I help ideas
find their feet.

I work with people who have something that needs untangling. A project that needs a plan, or a team that needs to think together.

Worked with

Google Hyper Island Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Electrolux What Design Can Do Hogeschool Utrecht Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken Social Enterprise NL Fundamentals Treehouse Tribe Fatshark NYCDA
Work with me

You have the idea.
Now let's get it moving.

Most people I work with aren't short on ideas. They're stuck between thinking about it and doing it.

We get honest about what's in the way. I ask the questions you've been avoiding, push back when something doesn't add up, and help you leave every session with something real to act on.

1-to-1

Six sessions to start. You bring what's most alive — a decision stuck in your head, a project that won't move, a direction that keeps shifting. We think through it, together.

Group

I work with teams who are building something and want to do it better — workshops, facilitation, or longer group programmes. The shape depends on what you need. See what's on offer →

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Jorik Elferink

A playful eye
for detail.

I have a naturally curious and critical mind. My brain soaks up interesting facts and they burst out during conversations. I love a good meeting of minds, being challenged and inspired by the people I work with.

I’ve been called The Thingifier.

I help untangle big swirling ideas into something concrete.

Over the last decade I’ve shared my expertise in boardrooms, classrooms, at conferences and in countless Zoom calls. Designing learning programmes both on/offline, coaching teams in creative collaboration and leadership all over Europe.

My best creative work has always been with people.

Real transformation doesn't happen in isolation. Whether it's a community finding its rhythm, a team discovering clarity, or two people thinking out loud, the best work emerges when we create space for real connection.

I believe we can be serious about our work without being serious all the time. Laughter and joy always have a place with me.

Some of the things I've built over the years.

Goodkin team experience
Experience Design · Photography

Goodkin

Connection made visible. Custom-built experiences and cinematic photography, designed around your people .

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The Empathy Game box
Game · 28,000+ sold worldwide

The Empathy Game

The Empathy Game encourages sharing, listening and engaging with our fellow humans. Available in English, Dutch and German.

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Firekeepers Althing retreat in Norway
Retreat · Community

Firekeepers Althing

An annual retreat in Norway's Sunnmøre Alps. A week of pause and rest for those who tend warmth,connection and vitality.

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Treehouse Tribe co-working space
Community · Co-working

Treehouse Tribe

Coworking community where kindness meets business.

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ToolboxToolbox website
Resource · Tools

ToolboxToolbox

A curated list of the best business, design, and organisational change toolboxes built by some of the most influential companies, institutions and thinkers.

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What people say

In their own words.

"

Jorik is amazing at supporting and enabling other people's creative journeys. He's a wonderful and generous cheerleader, seeing potential and opportunities in ideas beautifully.

— Ann-Marie Anderson-MayesGroup coaching attendee
"

Jorik's gift is to empower people to find deep, true connection — that they might not even know they needed. But once they have it, they realise just how much they needed it.

— Jace MalzCoaching client
"

This is the most safe I felt in a space and workshop. Jorik really made me feel part of the group and helped me open up.

— Sofie JorgensenWorkshop participant
Let's talk

Ready to stop going in circles
and start moving with direction?

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