WHAT I DO.
I work with people who don’t need encouragement.
They need clarity, structure, and independent judgment.
I step in as an external decision partner and operator.
I assess how your life actually runs.
I identify friction, misalignment, and unnecessary load.
Then we fix it.
Practically.
With respect for your intelligence.
PERSONAL OPERATING SYSTEM INTENSIVE
A private reset of
how your life actually runs.
Applied judgment to reduce friction and decision load across your daily life.
Common focus areas
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Time and calendar structure
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Decision ownership and priorities
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Work–life boundaries that actually hold
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Personal systems (home, digital, admin)
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Habits that fail under real conditions
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Transitions that require redesign, not reflection
Format
2–4 weeks · Private · Remote or in person
Investment
Starting at $1,800
STRATEGIC LIFE CONCIERGE
High-judgment execution support
when you don’t have bandwidth.
Some problems don’t require insight. They require competent handling. This offering provides discreet, hands-on support to move things forward cleanly.
Typical support
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Resume and LinkedIn restructuring
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Travel planning and logistics
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Personal project cleanup
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Closet and environment resets
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Accountability through shared execution
This is not virtual assistance.
It is structured, bounded support.
Investment
Hourly or short-term retainer
FIT.
This work is a fit if you...
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are capable but overloaded
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value discretion and directness
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want decision clarity and execution, not motivation
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prefer clear decisions over vague frameworks
This work is not a fit if you want...
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emotional processing without execution
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motivation or affirmation
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open-ended support without boundaries
ABOUT.
My name is Barbara Mariner.
People come to me for decision clarity and sound judgment.
I’m a systems-minded generalist with experience across operations, recruiting, strategy, and cross-cultural work. I work best where complexity exists and clean decisions matter.
My perspective is shaped by formal business training (Diplom-Betriebswirtin, Würzburg) and time inside high-standard operating environments, including Porsche AG and Mercedes-Benz. I’ve lived and worked across the U.S. and Europe and hold dual U.S.–German citizenship.
I don’t sell credentials. I don’t sell methods.
I help capable adults run their lives with less friction and more intent.
FAQ SECTION
1 / Is this coaching or therapy?
This service is not coaching, counseling, or therapy.
This is practical consulting focused on structure, decisions, and execution.
2 / Who is this work best suited for?
This work is designed for competent adults whose lives still function, but whose systems no longer fit. It’s practical consulting focused on clarity, structure, and execution, not counseling or coaching.
3 / I’m in a crisis. Is this the right place to start?
No. I don’t work with crisis situations. If you’re in immediate distress or need clinical support, therapy or other professional services are the right next step.
4 / How is this different from productivity tools or apps?
Tools don’t make decisions. This work reduces friction at the source.
5 / Will this take a lot of my time?
No. The goal is to reduce your time and decision load. Often times, you'll see results within the first week. Clarity comes early.
6 / Why no fixed packages or guarantees?
Because real life does not fit templates. Scope is defined intentionally after we speak. If this isn't the right fit, I will tell you. There is no obligation beyond the first conversation.