*Events include offsites, retreats, convenings, trainings, communities of practice, etc, where people come together to build community and learn from and with each other.
Purpose-driven orgs include nonprofits, philanthropy, CSR/ESG, B Corps, and PBCs.
Photo credit: Leigh Orne
I believe that how we gather at work (and outside of it) matters.
The sad news:
Most workplace gatherings are check-the-box/lame or, even worse, the “meeting that could (and should) have been an e-mail.”
According to Gallup, 85% of employees are not engaged at work.
The good news: I’m here to help!
It is my joy and privilege to guide you to infuse intentionality into your workplace gatherings, ensuring they boost employee engagement and lead to long-term impact.
“Tes designs a convening’s purpose with deep thought and intention to unlock insights from participants. She then leverages her superpower – facilitation – to execute the event. Her masterful facilitation style brings in all participant voices, encourages diverse perspectives and reflects back themes.
Beyond the conversation, she thinks through the details of the participant experience for both in-person and virtual events. She knows how to ensure participants remain engaged and energized, blending deep thinking work with restorative (and fun!) breaks. The multiple sessions she’s concepted and facilitated for our team are still referenced as standout – some more than five years later.”
-ABBY FROST, DIRECTOR OF ESG AT GAP INC.
“Partnering with Tes to plan and emcee our Professional Development Day was the best decision we made in four years of holding this annual event. Tes not only kept us on track and organized, she also offered fresh ideas and concepts while honoring and incorporating traditions and themes of the day.
Whether you are searching for a facilitator, emcee, speaker, or even a sounding board for your next event, I cannot recommend Tes enough. We will, undoubtedly, partner with her again in the future!”
“If you want an impactful, out-of-the-box experience for your teams or leaders, we highly recommend Tes.
Tes facilitated a collaborative experience for our leaders that was truly transformative and impactful, guiding us from concept to experience with a collaborative approach and intentional planning. As a facilitator, Tes provided permission for vulnerability and encouraged inclusion where the outcome was genuine conversation and team connection.”
-DIANE LUJAN, GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT AT FIRST ONSITE
