:root {
    --navy: #1B2A4A;
    --navy-deep: #111D33;
    --navy-light: #243658;
    --gold: #B5823F;
    --gold-light: #D6AF72;
    --gold-hover: #916835;
    --gold-dim: rgba(181,130,63,0.10);
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --paper: #F8F3EA;
    --warm-gray: #ECE2CE;
    --warm-gray-2: #E4DBCB;
    --charcoal: #46403A;
    --slate: #6F675C;
    --green: #5A9E6F;
    --heading: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
    --body: 'Source Sans 3', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --essay: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 17px; }
  @media (min-width: 1500px) { html { font-size: 18px; } }
  @media (max-width: 600px)  { html { font-size: 16px; } }
  body {
    font-family: var(--body);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    background: var(--paper);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(181, 130, 63, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  nav.scrolled { background: rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.99); box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); }
  .nav-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px;
  }
  .nav-brand {
    font-family: var(--heading); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
    position: relative; padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .nav-brand::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  }
  .utility-bar {
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.22);
  }
  .utility-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .utility-creds {
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(232,213,163,0.7); letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .utility-creds .dot {
    display: inline-block; margin: 0 10px; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6;
  }
  @media(max-width:768px){
    .utility-bar { display: none; }
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: color 0.3s; position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-4px; left:0; width:0; height:1px; background:var(--gold); transition:width 0.3s; }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav-cta {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; color: var(--navy) !important;
    background: var(--gold-light); border: none; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 3px; transition: all 0.3s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px; }
  .nav-toggle span { display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); transition:all 0.3s; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* UTILITY */
  .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }
  .section-label {
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--heading); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; }
  .gold-line { width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }

  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy); background: var(--gold-light); padding: 13px 28px;
    border: none; border-radius: 3px; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(181,130,63,0.30); }
  .btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); background: transparent; padding: 13px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); border-radius: 3px; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); }
  .btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy); background: transparent; padding: 12px 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); border-radius: 3px; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

  /* ANIMATIONS */
  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
  /* Reveal-on-scroll. Elements hide ONLY when JS is present to reveal them (html.js),
     so with JS disabled nothing is ever trapped invisible. */
  .reveal { transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
  html.js .reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); }
  html.js .reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  /* ==================== HERO ==================== */
  .hero {
    min-height: 86vh; background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(181,130,63,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(36,54,88,0.8) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content:''; position:absolute; right:-80px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:500px; height:500px; border:1px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.08); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-inner { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:150px 40px 76px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.2em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:32px;
    opacity:0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before { content:''; display:inline-block; width:40px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); vertical-align:middle; margin-right:16px; }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family:var(--heading); font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5.5vw,4.5rem); font-weight:500;
    color:var(--white); line-height:1.15; max-width:750px; margin-bottom:12px;
    opacity:0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s forwards;
  }
  .hero h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-light); }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:300;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:620px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:44px;
    opacity:0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.6s forwards;
  }
  .hero-buttons { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; opacity:0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.8s forwards; }

  /* ==================== OFFERINGS ==================== */
  .offerings { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--paper); }
  .offerings-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .offering-card {
    background: var(--warm-gray); padding: 44px 32px; border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray-2);
    transition: all 0.4s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .offering-card::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
    background:var(--gold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform 0.4s;
  }
  .offering-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(27,42,74,0.08); }
  .offering-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
  .offering-icon {
    width:46px; height:46px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:3px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:24px; color:var(--gold);
  }
  .offering-card h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .offering-card p { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .card-link { font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--gold-hover); text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; transition:gap 0.3s; }
  .card-link:hover { gap:10px; }

  /* ==================== RESOURCES / WORKSHEETS (Lazaroff inspired) ==================== */
  .resources { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--warm-gray); }
  .resources-header { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; margin-bottom:60px; }
  .resources-header .section-title { margin-bottom:0; max-width: 500px; }

  /* Lead Magnet */
  .lead-magnet {
    background: var(--navy); border-radius:6px; padding:56px 52px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:48px;
  }
  .lead-magnet-badge {
    display:inline-block; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light);
    background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--gold); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .lead-magnet h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.3; }
  .lead-magnet p { font-size:0.95rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .lead-magnet-form { display:flex; gap:10px; }
  .lead-magnet-form input {
    flex:1; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.88rem; padding:12px 18px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius:3px; color:var(--white); outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .lead-magnet-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  .lead-magnet-form input:focus { border-color:var(--gold); }
  .lead-magnet-visual {
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .checklist-mockup {
    width:200px; height:260px; background:var(--white); border-radius:4px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); padding:24px 20px;
    transform: rotate(2deg);
  }
  .checklist-mockup h5 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
  .checklist-mockup .sub { font-size:0.55rem; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .checklist-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .check-box { width:14px; height:14px; border:1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius:2px; flex-shrink:0; position:relative; }
  .check-box.checked::after { content:'✓'; position:absolute; top:-2px; left:1px; font-size:11px; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
  .checklist-item span { font-size:0.6rem; color:var(--charcoal); }

  /* Worksheet Grid */
  .worksheet-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; margin-bottom:48px; }
  .worksheet-card {
    background:var(--white); border-radius:4px; padding:32px 28px;
    border:1px solid rgba(27,42,74,0.06); transition:all 0.35s; position:relative;
  }
  .worksheet-card:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(27,42,74,0.08); }
  .worksheet-icon {
    width:40px; height:40px; background:var(--gold-dim); border-radius:3px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--gold-hover); font-size:1.1rem;
  }
  .worksheet-card h4 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .worksheet-card p { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .worksheet-card .time { font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--gold-hover); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:14px; }

  /* Calculators Grid */
  .calc-section-title { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:28px; }
  .calc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
  .calc-card {
    background:var(--white); border-radius:4px; padding:24px; border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .calc-card:hover { transform:translateX(4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(27,42,74,0.06); }
  .calc-card h5 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
  .calc-card p { font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .calc-card a { font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--gold-hover); text-decoration:none; }

  /* Reading + media-quote grids (were inline; classed so they can collapse on mobile) */
  .book-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-bottom:48px; }
  .media-quote-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }

  /* ==================== WRITING ==================== */
  .writing { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--paper); }
  .writing-header { display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:60px; }
  .posts-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:36px; }
  .post-card { border-bottom:2px solid var(--warm-gray); padding-bottom:28px; transition:border-color 0.3s; }
  .post-card:hover { border-color:var(--gold); }
  .post-category { font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-hover); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .post-card h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .post-card h3 a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .post-card h3 a:hover { color:var(--gold-hover); }
  .post-excerpt { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .post-date { font-size:0.78rem; color:#999; }
  .view-all { font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--gold-hover); text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; transition:gap 0.3s; white-space:nowrap; }
  .view-all:hover { gap:10px; }
  /* The Essayist voice — the Brief reads in Newsreader (headline + body) */
  #writing .section-title, #writing .post-card h3 { font-family: var(--essay); font-weight:500; }
  #writing .section-subtitle, #writing .post-excerpt { font-family: var(--essay); }
  /* Featured published article */
  .featured-article {
    display:block; text-decoration:none; background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--warm-gray-2); border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius:4px; padding:36px 40px; margin-bottom:52px; transition:all 0.35s;
  }
  .featured-article:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(27,42,74,0.10); }
  .featured-tag {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-hover); margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .featured-article h3 {
    font-family:var(--essay); font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem); font-weight:500;
    color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .featured-article p { font-family:var(--essay); font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:680px; }
  .featured-meta { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-hover); }
  .brief-teaser-label {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:20px;
  }

  /* ==================== SPEAKING ==================== */
  .speaking { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--warm-gray); }
  .talks-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; align-items:start; }
  .talk-card {
    background:var(--white); border-radius:4px; padding:40px 36px;
    border:1px solid rgba(27,42,74,0.06); transition:all 0.35s;
  }
  .talk-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(27,42,74,0.08); }
  .talk-number { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .talk-card h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.35; }
  .talk-card > p { font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .talk-takeaways { margin-top:18px; }
  .talk-takeaways h5 { font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .takeaway-item { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .takeaway-dot { width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--gold); border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:8px; }
  .takeaway-item span { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--charcoal); line-height:1.55; }

  .custom-talks {
    background:var(--navy); border-radius:4px; padding:40px; margin-top:40px;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:32px;
  }
  .custom-talks h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:6px; }
  .custom-talks p { font-size:0.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

