Create and communicate with clarity, confidence... and groove.
Wavetable's Groove Theory is the unique system that gives you the skills, tools and confidence to make your work - and your value - stand out.
Your value is hiding.
Today it’s essential to demonstrate value at every point. But too often, that value doesn’t shine through.
Inside
- Presentations lack pizazz
- Internal communications fall flat
- Workshops don’t dive deep
Outside
- Client engagements lack clarity
- Conference talks lose their way
- Content isn't cutting it
You've got a hidden groove.
Groove Theory is a unique system and approach that will transform how you design and communicate your work - and your value.
It combines external inspiration from across the spectrum of popular culture, along with your unique inner resources and personality.
Groove Theory is accessible, applicable and built to last.
Because you have groove.
Even if you don’t know it yet.
3 ways to groove.
"Absolutely what I was looking for to level up my consulting skills.
Howard's expert guidance was not only incredibly valuable but also motivating.
This crafted course equipped me with essential tools to create engaging client experiences and boosted my confidence during this critical phase in my career."
Howard's expert guidance was not only incredibly valuable but also motivating.
This crafted course equipped me with essential tools to create engaging client experiences and boosted my confidence during this critical phase in my career."
Sally Zhang - Strategist, Part & Sum
“We needed inspiration on how to think differently, motivate ourselves and approach challenges in new ways.
Wavetable's Learning Lab was interactive, informative, and fun (yes, really) - and changed our team processes for the better.”
Wavetable's Learning Lab was interactive, informative, and fun (yes, really) - and changed our team processes for the better.”
Holly Fraser, Editor in Chief - WePresent / WeTransfer
“I've run hundreds of workshops and had the luck to collaborate with many world-class facilitators. I learned so much during this course.
While taking the course I unexpectedly needed to design and deliver two new workshops. It was clear to me what I was learning had a direct, positive impact on the quality of workshops I ran.”
While taking the course I unexpectedly needed to design and deliver two new workshops. It was clear to me what I was learning had a direct, positive impact on the quality of workshops I ran.”
Zach Nies - Managing Director, Techstars Sustainability
Get in the groove.
Best for INDIVIDUALS
1. On-Demand Courses & Tools
Custom-built digital courses and toolkits with everything you need to level up your skills in storytelling, experience design, format innovation and communication.
Bitesize Video Content | Templates | Worksheets | Exploratory Quizzes | Creative Prompts
Best for teams
2. Live Workshops & Micro Accelerators
Choose from singular, high-impact workshops, or deeper dive programs with dedicated coaching support. Online, in-person or blended.
Modules include: Understanding Humans | Experience & Content Design | Narrative & Storybuilding | Delivery & Performance
Expeditions
For leaders ready to make their mark. We dispatch a pod of expert Tableists to custom-design the programs and platforms for you to propel your people to greatness.
Leadership Development Programs / Accelerators / Fellowships / Content Hubs / Cohort-Based Courses
Best for LEADERS
3. Consulting & Co-Development
Utilize us as your dedicated co-development coach, or plug us in to ensure your critical projects succeed - from conference talks to company events.
Inside the Groove
Explore some of the ingredients and inspirations behind Groove Theory.
Groove Theory
What's Your Presenter Type?Our free self-assessment tool will help you level up your presentation skills
Groove Theory
Introducing the Presentation Elevation ToolA free tool packed with unconventional prompts to help you get unstuck
Groove Theory
The Power of a Great Question: Unlocking Worlds, One Inquiry at a TimeFrom 5-year-olds to CEOs, the art of asking better questions is the ultimate game-changer. Design them, time them, deliver them—because the right question doesn’t just open doors; it builds entire worlds.
Groove Theory
Teaching with GPT: Building a Digital Persona That Thinks, Guides, and SurprisesFrom crafting a unique personality to setting boundaries for learning, here’s what goes into creating a custom GPT for a live business school challenge—and why it feels oddly personal.
Inside Out World
Inside Out: What the Premier League's RefCam Teaches Us About Empathy and ExpertiseStep into the shoes of a Premier League referee and discover how immersive “Inside Out” experiences can transform audiences into educated insiders—and advocates.
Wavemakers
The Magic of Simple Ideas: What a Café in Paris Can Teach Us About Memorable ExperiencesA single sheet of paper, inspired by Marcel Proust, shows how thoughtful questions and simple design can create unforgettable customer experiences—no screens required.
Future of Learning
Education vs. Learning vs. Training: Why the Words We Use MatterUnpacking the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between education, learning, and training—and why flipping the script can unlock more curiosity, engagement, and growth.
Groove Theory
What DJs Can Teach Us About Presenting Ideas and Standing OutCarl Cox’s legendary approach to DJing—thinking two tracks ahead and creating unique blends—offers surprising lessons for sharing ideas, building careers, and captivating any audience.
Future of Learning
How to Spot Talent: Two Questions That Reveal Creative SparkEconomist Tyler Cowen’s approach to finding talent is insightful—and flawed. Here’s how we can uncover hidden potential and level the playing field for the next generation of creators.
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Wavemakers
How a soccer star is helping young athletes translate their skills into alternative career pathsA new education initiative is helping bridge an ever-widening gap
The How To
From 100 Days to Lifelong Skills: How to Spark Engagement in Online Learning10 Lessons from Replit’s “100 Days of Code" and Beyond
Future of Learning
Upleveling the Case Study: How AI Augmented a Real-World Entrepreneurial JourneyWe brought roleplaying challenges to Columbia Business School's MBA program...
