:root{
  --navy:#17354a; --navy-deep:#0e2a3c; --blue:#2d6d86; --blue-soft:#eaf4f8;
  --sky:#dfeff7; --ivory:#fbfaf6; --white:#fff; --mist:#eef5f7; --gold:#d4bd8d;
  --ink:#18303e; --muted:#5d717c; --line:#d7e5eb; --max:1180px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;font-family:"DM Sans",system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--ivory);font-size:17px;line-height:1.65}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.container{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 30px}
.narrow{max-width:840px}

.topbar{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20;background:rgba(251,250,246,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,53,74,.08)}
.nav-wrap{min-height:84px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}
.brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.18}
.brand-name{font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--navy-deep)}
.brand-role{margin-top:5px;font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;font-size:15px}
.nav a{color:#41545f}
.nav a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.nav-cta-strong{display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:8px 15px 8px 9px!important;background:var(--navy);color:#fff!important;border:0!important;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(14,42,60,.18);transition:.2s}
.nav-cta-strong:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(14,42,60,.23)}
.nav-cta-strong img{width:29px;height:29px}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:0;font-size:24px;color:var(--navy)}

.eyebrow,.section-kicker,.card-label,.story-tag,.aside-label{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;margin:0;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--navy-deep)}
h1{margin-top:16px;font-size:clamp(32px,3.35vw,46px);max-width:760px;font-weight:700}
h2{margin-top:14px;font-size:clamp(34px,3.2vw,48px);max-width:900px;font-weight:700}
h3{font-size:25px;font-weight:700}

.hero{padding:88px 0 94px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 79% 18%,rgba(255,255,255,.88) 0 11%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 30%),linear-gradient(120deg,#fdfefe 0%,#eef7fb 45%,#d9ecf5 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(300px,.78fr);gap:58px;align-items:center}
.lead{margin:28px 0 0;max-width:760px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.52;color:#40606f}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:15px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;transition:.2s}
.primary{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(23,53,74,.16)}
.primary:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.secondary{border:1px solid #b8ced9;background:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.meta{margin-top:26px;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:#486675}
.hero-portrait-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);border-radius:24px;padding:14px;box-shadow:0 25px 70px rgba(30,71,89,.15)}
.hero-portrait-card img{width:100%;border-radius:16px;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top}
.hero-portrait-caption.single-line{display:block;padding:17px 8px 6px;line-height:1.45}
.hero-portrait-caption.single-line span{font-size:16px;color:#506772}
.hero-portrait-caption.single-line strong{display:inline;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-deep)}

.section{padding:108px 0}
.section-white{background:var(--white)}
.section-soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfaf6 0%,#eef7fb 100%)}
.section-mist{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f2f6 0%,#f4f8f8 100%)}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px}
.cards{margin-top:46px;gap:24px}
.card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:36px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(33,72,92,.04)}
.card p{margin:15px 0 0;font-size:18px;color:#435d69}
.large{font-size:23px;line-height:1.56;color:#35515f}
.section-soft .large,.section-soft .large + p{font-size:22px;line-height:1.58}

.recognition-card .card-label{margin-bottom:22px}
.recognition-list p{position:relative;margin:0;padding:15px 0 15px 24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(45,109,134,.12)}
.recognition-list p:first-child{border-top:0}
.recognition-list p::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:25px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue)}

.framework{padding:58px 0;background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,#1b4b63 55%,#39758b 100%);overflow:hidden}
.framework-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;align-items:stretch}
.chevron-step{position:relative;min-height:205px;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:34px 58px;background:#236983;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.chevron-step.step-1{clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 48px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 48px) 100%,0 100%);padding-left:34px;background:#226b87}
.chevron-step.step-2,.chevron-step.step-3{clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 48px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 48px) 100%,0 100%,48px 50%);padding-left:70px}
.chevron-step.step-2{background:#2d7892}.chevron-step.step-3{background:#3b8499}
.chevron-number{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);color:var(--navy-deep);font-family:"Manrope";font-size:18px;font-weight:800;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(8,30,42,.16)}
.chevron-copy h3{color:#fff;font-size:29px;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 9px}
.chevron-copy p{margin:0;color:#e7f2f5;font-size:17px;line-height:1.42;max-width:245px}

.intro{margin-top:28px;max-width:860px;font-size:20px;color:#536b77}
.service-grid{margin-top:50px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.service-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(36,76,95,.06);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.service-image{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}
.service-card:nth-child(1) .service-image{object-position:center 42%}
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-image{object-position:center 36%}
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-image{object-position:center 40%}
.service-card>:not(img){padding-left:28px;padding-right:28px}
.service-number{font-family:"Manrope";font-size:15px;color:#93a6af;margin-top:26px}
.service-card h3{margin-top:12px}
.service-card p{font-size:17px;color:#526875}
.service-mode{margin-top:auto;padding-top:28px;padding-bottom:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue)}
.quote-line{margin-top:40px;padding:30px 34px;border-left:4px solid var(--blue);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e8f4f8,#f5f9fb);font-family:"Manrope";font-size:24px;line-height:1.42;color:var(--navy-deep)}

.involvement-strip{margin-top:26px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;gap:14px;align-items:stretch}
.involvement-item{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px;background:#fff;text-align:left}
.involvement-item span{display:block;color:var(--blue);font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.13em;margin-bottom:9px}
.involvement-item strong{display:block;font-family:"Manrope";font-size:20px;line-height:1.28;color:var(--navy-deep)}
.involvement-arrow{align-self:center;color:var(--blue);font-size:25px;font-weight:800}
.definition-source{margin:18px 0 6px;color:#59717d;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}
.definition-text{margin:0;color:#465f6b;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55}
.definition-card:first-child .definition-text{font-style:italic}
.mid-cta{margin-top:36px;padding:24px 26px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e9f4f8,#f7fbfc);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.mid-cta-kicker{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;color:var(--blue);font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.13em}
.mid-cta strong{font-family:"Manrope";font-size:20px;color:var(--navy-deep)}

.beyond-photo-wrap{width:80%;margin-top:32px;margin-left:0;margin-right:auto;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(31,75,94,.12);background:#dce9ee}
.beyond-photo{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%}
.beyond-pillars{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.beyond-pillar{padding:0 0 24px;margin-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.beyond-pillar span{color:var(--blue);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em}
.beyond-pillar h3{margin-top:7px;font-size:25px}
.beyond-pillar p{margin:10px 0 0;color:#4c6571;font-size:17px}
.closing-line{font-family:"Manrope";font-size:23px!important;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep)!important}

.credential-strip{margin-top:38px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}
.credential{padding:22px 20px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.credential:first-child{border-left:0}
.credential strong{display:block;font-family:"Manrope";font-size:18px;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:6px}
.credential span{display:block;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--muted)}
.experience-grid{margin-top:42px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .72fr;gap:70px}
.experience-grid p{font-size:17.5px;color:#46606d}
.experience-aside{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f0f8fa 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:32px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(36,76,95,.05);align-self:start}
.small{font-size:14px;line-height:1.62}
.text-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:14px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(45,109,134,.35)}
.text-link img{width:24px;height:24px}

