Imagine this:

Events that are full of purpose, connection, fun AND drive impact.

Let’s gather better.

Gather Better guides the design and facilitation of events* that move your purpose-driven organization’s work forward.

*Events include offsites, retreats, convenings, trainings, communities of practice, etc., where people come together to build community and learn from and with each other.

Why gathering with intention matters

  • 71%

    Managers who say meetings are unproductive and inefficient

    Source: Harvard Business Review

  • 31 Hours

    Average time spent in unproductive meetings every month

    Source: Atlassian

  • $399B

    Annual cost of poorly organized meetings in the US

    Source: Doodle

Gather Better supports your organization:

  • Join a community of intentional gatherers

    Equal parts learning, accountability and connection, the Impact Lab community is focused on bringing your gathering skills to the next level.

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  • Experience exceptional design + facilitation

    With gatherings, one size does not fit all. Let’s co-create custom gatherings that spark innovation, build skills/community, and drive impact for your team or organization.

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  • Host reflective leader workshops

    Spur meaningful change with workshops that blend learning, reflection, peer sharing, and action planning.

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Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Tes (she/her/ella).

I believe that how we gather at work (and outside of it!) matters and am honored by the prospect of becoming your go-to experience designer, facilitator, and/or gathering coach.

Learn more about me.

Or better yet, let’s connect 1:1 so I can learn about YOU.

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Kind Words

  • INTENTIONALITY + OBJECTIVENESS

    “Partnering with Tes to plan and emcee our Professional Development Day was the best decision we made in the four years we've been 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. Tes infused  intentionality and objectiveness into the planning process, allowing us to provide our participants with a valuable experience in terms of skills and connectivity. Whether you are searching for a facilitator, an emcee, a 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!”

    — Emily Fieser, Director of Culture at 360 Blue

  • MASTERFUL FACILITATOR

    “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

  • OUT-OF-THE-BOX EXPERIENCE

    “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 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