Inside Out World
Why every company should bring history in-houseThe vault curator is a vastly valuable role - for brands both large and small
Behind the Scenes
How we validate new product and venture conceptsA brief primer on our process - and some counter-intuitive insights
Behind the Scenes
Going deep: Our approach to taking on Deep WorkA simple guide to doing more with less
Inside Out World
How H&M bring the Inside Out with Creator StudioAnd why it's a smart move - on multiple vectors
Behind the Scenes
How can A.I. be used to augment the end-to-end experience of live events?5 insights from a panel session at IBTM World in Barcelona
Inside Out World
Keyboard to Console: Why Every Knowledge Worker Needs a Creative Studio KitFigma's Designer Tool is Just the Beginning, Imagine Studio Workstations for Every Profession
Groove Theory
Understanding the Presentation SpectrumWhy most presentations shouldn't feel like TED talks
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Inside Out World
Global employee engagement levels are shockingly lowPlus simple three ideas to improve them
Wavemakers
Richie Hawtin’s next musical frontier? High school science classHow a DIY noise machine became a portal for learning & creativity - courtesy of a legendary electronic music artist
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Groove Theory
What people really want from new technologyThey don't want features, or even benefits. It's about something more human
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Inside Out World
The surprising human-centric approach used by a Premier League team on the riseHow Brighton & Hove Albion use data in all kinds of interesting ways
Inside Out World
How cricket is reshaping culture and the world of workThe Indian women's cricket league is a big deal in more ways than one
Groove Theory
Christopher Nolan's 26 principles for creative workAnd why it's worth being a jack of all trades
Inside Out World
Meet the mysterious designer who secretly remixes street postersBecause there's always scope to engage people more with your work
Groove Theory
Why David Marchese's skills remain underratedHow The New York Times journalist is able to go further than most
Inside Out World
Spain's €20k gift for every young citizenWhat if everybody in your country received a tax-free inheritance when they turned 18?
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Inside Out World
Everything's a remix: transferrable skills from the genius of The ProdigyWhy Liam Howlett's sampling and arrangement skills are more relevant than ever
Wavemakers
Harmonizing Creativity: Inside the zen-infused world of Sebastian Mulleart's ‘Circle of Live’How the Swedish artist takes a novel approach to teaching creativity and the art of improvisation
Inside Out World
How Coldplay use Inside Out dynamics to hit all the right notesThe superstar band take a refreshing transparent approach to sustainability, fan engagement, and sharing their process
Inside Out World
Why world-class athletes have been roughing itHow small improvements to an end-to-end experience can change the game
Inside Out World
Flipping the script: a movie studio launch an app for fansA24's latest innovation is a smart way to do more with less
Wavemakers
How Jay-Z's new exhibition opens up new ways to engage8 reasons why 'The Book of HOV' stands out from the crowd
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Inside Out World
🚌 “We should do a school… or something?”Allbirds goes open source, edutainment as a springboard, and the opportunity to build what's next
Wavemakers
How a TV show is using Edutainment 3.0 to open up exciting new spaces'Space Junk' encourages audiences to create new stories using web3 and AI technologies
Inside Out World
Making Moonshots: The power of open source brand toolkitsHow brands of all shapes and sizes can use the power of open source
The How To
Why the best experiences have invisible structureA lesson from one of the great movie directors
The How To
How to set up speaker notes in a live presentation (simple 3-step process)Notes can end up distracting and confusing. So how do we best use them?
Wavemakers
5 lessons from Hollywood’s 14 year old animatorThe power of constraints, explorations, and feedback
Future of Learning
Notes on... creating engaging learning experiences7 elements that keep people coming back... and a view to what's next
The How To
Air Time: How to elevate your next presentation deckA simple trick to make your next presentation flow
The How To
Create some Client Magic: join the free Micro CourseA 5 day email course to transform your client interactions
The How To
3 ways to make your Training and Development more engagingHow to avoid your training falling falt
The How To
Workshops & Meetings: How to avoid the pre-read trapWhy advance information can ruin the whole experience
Behind the Scenes
Inside Wavetable's brand refreshOur new visuals, and a new way that we see the world
The How To
Riding the Wave of Resourcefulness: What We Can Learn from Garrett McNamara's Epic Surfing Adventure3 tips on how to elevate your resourcefulness, plus a free assessment tool to test out your team dynamics
Future of Learning
Learning is invisible inkPeople don't really want to learn. So what can we do instead?
Wavemakers
How backpack brand Herschel are banking on underserved creatorsA mentoring program takes over an NYC financial institution
Future of Learning
Spinning Knowledge: What educators and creators can learn from one of the world’s best DJsWhy the space between Warm Up and Prime Time can be magical
Inside Out World
Why human capital is the driver of Fortune 500 successIntangibles are becoming way more tangible
Behind the Scenes
How to get unblocked: Ask yourself some Extreme Questions10 questions to unlock new paths - and how we tackled them
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Behind the Scenes
Notes on... DIG's Winter marketing campaignHow we went about showrunning a video production campaign for cooking company DIG
The How To
Notes On… Obstacle Courses for Learning ExperiencesWhy your program, workshop, or course should take a tip from the military - and kids’ playtime
Inside Out World
Of Note: Michelin's reimagined company HQHow the French transport company focused on their employees - and the public - first
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The How To
How to create a slide deck that engages your audienceLevel up your next slide deck so it’s engaging, story-driven, and able to clearly communicate even the most complex topics
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Talks & Workshops
Explore our full range of interactive talks and workshops.
We can inspire your audience around topics like company culture, creator economy, employee-generated content, and more.
...and further...
Bespoke Events
Looking for a bespoke solution to elevate your next team event, conference or summit?
We can help you create an end to end experience that's best in class.
Let’s groove.
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