Executive Protection Assessment℠

Protect What You’ve Built

Free | 20-Minute Virtual Session

Complimentary 20-Minute Executive Protection Assessment℠ for CEOs of $10M+ Companies

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You’ve Spent Years Building Something Exceptional

$10 million. $25 million. $50 million.

Whatever your revenue—it represents years of strategic decisions, calculated risks, and relentless execution.

You’ve built a company. A reputation. A legacy.

But here’s what most successful CEOs don’t realize:

Every HR decision you sign off on—every termination you approve, every complaint you dismiss, every investigation you oversee—puts YOUR name, YOUR reputation, and YOUR personal assets at potential risk.

Not just the company. You, personally.

And most CEOs don’t discover this until they’re personally named in a lawsuit, watching their Google search results fill with litigation headlines.

The Hidden Threat to Elite CEOs

If you’re running a $10M-$100M company, you’re operating at a level where:

❌ Startup-level HR infrastructure no longer works
Your office manager “handling HR” creates more liability than protection.

❌ Every signature creates potential personal exposure
When you approve terminations or sign off on investigations, YOUR name goes on the line—not just the company’s.

❌ Competitors recruit your people using your HR gaps against you
“They don’t have real HR infrastructure—you’ll be on your own there.”

❌ One inadequate investigation can cost $200K+ in settlements
Plus reputation damage that follows you for years.

❌ Your Google results define your professional brand
“CEO Named in Discrimination Lawsuit” doesn’t disappear—even after you win.

The CEOs who scale from $10M to $100M successfully?

They all have one thing in common: They invested in world-class HR infrastructure before they needed it—not after a lawsuit forced them to.

You’re Smarter Than Most CEOs

Most CEOs at your level wait until they’re personally sued to think about HR infrastructure.

They spend $200K-$500K learning lessons the expensive way—defending lawsuits, settling claims, and repairing reputation damage.

You’re reading this page, which means you’re not most CEOs.

You understand that:

✓ Elite operations require elite infrastructure – World-class companies don’t run on startup-level HR.

✓ Prevention costs less than defense – $10K in infrastructure beats $200K in legal fees.

✓ Reputation is your most valuable asset – Once damaged in public court records, it’s nearly impossible to repair.

✓ Smart CEOs learn from others’ mistakes – Not from making them personally.

That’s what separates good CEOs from exceptional ones.

What Is the Executive Protection Assessment℠?

The Executive Protection Assessment℠ is a complimentary 20-minute strategic consultation where we discuss:

1. Your Personal Liability Exposure

  • Where your signature creates potential personal risk.
  • What employment decisions put YOUR name (not just the company) at legal risk.
  • How current HR practices may expose your personal assets and reputation.

2. Competitive Intelligence

  • How your HR infrastructure compares to your top competitors.
  • What elite companies in your industry are doing that you may not be aware of.
  • Where competitors may be using your HR gaps to recruit your best people.

3. Elite-Level Infrastructure

  • What world-class HR protection looks like at your company’s stage.
  • The investigation capabilities that keep CEO names out of lawsuits.
  • How sophisticated companies protect leadership reputation proactively.

4. Strategic Fit Assessment

  • Whether my services align with your company’s needs and trajectory.
  • What level of investment makes sense for your situation.
  • If you’re the type of CEO I typically partner with.

This is not a sales pitch. It’s a peer-level strategic conversation.

Is This Assessment Right for You?

The Executive Protection Assessment℠ is designed for CEOs who:

✅ Run companies with $10M-$100M in revenue.
✅ Have 50-500 employees.
✅ Have personally signed off on HR investigations or terminations.
✅ Have “outgrown” their current HR infrastructure.
✅ Are thinking about growth capital, acquisition, or exit strategy.
✅ Understand that their reputation is worth protecting.
✅ Want world-class infrastructure that matches their operational sophistication.
✅ Prefer learning from others’ expensive mistakes rather than making them personally.

I’m selective about who I work with. I typically partner with CEOs who’ve built exceptional organizations and want protection that matches what they’ve created.

Why CEOs Trust Me to Protect What They’ve Built

I’m Vanessa G. Nelson, CLRL—a Certified EEO Investigator with 16 years specializing in protecting CEOs of mid-market companies from personal liability in employment lawsuits.

My background includes:

  • Certified Labor Relations Leader (CLRL) – Elite certification held by less than 20% of HR professionals.
  • Certified EEO Investigator for Federal Government Agencies – Conducting high-stakes investigations at the highest levels.
  • Author of a Published Book on preventing costly HR mistakes and building compliant infrastructure.
  • 16 Years Protecting CEO Reputations – Working inside companies from $10M to $5,000+ employees.
  • Track Record of Results – The CHRO of a 5,000-employee organization hired me after watching one YouTube video because he recognized elite-level expertise.

What makes my approach different:

I don’t just “do compliance.” I protect the legacies, reputations, and competitive advantages of CEOs who’ve built something exceptional and want to ensure nothing damages what they’ve created.

