Strategy. Execution. Results.

Creative that
moves markets.

From messaging to GTM, and product launch to executive comms and narrative—copy, storytelling, and design direction built to land when it can't afford not to.

A few clients who have trusted me with their creative
Microsoft
AWS
Xbox
Palo Alto Networks
Atlassian
Nordstrom
Expedia
intel
elastic
Veeva

What Colleagues Say

"Erik approaches all assignments with an insatiable curiosity and 'what if' thinking with deep humanities expertise and passion for storytelling. No matter the complexity of the topic, he masterfully develops clear and persuasive narratives and powerful creative that inspires and engages decision makers and quickly improves awareness and understanding."
Erika Schmidt Account, Customer & Revenue Growth Leader · Sappington
"Erik has an exceptional ability to cut through complexity with clients — extracting critical information, clarifying ambiguity, and asking the precise questions that unlock breakthroughs others might miss. He leads with heart, creating a collaborative space where ideas flourish and pressure feels productive. He's the mentor who spots potential, nudges you toward it, and keeps the process enjoyable."
Emily Kohler Graphic Designer · Corporate Brand Identity & Visual Marketing
"What sets Erik apart as a creative leader is the way he inspires and protects curiosity in his team. That's given me the courage and space to learn, grow, and produce the best work of my career."
Eric Belgau Writer, Content Strategist
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Disciplines

Content &
Copywriting

Enterprise go-to-market, brand communications, executive narratives, and product content that translates strategy into language audiences act on.

GTM ContentBrand Voice Messaging & PositioningProduct Copy
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Storytelling &
Design Direction

Cross-functional creative leadership—shaping narratives, directing visual language, and building the conceptual architecture behind launches and campaigns.

Creative DirectionNarrative Strategy Team LeadershipVisual SystemsExec Comms
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Sectors
AI & Cloud

Thought leadership for the platforms defining modern infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Complex technical ideas made precise, credible, and compelling for enterprise buyers.

Productivity & SaaS

Collaboration and productivity narratives at scale—from SaaS to the Fortune 500.

Entertainment

Brand and campaign work for cultural properties and global music labels.

Selected Content Work
Veeam & Microsoft

Data Resilience in the Age of Ransomware

EbookCo-Brand
Microsoft

AI Transformation Playbooks & Security Training

PlaybookPartner Enablement
Palo Alto Networks

Enterprise Cybersecurity Case Study Program

Case StudiesProgram
Amazon Web Services

Meta: Secure Game Infrastructure & App Modernization

Case StudyGTM Content
Atlassian

A System of Work for Engineering

Content StrategyProduct Narrative
Veeva

Trust is the New Corporate Currency

Executive ReportThought Leadership
Microsoft

Global Diversity & Inclusion Reports 2020–2024

Executive ReportAnnual Report
Microsoft

The Value of an AI Center of Excellence

PLAYBOOKAI Strategy
Palo Alto Networks

InterSECt: Navigating the Future of Network Security

Exec PresentationSASEAI Security
Amazon Web Services & Salesforce

Delivering Innovation at Global Scale

EbookPartner Content
Microsoft

Embracing Azure OpenAI to Accelerate Innovation

Partner ContentAI Narrative

A thought on creative ambition

Changing one letter
can change everything.

Most work lives in what is. Safe. Clear. Expected.

But breakthrough work lives in what if. Curious. Expansive. Uncomfortable—in the right way.

One letter separates execution from imagination.

The best creative teams know when to honor both—and when to push beyond the brief to create something better.

The craft of
strategic storytelling

Every piece of communication operates somewhere on a spectrum—from the nearly invisible to the fully explicit. Knowing where to land, and why, is the discipline.

I — Subtle

Motif

Design-Led

The most subtle form of storytelling—a motif is a primarily design-led artform that plants ideas subliminally as audiences follow a narrative. Never stated outright, it threads through an entire campaign or presentation, visually reinforcing a central theme.

II — Layered

Metaphor

Verbal + Visual

A metaphor builds upon the motif by adding verbal cues that uphold and drive the narrative. A presenter or marketing piece might use written or spoken words to more deeply embed the idea—returning to the metaphor at key moments to increase audience recall.

III — Overt

Story

Content + Oral

The most explicit form—a story makes a conscious attempt to shape thinking. It establishes plot, introduces characters, and seeks to create humor, fear, or vulnerability that audiences can connect to through their own lived experience.