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The Storied Future delivers storytelling, strategic narratives, and executive branding services for CEOs, executives, and disruptive innovators who want to increase their effectiveness, advance their business strategies, and transform themselves in the process.
“I have the privilege of working with values-driven C-suite leaders who have the audacity to believe they can bend the future to their will. If you want to build something that lasts, be proud of how you got there, and become a better version of yourself, I would love to help.”
- CHRIS HARE,
- FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
The storied future
WHO WE SERVE
WE MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU’RE…
STEPPING INTO A NEW ROLE
Stick the landing on day one by helping stakeholders understand who you are, why they can trust you, where you’re leading, and why they should follow you.
CEO Transitions
Succession
CEO Branding
TRANSFORMING A COMPANY
Clearly communicate your business strategy with a roadmap to a differentiated future built on shared values between your company, your customers, your employees, and your partners.
Business Transformation
Digital Transformation
M&A
DISRUPTING YOUR INDUSTRY
Distill the complexity of your world-changing idea into a narrative pitch deck you can use to capture the hearts, minds, and partnership of the people who can help you shift the future of your industry.
Innovation
Energy Transition
Sustainability
The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.
Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple
OUR IMPACT
RECENT CASE STUDIES
STICKING THE LANDING
IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS
Pete Sauerborn became Executive Chair of FTD in 2022. In 2023, he parachuted in as the new CEO with only five days notice. Tasked with a turnaround of this 110-year-old company that was facing the headwinds of a down economy, Pete stuck the landing on day one, teed up a successful merger, led the company to their most profitable quarter ever, and handed over the reigns to the new CEO–all within six months! Hear how we helped Pete earn trust, land his narrative, and elevate his leadership. 
CREATING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The CEO of a circular economy startup engaged us to help his company secure funding for transforming one of the dirtiest industries on the planet. We designed a new narrative, built the pitch deck, and coached the CEO on his storytelling. In the first six months, our work helped him land meetings with Fortune 50 C-suite leaders, jumpstart their pilot, and unlock new opportunities for funding.
TRANSFORMING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
The Storied Future led a workshop for the Microsoft Worldwide Energy & Resources team to evaluate their messaging. Then we designed a strategic narrative that mapped out a clear, compelling pathway to energy transformation that would help oil and gas, power and utilities, and mining customers do well and do good–all built on a foundation of shared values.
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STICKING THE LANDING
IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS
Pete Sauerborn became Executive Chair of FTD in 2022. In 2023, he parachuted in as the new CEO with only five days notice. Tasked with a turnaround of this 110-year-old company facing the headwinds of a down economy, Pete stuck the landing on day one, teed up a successful merger, led the company to their most profitable quarter ever, and handed over the reigns to the new CEO–all within six months! Hear how we helped Pete earn trust, land his narrative, and elevate his leadership.
CREATING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The CEO of a circular economy startup engaged us to help his company secure funding for transforming one of the dirtiest industries on the planet. We designed a new narrative, built the pitch deck, and coached the CEO on his storytelling. In the first six months, our work helped him land meetings with Fortune 50 C-suite leaders, jumpstart their pilot, and unlock new opportunities for funding.
TRANSFORMING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
The Storied Future led a workshop for the Microsoft Worldwide Energy & Resources team to evaluate their messaging. Then we designed a strategic narrative that mapped out a clear, compelling pathway to energy transformation that would help oil and gas, power and utilities, and mining customers do well and do good–all built on a foundation of shared values.
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“I won’t pursue any strategy in the future without having the narrative clearly identified, like we've done with The Storied Future.”
Andrew Walsh, President and CEO Applicate Commerce
"I believe our new narrative will accelerate execution against our business strategy by helping Microsoft, our customers and partner ecosystem to buy into our vision for getting to Net Zero, together."
Uwa AirhiavbereChief Commercial OfficerMicrosoft Worldwide Energy & Resources
"Chris and his team helped us craft a powerful strategic narrative that captured the spirit of the millions of everyday entrepreneurs that GoDaddy serves."
Karen TillmanChief Communications OfficerGoDaddy
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The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.
Andrew Walsh, President and CEO Applicate Commerce
"I believe our new narrative will accelerate execution against our business strategy by helping Microsoft, our customers and partner ecosystem to buy into our vision for getting to Net Zero, together."
Uwa AirhiavbereChief Commercial OfficerMicrosoft Worldwide Energy & Resources
The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.
Andrew Walsh, President and CEO Applicate Commerce
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