One of my favorite parts of my work?

Helping teams and leaders create ✨amazing✨ offsite experiences.

Over the years, I’ve planned and facilitated 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘴 of them—from massive, multi-day global events with hundreds of people to small, cozy leadership offsites with just a few key players in the room.

Here are a few things I’ve learned that can make or break an offsite:

👉 Clarity is key: The most effective offsites have a crystal-clear purpose. Are you aligning on strategy? Building trust? Sparking creativity? Nail this down early.

👉 Shake things up (and maybe step outside!): Whether it’s an improv class, a trip to the arcade, or a volunteering together, doing something a little unexpected can unlock creativity and connection. Bonus: sunshine helps too! ☀️

👉 Keep hands busy, not phones: Fidget toys like pipe cleaners or Play-Doh can help keep people grounded during longer sessions. It’s a simple way to keep energy up (and phones down).

👉 You don’t have to do it all: Offsites are so much better when you bring others into the process—whether that’s co-leaders, stakeholders, team members, or external facilitators. Sharing the load makes everything run much more smoothly (and is usually much more interesting for everyone!).

Planning an offsite for 2025? Whether you need help planning your agenda and activities, or you want someone to run the room, I’d love to help 🙋‍♀️.

Let’s chat soon—I’m already booking up!

📌 What’s the most creative thing you’ve done at an offsite? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear about it!