Why work with Lindsey Caplan
Not all organizational consultants are created equal
I’ve been in your shoes
I know what it’s like to make change happen from the inside. I’ve done the work, carried the pressure, and navigated the politics. I know your challenges because I’ve lived them — and I help you shine while saving you time, energy, and rework.
Proven proprietary approach
My science-based Moved Model™ gives you X-ray vision into why your gatherings, messages, or change initiatives aren’t landing — and exactly how to adjust them for the effect you need.
Hands-on, end-to-end partnership
We often know what change we want to make - but we don’t know how. I won’t disappear after I deliver a slide deck. I’m with you through implementation.
Less cost, more connection
Why buy or build new content when you don’t need to? I enhance what you already have — the way a screenwriter punches up a script — so a few smart changes create a big, lasting impact.
About Lindsey Caplan
Helping leaders design the moments that move people
I’m a screenwriter turned Organizational Psychologist with 20 years of experience helping leaders design the live, high-stakes moments that spark connection, shift behavior, and drive lasting change.
I began my career in Hollywood as a comedy writer on shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Malcolm in the Middle, where I learned how story, rhythm, and structure influence emotion at scale.
From there, I moved into organizational psychology — first educating at companies like DreamWorks Animation and McKinsey, then leading Learning & Development inside high-growth Silicon Valley companies, including Zendesk, Credit Karma, and Flexport.
I hold a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Communication & Creative Writing for the Media from Northwestern University.
I’m an expert in adult learning, attention, motivation, and group behavior — and in how to design experiences that people don’t just understand… but feel, remember, and act on.
My clients leverage this unique blend of psychology, storytelling, and strategy to create everything from off-sites and leadership programs to values launches, culture activations, and large-scale organizational change.
I’ve designed and facilitated gatherings for thousands of employees across the world — gatherings that have increased engagement, improved referral recruiting, accelerated change adoption, and reduced attrition.
Most of all, I’m fueled by a strong desire to teach and help others succeed.
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