical steps that they could take in their own organizations to move towards a more inclusive culture. Personally, I am delighted to now be connected with B. and genuinely hope to work with them on future events.”

Alexandra Shaw
Senior Conference Producer , Transition Media

If the decision matters, it's worth getting it right

 I take on a limited number of advisory engagements. If you're navigating a complex decision and need sharper clarity, you can request a conversation below.

You'll receive a response within a few business days.