Femke Ellenbroek

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Aligning Strategy, Story & Growth

Strategic narrative & brand advisory for organisations in  transition

More than ever, organisations need resilient brands that can adapt to change.
But when strategy shifts and the narrative doesn’t shift with it, confusion grows, resistance builds and execution slows.

I help leaders create a story that realigns the organisation, strengthens trust and accelerates performance, so people know where they are going and why it matters.
 

In disruption, your strategy guides you — your story keeps you standing.

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During transitions, brands often fracture and alignment slips. A clear brand narrative stabilises the organisation, protects value and accelerates integration. It brings coherence to decisions, communication and customer experience, exactly when it matters most.

My Approach:
The Brand as the Backbone.  

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A Strategic Narrative brings your vision, purpose and direction together into one clear story that everyone inside the organization can understand and act on. Many teams have a strategy on paper, but not a shared narrative that creates alignment or momentum. By translating your strategy into a simple, compelling internal story, I help leaders reduce confusion, increase clarity and unite people around where the organization is going and why it matters.

Strategic Narrative Development

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Once the internal story is clear, we shape a brand strategy that defines who you are, what sets you apart and the space you want to claim in the market. Many brands struggle to articulate this and end up sounding unfocused or similar to competitors. I help you create a sharp, coherent and relevant strategy that gives your brand direction, strengthens your positioning and provides the foundation for confident communication and growth.

Brand Strategy & Positioning

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With the strategy in place, we translate it into an external brand narrative — the story people remember and connect with. Without a strong narrative, communication becomes generic and the brand fails to create resonance or differentiation. I help you express your identity in a clear, human and consistent way, so your message feels aligned, distinctive and compelling across every touchpoint.

Brand Narrative 

Louise Doorn 
Founder Coachnova.ai

IShe quickly senses what is needed to move forward and brings people together in a way that creates lasting impact

Femke effortlessly bridges cultures and stakeholders — she brings clarity, connection and real progress.

Nanko van Dijk
Founder Kader Group

“She brings people along naturally — public or private — creating visibility, alignment and momentum through her strategic insight and storytelling ability.”

“Femke turns complex, multi-stakeholder projects into real, tangible results.

Wendelien Geurkink
former MD Smile Software

“With a rare mix of empathy and strategic discipline, she created alignment, honoured legacy and led teams into a shared direction. that felt both true and inspiring.”

“Femke brought together different brands and cultures into one strategic, future-proof story.”

Is your organisation resilient to withstand discruptions?

Change means growth

With 17 years of experience in strategic brand management and a scientific background in Biology and Neuroscience, I bring a blend of analytical clarity, creative strategy and commercial instinct. Born in Saudi Arabia, shaped by early years in Texas and later by the vastness of the Australian Outback, I’ve always been drawn to landscapes defined by resilience and hidden complexity — a perspective that now underpins my biomimetic approach to branding.

During my seven years in Dubai, I led regional marketing across the Middle East, launched innovations in 20+ countries and developed deep expertise in navigating complex, multicultural environments. I also ran a retail venture backed by four investors, managing operations across eight countries and strengthening my entrepreneurial agility.

Early recognised as Young Marketer CE at AkzoNobel, I’ve worked across corporates, SMEs and entrepreneurial ventures — combining pragmatism and intuition, directness and sensitivity to drive meaningful, measurable impact.

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Building Brands and Narratives That Move Markets

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