.story-grid{margin-top:44px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.story-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f8fbfc 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(33,72,92,.04);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.client-id{margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#405f6f}
.story-card h3{margin-top:12px}
.story-card p{font-size:17px;color:#526a76}
.outcome{margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:700;color:#29495a}
.story-meta{margin-top:auto;padding:14px 16px;border:2px solid rgba(45,109,134,.38);border-radius:16px;background:transparent;font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start}
.privacy-note{margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;color:#87979e}

.contact{background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 18%,rgba(81,141,160,.33),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(114deg,var(--navy-deep),#1d4d62 62%,#2f7186);color:#fff}
.contact-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}
.contact h2{color:#fff}
.contact p{color:#d4e1e5;max-width:760px;font-size:19px}
.light{color:#c1d4db}
.contact-meta{margin-top:28px;font-size:15px;color:#c1d3da}
.contact-direct{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.contact-direct>a:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.36)}
.contact-form{background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);color:var(--ink);border-radius:22px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(5,28,40,.2)}
.form-heading{font-family:"Manrope";font-size:23px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:22px}
.contact-form label{display:block;margin-top:16px}
.contact-form label span{display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#365462;margin-bottom:7px}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #c8d9e1;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font:inherit;padding:13px 14px;outline:none}
.contact-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:128px}
.form-btn{margin-top:20px;width:100%;border:0;cursor:pointer;background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.form-note{margin:12px 0 0!important;font-size:12px!important;line-height:1.45;color:#73858d!important}

.footer{padding:26px 0;background:#0d2431;color:#b8c8ce;font-size:13px}
.footer-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:18px}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .nav{display:none}.menu-btn{display:block}
  .nav.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:84px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--ivory);padding:20px 30px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .hero-grid,.two-col,.experience-grid,.contact-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .service-grid,.story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .framework-flow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .chevron-step,.chevron-step.step-1,.chevron-step.step-2,.chevron-step.step-3{min-height:150px;padding:28px 58px 28px 34px;clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 40px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 40px) 100%,0 100%)}
  .involvement-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .involvement-arrow{transform:rotate(90deg);text-align:center}
  .mid-cta{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
  .credential-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .credential:nth-child(3){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .credential:nth-child(4){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .hero-portrait-card{max-width:430px}
  .beyond-photo-wrap{width:80%;max-width:520px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  body{font-size:16px}.container{padding:0 20px}.section{padding:80px 0}.hero{padding:66px 0 76px}
  h1{font-size:34px}h2{font-size:36px}.lead{font-size:20px}.brand-name{font-size:22px}.brand-role{font-size:13px}.meta{font-size:15px}
  .hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.btn{width:100%}
  .beyond-photo-wrap{width:100%}
  .credential-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}.credential,.credential:nth-child(3),.credential:nth-child(4){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.credential:first-child{border-top:0}
  .contact-form{padding:22px}.footer-inner{flex-direction:column}
}

/* ===== V11 refinements ===== */

/* V11: main service cards end after the descriptive copy; redundant footer labels removed. */
.service-mode{display:none!important}

/* V11: redundant second layer of Coaching / Mentoring / Advisory definitions removed. */
.service-definitions{display:none!important}

/* Preserve comfortable bottom spacing now that service-mode is gone. */
.service-card p:last-of-type{
  padding-bottom:30px;
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/* Keep the exact V9 hero portrait crop. */
.hero-portrait-card img{
  object-position:center top;
}

/* ===== V12 bilingual language switch ===== */
.lang-switch{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:4px;
  padding:4px;
  border:1px solid rgba(45,109,134,.22);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.lang-switch a,
.lang-switch .lang-active{
  display:inline-flex;
  min-width:32px;
  height:30px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.lang-switch a{color:var(--muted)}
.lang-switch a:hover{color:var(--blue);background:#edf6f9}
.lang-switch .lang-active{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .lang-switch{margin-top:4px}
}

/* ===== V13 refinement: framework stays horizontal on tablet ===== */
@media (min-width:621px) and (max-width:960px){
  .framework-flow{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:7px;
  }
  .chevron-step,
  .chevron-step.step-1,
  .chevron-step.step-2,
  .chevron-step.step-3{
    min-height:180px;
    padding:26px 38px 26px 42px;
  }
  .chevron-step.step-1{
    padding-left:24px;
  }
  .chevron-step.step-2,
  .chevron-step.step-3{
    padding-left:48px;
  }
  .chevron-step{
    gap:11px;
  }
  .chevron-number{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    font-size:15px;
  }
  .chevron-copy h3{
    font-size:20px;
    margin-bottom:7px;
  }
  .chevron-copy p{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.35;
    max-width:180px;
  }
}


/* ===== V15 — consistent conversation CTAs ===== */
.btn.primary:has(.talk-bubble-icon){
  gap:9px;
  padding-left:10px;
}
.btn.primary .talk-bubble-icon{
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  flex:0 0 30px;
}

/* ===== V15 — My Perspective / Mi perspectiva ===== */
.perspective-page{
  min-height:calc(100vh - 150px);
}
.perspective-hero{
  padding:132px 0 74px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%,rgba(116,168,184,.18),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f5fafb 0%,#ffffff 100%);
}
.perspective-hero h1{
  max-width:930px;
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,66px);
  line-height:1.04;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  color:var(--navy-deep);
}
.perspective-hero .lead{
  max-width:800px;
  margin-top:24px;
}
.perspective-toolbar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:28px;
  padding-bottom:24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.perspective-toolbar h2{
  margin-top:8px;
}
.perspective-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:34px;
}
.perspective-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(16,52,69,.07);
}
.perspective-card-link{
  display:block;
  height:100%;
}
.perspective-card-media{
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background:#eaf2f5;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.perspective-card-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.perspective-card-body{
  padding:24px;
}
.perspective-card-meta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:var(--blue);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
.perspective-card h3{
  font-family:"Manrope";
  font-size:23px;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--navy-deep);
}
.perspective-card p{
  margin-top:12px;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.perspective-read{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:18px;
  color:var(--blue);
  font-weight:800;
}
.perspective-empty{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:24px;
  max-width:850px;
  margin:44px auto 12px;
  padding:28px 30px;
  border:1px dashed #b8d1db;
  border-radius:20px;
  background:#f8fbfc;
}
.perspective-empty-mark{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  flex:0 0 48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--navy);
  color:#fff;
  font-family:"Manrope";
  font-weight:800;
}
.perspective-empty h3{
  font-family:"Manrope";
  color:var(--navy-deep);
  font-size:21px;
}
.perspective-empty p{
  margin-top:8px;
  color:var(--muted);
}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .perspective-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .perspective-hero{padding:108px 0 56px}
  .perspective-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .perspective-empty{flex-direction:column;padding:24px}
}


/* =====================================================================
   V16 — PERSONAL BRAND SYSTEM
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --brand-blue:#144392;
  --brand-blue-dark:#0E326F;
  --brand-blue-soft:#EAF0F8;
  --brand-copper:#F2A339;
  --neutral-black:#151515;
  --neutral-muted:#5D6670;
  --coaching:#2F6B62;
  --mentoring:#4C78A8;
  --advisory:#C06F44;

