Eric woerdeman

Organizational intelligence through stories. Career clarity without the noise.

Books, story subscriptions, and mentoring for reflective professionals and teams who want to move wisely.

Why Stories, Not Frameworks?

Work doesn’t run on clean models. It runs on people — with priorities, fears, and quiet ambitions that frameworks can’t capture. The silence in a meeting. The moment a career turns on one decision. The conversation that happens after everyone else leaves the room.

Traditional business advice treats work like a system you can optimize with the right techniques. But the most valuable workplace intelligence doesn’t come from memorizing frameworks. It comes from pattern recognition — seeing dynamics you’ve experienced but never named.

That’s why every book, story, and concept here is woven into narrative. You don’t just read about stakeholder management or organizational politics. You experience Jordan’s first complex negotiation. You recognize yourself in Sandra’s strategic thinking. You feel the weight of Maya’s mentoring decisions.

Because when you see yourself in the story, something shifts. Not just what you know, but how you see. And recognition is what changes how you move through every meeting, every decision, every career moment that matters.

Ready to see your workplace differently?

This program is
for you if…

  • You’re a reflective professional — technically competent, but sensing that career progress depends on more than hard work.
  • You’re tired of noise and theater — and want clarity about how organizations really work, so you can move wisely without burning out.
  • You’re ready for substance over slogans — books that teach through story, mentoring that respects your energy, and tools that help you design a career that fits.

This program is NOT
for you if…

  • You want quick hacks or hype. This work isn’t about shortcuts or slogans. It’s about clarity that lasts.
  • You enjoy corporate theater. If performance matters more to you than substance, you won’t find much here.
  • You’re chasing noise, not depth. If you prefer constant hustle over quiet strategy, these stories and concepts will frustrate you.