A senior team may know it wants Pauline V. Muswere-Enagbonma involved before it knows the right format for the request. The need might be strategic advice, group learning, an event contribution, continuing professional development (CPD) strategy, executive advisory, media input, or a partnership conversation.

Choosing between consultancy, training, and speaking starts with the purpose of the request. The useful question is not simply how to make contact, but what kind of contribution would help the organisation, audience, or leadership group make progress.

Decide Whether the Need Is Advice, Learning, or a Voice in the Room

Different requests need different formats. An organisation dealing with a governance problem may need consultancy, while a team trying to build shared understanding may need training, and an event organiser may need a focused speaking contribution.

That first decision prevents a vague enquiry. It also helps separate a strategic leadership issue from a development need or an audience-facing session.