612. 5 Steps to Better Meetings + Events - Tes Cohen

Meet Tes 🤝— The Founder + Chief Gathering Office at Gather Better.Join us for this episode where we dive into the art of intentional gathering with Tes. She’s passionate about creating meaningful spaces that spark impact and support well-being—and she’s sharing her roadmap to help us do it better. 🙌Tes shares her go-to approach for hosting gatherings with heart—from defining your “why” and setting a thoughtful agenda to adding special touches, guiding with care, and closing with intention. She reminds us that the world needs more reflective leadership and offers easy, meaningful ways to make people feel seen and connected. 💛Tune in and get ready to rethink how you gather people together. 🎧 💡Learn: Why traditional meetings often lack purpose—and the importance of intentional gatheringThe 5-step Gathering Framework and how to continuously improve your approach to bringing people togetherHow to embrace practices that foster reflective leadershipHow to explore practical innovations to create moments of real connection and insightEpisode HighlightsTes Cohen’s Journey and Philosophy (02:32)The Five Steps to Impactful Gatherings (06:01)The Power of Intentional Gathering (12:05)Transforming Nonprofit Events (19:55)The Essence of Authentic Team Building (24:37)Creating Meaningful Gatherings (30:05)Measuring Success in Gatherings (35:01)The Power of Storytelling (40:32) Have a weekly meeting with yourself where you can reflect (31:54) Tes’s One Good ThingEpisode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/612//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter