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A focused consultation that delivers immediate strategic insight and a comprehensive roadmap. Walk away with clarity on your challenge and an 8-10 page advisory note outlining exactly what to do next.

Get Clarity in 45 Minutes

A focused consultation that delivers immediate strategic insight and a comprehensive roadmap. Walk away with clarity on your challenge and an 8–10 page advisory note outlining exactly what to do next.

→ Book your session

What You Get

1. 45-Minute Strategic Call

A structured conversation combining discovery with strategic analysis. We'll explore your specific challenge, identify quick wins, and map strategic opportunities.

2. Comprehensive Advisory Note (8-10 Pages)

Delivered within 5 working days, your advisory note includes:

  • Executive Summary: Clear framing of your opportunity, challenge, and recommended approach

  • Discussion Summary: Key themes from our conversation with context and implications

  • Quick Wins (0–4 Weeks): Immediate actions requiring minimal investment that signal momentum

  • Strategic Recommendations: Structured across relevant pillars with expected outcomes

  • Implementation Timeline: Phased approach from foundation through activation to ongoing momentum

  • Optional Support Packages: Modular, fixed-fee options if you'd like Faur to support implementation

3. No-Obligation Next Steps

The advisory note is yours to implement independently or use as the foundation for deeper engagement. No pressure, no obligation.

Investment

  • Standard Rate: £250

Discounted rate available for charities/Data Lab session attendees – please get in touch direct to book.

Is This Right For You?

This consultation works best if you're:

  • Facing a specific communications challenge – positioning, stakeholder engagement, digital presence, or AI implementation

  • Considering AI implementation but unsure where to start or what's genuinely valuable versus hype

  • Needing strategic clarity before committing to larger projects or agency relationships

  • Looking for an objective assessment of your current approach with honest, proof-led recommendations

  • Time-constrained – you need senior strategic guidance without lengthy procurement processes

Recent Consultation Examples

  • Heritage Charity (Edinburgh)
    Challenge: Severe capacity constraints, unclear positioning, struggling to articulate value to funders
    Outcome: 10-page advisory note with repositioning framework, funding application templates, and phased implementation plan

  • Creative Agency (Scotland)
    Challenge: "We do everything" positioning preventing premium client acquisition
    Outcome: Focused positioning moving from generalist to specialist creative agency, with client acquisition strategy and revised service architecture

How It Works

1. Book Your Session

Book directly online – sessions available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Payment is taken at the time of booking. Or email michael@faur.site if you'd prefer to arrange directly.

2. Brief Preparation (Optional)

Share any relevant context beforehand – website, current strategy documents, specific challenges. This helps maximise our 45 minutes, though it's entirely optional.

3. 45-Minute Consultation

A focused video call exploring your challenge and identifying strategic opportunities.

4. Receive Your Advisory Note

Within 5 working days, you'll receive a comprehensive 8–10 page document tailored to your specific situation.

5. Decide Next Steps

Implement independently, select optional support packages, or explore bespoke engagement. Entirely your choice.

Why Faur?

We're the rare consultancy combining strategic communications expertise with practical AI implementation capability. That means:

  • Proof-led positioning (not empty claims)

  • AI-assisted execution (we practise what we preach)

  • Fast turnaround (senior-led, no bureaucracy)

  • Transparent pricing (fixed fees, no scope creep)

  • Massive efficiency (3-4 times more efficient than traditional agencies due to lean structure and genuine AI capability)

Our approach is tested transparently through Applied Comms AI, where we share what works – and what doesn't – in implementing AI for communications.

About Michael MacLennan

Your consultation is delivered personally by Michael MacLennan, Faur's founder.

20 years' strategic communications leadership:

  • Red Bull (managing 100m+ fans, delivering 1bn+ views)

  • Brunswick (Director of Digital & Communications)

  • Barclaycard, BBC, ITN, STV, The Herald

Practical AI/ML capability:

  • Imperial College London ML/AI certificate (October 2025, top-quartile performance)

  • Custom AI system design and implementation

  • Transparent testing through Applied Comms AI

Current:

  • Freelance Digital & Social Director at Grayling UK

  • Board Director at ScotlandIS

  • Serving clients including Visa, Allwyn, ParalympicsGB, Birmingham City FC

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Ready to Get Started?

Sessions are available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Payment is taken at the time of booking, and your advisory note follows within 5 working days.

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Prefer to discuss first? Email michael@faur.site.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What if I'm not sure this is right for my challenge? Email michael@faur.site with a brief description. I'll let you know honestly whether a consultation would be valuable or suggest a better approach.

  • Can I book for a team or organisation? Absolutely. The same format works for leadership teams, communications departments, or boards exploring strategic questions.

  • What if I need more than 45 minutes? The advisory note format means we can cover significant ground in 45 minutes. If your challenge requires extended discovery, I'll recommend a bespoke approach during our call.

  • Do you offer ongoing support after the consultation? Yes – your advisory note includes optional modular packages if you'd like implementation support. But there's zero obligation.

  • What's the Data Lab discount? If you've attended my Data Lab session (AI implementation workshops for communications professionals), you receive the discounted rate. Just mention this when booking.

  • What's the cancellation policy? Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice are charged in full. Rescheduling is accommodated with 48 hours' notice, and once as a courtesy within that window.

  • How quickly can we schedule? Usually within 5-7 working days, often sooner. If you have an urgent deadline, email directly and I'll do my best to accommodate.

Not Ready Yet?

No problem. You might find these resources helpful:

  • Applied Comms AI — Transparent AI implementation experiments and learnings

  • Faur Sight — Strategic communications insights and industry analysis

  • Case Studies — Examples of our work with Prosper, Red Bull, ParalympicsGB, and others

When you're ready to explore your specific challenge, we're here.