  --navy:var(--brand-blue);
  --navy-deep:var(--brand-blue);
  --blue:var(--brand-blue);
  --blue-soft:var(--brand-blue-soft);
  --gold:var(--brand-copper);
  --ink:var(--neutral-black);
  --muted:var(--neutral-muted);
  --line:#D9E0E8;
  --ivory:#FCFBF8;
}
body{
  font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  color:var(--neutral-black);
  background:var(--ivory);
  font-weight:400;
}
h1,h2{color:var(--brand-blue);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.035em}
h3{color:var(--brand-blue);font-weight:500}
.brand-name{color:var(--brand-blue);font-weight:600}
.brand-role{color:var(--neutral-muted)}
.eyebrow,.section-kicker,.aside-label{color:var(--brand-copper);font-weight:600}
.card-label,.story-tag{color:var(--brand-blue);font-weight:600}

.topbar{background:rgba(252,251,248,.95);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.10)}
.nav a:hover{color:var(--brand-blue)}
.nav-cta-strong,.primary,.form-btn{background:var(--brand-blue)}
.nav-cta-strong:hover,.primary:hover,.form-btn:hover{background:var(--brand-blue-dark)}

.hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 79% 18%,rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0 13%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 34%),
    linear-gradient(118deg,#fff 0%,#F3F6FA 54%,#E7EDF6 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.lead{color:#394A59}
.meta{color:#526170}
.hero-portrait-card{box-shadow:0 25px 65px rgba(20,67,146,.12)}
.recognition-list p::before{background:var(--brand-copper)}

/* Discover → Decide → Accelerate, aligned with the approved banner language. */
.framework{
  padding:58px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#FAFBFD 100%);
  overflow:visible;
}
.framework-flow{gap:74px;align-items:stretch}
.chevron-step,
.chevron-step.step-1,
.chevron-step.step-2,
.chevron-step.step-3{
  position:relative;
  min-height:160px;
  color:var(--neutral-black);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:15px;
  padding:24px 0;
  background:transparent;
  box-shadow:none;
  clip-path:none;
}
.chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"›";
  position:absolute;
  right:-55px;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-53%);
  color:var(--brand-copper);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:90px;
  line-height:.7;
  text-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(242,163,57,.18);
}
.chevron-number{
  width:39px;height:39px;
  background:var(--brand-blue-soft);
  color:var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow:none;
  font-weight:600;
}
.chevron-copy h3{
  color:var(--brand-blue);
  font-size:31px;
  font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.chevron-copy p{color:#364A60;font-size:18px;max-width:250px}

/* Thin branded separator using the open copper chevron. */
.flow-divider{
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 30px;
  height:34px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap:15px;
  background:#fff;
}
.flow-divider span{
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(20,67,146,.24));
}
.flow-divider span:last-child{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(20,67,146,.24),transparent);
}
.flow-divider i{
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--brand-copper);
  font-family:"Manrope";
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:42px;
  line-height:1;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}

/* Service architecture */
.service-card{
  position:relative;
  border-width:2px;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.service-card.service-coaching{
  border-color:rgba(47,107,98,.70);
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(47,107,98,.10);
}
.service-card.service-mentoring{
  border-color:rgba(76,120,168,.70);
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(76,120,168,.10);
}
.service-card.service-advisory{
  border-color:rgba(192,111,68,.72);
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(192,111,68,.11);
}
.service-card.service-coaching .card-label,
.service-card.service-coaching .service-number{color:var(--coaching)}
.service-card.service-mentoring .card-label,
.service-card.service-mentoring .service-number{color:var(--mentoring)}
.service-card.service-advisory .card-label,
.service-card.service-advisory .service-number{color:var(--advisory)}

.service-icon{
  width:82px;height:82px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:50%;
  align-self:flex-end;
  margin:-43px 22px 6px 0;
  z-index:3;
  border:5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(21,21,21,.12);
}
.service-card>:not(img){padding-left:28px;padding-right:28px}
.service-card .service-number{margin-top:3px}
.service-card.service-coaching h3{color:var(--coaching)}
.service-card.service-mentoring h3{color:var(--mentoring)}
.service-card.service-advisory h3{color:var(--advisory)}

.quote-line{
  border-left-color:var(--brand-copper);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#FFF8ED,#FAFBFD);
  color:var(--brand-blue);
}
.mid-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5F7FB,#FFF9EF);
  border:1px solid rgba(242,163,57,.22);
}
.mid-cta-kicker{color:var(--brand-copper)}
.mid-cta strong{color:var(--brand-blue)}
.beyond-pillar span{color:var(--brand-copper)}
.closing-line{color:var(--brand-blue)!important}

.credential-strip{border-color:rgba(20,67,146,.16)}
.credential strong{color:var(--brand-blue)}
.experience-aside{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#F4F7FB 100%)}
.text-link{color:var(--brand-blue);border-bottom-color:rgba(20,67,146,.35)}
.story-meta{border-color:rgba(20,67,146,.40);color:var(--brand-blue)}
.outcome{color:var(--brand-blue)}

.contact{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 18%,rgba(242,163,57,.16),transparent 31%),
    linear-gradient(114deg,var(--brand-blue-dark),var(--brand-blue) 68%,#315B9D);
}
.footer{background:var(--neutral-black)}

/* From my perspective... */
.perspective-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%,rgba(242,163,57,.13),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#F6F8FB 0%,#fff 100%);
}
.perspective-toolbar{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.16)}
.perspective-card{border-color:rgba(20,67,146,.16)}
.perspective-card-meta,.perspective-read{color:var(--brand-blue)}
.perspective-empty{border-color:rgba(242,163,57,.50);background:#FFFCF7}
.perspective-empty-mark{background:var(--brand-blue)}

/* The previously approved green speech-bubble remains the conversation CTA cue. */

@media(max-width:960px){
  .framework-flow{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:42px}
  .chevron-step,
  .chevron-step.step-1,
  .chevron-step.step-2,
  .chevron-step.step-3{
    min-height:155px;padding:20px 0;clip-path:none;
  }
  .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{right:-34px;font-size:67px}
  .chevron-copy h3{font-size:24px}
  .chevron-copy p{font-size:15px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .framework-flow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .chevron-step,
  .chevron-step.step-1,
  .chevron-step.step-2,
  .chevron-step.step-3{min-height:auto;padding:15px 0 24px}
  .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{
    right:auto;left:50%;top:auto;bottom:-33px;
    transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg);
    font-size:58px;
  }
  .service-icon{width:72px;height:72px;margin:-38px 18px 6px 0}
  .flow-divider{padding:0 20px}
}


/* Version 17 refinements */
.framework{padding:54px 0 42px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#FCFDFE 100%)}
.framework .container{max-width:1320px}
.framework-flow.refined{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:64px;
  align-items:start;
  justify-items:center;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
  min-height:auto;
  padding:6px 0 0;
  gap:16px;
  width:100%;
  max-width:325px;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{
  right:-42px;
  top:45%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-size:88px;
  font-weight:300;
  color:var(--brand-copper);
  text-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(242,163,57,.18);
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:58px;line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:300;margin-bottom:6px}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:26px;line-height:1.16;max-width:275px;color:#28415A}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:22px;flex:0 0 42px;margin-top:18px}
.mini-arrow-track{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:18px;padding:8px 0 0}
.mini-segment{display:flex;gap:3px;align-items:center;line-height:1}
.mini-segment span{font-size:20px;font-weight:400;opacity:.92}
.mini-segment.coaching span{color:var(--coaching)}
.mini-segment.mentoring span{color:var(--mentoring)}
.mini-segment.advisory span{color:var(--advisory)}

