About Me

I've spent the better part of two decades helping organizations listen differently, align deeply, and act wisely. I've worked with large corporates, scrappy startups, government agencies, and nonprofits—each teaching me something new about the art of facilitation.

What I Bring to Our Work Together

I believe in the power of conversation to unlock possibilities that didn't exist before. My approach combines strategic thinking with creative process design, helping teams navigate uncertainty while building the capacity to thrive in complexity.

Beyond the Work

When I'm not facilitating strategic retreats or coaching leaders, you might find me experimenting with all forms of generative technologies with my partner Hamid Ennachat at Jedi On The Fly

I'm based in Florida but work with clients globally. Genuine change knows no geographic boundaries. Every engagement is an opportunity to learn something new about what's possible when we approach challenges with both rigor and imagination.

My backstory (Curtis Unplugged) →

Curtis facilitating a strategic session with engaged participants

So I'm Told

Working with Curtis is like plugging into a supercomputer with a heart. He brings that rare blend of strategic depth, human insight, and practical tools. He doesn’t just run workshops—he rewires how teams think and collaborate.

Fabian Noyola
Head of Innovation, Europartners Group

A note to say huge thanks for the amazing support during our recent sprint. The team said you were one of the highlights of the sprint for them.

Sophie Krantz
Sprint Coach, ExO.Works

He makes everyone feel comfortable, listens deeply, and knows how to guide a group without taking over.

Jesica Wulf
Product Manager, eDreams ODIGEO

I am incredibly grateful to Curtis, whose coaching has profoundly transformed the way our team works. His ability to inspire, challenge and support us has made a lasting impact on our growth and success.

Mona Haathi
Transformation Lead, Magnit Technologies

Your creative playful spirit, don't ever change it.

Alex Humphreys
VP Innovation, Ithaka

Trusted by Leading Organizations

Cultivating Collective Brilliance

The most breakthrough innovations emerge not from individual genius, but from teams that have learned to think together. Through structured practices and intentional rituals, we help organizations unlock their collective intelligence—creating environments where diverse perspectives converge into powerful, shared insights.

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Augmented Thinking Rituals

Establish regular co-creative practices with genAI that help you and your team move beyond surface-level discussions. We help you design rich structured conversations that excavate deeper insights and challenge assumptions, creating space for the unexpected connections that drive innovation.

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Human + AI Collective Sensemaking

Transform information overload into actionable understanding. We teach teams how to synthesize complex, conflicting data points into coherent narratives that guide decision-making and illuminate patterns others miss.

Hyper Collaboration

Move beyond old tired meeting formats to fluid, adaptive structures. Learn to shift between divergent exploration and convergent decision-making, maximizing both creativity and efficiency.

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Distributed MetaCognition

Applying the theory of semantic frames to genAI, we create metacognitive systems that surface insights from unexpected sources, acting as 'abductive pumps' helping each person to contribute meaningfully to the whole emergent space.

Let's Connect

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Ready to explore what's possible?

Every great transformation begins with a conversation. Whether you're facing a complex challenge, seeking new perspectives, or ready to unlock your team's creative potential—let's talk.

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