Coalesce is a team retreat experience focused on human connection at work.
It brings teams together in a structured, intentional way to strengthen trust, communication, and working relationships.
Coalesce creates an environment where people feel more at ease with one another. When teams feel settled and connected, collaboration becomes more natural, communication improves, and creativity increases. The result is work that feels clearer, more aligned, and more sustainable for both individuals and organizations.
Thriving organizations are built not only on strategy, but on the quality of human connection.
The Research Behind Coalesce
Research consistently shows that cultures built on safety, trust, and joy perform better—not because people work harder, but because they feel safe, valued, and connected.
- Google’s Project Aristotle found that psychological safety—the belief that it’s safe to take risks and be authentic—is the #1 factor in high-performing teams.
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Gallup research shows that when employees feel heard and valued, engagement rises by 4.6×, while turnover and burnout drop significantly.
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Harvard Business Review reports that teams with high trust experience 74% less stress, 50% higher productivity, and 13% fewer sick days.
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Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends study found that organizations with strong connection and purpose outperform their peers by more than 40% in long-term success.
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According to WorkHuman Research, employees who experience belonging are five times more likely to be engaged and three times more likely to stay with their company.
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MIT Sloan Management Review found that joy at work—feeling seen, supported, and able to contribute authentically—drives creativity, collaboration, and sustained well-being across teams.
What happens during a session?
Each session is guided with gentle facilitation. Participants are invited into simple, interactive exercises that bring awareness to how they listen, express, and connect.
Who is Coalesce for?
For any organization, large or small, that values its people and wants to nurture a healthier, more connected culture. Whether it’s a leadership circle, a single team, or the whole organization, Coalesce adapts to where you are.
What kind of changes can we expect?
When people feel connected and supported, trust grows, communication softens, and creativity expands. A healthier workplace culture emerges—one where both individuals and the organization thrive.
What do people usually take away?
People often describe the experience as grounding, heart-opening, and surprisingly moving.
They leave feeling:
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more connected to themselves and others,
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less guarded in communication,
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and more at ease within their team or community.
Do you adapt to each organization’s culture?
Yes. Every organization is different. Coalesce begins with listening—feeling out what’s already alive in your culture, and what might want to open more fully. From there, we co-create what feels aligned for your people.
Partnership & Investment
Every organization is unique, and so is each Coalesce experience. The investment depends on the time we spend together. This could look like Mini sessions (Team refresher or opener), signature workshops (3-4 hours), or custom programs and the size of your group. Please reach out directly to discuss what feels right for your organization.