  /* ==================== TEACHING ==================== */
  .teaching { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--paper); }
  .teaching-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; margin-top:48px; }
  .teaching-card {
    background:var(--warm-gray); padding:40px 36px; border-radius:4px;
  }
  .teaching-card h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .teaching-card p { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:0; }
  .teaching-philosophy {
    border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding-left:28px; margin-top:32px;
  }
  .teaching-philosophy p {
    font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.15rem; font-style:italic;
    color:var(--navy); line-height:1.6;
  }

  /* ==================== ABOUT (mini on integrated page) ==================== */
  .about { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--navy); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .about::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(181,130,63,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .about-photo-frame {
    width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.35);
    outline-offset: 10px;
  }
  .about-photo {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center 18%;
    transform: scale(1.35);
    transform-origin: center 22%;
    display: block;
    filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
  }
  .about .section-label { color:var(--gold); }
  .about .section-title { color:var(--white); max-width:500px; }
  .about .about-headline {
    font-family:var(--heading); font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); line-height:1.2;
    letter-spacing:-0.005em; color:var(--white);
    max-width:600px; margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .about .about-headline em {
    font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:400;
  }
  .about p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:20px; max-width:540px; }
  .beliefs { margin-top:32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .belief {
    font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.05rem; font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-light); padding-left:20px; border-left:2px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.3);
  }

  /* ==================== NEWSLETTER ==================== */
  .newsletter { padding:64px 40px; background:var(--navy-deep); position:relative; }
  .newsletter::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(181,130,63,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .newsletter-inner { max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .newsletter h2 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.1rem); font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.3; }
  .newsletter p { font-size:0.95rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:36px; }
  .newsletter-form { display:flex; gap:10px; max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; }
  .newsletter-form input {
    flex:1; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.88rem; padding:13px 18px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius:3px; color:var(--white); outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .newsletter-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  .newsletter-form input:focus { border-color:var(--gold); }
  .newsletter-form button {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--navy); background:var(--gold-light); border:none; padding:13px 26px;
    border-radius:3px; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.3s; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .newsletter-form button:hover { background:var(--gold); }
  .newsletter-note { font-size:0.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-top:14px; }
  .newsletter-tagline {
    font-family: var(--heading); font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold-light); opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  }

  /* ==================== CONTACT ==================== */
  .contact { padding: 62px 40px; background: var(--warm-gray); }
  .contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:80px; align-items:start; }
  .contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
  .form-group label {
    display:block; font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    width:100%; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.9rem; padding:12px 16px;
    border:1px solid var(--warm-gray-2); border-radius:3px; background:var(--white);
    color:var(--charcoal); outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color:var(--gold); }
  .form-group textarea { min-height:120px; resize:vertical; }

  /* ==================== CREDENTIALS BAR ==================== */
  .credentials { padding:44px 40px; background:var(--paper); border-top:1px solid rgba(27,42,74,0.06); }
  .credentials-inner { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:44px; }
  .credential {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:400;
    color:var(--slate); letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .credential::before { content:''; width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--gold); border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; }
  .credential:first-child::before { display:none; }

  /* ==================== FOOTER ==================== */
  footer { padding:40px 40px 26px; background:var(--navy-deep); border-top:1px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.3); }
  .footer-inner { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; }
  .footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .footer-brand h4 { font-family:var(--heading); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .footer-brand p { font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height:1.7; max-width:280px; }
  .footer-links h5 { font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:18px; }
  .footer-links ul { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .footer-links a { font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .footer-links a:hover { color:var(--white); }
  .footer-newsletter p { font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .footer-newsletter-form { display:flex; gap:8px; }
  .footer-newsletter-form input {
    flex:1; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.82rem; padding:10px 14px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius:3px; color:var(--white); outline:none;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  .footer-newsletter-form button {
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--navy); background:var(--gold-light); border:none; padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:3px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding-top:28px;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size:0.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .footer-bottom a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); text-decoration:none; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

  /* ==================== EDITORIAL PULL-QUOTE ==================== */
  .statement {
    background: var(--navy-deep); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    padding: 104px 40px; text-align: center;
  }
  .statement::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(181,130,63,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .statement-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .statement blockquote {
    font-family: var(--heading); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .statement blockquote em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold-light); display:block; }
  .statement .attribution {
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  }
  .statement .attribution::before {
    content:''; display:inline-block; width:32px; height:1px;
    background:var(--gold); vertical-align:middle; margin-right:14px; opacity:0.6;
  }

