workplace culture & communications consulting for creative organizations
based in los angeles, ca
available anywhere
every organization tells a story,
but not always the one it means to.
In theater, a gestus is a single that reveals the entirety of a relationship that drives a scene. It shows what a character’s behavior conveys rather than what the character claims about themselves.
Organizations work similarly. An organization’s culture doesn’t just exist in its stated values or the language in a job posting. It’s what characterizes the work environment when a deadline just moved up, a disagreement on direction surfaces, or a budget shrank.
While an organization’s culture matters in any industry, it operates differently in creative and passion-driven sectors. In many industries, ambiguity and varying approaches signal problems. Traditional consulting might develop a process to clear up gray areas and standardize results. But innovators and creatives don’t work that way. The gray is the engine. Ambiguity signals originality. Subjectivity is inherent in taste. These shouldn’t be designed out of a culture, they should be embraced because they are what keep people inspired.
Gestus is a workplace consultancy that develops culture solutions rooted in the nuances of how your company works and the people who make it that way.
engagements designed to fit what you do and how you do it.
culture strategy & advisory
Partnerships often start here with context gathering or assessments, followed by strategy development and/or program designs. Regular trusted advisory with senior leaders and key stakeholders is ensures recommended changes are feasible and easy to integrate.
“Gestus’ exceptional approach tailors easily to an organization’s unique needs and goals. The Old Globe has entrusted Gestus to conduct custom staff trainings for 200 employees, advise on sensitive topics, guide leaders & Board members, gather valuable stakeholder input, and develop strategic roadmaps for the Globe’s future. It’s hard to sum up the positive impact Gestus’ work has had on our theatre.”
- Jamila Demby, Director of EDIA
learning & development
Essential to empowering teams to enact culture changes, learning opportunities include expert-facilitated workshops, conversations, and labs offered in-person or virtually. Topics range from communication, feedback, and people management to values-informed AI usage, mental health in passion-driven fields, and handling polarizing issues at work.
communications & content partnership
Aligning work with what you say and do comes down to how and when it is shared. Guidance can range from internal communication norms and discussion to external brand storytelling, content development, and more, all with a goal of matching your company’s values and identity with how you operate and what you produce.
“Gestus consistently provides forward-thinking solutions that help the Television Academy build a sustainable culture of belonging. In particular, Gestus has proven to be an invaluable contributor to social impact conversations and offering expertise that bridges strategy, implementation, and accountability. Gestus’ strategies across the media and entertainment landscape is bar none.”
- Brandy Curry, Chief of Staff
let’s get started
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