Woden

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

The company provides executive coaching, leadership development, team effectiveness, and executive assessment services to help organizations drive change and achieve superior performance through leadership excellence.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Woden?

We needed to better define our narrative.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of work delivered by Woden?

Woden delivered a story kernel, a story guide, and an in-person delivery.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three teammates from Woden.

How did you come to work with Woden?

Woden cold-outreached our CEO.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November 2024–June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Woden’s deliverables were good, but the process was a bit painstaking. The meetings leading up to the deliveries were pretty repetitive, and our internal team had to be in an excessive number of meetings. Overall, the project was very good, but it had almost too much detail.

We’ll have to do some work to better tailor the outcome for different areas of our internal team. The story guide is large, so only some parts will be applicable to some teams. We plan to split up the story guide for each team and conduct guided implementation sessions with leadership.

We anticipate a lack of buy-in from leadership, but we’ll show the story guide’s effectiveness. Our sales team has already had significantly more engagement using the story guide as a narrative.

Woden’s revisions and drafts allowed us to collaborate throughout the process, making the deliverables more natural to the company rather than something that didn’t. Woden ensured the deliverables reflected the company’s voice through collaboration.

How did Woden perform from a project management standpoint?

Woden’s project management was good, but the project could’ve moved faster. We could’ve done less back and forth on drafts

What did you find most impressive about them?

The way Woden linked the story arc throughout the process gave a strong narrative.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Woden could’ve streamlined the meeting load.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on 6/23/2025.

Head of Marketing, Global Consulting FirmConsulting

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

51-200

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

$10,000 to $49,999

Project summary
Woden provided strategic narrative and messaging work for a global consulting firm. The team helped the client renew their strategic narrative.

Feedback summary
The client had an incredible overall experience with Woden. Moreover, the team delivered on time, responded well to the client's needs, and communicated effectively via email. Overall, the client praised the team's ability to draw clarity from complexity and tell a story.

Quote
"Woden's ability to draw clarity from complexity and tell a story was outstanding."

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of marketing at a global consulting firm. We help organizations drive change and achieve superior performance through leadership excellence.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Woden?

We needed help renewing our strategic narrative.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Woden provided strategic narrative and messaging work for us. The team helped us renew our strategic narrative.

What is the team composition?

We worked with four teammates from Woden.

How did you come to work with Woden?

Woden’s head reached out to us. We had worked with countless agencies, but this was the first time we saw the end work resonate with the market and our internal team.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We had an incredible overall experience with Woden. The team’s ability to create clarity from complexity was outstanding.

How did Woden perform from a project management standpoint?

Woden delivered on time and responded well to our needs. We primarily communicated via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Woden's ability to draw clarity from complexity and tell a story was outstanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5   

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Fundingo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Loan management software

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Messaging
• Positioning
• Storytelling

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Other

Why did you select Woden over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Woden played a pivotal role in refining our brand narrative and positioning. Ed and Alicia led the strategic storytelling process, helping us uncover and articulate FUNDINGO’s core identity, differentiators, and customer promise in a way that resonates with our target audience. His work helped us sharpen how we talk about the problem we solve and why our solution matters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Clarity 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On time and within budget, highly responsive

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Woden was very relatable and had deep knowledge.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

None 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the VP of Marketing of an other industry company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an industrial 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Revise Corporate Messaging
• Provide a framework for sales and marketing conversations

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Referral

Why did you select Woden over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Review competitors, interview staff and customers, create corporate brand identity, offer a framework for differentiating us from others in the marketplace.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

In office delivery of brand identity, final delivery of a comprehensive framework for positioning and messaging our corporate value in the marketplace.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Weekly check ins, online meetings and interviews, larger milestone delivery included in office, face-to-face reporting and then final digital document.

