Why now is the perfect moment to pause, regroup and plan — without the pressure.
The calendar says November, which means two things are true at once:
- There’s not enough time left in the year to launch anything big.
- There’s still plenty of value in getting people in a room before the clock resets.
And if your team is like most, this is the moment when energy dips, inboxes swell and the idea of “2026 planning” feels both important and impossible.
That’s exactly why we created Sip & Strategy — a relaxed, guided working session designed to help teams pause long enough to get clear about what actually matters for the year ahead.
No 40-slide decks.
No pressure to be brilliant on demand.
Just a smart, facilitated conversation, with something to sip as we talk.
Think of it as the perfect way to end the year and start the next one strong.
Why now — not January — is the moment to plan
January is a terrible time for strategic thinking.
People are overwhelmed, catching up and already behind.
Deadlines restart immediately.
Calendars go from empty to overflowing in 48 hours.
By mid-month, no one has the headspace to step back and think big.
But right now — late November to early December — people are more reflective.
More honest.
More open to resetting what hasn’t worked.
More willing to imagine.
A light, intentional planning session now accomplishes more than a three-hour strategy meeting in January.
What Sip & Strategy looks like
Sip & Strategy is built to feel human, not corporate.
It’s planning … but softer.
Strategic … but not stiff.
Focused … but not exhausting.
Whether it’s wine, coffee, sparkling water or a seasonal cocktail, we bring something that signals: “This is a different kind of meeting.”
Then we guide your group through thoughtful conversations around:
- What worked in 2025 (and what didn’t)
- What people actually need next year
- Where communications can create real value
- What initiatives deserve space in 2026
- What can be simplified, streamlined or stopped
- How to align expectations before the year begins
It’s remarkable how often these conversations reveal blind spots, unlock clarity and build momentum you can carry into the new year.
Why Sip & Strategy works
- It lowers the guardrails
When people feel at ease, you get better insights, ideas and alignment.
- It creates the pause people desperately need
No one can think strategically when they’re running. Sip & Strategy slows the pace just enough.
- It creates shared understanding
Teams leave with a clearer sense of what matters — and why.
- It builds realistic plans (instead of January wish lists)
January inspires lofty goals. November inspires that quiet optimism that says, “Next year, we can do this differently.” That optimism is the fuel good plans need.
- It sets you up for a strong start to 2026
When people leave December knowing where things are headed, their minds naturally do a bit of quiet processing on their own. They return in January with fresh energy, clearer thinking and momentum already built in.
Perfect for teams who want a strategic reset — without the heavy lift
Sip & Strategy works beautifully for:
- Internal and Corporate Comms teams
- HR, Total Rewards and Benefits teams
- Project teams prepping for a big launch
- Any group that feels spread thin and needs alignment
It’s the most productive “meeting that doesn’t feel like a meeting” your team will have all year.
A smart investment of your last few 2025 weeks
You don’t need more time this year. You just need one good conversation.
Sip & Strategy gives your team space to breathe, reflect and align — so you start 2026 focused, confident and already moving in the right direction.
We host Sip & Strategy sessions for our clients when we know it will help them pause and think ahead — and this year we’re opening a few spots for teams planning meaningful communications work in 2026 and wanting to explore partnership.
If you’d like to bring Sip & Strategy to your team, let’s talk.
We make the planning easy, the session meaningful and the experience genuinely enjoyable.
Why now is the perfect moment to pause, regroup and plan — without the pressure.
The calendar says November, which means two things are true at once:
- There’s not enough time left in the year to launch anything big.
- There’s still plenty of value in getting people in a room before the clock resets.
And if your team is like most, this is the moment when energy dips, inboxes swell and the idea of “2026 planning” feels both important and impossible.
That’s exactly why we created Sip & Strategy — a relaxed, guided working session designed to help teams pause long enough to get clear about what actually matters for the year ahead.
No 40-slide decks.
No pressure to be brilliant on demand.
Just a smart, facilitated conversation, with something to sip as we talk.
Think of it as the perfect way to end the year and start the next one strong.
Why now — not January — is the moment to plan
January is a terrible time for strategic thinking.
People are overwhelmed, catching up and already behind.
Deadlines restart immediately.
Calendars go from empty to overflowing in 48 hours.
By mid-month, no one has the headspace to step back and think big.
But right now — late November to early December — people are more reflective.
More honest.
More open to resetting what hasn’t worked.
More willing to imagine.
A light, intentional planning session now accomplishes more than a three-hour strategy meeting in January.
What Sip & Strategy looks like
Sip & Strategy is built to feel human, not corporate.
It’s planning … but softer.
Strategic … but not stiff.
Focused … but not exhausting.
Whether it’s wine, coffee, sparkling water or a seasonal cocktail, we bring something that signals: “This is a different kind of meeting.”
Then we guide your group through thoughtful conversations around:
- What worked in 2025 (and what didn’t)
- What people actually need next year
- Where communications can create real value
- What initiatives deserve space in 2026
- What can be simplified, streamlined or stopped
- How to align expectations before the year begins
It’s remarkable how often these conversations reveal blind spots, unlock clarity and build momentum you can carry into the new year.
Why Sip & Strategy works
- It lowers the guardrails
When people feel at ease, you get better insights, ideas and alignment.
- It creates the pause people desperately need
No one can think strategically when they’re running. Sip & Strategy slows the pace just enough.
- It creates shared understanding
Teams leave with a clearer sense of what matters — and why.
- It builds realistic plans (instead of January wish lists)
January inspires lofty goals. November inspires that quiet optimism that says, “Next year, we can do this differently.” That optimism is the fuel good plans need.
- It sets you up for a strong start to 2026
When people leave December knowing where things are headed, their minds naturally do a bit of quiet processing on their own. They return in January with fresh energy, clearer thinking and momentum already built in.
Perfect for teams who want a strategic reset — without the heavy lift
Sip & Strategy works beautifully for:
- Internal and Corporate Comms teams
- HR, Total Rewards and Benefits teams
- Project teams prepping for a big launch
- Any group that feels spread thin and needs alignment
It’s the most productive “meeting that doesn’t feel like a meeting” your team will have all year.
A smart investment of your last few 2025 weeks
You don’t need more time this year. You just need one good conversation.
Sip & Strategy gives your team space to breathe, reflect and align — so you start 2026 focused, confident and already moving in the right direction.
We host Sip & Strategy sessions for our clients when we know it will help them pause and think ahead — and this year we’re opening a few spots for teams planning meaningful communications work in 2026 and wanting to explore partnership.
If you’d like to bring Sip & Strategy to your team, let’s talk.
We make the planning easy, the session meaningful and the experience genuinely enjoyable.
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