Story and Sense-making
Distinctions
Narrative
A narrative is like a red thread that links where we’ve come from, to where we are today to what is possible next. Visible or invisible, there is never ‘no narrative’. Better that we put our finger on its pulse than ignore its presence.
Stories
Stories are the moments that shape the narrative. They build trust, create emotion and help people remember what matters.
Together they create movement.
Without a narrative, stories become isolated moments.
Without stories, a narrative struggles to come alive.
Together they help individuals, teams and organisations move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Find the Story
Sense-making • Narrative Discovery • Strategic Alignment
Before you tell a story, you need to know what story you're trying to tell.
We work with leadership teams to uncover the dominant narratives shaping the organisation, challenge assumptions and create a clear thread that connects where you've come from, where you're going and why it matters.
Ideal for strategy refreshes, organisational change, leadership alignment and moments of uncertainty.
Craft the Story
Keynotes • Change Communications • Leadership Messages
Some moments simply matter more.
A CEO keynote. A strategy launch. A town hall. A difficult conversation.
We'll work alongside you to shape the message, simplify complexity and create stories that are authentic, memorable and built to move people.
Grow Storytellers
Workshops • Leadership Programmes • Story Labs
Great storytelling isn't about charisma.
It's a skill.
We help leaders and teams become confident storytellers through practical frameworks, coaching and repeated practice.
Our tools simplify the science and provide clear models, checklists and techniques that leaders can use immediately.
Stories for Change
Large Groups • Leadership Teams • Conferences
Sometimes an organisation doesn't need another presentation.
It needs a shared story.
We design and facilitate experiences that help hundreds of people make sense of change, connect to purpose and see the part they play in what's next.
“I’m always in conversation and sometimes other people are involved.”