A Socratic and practical-philosophical approach to support founders at critical stages.
The Acting Chairman — Mano a Mano service doesn’t follow a rigid playbook. It’s grounded in a framework that combines three traditions: the Socratic method to challenge assumptions and open perspectives, practical discipline to focus on what truly matters, and secular Buddhist philosophy to cultivate clarity through mindfulness. The result is a space where founders can cut through the noise, see reality more clearly, and make strategic decisions with confidence.
The role of an Acting Chairman is not to tell a founder what to do, but to create a space where the right questions bring order to complexity and open new perspectives. I draw inspiration from the p: questioning assumptions, bringing the implicit to light, and reaching greater clarity through dialogue rather than ready-made recipes.
To this practice I add a Stoic lens: distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not, and focusing energy on the essential. In a context where resources—time, capital, attention—are always limited, the practical discipline of Stoicism helps turn reflection into concrete action.
My philosophical framework is also influenced by secular Buddhist thought. From it I take the notion of impermanence, the value of letting go of rigid narratives, and the practice of mindfulness. Meditation here is not a ritual but a highly practical tool: a way to train mental clarity, handle pressure, and make better decisions when the noise is at its peak.
In every session, these three threads intertwine: we first explore through questions, then clarify what is really happening, and finally decide with focus on what can actually be acted upon. Acting Chairman is not a closed method, but a living framework that seeks to strengthen the founder both as a person and as a strategist.
Each meeting follows three moves: