Alumni Case Study

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Case study below: abridged version.

 

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Private Jet Consulting (PJC) Model–Based Consultation

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Situation Overview (Wife & Husband)

Emergency Brake On: Obedience & Welfare
Pilot: Knowledge & Sensations
Co-Pilot 1: Criticism & Commandment
Co-Pilot 2: Welfare & Obedience​​​

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Expert: After a long, stressful day, do you feel better being alone for a while or talking to someone about it?

Wife: Honestly, I feel better talking it out. Even if I’m not looking for solutions, just bouncing my thoughts off someone helps me decompress. I usually figure things out while I’m talking.

Husband: I prefer being alone first. I need quiet time to process what happened and organise my thoughts. Once I’ve made sense of it internally, I might talk about it, but not immediately.

 

Expert: When discussing a problem, do you focus more on what it means overall or on the exact details of what happened?

Wife: I usually focus on what it means overall. I’m more interested in the pattern, the bigger takeaway, and where this could lead, rather than replaying every detail of what happened.

Husband: I focus on the exact details first. I want to understand precisely what happened, in what order, and why. The overall meaning becomes clearer once the facts are solid.

 

Expert: When making decisions, do you prioritise fairness and logic or harmony and impact on people?

Wife: I lean toward harmony and the impact on people. Logic matters, but I also think about how the decision will land emotionally and whether it keeps relationships and momentum intact.

Husband: I prioritise fairness and logic. I try to make the most rational decision based on principles and long-term correctness, even if it creates some short-term discomfort.

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Expert: Do you feel calmer when things are planned, or when options are kept open?

Wife: I feel calmer when options are kept open. Too much planning makes me feel boxed in. I like having flexibility so I can adapt as things unfold.

Husband: I feel calmer when things are planned. Having a clear structure and direction reduces uncertainty and helps me focus without unnecessary mental noise.

 

Expert: When you have an important thought, do you prefer thinking it through quietly first or speaking it out loud to understand it?

Wife: I usually speak it out loud to understand it. Talking helps me shape the idea, spot connections, and refine what I actually think in real time.

Husband: I prefer thinking it through quietly first. I need internal clarity before putting it into words. Speaking comes after the idea is already structured in my head.

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Expert: Do you trust patterns and gut feelings more, or direct evidence and past experience?

Wife: I trust patterns and gut feelings more. I pick up on trends and connections quickly, and that intuition usually gives me a strong starting point.

Husband: I trust direct evidence and past experience more. I rely on what can be verified and what has worked or failed before to guide my judgment.

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Expert: During disagreements, do you focus on what makes sense or how everyone feels?

Wife: I focus more on how everyone feels. Understanding the emotional undercurrent helps resolve the disagreement without things escalating unnecessarily.

Husband: I focus on what makes sense. Clarifying logic and inconsistencies feels like the most effective way to resolve the disagreement.

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Expert: Do deadlines motivate you or stress you?

Wife: Deadlines motivate me. They give me a burst of focus and energy, especially when there’s some flexibility in how I get there.

Husband: Deadlines reduce stress for me. Clear timelines help me plan, prioritise, and work steadily without last-minute pressure.

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Expert: In social settings, do you usually wait to be invited into conversations or naturally jump in?

Wife: I naturally jump in. If something sparks my interest, I join the conversation without overthinking it.

Husband: I usually wait to be invited. I prefer observing first and entering the conversation when I feel I can add something meaningful.

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Expert: When someone explains an issue, do you look for the bigger picture or the step-by-step facts?

Wife: I look for the bigger picture. I want to understand the core idea, the patterns, and where it’s heading rather than every step.

Husband: I look for the step-by-step facts. Understanding the sequence and specifics helps me form an accurate picture of the issue.

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Expert: Is it more important to you to be right or to be considerate?

Wife: Being considerate matters more to me. I’d rather reach understanding and keep the connection intact than win an argument.

Husband: Being right is more important to me. Accuracy and correctness matter, even if it means being less accommodating in the moment.

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Expert: Do you prefer finishing tasks early or closer to the deadline?

