Working Together
Every engagement begins with a conversation.
The Process
01
Discovery
We talk. I ask questions. I listen for the patterns you can't hear from inside your own organization. This is the investigation phase — part journalistic, part strategic, part therapeutic.
02
Mirror
I take what I've found and build the picture. This might be a visual map of your value architecture, a strategic narrative connecting where you are to where you could be, or an abstract visual embodying your organization's identity. Often, it's all three.
03
Preview
Before the final deliverable, I share a preliminary version with written explanation of the thinking behind it. You offer feedback. Adjustments are made. The goal is alignment before the final build.
04
Build
The actual creation of the deliverables. This is where the discovery and design come together into something you can hold, share, and act on.
05
Delivery + Path
The final work is delivered with a strategic narrative that makes the next move clear. The deliverable isn't just an artifact — it's a decision tool.
Types of Engagement
| Engagement | What It Is | Timeline | Starting At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Map | Complete organizational mirror — visual + strategic + narrative | 4-6 weeks | Inquire |
| Value Canvas | Focused visual articulation of how you create, capture, and deliver value | 2-3 weeks | Inquire |
| Business Visual | Original abstract visual embodying your organization's identity, culture, and trajectory | 3-4 weeks | Inquire |
| Strategic Narrative | Executive communication — the story that aligns your team and positions you externally | 2-4 weeks | Inquire |
| Ongoing Advisory | Monthly retainer for access and periodic deep-dives | Ongoing | Inquire |
I take on a limited number of engagements per year. The fit matters more than the fee. If your organization is at an inflection point — a pivot, a scale, a restructure, a new chapter — and you need clarity before you move, let's talk.
Schedule a discovery call →15 or 30 minutes. No pressure, no pitch.