Photos courtesy of Rachael Mcintosh PhotographyUplevel Your Conference
How many conferences have you been to that kick off with a quick welcome from the organizer or HR, then jump straight into a keynote? You're left to figure out the whole “connecting with people” part on your own—between sessions, in hallways, over dinner, or while rushing to the next breakout. Some folks are great at that. Others? Not so much.
What if you made connection part of the plan from the start? Imagine carving out intentional time, led by an expert facilitator, to help people connect—with support, structure, and purpose. It sets the tone, lifts the energy, puts people at ease, and gets them genuinely excited to be there. It plants seeds that can grow over hours, days—even years.
Calysta leverages 25 years of teaching experience to lead sessions that are disarming, energizing, playful, and deeply meaningful—leaving participants feeling alive, connected, and on purpose.
Don’t leave the most meaningful part of the experience—connection—up to chance.
Reach out to talk about how I can help make your next conference more impactful.
What people are saying…
“If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of working with Calysta Phillips, you’ll soon see why she’s quickly becoming one of the industry’s most trusted voices for launching its largest and most complex events. Calysta goes beyond her Ivy League education, multilingual capabilities, and truly exemplifies the values of integrity, intellect, and quiet leadership.
Whether she is navigating a complex investment structure or helping ensure our family’s legacy is both protected and forward-looking, Calysta brings both rigor and heart to the work. She has a unique ability to engage a room with authenticity, warmth, and just the right amount of humor. She is skilled at easing tension, encouraging open dialogue, and creating a space where everyone – from the most established businesses to the emerging entrepreneur – opens and willingly connects with the audience in attendance.
I have personally been the beneficiary of Calysta’s amazing ability to open a 400-person conference which resulted in a successful event for attendees, sponsors, and guests. I strongly recommend you engage Calysta to kick off your next event! ”
“Calysta brought joy, depth, and purpose to our summit in how she facilitated our opening and closing sessions. Her masterful moderation exceeded our expectations.”