Wife: I usually finish closer to the deadline. The time pressure helps me focus and pull everything together efficiently.

Husband: I prefer finishing tasks early. It gives me buffer time, reduces uncertainty, and allows room for refinement if needed.

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Expert: During conflicts, do you need time alone to process before responding, or do you want to resolve it through immediate discussion?

Wife: I prefer resolving it through immediate discussion. Talking it out helps me process what I’m feeling and move toward a solution quickly.

Husband: I need time alone to process before responding...

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Expert: How relatable is this expression to you: "Connect the dots inside then Collect Feedback outside"?

Husband: Can you share an example of this?

Expert: Sure. Let’s say you are planning to buy something. Do you first internalise the decision and then seek feedback from others?

Husband: That’s exactly how I do it.

Expert: Great.

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Expert: How relatable is this expression to you: "Experiment outside before Processing inside"?

Wife: Can you share an example of this?

Expert: Sure. Let’s say you are searching for a job. Do you prefer trying out different options first and then internally analysing what suits you best?

Wife: That’s exactly how I do it.

Expert: Great.

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Expert: How relatable is this expression to you: "Taking Control & feeling guilty often"?

Husband: Can you share an example of this?

Expert: Sure. Let’s say you had to shout at someone for doing a job wrongly. Would you often regret it immediately and feel bad about it?

Husband: That’s scarily right.

Expert: Great.

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Expert: How relatable is this expression to you: "Ensure its logical before doing Welfare"?

Wife: Can you share an example of this?

Expert: Sure. Let’s suppose you are asked to run a summer camp for kids. Would you first want to understand the costs involved, the time required, expenses, and related calculations before saying yes?

Wife: That’s scarily right.

Expert: Great.

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Introducing the Model (Without Labels)

Expert: Let us introduce the aircraft.

Each of you has an Emergency Brake that activates under stress.

For one of you, the brake is Obedience. You start trusting external opinions over your own lived reality.
For the other, the brake is Welfare. You start managing everyone’s outcomes, even at the cost of emotional connection.

When these brakes are on, conversations go nowhere.

So we release them first.

 

Wife's Reset

Expert: For you, pausing Obedience means this:

Stop assuming others know your marriage better than you do.
Your feelings are data, not weakness.

Now we bring in your Pilot: Knowledge.

Ask yourself during conflicts:

• What was actually said?

• What did I observe, not assume?

• What is repeating, and what am I imagining?

This grounds emotions in reality.

Then your first Co-Pilot: Criticism.
Not self-attack. Questioning.

• Is this the only explanation?

• What proof do I have?

• Could there be another reason?

And finally Welfare.

• Does my reaction reduce distance or increase it?

• Does it protect the bond?

 

Husband's Reset

Expert: For you, pausing Welfare means this:

You do not have to manage everything immediately.
Not every emotion needs a solution.

Now your Pilot is Sensations.

Pay attention to what is happening in the moment:

• Tone

• Body language

• Timing

Not future outcomes. Present signals.

Your first Co-Pilot is Commandment, but used cleanly.

• What truly needs to be decided now?

• What can wait?

And your second Co-Pilot is Obedience, but inward.

• What feels personally right before what feels efficient?

 

Integration Moment

Wife: This explains why I feel overwhelmed after talking to others.

Husband: And why I feel cornered when emotions take over planning.

Expert: Exactly. You are not enemies. You are operating different cockpits without coordination.

When Knowledge and Sensations fly together,
When Criticism and Commandment are used consciously,
And when Welfare and Obedience are balanced internally,

Arguments slow down.
They stop becoming personal attacks.

 

Closing

Expert: Over the next few days, when a conflict begins, do not resolve it immediately.

Just ask:

• What is my Pilot right now?

• Which brake is on?

• Which Co-Pilot am I ignoring?

That pause alone changes everything.

Wife: This feels relieving. Like I am allowed to trust myself again.

Husband: And I do not have to fix everything instantly.

 

Expert: That is clarity.

Apply it calmly. Observe the difference.

When it starts making sense in real situations, you are welcome to return and explore further.

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