.service-grid{position:relative;overflow:visible}
.service-card:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"›";
  position:absolute;
  right:-22px;
  top:46%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:52px;
  line-height:.7;
  color:rgba(242,163,57,.9);
  text-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(242,163,57,.12);
  z-index:5;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.story-service-icons{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-top:12px}
.story-service-icons img{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 7px 18px rgba(20,33,61,.12);background:#fff;object-fit:cover}

@media(max-width:1100px){
  .framework-flow.refined{gap:44px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:48px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:22px;max-width:240px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{right:-31px;font-size:74px}
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .framework-flow.refined{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:34px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:36px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:18px;max-width:180px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:18px;margin-top:10px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{right:-23px;font-size:56px}
  .mini-segment span{font-size:16px}
  .service-card:not(:last-child)::after{right:-17px;font-size:42px}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .framework-flow.refined{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px;justify-items:start}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{max-width:none}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:34px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:18px;max-width:unset}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{left:16px;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:-26px;transform:none rotate(90deg);font-size:52px}
  .mini-arrow-track{justify-content:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 12px;margin-left:54px}
  .service-card:not(:last-child)::after{display:none}
}


/* =====================================================================
   V18 — refinement of process block, service-flow arrows and story icons
   ===================================================================== */
.framework{
  padding:62px 0 70px;
}
.framework .container{
  max-width:1320px;
}
.framework-flow.refined{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:76px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-items:center;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
  min-height:184px;
  width:100%;
  max-width:355px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  padding:22px 0 30px;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"›";
  right:-48px;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-52%);
  color:var(--brand-copper);
  font-size:112px;
  font-weight:300;
  line-height:.7;
  text-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(242,163,57,.22);
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{
  font-size:58px;
  line-height:.94;
  font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{
  font-size:26px;
  line-height:1.16;
  max-width:270px;
  color:#2f4660;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  flex:0 0 44px;
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:700;
}
.mini-arrow-track{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:8px;
  padding-top:0;
}
.mini-segment{
  gap:4px;
}
.mini-segment span{
  font-size:27px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:300;
  opacity:.92;
}

/* service architecture arrows */
.service-grid{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 38px minmax(0,1fr) 38px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
  overflow:visible;
}
.service-flow-arrow{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  align-self:stretch;
  width:38px;
  min-height:100%;
  font-size:0;
  color:transparent;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.service-flow-arrow::before,
.service-flow-arrow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:28px;
  height:3px;
  background:rgba(242,163,57,.95);
  border-radius:999px;
  left:4px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(242,163,57,.14);
}
.service-flow-arrow::before{
  top:calc(50% - 9px);
  transform:rotate(42deg);
}
.service-flow-arrow::after{
  top:calc(50% + 9px);
  transform:rotate(-42deg);
}
.service-card{height:100%}
.service-card:not(:last-child)::after{display:none;content:none}

/* client-story service badges */
.story-service-icons{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-top:14px;
  width:100%;
}
.story-service-icons img{
  width:50px;
  height:50px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:0 7px 18px rgba(20,33,61,.12);
  background:#fff;
  object-fit:cover;
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .framework-flow.refined{gap:50px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:50px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:23px;max-width:240px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{right:-35px;font-size:90px}
  .mini-segment span{font-size:22px}
  .service-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 32px minmax(0,1fr) 32px minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px}
  .service-flow-arrow{width:32px}
  .service-flow-arrow::before,
  .service-flow-arrow::after{width:24px;left:3px;height:3px}
  .service-flow-arrow::before{top:calc(50% - 8px)}
  .service-flow-arrow::after{top:calc(50% + 8px)}
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .framework-flow.refined{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:30px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{max-width:none;min-height:156px;padding:12px 0 20px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:40px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:19px;max-width:190px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{width:36px;height:36px;flex-basis:36px;font-size:18px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{right:-22px;font-size:58px}
  .mini-segment span{font-size:18px}
  .service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .service-flow-arrow{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .framework-flow.refined{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;justify-items:start}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{min-height:auto;padding:10px 0 20px;max-width:none}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:34px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:18px;max-width:unset}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{left:16px;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:-24px;transform:none rotate(90deg);font-size:52px}
  .mini-arrow-track{justify-content:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 10px;margin-left:52px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V22 — mentoring image aligned with other service cards
   ===================================================================== */
.service-card.service-mentoring .service-image{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 22%;
}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .service-card.service-mentoring .service-image{
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
    object-position:center 22%;
  }
}


/* =====================================================================
   V23 — RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATION ONLY
   Desktop (>960px) remains unchanged from V22.
   ===================================================================== */

/* Tablet and mobile */
@media (max-width:960px){
  html,body{overflow-x:hidden}
  .container{width:100%;max-width:100%;padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px}

  /* Header / navigation */
  .nav-wrap{min-height:72px}
  .brand-name{font-size:21px}
  .brand-role{font-size:12px;line-height:1.35}
  .menu-btn{font-size:27px;line-height:1;padding:8px;margin-right:-8px}
  .nav.open{
    top:72px;
    gap:16px;
    padding:20px 24px 24px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(20,67,146,.08);
  }
  .nav.open a{font-size:16px}
  .nav.open .nav-cta-strong{align-self:stretch;justify-content:center}

  /* Hero */
  .hero{padding:62px 0 70px}
  .hero-grid{gap:38px}
  .hero-copy{max-width:760px}
  .hero-portrait-card{max-width:440px;width:100%;justify-self:center}
  .hero-portrait-caption.single-line{padding:14px 6px 4px}

  /* Sections */
  .section{padding:84px 0}
  .two-col.cards{gap:20px;margin-top:34px}
  .card{padding:28px}
  .section-soft .large,.section-soft .large + p{font-size:20px}

  /* Discover / Decide / Accelerate */
  .framework{padding:48px 0 50px}
  .framework .container{padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px}
  .framework-flow.refined{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:26px;
    justify-items:stretch;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
    max-width:none;
    min-height:0;
    padding:8px 0 26px;
    gap:14px;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{
    width:38px;height:38px;flex:0 0 38px;
    margin-top:2px;
    font-size:18px;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{
    font-size:38px;
    line-height:1;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{
    font-size:19px;
    line-height:1.25;
    max-width:none;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{
    left:50%;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:-16px;
    transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg);
    font-size:52px;
    text-shadow:none;
  }
  .mini-arrow-track{
    margin-top:8px;
    padding:6px 0 0;
    gap:6px;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .mini-segment{gap:2px;min-width:0}
  .mini-segment span{font-size:17px}
  .mini-segment.coaching span:nth-child(n+11),
  .mini-segment.mentoring span:nth-child(n+9),
  .mini-segment.advisory span:nth-child(n+9){display:none}

