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Story Works tagline: reframing everything - organizational transformation through narrative alignment

Transform Disconnected OrganizationsInto Purpose-Driven Powerhouses

78% of transformation initiatives fail because they forget we are human.We help you join the 22% that succeed through our PNC™ (Purpose Culture Narrative) framework that sparks belief, strengthens culture, and unites people around change.

78% of Transformations Fail Because They Forget We’re Human

Traditional change management treats people like machines—focusing on processes and plans while ignoring hearts and minds. When change feels forced, people resist. When it feels meaningful, people champion it.

Fear

Employees don’t understand why change is happening or what it means for them

Resistance

Teams actively work against changes they don’t believe in or understand

Stasis

Organizations get stuck in endless planning without real progress or momentum

There’s a better way →

The Three Internal States That Drive Change Success

When people experience these three states, transformation doesn’t just happen—it accelerates naturally

1

Belief in the Goal

Shared conviction that the destination matters

Business Impact:

Higher commitment, lower resistance

How We Create It:

Through crystal-clear Purpose work

2

Feeling the Progress

Lived sense of momentum and traction

Business Impact:

Sustained energy, reduced change fatigue

How We Create It:

Through visible wins and Culture rituals

3

Owning the Path

Agency in how work gets done

Business Impact:

Faster decisions, innovative solutions

How We Create It:

Through empowering Narrative work

The Three Core Levers We Use

PURPOSE

Your North Star

Crystal-clear direction that makes the goal meaningful

CULTURE

Your Operating System

Daily practices and rituals that make progress visible

NARRATIVE

Your Connector

Shared stories that turn strategy into meaning

85%
Success Rate
(vs 30% industry)
40%
Faster Transformations
60%
Less Resistance
2x
Decision Speed
Educate, Innovate, Elevate. This is the guiding principle of our newly formed global learning and development team. Thanks to Gillem and Jan we have articulated something that pulls the team together, and gives us all direction.
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Monica Swandayanie
VP Talent
Cytiva
Jan hosted our storytelling kick-off for 28 startups at Munich University. His StoryWorks concept focused on enabling teams to create their own stories—not just technical descriptions. For some, it was eye-opening—they discovered their understanding was too shallow to develop a compelling story. Others understood for the first time what 'story' really means. With his down-to-earth yet professional style, he ignited curiosity and fresh perspectives for our engineering-focused teams. We recommend him as an expert for storytelling in our international incubator platform.
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Lars Schepp
Senior Startup Consultant
Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

What Makes Us Different

We’re not consultants who hand you a report and leave. We’re catalysts who work alongside your people to make change real.

Catalysts, Not Consultants

We don’t just advise — we activate. We work alongside your teams to make change happen.

Moments Over Metrics

We measure what people feel, not just what spreadsheets show. Real change happens in hearts first.

Field Time, Not Slide Time

We work where change happens — with your people, not in boardrooms with PowerPoints.

Proven Practitioners

30+ years making change work in real organizations, not just theory. We’ve been there.

How We Work With You

A proven four-phase process that transforms resistance into momentum

1

Listen

Deep discovery to understand your unique challenges and culture

2

Design

Craft narratives and frameworks tailored to your specific needs

3

Activate

Launch with workshops, training, and hands-on implementation

4

Embed

Ensure lasting change through rituals and reinforcement

Choose Your Transformation Path

From quick wins to comprehensive transformation, we have a solution that fits your needs

Purpose & Vision Clarity

Crystal-clear purpose that employees actually believe in, driving 40% improvement in engagement scores.

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Change Stories That Inspire

Transform resistance into commitment with narratives that make change meaningful and compelling.

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Leadership Communication

Confident, authentic storytelling that moves people to act and accelerates transformation success.

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Organizational Alignment

Unite your entire organization around a shared narrative that drives performance and culture.

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Transformation Success

Professional excellence in organizational change management

Celebrate Real Transformation Success

When narrative alignment meets strategic execution, transformation doesn’t just happen—it flourishes. Our clients don’t just survive change, they thrive through it.

78% → 22% Failure Rate

From industry standard to exceptional success

40% Faster Implementation

Purpose-driven teams move with clarity and conviction

65% Higher Engagement

When people understand the ‘why,’ they champion the ‘how’

Ready to Join the 22% That Succeed?

Your transformation doesn’t have to be another statistic. Let’s have a real conversation about putting the human element at the heart of your change. No pitch, no slides — just clarity on your path forward.

Discover Your PNC™ Readiness

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