Why this matters
The world of work has changed. Connection, productivity, and commitment has never been more important, yet harder to achieve.
21%
increase in profitability in engaged workforces.
(Slack Global Survey 2023, Bruce Daisley, Make Work Better)
73%
of employees do better work when they feel connected
(Gallup, 2024)
82%
say that feeling happy and engaged at work is a key driver of their productivity.
(Gallup, 2024)
Why this matters
The world of work has changed. Connection, productivity, and commitment have never been more important, yet harder to achieve.
21%
increase in profitability in engaged workforces.
(Slack Global Survey 2023, Bruce Daisley, Make Work Better)
73%
of employees do better work when they feel connected
(Gallup, 2024)
82%
say that feeling happy and engaged at work is a key driver of their productivity.
(Gallup, 2024)
21%
increase in profitability in engaged workforces.
(Slack Global Survey 2023, Bruce Daisley, Make Work Better)
73%
of employees do better work when they feel connected.
(Gallup, 2024)
82%
say that feeling happy and engaged at work is a key driver of their productivity.
(Gallup, 2024)
What we do and why it matters
We partner with companies to create experiences, including kickoffs, incentive trips, offsites and more, that inspire employees, enhance connections, and increase productivity and commitment beyond the moment.
21%
increase in profitability in engaged workforces.
(Gallup)
73%
of employees do better work when they feel connected.
(Gallup)
82%
of employees are open to leaving their job.say that feeling happy and engaged at work is a key driver of their productivity.
(Gallup)
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Podcast
No Wrong Turns
Ep.2 Interview w/ Adrian J. Hopkins, Weber Shandwick
In Episode 2, Weber Shandwick's Adrian J. Hopkins joins Barry to trace his evolution from media to global communications leadership, reflecting on workplace authenticity, balancing creative and commercial tensions, and how following your natural interests can reveal your true career path.
Ep 3 Interview w/ Melissa Palarea, The NBA
In Episode 3, NBA Social Impact & Inclusion Strategy Lead Melissa Palarea joins Barry to trace her diverse career path, reflecting on her 18-year journey with the league and sharing insights on fostering employee connection and embedding core values into everyday culture.
Ep.4 Interview w/ Caeley O'Shea, Warner Music Group
In Episode 4, Warner Music Group's Caeley O’Shea joins Barry to trace her path from early hospitality roles to leading live events, exploring how empathy, pacing, and the unifying power of music help her cultivate authentic connection in the workplace.
People want to feel connected.
That’s where we come in. We connect the dots. We partner with you to create impactful moments, streamlining your engagement activity to maximize your time and efficiency, driving long-term business growth.
The minds behind the mission
Our team has worked in fast-growing, ambitious businesses across the tech and SaaS industry.
Our team brings together expertise from the worlds of branding, marketing, internal comms, HR and people leadership, project management office (PMO), strategic operations, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and event management.
GET TO KNOW ME
Kelly (she/her) is an experienced event leader with 13 years across corporate, agency, and consulting roles. A CMP and CITP, she specializes in large-scale conferences, incentives, and trade shows—bringing clarity, creativity, and calm to complex programs. A passionate traveler, she explores the world with her husband and their young son, an adventurer since six months old.
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Ursula is an experienced Account Payable Specialist with a commitment to processing payments on time and accurately, ensuring seamless financial operations. She aligns with the business’s goals in terms of exceeding customer satisfaction by building strong vendor relationships. Outside of work Ursula enjoys stepping off the treadmill, keeping things simple and making the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kelsey is an event producer who turns complex logistics into seamless, engaging experiences. With a background in event production, project management, event technology, and on-site execution, she’s known for her calm, solutions-focused approach and her ability to anticipate every detail. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, hosting blind wine tastings, and making memories with her family.
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Joe is a creative storyteller who brings ideas to life through unforgettable experiences. He channels 12+ years of developing conferences, activations, and festivals into experiences that connect, inspire, and deliver impact. With a foundation in scenic design and an MBA in marketing, he merges creative vision with strategic execution. When he’s not crafting experiences, Joe can be found exploring the globe, hunting down the perfect bite, or scouting design inspiration in unexpected places.
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
The minds behind the mission
Our team has worked in fast-growing, ambitious businesses across the tech and SaaS industry.
Our team brings together expertise from the worlds of branding, marketing, internal comms, HR and people leadership, project management office (PMO), strategic operations, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and event management.
GET TO KNOW ME
Kelly (she/her) is an experienced event leader with 13 years across corporate, agency, and consulting roles. A CMP and CITP, she specializes in large-scale conferences, incentives, and trade shows—bringing clarity, creativity, and calm to complex programs. A passionate traveler, she explores the world with her husband and their young son, an adventurer since six months old.
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Ursula is an experienced Account Payable Specialist with a commitment to processing payments on time and accurately, ensuring seamless financial operations. She aligns with the business’s goals in terms of exceeding customer satisfaction by building strong vendor relationships. Outside of work Ursula enjoys stepping off the treadmill, keeping things simple and making the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kelsey is an event producer who turns complex logistics into seamless, engaging experiences. With a background in event production, project management, event technology, and on-site execution, she’s known for her calm, solutions-focused approach and her ability to anticipate every detail. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, hosting blind wine tastings, and making memories with her family.
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Joe is a creative storyteller who brings ideas to life through unforgettable experiences. He channels 12+ years of developing conferences, activations, and festivals into experiences that connect, inspire, and deliver impact. With a foundation in scenic design and an MBA in marketing, he merges creative vision with strategic execution. When he’s not crafting experiences, Joe can be found exploring the globe, hunting down the perfect bite, or scouting design inspiration in unexpected places.
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
Kelly (she/her) is an experienced event leader with 13 years across corporate, agency, and consulting roles. A CMP and CITP, she specializes in large-scale conferences, incentives, and trade shows—bringing clarity, creativity, and calm to complex programs. A passionate traveler, she explores the world with her husband and their young son, an adventurer since six months old.
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Kelly Chaco
Experience Partnership Team Lead
Ursula is an experienced Account Payable Specialist with a commitment to processing payments on time and accurately, ensuring seamless financial operations. She aligns with the business’s goals in terms of exceeding customer satisfaction by building strong vendor relationships. Outside of work Ursula enjoys stepping off the treadmill, keeping things simple and making the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ursula McShane
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kelsey is an event producer who turns complex logistics into seamless, engaging experiences. With a background in event production, project management, event technology, and on-site execution, she’s known for her calm, solutions-focused approach and her ability to anticipate every detail. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, hosting blind wine tastings, and making memories with her family.
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Kelsey Hansen
Experience Partner
Joe is a creative storyteller who brings ideas to life through unforgettable experiences. He channels 12+ years of developing conferences, activations, and festivals into experiences that connect, inspire, and deliver impact. With a foundation in scenic design and an MBA in marketing, he merges creative vision with strategic execution. When he’s not crafting experiences, Joe can be found exploring the globe, hunting down the perfect bite, or scouting design inspiration in unexpected places.
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
Joe Rawda
Lead Experience Partner
Insights
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