Case Study One
The family of a famous artist approached us. The artist’s children had been managing the estate. But the children themselves were now approaching retirement, & wished to pass the management on to the grandchildren of the next generation. They sought help in how best to do this.
Even among the children, there were differences in view. Some wished to sell up rather than hand the business on. There was also unresolved interpersonal friction from the past. Meanwhile, the artist’s reputation was growing, & with it the value of the estate. In other words, the stakes were increasing.
We worked closely with the family to create a transition plan. That was the easy part. The hard part was bringing the various family members together, & facilitating conversations in such a way that they were constructive, & that any conflicts of interest could be dealt with in a way that didn’t lead to communication breakdown.
The management of the estate was successfully passed on to the next generation. The reputation of the artist continues to grow.
Case Study Two
We were counselling an UHNW individual in the UK on issues related to a divorce. It became clear early on that the divorce lay at the centre of a web of complex personal relationships. These were complicated further by the ownership structure of the main family business, & the interconnection with the multiple charities the family had set up.
In other words, the difficulties surrounding the divorce were a symptom of wider dysfunction across the family, its various business & its philanthropic interests.
The one to one coaching relationship helped us to clarify the complex relationships around the business and charities. We used a systemic mapping technique called ‘Constellations’ to identify root causes & map out better governance arrangements. We mediated family discussions to find common ground. We helped individuals to tackle their personal demons. Finally, we brought them all together for a bespoke ritual that enabled them to let go of past grievances & embrace the future with renewed hope and purpose.
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