  /* Service architecture: stack cards, keep visual progression clean */
  .service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:38px}
  .service-flow-arrow{display:flex;width:100%;height:24px;min-height:24px;align-self:auto;transform:none}
  .service-flow-arrow::before,
  .service-flow-arrow::after{
    width:22px;height:2px;left:50%;top:50%;
  }
  .service-flow-arrow::before{transform:translate(-50%,-7px) rotate(42deg)}
  .service-flow-arrow::after{transform:translate(-50%,7px) rotate(-42deg)}
  .service-image,
  .service-card.service-mentoring .service-image{
    width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;
  }
  .service-card.service-coaching .service-image{object-position:center 42%}
  .service-card.service-mentoring .service-image{object-position:center 22%}
  .service-card.service-advisory .service-image{object-position:center 40%}
  .service-icon{width:68px;height:68px;margin:-35px 18px 4px 0;border-width:4px}
  .service-card>:not(img){padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px}
  .service-card p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.58}
  .service-card h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.18}
  .quote-line{font-size:21px;padding:24px 24px}

  /* Mid CTA */
  .mid-cta{margin-top:28px;padding:22px;gap:18px}
  .mid-cta .btn{width:100%}

  /* Beyond */
  .beyond-photo-wrap{width:100%;max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .beyond-pillar{margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:20px}

  /* Experience */
  .credential-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .experience-grid{gap:34px}

  /* Client stories */
  .story-grid{gap:20px;margin-top:34px}
  .story-card{padding:26px}
  .story-meta{font-size:16px;width:100%}
  .story-service-icons{justify-content:center;margin-top:12px}

  /* Contact */
  .contact-inner{gap:34px}
  .contact-form{max-width:680px;width:100%;justify-self:stretch}
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width:620px){
  body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.58}
  .container{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
  .topbar{backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
  .nav-wrap{min-height:68px;gap:14px}
  .brand-name{font-size:19px}
  .brand-role{font-size:11px;max-width:245px}
  .nav.open{top:68px;padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}

  .hero{padding:48px 0 56px}
  .hero-grid{gap:30px}
  .eyebrow,.section-kicker,.card-label,.story-tag,.aside-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em}
  h1{font-size:32px;line-height:1.08}
  h2{font-size:31px;line-height:1.1}
  h3{font-size:23px}
  .lead{font-size:18px;line-height:1.48;margin-top:20px}
  .meta{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;margin-top:18px}
  .hero-actions{gap:10px;margin-top:26px}
  .btn{min-height:48px;padding:13px 18px}
  .hero-portrait-card{padding:10px;border-radius:18px;max-width:390px}
  .hero-portrait-card img{border-radius:12px}
  .hero-portrait-caption.single-line span,
  .hero-portrait-caption.single-line strong{font-size:14px}

  .section{padding:66px 0}
  .card{padding:22px;border-radius:16px}
  .cards{margin-top:28px}
  .recognition-list p{padding:12px 0 12px 20px;font-size:16px}
  .recognition-list p::before{top:22px;width:7px;height:7px}
  .large,.section-soft .large,.section-soft .large + p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.5}

  .flow-divider{height:26px;padding:0 18px}
  .flow-divider i{font-size:34px}

  .framework{padding:38px 0 42px}
  .framework .container{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
  .framework-flow.refined{gap:20px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{padding:6px 0 24px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{width:34px;height:34px;flex-basis:34px;font-size:16px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:31px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:17px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step:not(:last-child)::after{bottom:-13px;font-size:46px}
  .mini-arrow-track{gap:4px;margin-top:3px}
  .mini-segment span{font-size:15px}
  .mini-segment.coaching span:nth-child(n+8),
  .mini-segment.mentoring span:nth-child(n+6),
  .mini-segment.advisory span:nth-child(n+6){display:none}

  .intro{font-size:17px;line-height:1.52;margin-top:20px}
  .service-grid{margin-top:30px;gap:18px}
  .service-card{border-radius:18px}
  .service-card>:not(img){padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px}
  .service-card .service-number{margin-top:2px}
  .service-card h3{font-size:22px}
  .service-card p{font-size:15.8px}
  .service-icon{width:62px;height:62px;margin:-32px 14px 2px 0}
  .service-flow-arrow{height:18px;min-height:18px}
  .service-flow-arrow::before,
  .service-flow-arrow::after{width:18px}
  .quote-line{font-size:19px;line-height:1.42;padding:20px;border-left-width:3px}
  .mid-cta{padding:18px;border-radius:15px}
  .mid-cta strong{font-size:18px;line-height:1.35}

  .beyond-photo-wrap{margin-top:24px;border-radius:18px}
  .beyond-pillar h3{font-size:22px}
  .beyond-pillar p{font-size:16px}
  .closing-line{font-size:20px!important}

  .credential-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;border-radius:15px}
  .credential{padding:18px;border-left:0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--line)!important}
  .credential:first-child{border-top:0!important}
  .credential strong{font-size:17px}
  .experience-aside{padding:24px;border-radius:16px}
  .text-link{align-items:flex-start;line-height:1.4}

  .story-grid{margin-top:28px}
  .story-card{padding:22px;border-radius:17px}
  .story-card p{font-size:16px}
  .story-meta{font-size:15px;padding:12px 13px;border-radius:13px}
  .story-service-icons img{width:48px;height:48px}
  .privacy-note{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}

  .contact{padding-top:66px;padding-bottom:66px}
  .contact p{font-size:17px}
  .contact-direct>a:first-child{font-size:15px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
  .contact-form{padding:20px;border-radius:18px}
  .form-heading{font-size:21px}
  .contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{font-size:16px}
  .footer{padding:22px 0}
  .footer-inner{gap:10px}
  .footer-links{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width:430px){
  .brand-role{display:none}
  .brand-name{font-size:18px}
  .hero{padding-top:42px}
  h1{font-size:30px}
  h2{font-size:29px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{font-size:29px}
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{font-size:16px}
  .mini-segment.coaching span:nth-child(n+7),
  .mini-segment.mentoring span:nth-child(n+5),
  .mini-segment.advisory span:nth-child(n+5){display:none}
  .service-card h3{font-size:21px}
  .service-card p{font-size:15.5px}
  .story-card{padding:20px}
  .contact-form{padding:18px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V25 — precise horizontal alignment for Discover / Decide / Accelerate
   ===================================================================== */
.framework-flow.refined{
  align-items:start;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr);
  column-gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
  min-height:184px;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{
  margin-top:12px;
  align-self:start;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-rows:68px auto;
  align-content:start;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy h3{
  margin:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  line-height:.94;
}
.framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy p{
  margin:0;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
    grid-template-columns:36px minmax(0,1fr);
    column-gap:14px;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy{
    grid-template-rows:48px auto;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-number{
    margin-top:8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-1,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-2,
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-step.step-3{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .framework-flow.refined .chevron-copy{
    display:block;
  }
}


