Intensive consulting

Don't leave important decisions

to chance.

Intensive consulting: A clear view of your personality. A concrete plan for your future.

After the consultation

What our clients take away

From choosing a field of study to navigating leadership challenges: every consultation day is unique. What they all have in common is the result: new self-insights, greater confidence in decision-making, and a concrete plan.

For the first time, I felt that I had arrived in the right place.

Magdalena

It opened my eyes. I now have a concrete plan for what I want to do after graduating from high school.

Sophie

The transition after school no longer gives her headaches. She now looks forward with drive and curiosity to what we can create from the targeted information she has gained.

Catrin Beckmann
After the consultation

What our clients take away

From choosing a degree program to navigating leadership challenges: every consultation day is unique. What they all have in common is the result: new self-insights, greater confidence in decision-making, and a concrete plan.

Personality

Clarity changes everything

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Only those who understand themselves can make good decisions. Yet, recognizing our own strengths, potential, and blind spots is difficult for all of us.

Sometimes, you need someone else to help you see yourself clearly.

Our intensive consulting is based on insights from over 15,000 consultations, scientific diagnostics, depth psychology analysis, biographical sensitivity, and personal interaction.

The result? A deep understanding of your own personality, clarity about which path is truly the right fit, and a concrete plan for your next steps.

Target Groups

For every important career decision

The questions change depending on your stage of life. The foundation remains the same: understand your personality. Make good decisions.

High School Students

What sounds like freedom often becomes overwhelming after graduation. With thousands of degree programs, career paths, and new opportunities, we provide clarity on which path truly suits your personality.

73%

feel overwhelmed after graduation.

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Students & Graduates

University, master's degree, or starting your career? Together, we will develop a strategy that aligns your personality and potential with the opportunities in the job market.

63%

of students who drop out cite choosing the wrong field of study as the reason.

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Young Professionals

The first few years of your career show you what you truly enjoy. Together, we will develop a strategy for your next career moves and long-term professional growth.

46%

consider changing jobs within the first two years.

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Experienced Professionals

Success and fulfillment don't always develop at the same pace. Together, we will gain clarity on what the next ten or twenty years of your career should look like.

37%

are open to new career opportunities or are actively looking for a job.

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Managers & Executives

The greater the responsibility, the more important inner clarity and self-leadership become. Personality, leadership style, and professional challenges form the foundation for the next steps in development.

70%

of the differences in team engagement are directly influenced by the manager.

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Schedule

A day that brings clarity

Scientific diagnostics, psychological analysis, and personal interaction work together step by step.

In advance

Preparation

The consultation begins before the actual appointment. Diagnostic assessments are completed at home at your own pace. Based on this, the consultant prepares intensively for your personality, your concerns, and the consultation day itself.

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Consultation day

Personal meeting

Through personal conversation, biographical analysis, in-depth interviews, and selected exercises, a complete picture of your personality emerges step by step. After all, the most important insights always reveal themselves in personal contact.

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Analysis

Four-eyes principle

During the lunch break, all findings are reviewed together with a second experienced consultant. Observations are compared, recommendations are discussed, and every conclusion is critically examined.

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Results

Presentation of results

In the afternoon, all findings will be presented in detail. Together, we will discuss which paths truly align with your personality, which options can be ruled out, and what the next steps should be.

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Documentation

Personalized dossier

All insights, recommendations, and next steps are compiled in a detailed report. This serves as your personal guide for the time following your consultation.

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Next steps

Ongoing support

Our collaboration doesn't end with the consultation day. Depending on your needs, we support the implementation of our recommendations through follow-up consultations or personal coaching.

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Get to know us first.
Then decide.

In a free consultation, we will work together to determine which format makes the most sense and what you can expect from our intensive sessions. We will answer all your questions to make your decision easier, with no obligation.

Result

What becomes clear afterward

Our intensive consulting answers much more than a single career question. It creates clarity regarding your personality, potential, future path, and the steps needed to reach your vision.

Understanding yourself

Talents, strengths, motives, needs, and development potential come together to form a coherent picture. This makes it clear what drives you, what holds you back, and the conditions under which your potential can best unfold.

Stopping the mental loop

Unanswered questions are organized, contradictions resolved, and possibilities evaluated. Constant deliberation is replaced by confidence in your next decisions.

Discovering new perspectives

The best opportunities are often not the most obvious ones. Our recommendations reveal paths that were previously outside your field of vision.

Finding your place

Our intensive consulting identifies the environment, tasks, and working styles that align with your personality for the long term.

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Moving forward with a clear plan

The process concludes with concrete recommendations, priorities, and next steps. An individual action plan outlines the most effective path forward.