  /* PAGE DIVIDER */
  .page-divider {
    text-align:center; padding:10px 0; background:var(--navy);
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.6rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.3em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); opacity:0.5;
  }

  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width:900px) {
    .about-grid, .contact-grid, .teaching-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
    .offerings-grid, .posts-grid, .worksheet-grid, .calc-grid, .talks-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
    .lead-magnet { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:36px 28px; }
    .lead-magnet-visual { display:none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px 24px; }
    .footer-brand { grid-column:1 / -1; }
    .nav-inner { padding:0 20px; }
    .nav-brand { font-size:1.35rem; }
    .nav-toggle { display:flex; position:absolute; right:20px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:2; }
    .nav-links {
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px;
      position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0;
      background:rgba(17,29,51,0.99); padding:24px 40px;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(181,130,63,0.15);
      transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:all 0.3s;
    }
    .nav-links.open { transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
    .writing-header, .resources-header { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; }
    .newsletter-form, .lead-magnet-form { flex-direction:column; }
    .credentials-inner { flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px 26px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; gap:12px; text-align:center; }
    .custom-talks { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction:column; }
  }

  /* MOBILE — tighter gutters + vertical rhythm, and collapse the inline grids */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container { padding-left:0; padding-right:0; }
    .hero-inner { padding:124px 24px 60px; }
    .offerings, .writing, .speaking, .teaching, .about, .contact, .resources {
      padding-top:56px; padding-bottom:56px; padding-left:24px; padding-right:24px;
    }
    .newsletter { padding:56px 24px; }
    .statement { padding:72px 24px; }
    .credentials { padding:28px 24px; }
    footer { padding:48px 24px 32px; }
    .lead-magnet { padding:32px 24px; }
    .talk-card { padding:24px 22px; }
    .talk-card h3 { font-size:1.15rem; }
    .talk-card > p { margin-bottom:16px; }
    .teaching-card { padding:24px 22px; }
    .custom-talks { padding:24px 22px; }
    .talks-grid { gap:20px; margin-top:32px; }
    .section-title { font-size:clamp(1.5rem,6vw,1.9rem); margin-bottom:14px; }
    .media-quote-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    /* Reading list: 2-up + compact so 11 books aren't 11 full-height rows */
    .book-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; margin-bottom:32px; }
    .book-grid .calc-card { padding:16px 14px; }
    .book-grid .calc-card h5 { font-size:0.9rem; }
    .talk-card > p { font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
    /* Footer: 2-up link columns instead of a tall single stack */
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px 20px; }
    .footer-brand, .footer-newsletter { grid-column:1 / -1; }
  }

  body.subpage { padding-top: 113px; }
  @media (max-width:768px){ body.subpage { padding-top: 72px; } }


/* ===== As Featured In — press logo row ===== */
.press-row { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:26px 46px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.press-logo { text-decoration:none; opacity:0.46; transition:opacity 0.25s ease; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; }
.press-logo:hover { opacity:0.82; }
.press-logo img { display:block; filter:brightness(0) saturate(0); }
.press-wordmark { font-family:var(--body); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:600; color:#000; letter-spacing:0.02em; white-space:nowrap; line-height:1; }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .press-row { gap:18px 28px; }
  .press-logo img { height:18px !important; }
  .press-wordmark { font-size:0.98rem; }
}


