phase 0 diagnostic assessment
Turn stuckness into strategic momentum — in just 2 weeks.
Phase Zero is a diagnostic, discovery, and alignment sprint designed to get clarity, insight, and traction — fast. It’s the first step to working together, and it delivers tangible value whether we move forward or not.
Phase 0 finds answers to today’s most complex business questions — fast.
Are we acting on the right data — or just the easiest data to find?
Why isn’t our messaging resonating — internally or externally?
Are we taking too big a risk — or not enough risk?
How can we stop and pivot when we’re already over capacity?
What are we overlooking that could blindside us?
Do we have the right mix of skills, culture and motivation for change?
Should we integrate AI — or is AI integrating us?
Have we truly balanced business results with human needs?
When we’re surrounded by difficult questions, it can be tempting to go back to the basics — picking a goal and taking clear steps towards a destination.
But when today’s systems are interconnected and changing so fast — and yesterday’s basics are tomorrow’s outdated thinking — leaders need to pause to think big picture about the mindsets and narratives used within their organizations.
By asking — and answering — these complex questions, organizations can align on new direction, overcome system-level blockages, and transform confusion and uncertainty into opportunity.
That’s what Phase Zero helps you accomplish — in just 2 weeks.
phase 0 gets beneath the surface
Shift your focus from the goal you’re working towards to the process of getting there.
what you get
→ Narrative Diagnostic Report — an honest mirror of what’s working and what’s not
→ Custom Change Map — identifies pressure points, opportunities, and next steps
→ Leadership Briefing — co-created summary with clarity, alignment, and momentum
Who It’s for
Executive or leadership teams in moments of transition, growth, or misalignment
Strategy, brand, or comms leaders seeking clarity on a narrative that’s not landing
Founders and changemakers navigating complex internal dynamics
how phase zero works
Get beneath the surface of your strategic or narrative challenges — and build shared insight that can guide practical next steps.
Formal and informal stakeholder interviews
I speak directly with key voices across your organization — not just the usual suspects — to surface perspectives, reveal hidden tensions, and highlight where stories are aligning (or not).
Tailored, actionable maps for what’s next
I co-create clear, visual outputs that connect insights to action — pinpointing outside-the-norm solutions, and what next steps can create momentum.
Detailed review of comms across the org
I analyze messaging at every level — from leadership emails to internal decks to external channels — to identify gaps, contradictions, and opportunities to improve coherence.
Facilitated alignment session to create change
I bring key stakeholders together around shared insight — turning individual perspectives into internal alignment for leadership flexibility, communication and decision-making.
1:1 Creative Thinking sessions for leaders
I facilitate structured conversations that help your leadership team think differently — beyond buzzwords — to explore root causes, challenge assumptions, and spark new ideas.
Limited availability, book your spot today.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Our people thought Jordan’s direct honesty was long overdue. We felt the push to change.”
— Eileen Frino, Chief Operating Officer, CR3 Partners
workshop investment
Options for every team budget.
Core Diagnostic
$12,500
Up to 5 stakeholder interviews
Detailed review of key internal/external communications
Up to 3 creative thinking sessions
Narrative Diagnostic Report
3 potential action plans
60-minute leadership briefing
Expanded Engagement
$17,500
Everything in core, plus…
Up to 12 stakeholder interviews (cross-functional)
Expanded communications audit (decks, messaging, onboarding, etc.)
Custom Change Map
Facilitated Alignment Workshop (2 hrs)
Immersive Diagnostic
Starts at $25,000
Includes everything in the previous packages plus…
On-site office visit/virtual embed
Real-time synthesis and feedback loops
Executive leadership deck
Ongoing advisory access for 2 weeks post-engagement
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you don’t think I’ve brought significant value — I’ll refund your fee. In full. No questions asked.
Meet Jordan Bower
Narrative consultant. Systems thinker. Visionary facilitator.
As an entrepreneur, I have developed a unique creative career working with organizations from Fortune 50 corps to startups, governments, nonprofits, and innovators. My work touches every function: execs, product, HR, finance, marketing, sales, ops, innovation and more.
At the core of my work is a vision of higher-functioning organizations contributing to a more inspired, transformed planet. I believe deeply that better businesses are inseparable from a brighter world.
I love working with incredible clients who share my vision.
Strategic but not stiff
Thinks in systems, not silos
Listens like it’s a superpower
Cuts jargon‑fluff in record time
Builds what your org actually needs
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