We break down the now and next of work.

You stay ahead.

The future of work is here.

AI.
Growth.
M&A.
Scale.

Strategy evolves.
Execution doesn’t - unless the system underneath it does.

We help leaders redesign people, structure, and incentives so strategy actually executes.

The real question is: can your system carry it?

Strategy doesn’t fail in the deck.

It fails in the system.

  • Unclear decision rights.

  • Misaligned incentives.

  • Structures built for yesterday.

  • Leadership alignment that fractures under pressure.

That’s where execution breaks.

And that’s where we work.

One lens. Three expressions.

The best work happens when strategy, people, structure, and incentives move in the same direction. That’s alignment. Not agreement in the room. Alignment in how work actually gets done.

We bring that standard to:

Strategy

Clarity today. Bold moves tomorrow.

Podcast

The now and next of work decoded.

Speaking

Conversations that shift culture and drive results.

Real Talk from Real Leaders

Here’s what our clients are saying…

  • “They helped us stop spinning and actually move.”

    VP, Strategy & Ops

  • “We finally had the clarity—and the buy-in—to go execute. Total unlock.”

    Chief People Officer

  • “They’re the perfect combo of sharp and human. Also funny as hell.”

    Senior Director, Growth

Clients call us…

  • Before they deploy capital and want to de-risk execution.

  • When they’ve announced a strategy shift and need the system to follow.

  • During integration — when alignment is critical and politics are real. LIke, real real.

  • When AI adoption changes how work gets done, but roles haven’t caught up.

  • When decision velocity is slowing and no one can name why.

  • When the board wants acceleration — and the org isn’t moving.

That’s the moment.

Not sure where to start? We’ve got you!

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    Quick Takes each month: one sharp insight you can put to use immediately.

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    Free strategy tools and bonus content you will not find anywhere else.

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    Phone-a-Friend

    Want to go deeper? After you download the guide, you'll have the option to book a complimentary 15-minute 'Phone a Friend' call with our team.

    Think of it as having workplace strategy experts in your back pocket—we'll help you apply these insights to your specific situation and answer any burning questions about the future of work at your organization.

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THE PODCAST

Your Work Friends Podcast

Dive into weekly episodes where we break down the now and next of work with academic experts and leaders building what’s next. Each week, we’re having super honest (there are the occasional f bombs dropped) topics and headlines shaping modern work.

Your Work Friends Apple Podcast Review - Great Chemistry - Rated 5 Stars

Rated 5 Stars on

Apple & Spotify

Your Work Friends Apple Podcast Review - Two Great Voices On The Future of Work- Rated 5 Stars
Your Work Friends Podcast - Apple Podcast Review - Rated 5 stars - Must Listen - This podcast is solid. Two great hosts. Meaty topics and real talk delivered in a fresh and fun way. Each episode I learn something new.