Staying ahead of the future

AI, new job profiles, and changing skill requirements are incorporated into our recommendations, alongside the human capabilities that make the difference in the long run.

Prices & Locations

Find the right intensive consultation.

Price and format depend on the target group, location, and desired consultation profile.

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Our recommendation

Note

Senior Consultant

€2,300

Coach

€2,500

Coach & Head of Consulting Unit

€2,700

For private bookings, prices include VAT. For executives and corporate bookings, the stated prices are subject to VAT.

Client testimonials

A few of over 15,000 stories.

What changes when it clicks and suddenly everything makes sense.

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Client testimonials

A few of over 15,000 stories.

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FAQs

Good to know

Every situation is unique. Here you will find answers to the questions most frequently asked before starting intensive consultation.

Is the intensive consultation worthwhile even if I have no idea at all which direction to take?

Yes. You need neither a finished plan nor any initial ideas. The consultation starts with your personality and uses it to develop specific perspectives and next steps.

How does the intensive consultation differ from a personality test?

A single personality test can only ever show part of the picture. Our intensive consultation combines scientific diagnostics with an in-depth interview, biographical work, observations and exercises. Only this combination provides a comprehensive psychological profile and specific recommendations.

What happens if I already have specific wishes or plans?

Your own ideas or career aspirations are deliberately compared with our recommendations only at the end of the consultation day. This keeps the analysis unbiased and often opens up new perspectives.

How are the recommendations developed?

All diagnostic results and insights from the day are consolidated under a two-person review principle. Personality, biography, potential and current developments in education and the world of work all inform the recommendations.

What role does artificial intelligence play?

AI provides background support with research, market analysis and the structured preparation of information. Interpretation, psychological assessment and recommendations remain entirely human.

How much time should I set aside?

Several hours of diagnostic assessments are completed before the consultation day. The in-person consultation lasts a full day and concludes with a detailed presentation of the results.

Can a trusted person attend the presentation of the results?

Yes. If you wish, someone close to you can join the presentation of the results in the afternoon.

What happens after the consultation day?

All results are documented in a detailed dossier. Depending on the target group, we also support implementation through follow-up consultation or personal follow-up coaching.

Let's get to know each other.

In a free consultation, we will discuss your current situation, answer any questions you may have, and determine together if intensive coaching is the right next step for you.

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Curious about your personality?

Our free mini potential analysis provides initial insights into your strengths, potential, and personality patterns.

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The consultation day “woke me up” and motivated me to continue pursuing a career change. (...) It was fascinating how you saw through me and worked out the individual facets of my personality. The day was definitely a worthwhile investment.

Nicole Meyer

94%

are generally open to a career change.

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The consultation exceeded my expectations in its outcome (...). It went far beyond advice on career reorientation, and at that moment it was exactly what I needed—without having known it beforehand.

Anonymous

48%

have already worked in a field completely different from the one they originally trained for.

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After the orientation process, it is much easier to know what I want. With this newfound clarity, my decisions and the path I’ve chosen are much more aligned with my true self, bringing a great sense of satisfaction. […] An absolute booster for a better quality of life!

Anonymous

75%

of career changers are satisfied with their new job.

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The way I see myself has completely changed.

Anonymous

61%

put themselves under so much pressure that it causes stress.

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Deconstructed and rebuilt better—in eight hours.

Mathias
Management consultant

70%

say self-reflection helps them make better decisions.

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Being here was an absolute highlight!

Jill Weiberg

1.1 points (on a scale from 1 to 10)

Job satisfaction increases by an average of 1.1 points after changing jobs.

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He wants to change direction professionally, and his biggest takeaway was seeing his strengths clearly identified.

Chrstian

48%

have already worked in a field completely different from the one they originally trained for.

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Experienced professionals

Three years ago, I came to you for a consultation. After many dark years, that conversation put me back on the right path and gave me the courage to believe in myself and dare to try something new.

Miriam Schmidt
Now a speech therapist

40%

of 15-year-olds still don't have a clear career aspiration.

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I often think back to that day and our conversations whenever I doubt myself or my path. I am grateful that, with your help after finishing school, I built a solid basis and framework for making decisions.

Kathrin Renschler

46%

of high school students want more support with career guidance.

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Thanks to the consultation, I now have a clear and motivating goal in sight. I realize that I can begin my final school exams with full energy.

Anonymous

Only 1 in 3

feel well-informed when choosing a career.

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I now know what I want to study.

Anonymous

22,426

degree programs are now available in Germany alone.

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An insight I certainly would not have gained without Struss & Claussen!