/* ===== V26 — contact phone field ===== */
.contact-form select{
  width:100%;
  border:1px solid #c8d9e1;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  font:inherit;
  padding:13px 38px 13px 14px;
  outline:none;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus{
  border-color:var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,67,146,.10);
}
.phone-field{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,.95fr) minmax(150px,1.05fr);
  gap:10px;
}
.phone-field select{min-width:0}
.phone-field input{min-width:0}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .phone-field{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* ===== V27 — From my perspective: first published article ===== */
.nav-current{color:var(--brand-blue);font-weight:600}
.article-page{background:#fff;min-height:calc(100vh - 150px)}
.article-header{padding:122px 0 42px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fafb 0%,#fff 100%)}
.article-narrow{max-width:850px}
.article-back{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:34px;color:var(--brand-blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:600}
.article-back:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.article-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--brand-blue);font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.article-meta span::after{content:"·";margin-left:12px;color:var(--brand-copper)}
.article-header h1{max-width:820px;font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,72px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.045em;color:var(--navy-deep)}
.article-deck{max-width:750px;margin-top:22px;font-size:21px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
.article-image-wrap{max-width:1120px;margin-top:8px}
.article-hero-image{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(16,52,69,.10)}
.article-content{padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:78px}
.article-content p{margin:0 0 22px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.78;color:#24282d}
.article-content p strong{font-weight:600;color:#151515}
.article-content p em{font-style:italic}
.article-content p:has(> strong:only-child){margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--navy-deep)}
.article-signoff{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;margin-top:54px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.article-signoff span:first-child{color:var(--navy-deep);font-size:17px;font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .article-header{padding:96px 0 34px}
  .article-back{margin-bottom:26px}
  .article-header h1{font-size:40px}
  .article-deck{font-size:19px}
  .article-image-wrap{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
  .article-hero-image{border-radius:16px}
  .article-content{padding-top:38px;padding-bottom:60px}
  .article-content p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:20px}
  .article-content p:has(> strong:only-child){font-size:19px;margin-top:26px;margin-bottom:24px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V28 — improved desktop header and article dialogue form
   ===================================================================== */
@media (min-width:961px){
  .topbar .container{max-width:1360px}
  .nav-wrap{min-height:88px;gap:18px}
  .brand{flex:0 1 390px;min-width:0}
  .brand-name{font-size:26px;line-height:1.02}
  .brand-role{
    margin-top:6px;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.2;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav{
    flex:1 1 auto;
    min-width:0;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:10px;
    font-size:14px;
  }
  .nav > a:not(.nav-cta-strong){
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    min-height:42px;
    padding:10px 12px;
    border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.14);
    border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    color:#43515e;
    line-height:1.12;
    white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(20,67,146,.04);
    transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .nav > a:not(.nav-cta-strong):hover{
    color:var(--brand-blue);
    border-color:rgba(20,67,146,.24);
    background:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(20,67,146,.08);
  }
  .nav > a.nav-current:not(.nav-cta-strong){
    color:var(--brand-blue);
    background:var(--brand-blue-soft);
    border-color:rgba(20,67,146,.20);
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .lang-switch{flex:0 0 auto;margin-left:2px}
  .nav-cta-strong{
    min-height:48px;
    padding:8px 16px 8px 10px!important;
    white-space:nowrap;
    flex:0 0 auto;
  }
}

.article-dialogue{
  margin-top:46px;
  padding-top:36px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
  gap:28px;
  align-items:start;
}
.article-dialogue-copy .section-kicker{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.article-dialogue-copy h2{
  margin-top:0;
  font-size:34px;
  max-width:none;
}
.article-dialogue-copy p{
  margin:14px 0 0;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#42525e;
}
.article-comment-form{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fcfdff 0%,#f4f7fb 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.12);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:28px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(20,67,146,.07);
}
.article-comment-form label{display:block;margin-top:16px}
.article-comment-form label:first-child{margin-top:0}
.article-comment-form label span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:#355061;
}
.article-comment-form input,
.article-comment-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  border:1px solid #c8d9e1;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  font:inherit;
  padding:13px 14px;
  outline:none;
}
.article-comment-form textarea{
  resize:vertical;
  min-height:150px;
}
.article-comment-form input:focus,
.article-comment-form textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,67,146,.10);
}
.article-comment-submit{
  margin-top:18px;
  min-width:220px;
}
.article-comment-note{
  margin:12px 0 0;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:#6d7b84;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .article-dialogue{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .article-dialogue-copy h2{font-size:28px}
  .article-comment-form{padding:22px;border-radius:18px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V29 — brand-agency refinements
   ===================================================================== */

/* Hero: use an authentic, more evocative image rather than a profile portrait. */
.hero-portrait-card img{
  object-position:center center;
}

/* Coaching: prioritize listening and presence over a posed portrait. */
.service-card.service-coaching .coaching-listening-image{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 43%;
}

/* Discover / Decide / Accelerate ↔ three disciplines matrix */
.journey-matrix{
  margin-top:34px;
  padding:30px 30px 28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.14);
  border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.96) 0%,rgba(246,249,252,.98) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(20,67,146,.07);
}
.journey-matrix-intro{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);
  column-gap:38px;
  align-items:end;
  padding-bottom:22px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.12);
}
.journey-matrix-intro .section-kicker{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.journey-matrix-intro h3{
  font-size:25px;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--brand-blue);
}
.journey-matrix-intro p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.matrix-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,1.08fr) repeat(3,minmax(150px,1fr));
  border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.12);
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
}
.matrix-grid > *{
  min-height:72px;
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.10);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.10);
}
.matrix-grid > *:nth-child(4n){border-right:0}
.matrix-grid > *:nth-last-child(-n+4){border-bottom:0}
.matrix-corner{background:#f8fafc}
.matrix-stage{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:3px;
  text-align:center;
  background:#f8fafc;
}
.matrix-stage strong{
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
  color:var(--brand-blue);
}
.matrix-stage span{
  font-size:12px;
  color:#7a8791;
}
.matrix-label{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:#fcfdfe;
  font-size:14px;
  color:#2d3b48;
}
.matrix-dot{
  width:11px;
  height:11px;
  flex:0 0 11px;
  border-radius:50%;
}
.coaching-label .matrix-dot{background:var(--coaching)}
.mentoring-label .matrix-dot{background:var(--mentoring)}
.advisory-label .matrix-dot{background:var(--advisory)}
.matrix-cell{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
}
.matrix-cell small{
  font-size:11px;
  color:#7b8790;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.intensity{
  display:block;
  height:10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  min-width:18px;
}
.intensity.high{width:100%}
.intensity.medium{width:68%}
.intensity.low{width:38%}
.intensity.very-low{width:18%}
.coaching-cell .intensity{background:var(--coaching)}
.mentoring-cell .intensity{background:var(--mentoring)}
.advisory-cell .intensity{background:var(--advisory)}

/* Beyond the conversation: reuse the warm seated portrait here. */
.beyond-photo-wrap{
  width:78%;
  max-width:430px;
}
.beyond-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 22%;
}