/* ===== Kit (ConvertKit) newsletter form — matched to navy section ===== */
#newsletter .formkit-form { max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; }
#newsletter .formkit-fields { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:nowrap; align-items:stretch; }
#newsletter .formkit-field { flex:1; margin:0; }
#newsletter .formkit-input {
  width:100%; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.88rem; padding:13px 18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
  border-radius:3px !important; color:var(--white) !important; outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s; line-height:1.4;
}
#newsletter .formkit-input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important; opacity:1; }
#newsletter .formkit-input:focus { border-color:var(--gold) !important; }
#newsletter .formkit-submit {
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy) !important; background:var(--gold-light) !important; border:none; padding:0;
  border-radius:3px !important; cursor:pointer; transition:background 0.3s; white-space:nowrap; margin:0;
  display:inline-block; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
#newsletter .formkit-submit > span { display:block; padding:13px 26px; }
#newsletter .formkit-submit:hover { background:var(--gold) !important; }
#newsletter .formkit-alert { list-style:none; margin:0 0 12px; padding:11px 14px; border-radius:3px; font-size:0.82rem; text-align:center; }
#newsletter .formkit-alert:empty { display:none; }
#newsletter .formkit-alert-error { background:rgba(242,100,59,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(242,100,59,0.4); color:#ffb59e; }
#newsletter .formkit-alert-success { background:rgba(16,191,122,0.14); border:1px solid rgba(16,191,122,0.4); color:#8fe9c6; }
#newsletter .formkit-spinner { display:flex; height:0; width:0; margin:0 auto; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; overflow:hidden; transition:all 0.3s; }
#newsletter .formkit-spinner > div { margin:auto; width:9px; height:9px; background:var(--navy); opacity:0.4; border-radius:100%; display:inline-block; animation:formkit-bounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out both; }
#newsletter .formkit-spinner > div:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:-0.32s; }
#newsletter .formkit-spinner > div:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:-0.16s; }
#newsletter .formkit-submit[data-active] .formkit-spinner { opacity:1; height:100%; width:38px; }
#newsletter .formkit-submit[data-active] .formkit-spinner ~ span { opacity:0; }
@keyframes formkit-bounce { 0%,80%,100%{ transform:scale(0);} 40%{ transform:scale(1);} }
#newsletter .formkit-powered-by-convertkit-container { text-align:center; margin-top:14px; }
#newsletter .formkit-powered-by-convertkit { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.28); text-decoration:none; }
#newsletter .formkit-powered-by-convertkit:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
@media (max-width:600px){ #newsletter .formkit-fields { flex-direction:column; } }


/* ===== Speaking page — credibility line ===== */
.speaking-proof { margin:16px 0 6px; font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6; }
.speaking-proof span { color:var(--gold); margin:0 7px; }
.speaking-proof em { font-style:italic; }


/* ===== Contact form status message ===== */
.form-status { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.5; margin:2px 0 2px; }
.form-status:empty { display:none; }
.form-status.success { color:#2f7d5b; font-weight:500; }
.form-status.error { color:#b23a2e; }


/* ===== The Brief — article (essay) layout ===== */
.article { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 24px 88px; }
.article-eyebrow { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:18px; }
.article h1 { font-family:var(--heading); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3rem); line-height:1.16; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:20px; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.article-standfirst { font-family:var(--essay); font-style:italic; font-size:1.28rem; line-height:1.55; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:26px; }
.article-meta { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--slate); letter-spacing:0.02em; }
.article-meta .sep { color:var(--gold); }
.article-rule { width:48px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); margin:26px 0 40px; }
.article-body { font-family:var(--essay); font-size:1.19rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--charcoal); }
.article-body p { margin-bottom:1.4em; }
.article-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter { float:left; font-family:var(--heading); font-weight:500; font-size:3.4em; line-height:0.82; padding:6px 10px 0 0; color:var(--navy); }
.article-body h2 { font-family:var(--heading); font-weight:500; font-size:1.65rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; margin:1.9em 0 0.55em; }
.article-body h3 { font-family:var(--heading); font-weight:500; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--navy); margin:1.6em 0 0.5em; }
.article-body a { color:var(--gold-hover); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.article-body blockquote { margin:1.7em 0; padding:4px 0 4px 26px; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); font-style:italic; color:var(--navy); font-size:1.35rem; line-height:1.5; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin:1.2em 0 1.5em 1.3em; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom:0.5em; padding-left:4px; }
.article-body strong { font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.article-body img { max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:4px; margin:1.8em 0; }
.article-body hr { border:none; text-align:center; margin:2em 0; height:auto; }
.article-body hr::before { content:"\00a7"; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.25rem; }
.article-disclaimer { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.82rem; font-style:italic; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6; margin-top:52px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--warm-gray-2); }
.article-foot { margin-top:40px; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px solid var(--warm-gray-2); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px 24px; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.article-back { font-family:var(--body); font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--gold-hover); text-decoration:none; }
.article-back:hover { color:var(--navy); }
@media(max-width:600px){ .article { padding:40px 20px 64px; } .article-body { font-size:1.1rem; } .article-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter { font-size:3em; } }