Most change initiatives kill the vibe.
What if yours didn’t?
Ready, not ready.
Readiness. Ahh. Yes. Also an important moment when it comes to change. Perhaps THE moment.
Becoming ready can take many shapes and forms. A surprise visit from a mentor. An ad on the subway that resonates at the right time. Or like me through the stories and insights that we get to read, hear or experience.
If you are looking for something to help on the journey, I recommend the following essentials.
The ideas that inform these experiences and approach.
Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb: On probability, uncertainty, and why most success is just luck we rationalize afterward.
Lulu Meservey on Invest Like The Best: How exceptional operators think about narrative, positioning, and building companies that matter.
Tyler Cowen on Tetragrammaton On projects as life a philosophy. Why you should work on your projects, tell people about them, and why targeting happiness is probably a disaster.
Kevin Kelly on How I Write: On finding work where the reward for good work is more work, and why you want to spend as much time as possible doing what brings you alive.
I’m a training partner for leaders who need change that inspires rather than gets in the way.
We develop the cognitive flexibility and narrative capabilities most organizations ignore. Operating at a foundational vital layer that makes everything else actually work.
Ready to move from consuming to doing? These experiences develop the capabilities your organization needs.
You, First.
For leaders (or leaders on their way) who need to communicate with presence and confidence that moves beyond expertise to actual influence.
Half-Day
Above & Beyond
For teams who need to align culture, standards and values to create organizational coherence and high performance.
Half-Day
The Biz of Narrative
For business development, brand and marketing teams wanting to get to the crux of the zeitgeist and learn the principles of a narrative-led business.
Half-Day
Lead or Follow
rom knowing what's right to making change happen
Knowledge isn't enough. This immersion transforms anyone who needs to drive change—experts, consultants, leaders, practitioners—into someone who creates contexts where resistance dissolves and change occurs naturally.
The development unfolds through:
Module 1: Mindset & Confidence - Developing presence that establishes credibility beyond just your content
Module 2: Diagnosis & Communication - Crafting arguments rooted in business realities, captivating through storytelling and evidence
Module 3: Participant Focus - Using empathy to navigate the human side of change, creating connections between people and new knowledge
Module 4: Experience Design - Creating contexts for participation rather than passive consumption, transforming abstract concepts into applicable insights
Perfect for: Anyone who knows what needs to happen but struggles to make it stick in organizations.
Format: 2-Days or 4 Weeks