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with how they utilized their proprietary framework to organize, align, and relay our corporate brand, our value according to our customers, and a means to frame sales and marketing activity through a funnel.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

Suggested areas for improvement include the last month of the engagement. This could have been more dydactic and less theortical. That would have made for an easier ramp and increased likelihood for continued engagement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Sales

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mobile Powered Workstations that mobilize warehouse workers and reduce wasted steps = We are the Human Element of Automation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Uncover New Story Line
• Help Re-Brand Us
• Refine Message - Tools - Content

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Woden over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Woden helped us uncover, define, reframe our company narrative through a detailed process involving feedback from customers, employees, resellers, partners, consultants.  They did research, shared results, created rough drafts, edited, and refined until the final package was delivered in the form of a rebranded company story with tools that tie into an overarching strategy/theme. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A rebranded story in print and digital form

A new narrative

Social Content

Creative Idea Generation

An aligned strategy with the storyline

Continuous feedback/Guidance

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, very detailed and regular meetings kept things on pace

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We're impressed with their creative insight and willingness to immerse themselves in our business.  Collaberating and offering guidance.  Truly a partner.  Not a transactional mindset.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

There was some turnover which can't be avoided.  Perhaps a written outline prior to meetings - what are doing, where are we , where we going.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Nextly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full-cycle software development company operating in the international market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Positioning in the USA market.
• Storytelling for our leads.

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Woden over others?

Expertise in the USA market

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Woden assisted us in positioning ourselves in the American market and collaborated with us to capture the essence of our services and differentiators in the software development field. Together, we crafted a narrative to resonate with our target audience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Documentation containing information about our services and the story built around them.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, the items were delivered on time, and they kept us updated on the progress.

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with their insights about our positioning in the American market.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

I would not have any suggestions for improvements at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of Uruk Project Management

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We building project management and productivity enhancement digital solution (SaaS Product)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Enhance our brand
• Establish our story

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

they reach out to us

Why did you select Woden over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Helping us with developing our brand image and story guide

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was in three phases and there were meetings and deliverables at every phase

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, excellent

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Their leader has been through and share some of our pain points
• They listened and learned
• Flexible to make changes where there were errors in understanding

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

For what we agreed to - they did a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Co-founder & CEO of a natural carbon removal company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Site, design, and commercialize natural carbon removal 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Create core narrative

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Online Search

Why did you select Woden over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We engaged with Woden to assess our core narrative and craft a clearly structured version that resonates with customers and suppliers 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Woden took the time to create meaningful collateral that displayed clear and confident understanding of the value prop we bring to market

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Responsive and on time

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I loved how the intellectual core was translated into clear tactical work.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

It was a great experience

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Grower's Secret

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Organic fertilizer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Support updating our marketing strategy

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Repeat customer

Why did you select Woden over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The Woden team conducted  market research, customer survey's and internal feedback to first understand our needs.  Using this info, they helped us develop messaging around branding and awareness outreach to properly tell our companies "story".

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The final deliverable was in the form of a highly detailed guide, the story kernal.  Upon internal review, we measured and will continue to rate it's success.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, they provided clear guidelines on our deliverables and managed expectations throughout the enitre process. Their response times were almost immediate.

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Although they do not commonly work in our industry, they did a great job of adapting to the situational needs.   

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

For those who have not used their services before, show a clear example of the final deliverable earlier in engagement.  It was great for them to share their mission statement and brand pillars.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of The Copper Key

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Special Event Catering

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Refocus our Brand Story

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Referral

Why did you select Woden over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Woden helped us refocus our story and to think deeply about who our core customers are.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We now have clear messaging and a vision that is shared by all in our organization

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On time, and flexible to our changing schedules. 

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Woden had an artistic approach that was grounded in transparent processes with measurable outcomes.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

None come to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of CIP Solutions, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop confident workplace athletes into resilient workforces.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Woden to accomplish?

• Develop our story.
• Create positioning.
• Build sales and marketing collateral.

SOLUTION

How did you find Woden?

Online Search

Why did you select Woden over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Woden were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Woden conducted external market research and internal employee surveys to uncover our brand's story. Once crafted, they provided high-level corporate training on our story elements and published a lengthy guide to help us understand our differentiators and positioning. We now have an ongoing relationship where they help us infuse our products and services with our story.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• On-time delivery of products.
• Key stakeholder buy-in of the brand pillars and story kernel.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Woden were exceptionally prompt with their communications and service deliverables. They were very professional yet relatable throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Woden?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Working with Woden was like working with friends. They took the time to understand my needs and looked out for my best interest.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Woden could have done differently?

Woden is a smart company. I know they will continuously improve and become more proficient with their work. There's nothing I would have preferred delivered differently.