Alex John
Now a psychology student

51%

find it difficult to navigate the wealth of career guidance information.

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The consultation really helped me find a degree program that suits me. While my own interests and preferences were part of the focus, the core of the process was a personality analysis.

Anonymous

21%

have not yet aligned their career aspirations with their educational path.

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It is a great way not only to learn more about degree programs but also about yourself.

Anonymous

51%

find it difficult to navigate the wealth of career guidance information.

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I still find the university you recommended an inspiring and wonderful place. You could hardly have given me a better recommendation—thank you!

Lilian Evertz

22,426

degree programs are now available in Germany alone.

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The transition after school no longer gives her headaches. She now looks forward with drive and curiosity to what we can create from the targeted information she has gained.

Catrin Beckmann
Célia’s mother

15%

drop out because they want more practical experience.

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It opened my eyes. I now have a concrete plan for what I want to do after finishing school.

Sophie

39%

don't yet know which profession they want to pursue at age 15.

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Martha can wholeheartedly recommend the consultation.

Martha

Only 1 in 3

feel well-informed when choosing a career.

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It was one thousand percent accurate.

Lavinia Schulz

51%

find it difficult to navigate the wealth of career guidance information.

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The result was fulfilling and helped me.

Carla von Matuschka

21%

have not yet aligned their career aspirations with their educational path.

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Ben wants to find out where he would like to go professionally.

Benedikt Genz

39%

don't yet know which profession they want to pursue at age 15.

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Anton would definitely recommend the consultation.

Anton

Only 1 in 3

feel well-informed when choosing a career.

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Alexander was looking for greater direction and feels very inspired after the consultation.

Alexander Schaefer

46%

of high school students want more support with career guidance.

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She had no idea what she wanted to study. She would definitely recommend the consultation.

Nora

39%

don't yet know which profession they want to pursue at age 15.

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Kaya feels greatly encouraged after the consultation.

Kaya Perschke

46%

of high school students want more support with career guidance.

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Five years later, Lene still remembers her consultation...

Lene

1 in 5

reconsider their choice of degree within the first three semesters.

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Students

I received—and still receive—your evaluation, recommendations, and advice with equal parts positivity and amazement because everything was so remarkably accurate. That day relieved some of my fears and doubts and gave me greater confidence and a new direction.

Albert L.

51%

drop out because the course content doesn't match their interests.

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The results now make it much easier to take action and develop concrete plans for the future.

Anonymous

Only 1 in 3

feel well-prepared for entering the workforce in Germany.

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Highly personal guidance in a pleasant and trusting atmosphere.

Anonymous

41%

of students frequently feel stressed.

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For the first time, I felt that I had arrived in the right place.

Magdalena
Midwifery student

51%

drop out because the course content doesn't match their interests.

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University students

The consultation opened many new paths for me, gave a powerful voice to my inner wishes, and made me courageous enough to try new things. Since then, a great deal has changed for the better. I now approach my future with full energy.

Josefine S.

94%

are generally open to a career change.

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I am truly very impressed. You effectively sorted the “pieces of my life’s puzzle” by color and assembled the outer edge. You supported me not only professionally but also helped me make significant emotional progress!

Luna W.

89%

of Gen Z say meaning at work is important for satisfaction and well-being.

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A holistic overview and insight into your own personality structure, identifying personal priorities and providing clear recommendations for future action—all in a very open, transparent, and appreciative atmosphere.

Anonymous

58%

of employers particularly value learning and adaptability in early-career hires.

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If you are unsure who you are or where your strengths lie, this is the right place to discover them. A meticulous personality analysis combined with clear job recommendations finally provides certainty and direction for your career.

Anonymous

Only 28%

believe they will enter their desired profession directly after graduating.

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The recommendations regarding potential career paths, curated professional-development suggestions, and the professional personality analysis are extremely valuable.

Anonymous

58%

of employers particularly value learning and adaptability in early-career hires.

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I feel stronger and more courageous.

Anonymous

75%

of career changers are satisfied with their new job.

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The information helped me greatly in understanding what I want and provided valuable support when writing applications.

Marie v. D.

56%

of early-career professionals find the job search difficult.

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Young professionals

After 20 years in the workforce, we often become set in our ways and forget to look beyond the everyday. The methodology for identifying individual and personality-based horizons for the next career stage was well worth our time and investment.

Jochen Berbuer
Chief Innovation Officer

39%

of executives are considering changing jobs next year.

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The consultation had an enormous impact on me, and the outcome went far beyond the professional clarity I had hoped for. That is why I believe it would be extremely valuable for others to experience it as well.