I’ve worked inside your competitors. I know what HR infrastructure they have, what they pay, how they handle investigations, and where their gaps are. I bring that intelligence to you.

I focus on CEO protection, not just company compliance. Because when lawsuits happen, it’s YOUR name that gets Googled—not just the company’s.

What to Expect During Your 20-Minute Assessment

Before Our Call:

  • You’ll receive a brief questionnaire (5 minutes to complete).
  • This helps me understand your company, stage, and specific concerns.
  • Ensures we use our 20 minutes strategically.

During Our Call or Virtual Meeting:

Minutes 1-5: Your Situation

  • Your company’s growth trajectory.
  • Current HR infrastructure (or lack thereof).
  • Specific concerns keeping you up at night.

Minutes 6-12: Strategic Discussion

  • Where you’re personally exposed in current HR decisions.
  • How your infrastructure compares to elite competitors.
  • What world-class protection looks like at your stage.

Minutes 13-18: Strategic Recommendations

  • What level of investment makes sense for your situation.
  • Prioritized action items if you want to handle it internally.
  • Whether my services are the right fit.

Minutes 19-20: Next Steps

  • If we’re a fit: I’ll outline how we’d work together.
  • If we’re not: I’ll point you to appropriate resources.
  • No pressure, no hard sell—just strategic clarity.

After Our Call:

  • You’ll have clarity on your exposure and options.
  • If we decide to work together: I’ll send a tailored proposal.
  • If not: You’ll still have valuable strategic insights.

Limited Availability

I’m selective about the CEOs I partner with.

I currently conduct only 8-10 Executive Protection Assessments℠ per month for CEOs running $10M+ companies.

Why so few?

Because I invest significant time understanding each company’s unique situation, competitive landscape, and strategic needs. These aren’t cookie-cutter consultations—they’re customized strategic sessions.

I also limit my client roster to 15-20 companies at a time, ensuring each CEO gets the level of attention and expertise they deserve.

If you’re reading this page, spots are currently available.

If you wait, they may not be.

Elite CEOs understand that the best strategic advisors are selective about who they work with. If that resonates with you, request your assessment below.

What Elite CEOs Say

“For the first time in two years, I’m sleeping through the night.” – CEO, 120-employee healthcare organization (personally named in two lawsuits before working with Vanessa)

“I’ve been one bad decision away from personal financial ruin for years—and I didn’t even know it. This isn’t expensive. This is the cheapest insurance policy I’ve ever bought.” – CEO, $25M professional services firm

“I watched Vanessa’s YouTube video on HR audits and immediately knew: this is the level of expertise we need. Best $20,000 we’ve invested.” – CHRO, 5,000-employee organization

“The competitive intelligence alone was worth the investment. She’s worked inside my competitors and knows exactly what they’re doing that I wasn’t.” – CEO, $40M distribution company

“Most HR consultants tell you what the law requires. Vanessa tells you how to protect yourself personally while building infrastructure that gives you competitive advantage. Completely different conversation.” – CEO, 400-employee transportation organization

Two Types of CEOs

Type 1: Those who invest in infrastructure before they need it

They understand that world-class operations require world-class HR. They invest $10K-$25K proactively to build the investigation capabilities, documentation standards, and manager training that keeps their name out of lawsuits.

They sleep well at night. They focus on growth strategy, not defending employment claims. Their Google results show business achievements, not litigation headlines.

Type 2: Those who wait until crisis forces them

They spend $200K-$500K defending lawsuits they could have prevented. Their name appears in public court records. Their reputation suffers damage that follows them for years. They learn expensive lessons that Type 1 CEOs learned for a fraction of the cost.

Which type are you?

If you’re Type 1—the CEO who thinks strategically, invests proactively, and protects what you’ve built before problems arise—request your Executive Protection Assessment below.

If you’re Type 2—typically wait until after the first lawsuit.

And that’s okay. I’ll still be here when you’re ready.

Request Your Executive Protection Assessment℠

Complimentary 20-Minute Strategic Consultation

Available exclusively for CEOs of $10M+ companies

During your assessment, we’ll discuss: ✓ Where your personal reputation and assets are exposed.
✓ How your HR infrastructure compares to elite competitors.
✓ What world-class protection looks like at your stage.
✓ Whether my services align with your needs.

Or, if you prefer to discuss first:

Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: (810) 813-8732
LinkedIn: Vanessa’s LinkedIn Address

I respond personally to every inquiry within 24 hours.

Vanessa Nelson, CLRL | Certified EEO Investigator

Expert Human Resources, LLC

Protecting Elite CEOs from Personal Liability Since 2009

[email protected]
(810) 813-8732
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Based in Michigan | Serving $10M-$100M Companies Nationwide

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  • Certified Labor Relations Leader (CLRL)
  • Certified EEO Investigator – Federal Government
  • Published Author
  • 16 Years Protecting CEO Reputations
  • Member: Society of Human Resources