Designing the Moments & Experiences that Move People to Act
I help HR and business leaders make their highest-stakes messages and moments actually stick
Is this you?
You’re leading a strategy reset or organizational change, but the moment didn’t land
People heard the message, but their behavior didn’t change
You need more than attendance: you need ownership, alignment, and sustained action
Imagine if…
Your message didn’t just land; it stuck, and people actually used it
Your gatherings sparked genuine buy-in and sustained action
You built stronger connection and faster results, without reinventing the wheel every time
Why gatherings matter
Gatherings are one of the most powerful ways we influence at scale. But they are also among the most expensive and high-stakes.
Too often, we treat them like information dumps when they should be moments that move people.
Well-designed gatherings don’t just share updates; they shift perspectives, shape behavior, and accelerate organizational change.
If 70% of change efforts fail, the way you gather could be a major reason why.
What I help you do
I help organizations make their highest-stakes moments land, stick, and spark lasting change, whether that’s a global all-hands, leadership development program, onboarding refresh, or culture activation
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Designing and delivering group experiences that shift mindsets and spark action. (e.g. All-Hands, offsites, leadership development, workshops, onboarding, and more)
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Drawing on insights from hundreds of gatherings and employee programs, I audit your existing approach and provide tools and techniques to design for impact
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Helping your message land—and stick—across teams, regions, and cultures. (Change campaigns, culture activation, values rollouts, and comms strategy)
I diagnose the root causes of engagement and communication challenges, then craft strategies that create lasting impact.
Leadership transitions
Culture and values activation
Town halls & all-hands
Onboarding design
Off-sites & retreats
Manager & leadership development programs
Change strategy & communication
Custom workshops (virtual, hybrid, or in-person
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Lindsey totally shifted our mindset and approach to how we communicate with and engage employees at scale. Our engagements – in fact, all our internal communications in general – are more impactful and successful because of her guidance.
Emma Coatsworth, Global Change Lead
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"I cannot recommend Lindsey enough for her exceptional work in helping us engage our employees around our new core values. Lindsey is a must-have for any company looking for new and effective ways to engage their employees on a meaningful Level.”
Kerry Klein, VP of Learning and Employee Experience
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"Lindsey is a game-changer when it comes to onboarding program redesign. Lindsey truly exceeded our expectations as a thought partner, bringing both cutting-edge ideas and a practical and scalable approach to execution. I'd encourage even the most seasoned L&D experts to seek out Lindsey's partnership!"
Jessica Amortegui, VP of Talent Management
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"Lindsey didn’t just provide insights—she provided validation, clarity, and confidence. She helped us see our organization more clearly, validating what we sensed but couldn’t always articulate. Her ability to blend big-picture strategy with concrete, actionable solutions made all the difference."
Claire Davis, VP People, Culture & Global Support
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"Lindsey's design, strategy, and facilitation made our objective of team connection possible. Lindsey collaborated closely with us to design an agenda that was thoughtful and considerate to attendees and had them leaving saying 'This was the best onsite we've ever been to."
Beth Portesi, Senior Executive Assistant
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"We knew our monthly meeting for our entire organization could be improved - we just weren't sure exactly how. Lindsey's framework and guidance helped us get unstuck, and watching the positive feedback flow in from employees have been such an energetic boost!"
SM Rau, Senior Director of Inclusion and Experience
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"I’ve never worked at a company that truly spoke, exhibited and embraced their values like Credit Karma. The work that Lindsey did to help the company redefine, socialize and activate the values was truly remarkable."
Colleen McCreary, Former Chief People Officer
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"I recently attended 2 sessions with the wonderful Lindsey Caplan. Lindsey's discourse with our groups - literally realigned my mentality the other day - I can not wait to take what I learned and apply it within my professional career going forward!"
Jordy Roby, Social Support Analyst II
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"I cannot overstate The Gathering Effect's value to our organization. Lindsey’s profound and practical insights on employee engagement and communication left a lasting impact, not just on the quality of our communications but on our strategic thinking and planning processes."
Robert Schultz, President & Interim General Counsel
I’m a screenwriter turned organizational psychologist with 20 years of experience helping leaders design the moments that move people—so organizations can actually create the change they’re aiming for
No hard sells. We’ll find out if we’re a good fit to work together
Not ready to book a call? Send me an email at hello@gatheringeffect.com