Anonymous

50%

of executives feel lonely at work.

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Executives

The consultation day “woke me up” and motivated me to continue pursuing a career change. (...) It was fascinating how you saw through me and worked out the individual facets of my personality. The day was definitely a worthwhile investment.

Nicole Meyer

The consultation exceeded my expectations in its outcome (...). It went far beyond advice on career reorientation, and at that moment it was exactly what I needed—without having known it beforehand.

Anonymous

After the orientation process, it is much easier to know what I want. With this newfound clarity, my decisions and the path I’ve chosen are much more aligned with my true self, bringing a great sense of satisfaction. […] An absolute booster for a better quality of life!

Anonymous

The way I see myself has completely changed.

Anonymous

Deconstructed and rebuilt better—in eight hours.

Mathias
Management consultant

Being here was an absolute highlight!

Jill Weiberg

He wants to change direction professionally, and his biggest takeaway was seeing his strengths clearly identified.

Chrstian
Experienced professionals

Three years ago, I came to you for a consultation. After many dark years, that conversation put me back on the right path and gave me the courage to believe in myself and dare to try something new.

Miriam Schmidt
Now a speech therapist

I often think back to that day and our conversations whenever I doubt myself or my path. I am grateful that, with your help after finishing school, I built a solid basis and framework for making decisions.

Kathrin Renschler

Thanks to the consultation, I now have a clear and motivating goal in sight. I realize that I can begin my final school exams with full energy.

Anonymous

I now know what I want to study.

Anonymous

An insight I certainly would not have gained without Struss & Claussen!

Alex John
Now a psychology student

The consultation really helped me find a degree program that suits me. While my own interests and preferences were part of the focus, the core of the process was a personality analysis.

Anonymous

It is a great way not only to learn more about degree programs but also about yourself.

Anonymous

I still find the university you recommended an inspiring and wonderful place. You could hardly have given me a better recommendation—thank you!

Lilian Evertz

The transition after school no longer gives her headaches. She now looks forward with drive and curiosity to what we can create from the targeted information she has gained.

Catrin Beckmann
Célia’s mother

It opened my eyes. I now have a concrete plan for what I want to do after finishing school.

Sophie

Martha can wholeheartedly recommend the consultation.

Martha

It was one thousand percent accurate.

Lavinia Schulz

The result was fulfilling and helped me.

Carla von Matuschka

Ben wants to find out where he would like to go professionally.

Benedikt Genz

Anton would definitely recommend the consultation.

Anton

Alexander was looking for greater direction and feels very inspired after the consultation.

Alexander Schaefer

She had no idea what she wanted to study. She would definitely recommend the consultation.

Nora

Kaya feels greatly encouraged after the consultation.

Kaya Perschke

Five years later, Lene still remembers her consultation...

Lene
Students

I received—and still receive—your evaluation, recommendations, and advice with equal parts positivity and amazement because everything was so remarkably accurate. That day relieved some of my fears and doubts and gave me greater confidence and a new direction.

Albert L.

The results now make it much easier to take action and develop concrete plans for the future.

Anonymous

Highly personal guidance in a pleasant and trusting atmosphere.

Anonymous

For the first time, I felt that I had arrived in the right place.

Magdalena
Midwifery student
University students

The consultation opened many new paths for me, gave a powerful voice to my inner wishes, and made me courageous enough to try new things. Since then, a great deal has changed for the better. I now approach my future with full energy.

Josefine S.

I am truly very impressed. You effectively sorted the “pieces of my life’s puzzle” by color and assembled the outer edge. You supported me not only professionally but also helped me make significant emotional progress!

Luna W.

A holistic overview and insight into your own personality structure, identifying personal priorities and providing clear recommendations for future action—all in a very open, transparent, and appreciative atmosphere.

Anonymous

If you are unsure who you are or where your strengths lie, this is the right place to discover them. A meticulous personality analysis combined with clear job recommendations finally provides certainty and direction for your career.

Anonymous

The recommendations regarding potential career paths, curated professional-development suggestions, and the professional personality analysis are extremely valuable.

Anonymous

I feel stronger and more courageous.

Anonymous

The information helped me greatly in understanding what I want and provided valuable support when writing applications.

Marie v. D.
Young professionals

After 20 years in the workforce, we often become set in our ways and forget to look beyond the everyday. The methodology for identifying individual and personality-based horizons for the next career stage was well worth our time and investment.

Jochen Berbuer
Chief Innovation Officer

The consultation had an enormous impact on me, and the outcome went far beyond the professional clarity I had hoped for. That is why I believe it would be extremely valuable for others to experience it as well.

Anonymous
Executives