/* My Story: intimate image kept deliberately secondary and conceptual. */
.story-personal-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,260px) minmax(0,760px);
  gap:54px;
  align-items:start;
  justify-content:center;
}
.story-personal-image-wrap{
  width:100%;
  align-self:start;
  padding-top:8px;
}
.story-personal-image{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:3/5;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,67,146,.10);
}
.story-personal-caption{
  display:block;
  margin-top:12px;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
  font-style:italic;
  color:#71808a;
}
.story-personal-copy h2{max-width:760px}
.story-personal-copy p{max-width:760px}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .journey-matrix{padding:24px 22px}
  .journey-matrix-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}
  .matrix-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(155px,.95fr) repeat(3,minmax(120px,1fr));overflow-x:auto}
  .matrix-grid > *{padding:12px;min-height:66px}
  .matrix-cell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .matrix-cell small{display:none}
  .story-personal-grid{grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr);gap:34px}
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .journey-matrix{margin-top:24px;padding:20px 16px;border-radius:18px}
  .journey-matrix-intro h3{font-size:22px}
  .matrix-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(140px,.95fr) repeat(3,minmax(92px,1fr));
    overflow-x:auto;
    border-radius:14px;
  }
  .matrix-grid > *{padding:10px 9px;min-height:62px}
  .matrix-stage strong{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em}
  .matrix-stage span{font-size:10px}
  .matrix-label{font-size:12px;gap:7px}
  .matrix-dot{width:9px;height:9px;flex-basis:9px}
  .intensity{height:8px}
  .story-personal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .story-personal-image-wrap{max-width:220px;margin:0 auto}
  .story-personal-caption{text-align:center}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V30 — validated hero, coaching image and phase/discipline flow
   ===================================================================== */
.hero .container{
  max-width:1320px;
}
.hero-grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.03fr) minmax(480px,.97fr);
  gap:52px;
}
.hero-concept-card{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  align-self:center;
  padding:10px;
  border-radius:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  box-shadow:0 25px 65px rgba(20,67,146,.13);
}
.hero-concept-image{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
  border-radius:17px;
}
.hero-proof{
  position:absolute;
  left:28px;
  bottom:26px;
  max-width:340px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:10px 14px 10px 10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.12);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(20,67,146,.14);
}
.hero-proof-avatar{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  flex:0 0 58px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center top;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(20,67,146,.12);
}
.hero-proof-copy{
  min-width:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:2px;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.35;
  color:#566570;
}
.hero-proof-copy strong{
  color:var(--brand-blue);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
}
.hero-copy .meta{margin-top:24px}

/* Coaching photograph validated for the discipline block. */
.service-card.service-coaching .coaching-listening-image{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
}

/* Validated Discover / Decide / Accelerate × discipline concept. */
.discipline-phase-map{
  margin-top:54px;
  padding:26px 26px 24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(20,67,146,.13);
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fafbfd 100%);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(20,67,146,.07);
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading{
  display:flex;
  align-items:end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:34px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading .section-kicker{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  margin:0;
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading p{
  max-width:670px;
  margin:0;
  text-align:right;
  color:#52616c;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.discipline-phase-map-image{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:15px;
}

@media(max-width:1120px){
  .hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(420px,.92fr);
    gap:38px;
  }
  .hero-proof{left:22px;bottom:20px;max-width:320px}
}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .hero-concept-card{max-width:760px;justify-self:center}
  .discipline-phase-map{margin-top:38px;padding:22px}
  .discipline-phase-map-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
  .discipline-phase-map-heading p{text-align:left;max-width:760px}
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .hero-concept-card{padding:7px;border-radius:18px}
  .hero-concept-image{border-radius:13px}
  .hero-proof{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    max-width:none;
    margin:10px 2px 2px;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:9px 10px;
    box-shadow:none;
    background:#fff;
  }
  .hero-proof-avatar{width:50px;height:50px;flex-basis:50px}
  .hero-proof-copy{font-size:11.5px}
  .hero-proof-copy strong{font-size:12.5px}
  .discipline-phase-map{margin-top:30px;padding:14px;border-radius:17px}
  .discipline-phase-map-heading{margin-bottom:12px}
  .discipline-phase-map-heading p{font-size:13px}
  .discipline-phase-map-image{border-radius:10px}
}

/* V30 hero proof sits beneath the concept image so the metaphor stays unobstructed. */
.hero-proof{
  position:relative;
  left:auto;
  bottom:auto;
  max-width:none;
  margin:10px 4px 2px;
  padding:9px 10px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.hero-proof-avatar{
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  flex-basis:54px;
}
.hero-proof-copy{
  flex-direction:row;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:baseline;
  column-gap:6px;
  row-gap:1px;
}
.hero-proof-copy strong{white-space:nowrap}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .hero-proof-copy{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .hero-proof-copy strong{white-space:normal}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V31 — hero proof scale, balanced disciplines intro, native phase map
   ===================================================================== */

/* Hero: keep the conceptual image dominant, but make José Carlos' proof
   portrait substantially more visible (about 3x the previous surface). */
.hero-proof{
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  padding:12px 14px;
}
.hero-proof-avatar{
  width:94px;
  height:94px;
  flex:0 0 94px;
  border-width:3px;
}
.hero-proof-copy{
  flex-direction:row;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:baseline;
  column-gap:6px;
  row-gap:2px;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.42;
}
.hero-proof-copy strong{
  font-size:15px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Three complementary disciplines: the introduction spans the same visual
   width as the three cards below, avoiding a left-heavy empty area. */
#work > .container > .section-kicker,
#work > .container > h2,
#work > .container > .intro{
  max-width:none;
  width:100%;
}
#work > .container > h2{
  max-width:1120px;
}
#work > .container > .intro{
  max-width:1120px;
}

/* Native HTML/CSS diagram: same Manrope typography as the website. */
.discipline-phase-map{
  margin-top:54px;
  padding:28px 28px 26px;
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading .section-kicker{
  margin:0;
}
.phase-discipline-flow{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:10px;
  width:100%;
  min-height:238px;
}
.phase-flow-block{
  position:relative;
  min-height:238px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:28px 34px;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(20,67,146,.10);
}
.phase-flow-block::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,.10),transparent 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.08));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.phase-discover{
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 34px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 34px) 100%,0 100%);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--advisory) 0%,
    var(--advisory) 3%,
    var(--mentoring) 10%,
    var(--mentoring) 22%,
    var(--coaching) 38%,
    var(--coaching) 100%);
}
.phase-decide{
  clip-path:polygon(30px 0,calc(100% - 34px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 34px) 100%,30px 100%,0 50%);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--advisory) 0%,
    var(--advisory) 5%,
    var(--mentoring) 17%,
    var(--mentoring) 52%,
    var(--coaching) 65%,
    var(--coaching) 100%);
}
.phase-accelerate{
  clip-path:polygon(30px 0,calc(100% - 34px) 0,100% 50%,calc(100% - 34px) 100%,30px 100%,0 50%);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    var(--advisory) 0%,
    var(--advisory) 72%,
    var(--mentoring) 84%,
    var(--mentoring) 93%,
    var(--coaching) 100%);
}
.phase-flow-copy{
  text-align:center;
  color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.phase-flow-copy strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:34px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.phase-flow-copy span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:10px;
  font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.phase-flow-legend{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:18px 38px;
  margin-top:20px;
  font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:#394956;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.phase-flow-legend span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
}
.legend-dot{
  width:13px;
  height:13px;
  flex:0 0 13px;
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,67,146,.05);
}
.legend-dot.coaching{background:var(--coaching)}
.legend-dot.mentoring{background:var(--mentoring)}
.legend-dot.advisory{background:var(--advisory)}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .hero-proof-avatar{width:82px;height:82px;flex-basis:82px}
  .hero-proof-copy{font-size:13px}
  .hero-proof-copy strong{font-size:14px}
  .phase-discipline-flow{min-height:190px;gap:7px}
  .phase-flow-block{min-height:190px;padding:24px 26px}
  .phase-flow-copy strong{font-size:27px}
  .phase-flow-copy span{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em}
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .hero-proof-avatar{width:76px;height:76px;flex-basis:76px}
  .hero-proof-copy{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;font-size:12.5px}
  .hero-proof-copy strong{font-size:13.5px;white-space:normal}
  .phase-discipline-flow{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    min-height:0;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .phase-flow-block{
    min-height:142px;
    clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% calc(100% - 22px),50% 100%,0 calc(100% - 22px));
    padding:22px 24px 30px;
  }
  .phase-flow-copy strong{font-size:26px}
  .phase-flow-copy span{font-size:11.5px}
  .phase-flow-legend{gap:12px 20px;justify-content:flex-start;font-size:13px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V32 — restore V30 phase-map visual language; enlarge proof portrait
   ===================================================================== */

