Teams of professionals engage in conversation experience in Boston, facilitated by Erica Mattison

Team-Building Activities
For Your Organization

An Engaging Team-Building Activity For Your People

Bring your people together for an interactive experience that helps raise self-awareness and build community.

We are here to help you create an impactful gathering for your company or community. We use a gamified approach to team building, which turns a conference room into a place where people want to be!

“Who You Are Matters!” is a conversation experience developed by OneLifeTools and facilitated globally with thousands of participants at organizations of all sizes.

Interactive and inclusive

Structured

Hands-on and tactile

Flexible — 1.5 hours - 3 hours; online or in-person

Adjustable — works for any industry from breweries to food coops to climatetech startups, and beyond

Effective & impactful

Scalable — works for groups of various sizes

More Details

Group Sizes: We can accommodate groups of all sizes, with 3-5 people at each table. We work with you to develop a strategy to form the groupings.

Timing: The abridged version runs for 1.5 hours. The expanded version runs for 2.5-3 hours. Hosting the conversation experience before a lunch or social hour can be an especially powerful combination, since it’s common for participants to want to continue interacting.

Event Planning: To hire us to facilitate your event, we suggest a minimum of 3 months' notice. Occasionally, we can accommodate requests with less notice.

Who is “Who You Are Matters!” For?

  • People at any life stage, from teens through seniors

  • Any industry, from engineering to medicine to marketing

  • Any role, from resident assistant to project manager to CEO

  • Any educational background, from high school to PhD

  • In addition to companies, it’s great for groups seeking to determine “what’s next,” community-oriented companies looking to connect with their customers, educational settings, and faith communities

Want to learn more? Let’s talk about your needs to discover if we could be a match to work together.

How Do You & Your People Benefit?

Team members who participate in “Who You Are Matters!” regularly report that they benefitted in the following ways:

Increased self-awareness

Felt heard and respected by colleagues

Heightened sense of connection and trust with colleagues

Enhanced empathy and feelings of support

Improved understanding of how to provide constructive feedback

A sense of accountability

Increased clarity, confidence, and hopefulness

Organizations We Serve

Team-Building Activity for Impactful Retreats, Quarterly Team Meetings, and Annual Company Gatherings

Partner with us on your next team gathering, whether a retreat/off-site or a quarterly team meeting.

What to Budget

Below are rates for us to facilitate “Who You Are Matters” for groups ranging from 4 to 50 people.

Non-profit rates are available. Inquire about rates for in-person groups of over 50 people.

Online Activities

Events typically range from 90 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your needs. Rates range from $1500 to $2500.

In-Person Activities

Events typically range from 90-minutes to 3 hours, depending on your needs. Rates range from $2000 to $3000.


INCLUDES:

Strategy call with the event host

Event facilitation - we bring the game kits and guidebooks, you bring the people

Participants come away with a personal statement with a tangible next step

OPTIONAL: Recap conversation with participants to build organization cohesion

Do-It-Yourself Option

Get started enjoying the benefits of “Who You Are Matters!” with your own game kit!

Purchase game kits from OneLifeTools and facilitate the activity on your own. Discount code: Erica617

Ready to Hire Us for Your Next Event?

When you’re ready to plan your event, let’s talk and confirm that we’re a good match.

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Client Testimonial

Marisa Lopez, Associate Director of Workforce & Economic Development

"I recently had the opportunity to test out the ‘Who You Are Matters!’ game facilitated by Erica Mattison with my staff. Even though we're a small group who work closely together, it was a powerful tool for sharing feedback, encouraging goals, and growing together as a supportive, communicating team.

We knew instantly that it would resonate equally well to the community of professionals we serve in our programming, so we held a special event and about 30 job seekers were able to engage with the game and Erica's masterful facilitation.

People of all ages and backgrounds loved feeling heard, supported, and safely challenged through the activities' opportunities for reflection and structured conversation. Nobody wanted the event to end! We look forward to inviting Erica back for another event soon!"

The Importance of Engagement for Your Organization

According to Gallup, 1 in 2 US employees are open to leaving their organization. The top reason for leaving their previous job? “Engagement and culture.”

Gallup graph: 1 in 2 US employees are open to leaving their organization

Barriers to Attract, Retain & Engage

You’re experiencing challenges with recruitment, engagement, retention, and workplace culture. Your organization is struggling with burnout and turnover.

You’re looking for ways to build team cohesion and community. This is essential for attracting and retaining employees who contribute to a resilient, high-performing organization.

Key Ingredients for a Positive Work Culture

There are certain key ingredients for developing high-performing teams within a positive work culture.

  • Trusting relationships

  • Clear communication

  • Clarity of values and priorities

  • Listening

  • Respect and appreciation

  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback

  • Sense of togetherness and belonging

Supporting your leaders and individual contributors to create this type of culture positions your organization to fulfill its potential for impact.

Facilitator Erica Mattison smiles, wearing green jacket

I’m Your Facilitator, Erica Mattison.

After building my rewarding social impact career, I founded Erica Mattison Coaching & Consulting as a resource for people seeking to do good in the world and do well in their lives. This was after completing degrees in psychology, public administration, and law.

As I built my practice, I continued working in 9-to-5 roles, such as environmental protection lobbyist and director of strategic communications for a higher-education sustainability program.

In 2022, I went all in with my coaching practice to serve more clients and immerse myself in career and professional development. I coach individuals and groups and lead workshops and talks for organizations. As a connector and convenor, I host the Thriving Careers Community. I am pleased to be the author of “Clarifying What Matters.”

As a coach and facilitator, I incorporate play into my work and help you do the same.