/* Hero: portrait becomes materially more prominent; concept image slightly reduced. */
@media (min-width:961px){
  .hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.14fr) minmax(390px,.82fr);
    gap:44px;
  }
  .hero-concept-card{
    max-width:470px;
    justify-self:end;
    padding:12px 14px 14px;
  }
  .hero-concept-image{
    width:calc(100% - 16px);
    margin:0 auto;
    aspect-ratio:15/10;
  }
  .hero-proof{
    left:22px;
    right:22px;
    width:auto;
    max-width:none;
    gap:16px;
    padding:12px 16px 12px 12px;
  }
  .hero-proof-avatar{
    width:112px;
    height:112px;
    flex:0 0 112px;
  }
  .hero-proof-copy{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.42;
  }
  .hero-proof-copy strong{
    font-size:15px;
  }
}

@media (min-width:721px) and (max-width:960px){
  .hero-concept-card{max-width:620px;padding:10px 12px 12px}
  .hero-concept-image{width:calc(100% - 12px);margin:0 auto}
  .hero-proof{left:18px;right:18px;max-width:none;width:auto}
  .hero-proof-avatar{width:96px;height:96px;flex-basis:96px}
}

@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero-proof{left:14px;right:14px;max-width:none;width:auto}
  .hero-proof-avatar{width:82px;height:82px;flex-basis:82px}
}

/* V30-inspired diagram rebuilt as inline SVG so typography stays Manrope. */
.discipline-phase-map{
  margin-top:54px;
  padding:26px 26px 22px;
}
.discipline-phase-map-heading{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.v30-phase-diagram{
  width:100%;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fff;
}
.v30-phase-diagram svg{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  font-family:"Manrope",system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
}

/* Old V31 native phase blocks are no longer used. */
.phase-discipline-flow,
.phase-flow-legend{display:none!important}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .discipline-phase-map{margin-top:38px;padding:22px}
  .v30-phase-diagram{border-radius:12px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .discipline-phase-map{margin-top:30px;padding:12px;border-radius:17px}
  .v30-phase-diagram{overflow-x:auto;border-radius:10px}
  .v30-phase-diagram svg{min-width:820px}
}


/* =====================================================================
   V35 — hero concept card: exact horizontal alignment + less stretched crop
   ===================================================================== */
@media (min-width:961px){
  .hero-concept-card{
    max-width:440px;
    padding:12px 14px 14px;
  }
  .hero-concept-image{
    width:100%;
    margin:0;
    aspect-ratio:1.4/1;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:left center;
    box-sizing:border-box;
  }
  .hero-proof{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    width:100%;
    max-width:none;
    margin:10px 0 2px;
    box-sizing:border-box;
  }
}

@media (min-width:721px) and (max-width:960px){
  .hero-concept-card{max-width:600px;padding:10px 12px 12px}
  .hero-concept-image{width:100%;margin:0;aspect-ratio:1.4/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:left center}
  .hero-proof{left:auto;right:auto;width:100%;margin:10px 0 2px;box-sizing:border-box}
}

@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero-concept-image{width:100%;margin:0;object-position:left center}
  .hero-proof{left:auto;right:auto;width:100%;margin:9px 0 2px;box-sizing:border-box}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V35 ARSYS FINAL — cache-safe production guard
   Keeps production rendering identical to the validated local V35.
   ===================================================================== */
@media (min-width:961px){
  .hero-concept-card{
    width:440px !important;
    max-width:440px !important;
    justify-self:end !important;
    padding:12px 14px 14px !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .hero-concept-image{
    display:block !important;
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:1.4/1 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
    object-position:left center !important;
    margin:0 !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .hero-proof{
    position:relative !important;
    left:auto !important;
    right:auto !important;
    bottom:auto !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:none !important;
    margin:10px 0 2px !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .story-personal-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,260px) minmax(0,760px) !important;
    gap:54px !important;
    align-items:start !important;
    justify-content:center !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image-wrap{
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:260px !important;
    margin:0 !important;
    align-self:start !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image{
    display:block !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:260px !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:3/5 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
    object-position:center center !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width:721px) and (max-width:960px){
  .hero-concept-card{
    width:min(100%,600px) !important;
    max-width:600px !important;
    justify-self:center !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .hero-concept-image{
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:1.4/1 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
    object-position:left center !important;
  }
  .hero-proof{
    position:relative !important;
    left:auto !important;
    right:auto !important;
    bottom:auto !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:none !important;
    margin:10px 0 2px !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .story-personal-grid{
    grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap:34px !important;
    align-items:start !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image-wrap{
    width:190px !important;
    max-width:190px !important;
    margin:0 !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image{
    width:190px !important;
    max-width:190px !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:3/5 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero-concept-card{
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
    justify-self:stretch !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .hero-concept-image{
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:1.4/1 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
    object-position:left center !important;
  }
  .hero-proof{
    position:relative !important;
    left:auto !important;
    right:auto !important;
    bottom:auto !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:none !important;
    margin:9px 0 2px !important;
    box-sizing:border-box !important;
  }
  .story-personal-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    gap:24px !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image-wrap{
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:220px !important;
    margin:0 auto !important;
  }
  .story-personal-image{
    display:block !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:220px !important;
    height:auto !important;
    aspect-ratio:3/5 !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
  }
}

/* V47 — article + inline training video */
.perspective-card-media video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;background:#111}
.perspective-card-body-link{height:auto}
.article-hero-image-natural{object-fit:contain;background:#eef2f3}
.article-video-wrap{margin:34px 0 38px}
.article-video{display:block;width:100%;max-height:640px;background:#111;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(16,52,69,.10)}
.article-video-caption{margin:10px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.5!important;color:var(--muted)!important;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:720px){.article-video{border-radius:14px}.article-video-wrap{margin:28px 0 32px}}

/* v49 — Hardened uniform body typography for the 6 Oct 2026 article (ES/EN).
   Only direct body paragraphs are targeted. Title, deck/subtitle, video caption, signoff
   and conversation section keep their existing hierarchy and styles. */
.article-content-uniform > p{
  font-family:"Manrope", sans-serif !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.78 !important;
  color:#000 !important;
}
.article-content-uniform > p strong{
  font-family:inherit !important;
  font-size:inherit !important;
  line-height:inherit !important;
  color:inherit !important;
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .article-content-uniform > p{
    font-size:17px !important;
    line-height:1.72 !important;
  }
}