Transforming Business from the inside out
Leadership + Company Culture= Transformation
The Cavu Group is an executive advisory and strategic consulting firm focused on brand, culture, leadership, accessibility, and organizational transformation.
We advise CEOs, executive teams, and organizations navigating growth, transformation, cultural change, and evolving expectations around leadership and accessibility. Our work connects brand, people, culture and business strategy to help organizations become stronger, more effective and positioned for sustainable impact.
We:
• Advise CEOs and executive leadership teams on organizational strategy, culture transformation, leadership effectiveness and accessibility
• Align brand strategy, organizational culture, operations and employee experience with business objectives
• Develop strategies that strengthen leadership, engagement, communication and organizational effectiveness
• Facilitate executive retreats, leadership programs, strategic conversations and change initiatives
• Advise organizations on accessibility and inclusive leadership, creating more accessible experiences for employees, audiences, talent and stakeholders
• Develop brand, communications and stakeholder strategies that strengthen reputation and market positioning
• Provide executive coaching, facilitation and strategic guidance during periods of growth and organizational change
• Deliver keynotes and executive workshops on leadership, culture, accessibility, brand strategy and organizational transformation
At The Cavu Group, we believe lasting business impact begins with aligning people, purpose, culture, and strategy.
Our Experience
Leslie Short: Founder & CEO
Global Executive Advisor | Accessibility Consultant | Culture & Leadership Transformation | Keynote Speaker | Author
Author of Expand Beyond Your Current Culture and Someone Has to be the First
Leslie Short is a global executive advisor, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author specializing in leadership, organizational culture, accessibility, and transformation. Through the Leslie Short Institute and The Cavu Group, she helps organizations navigate change, strengthen culture, expand access, and develop leaders who can create meaningful organizational impact.
With more than 25 years of experience advising CEOs, executive leadership teams, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, entertainment companies, and Fortune 500 organizations, Leslie brings a unique combination of business strategy, organizational culture, branding, accessibility, marketing, and operational leadership.
Known for aligning people, purpose, and performance, Leslie combines strategic vision with practical execution to help organizations grow, innovate, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build cultures where people and business thrive. Her global experience across industries and cultures gives her a distinctive perspective on leadership, reinvention, accessibility, and creating opportunities where no established roadmap exists.
Barbara Matos: Sr. Advisor, Client Advocacy & Strategic Engagement
With more than 20 years of experience, Barbara helps organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges through strategic client advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. She is known for building trust, resolving sensitive issues, and delivering thoughtful solutions that strengthen communication and organizational effectiveness.
At The Cavu Group, Barbara partners with clients to enhance stakeholder experiences, foster collaboration, and develop people-centered strategies that create lasting, meaningful outcomes.
Lynne Filderman: Senior Advisor, Corporate Purpose & Thought Leadership
With more than 40 years of experience, Lynne Filderman partners with visionary executives, global brands, and influential leaders to develop strategic content, executive thought leadership, and transformational experiences that drive meaningful business outcomes.
Her expertise spans organizational culture, corporate purpose, brand reputation, leadership communications, sports, entertainment, technology, and innovation. Lynne helps organizations build authentic narratives, strengthen stakeholder trust, and foster inclusive workplace cultures.
Known for her collaborative approach and strategic insight, she guides executive conversations on corporate purpose, accessibility, employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and leadership communications—helping organizations bridge divides, strengthen culture, and communicate with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
Elena Romero: Cultural Research Analyst
With more than 20 years of experience in communications, education, and qualitative research, Elena helps organizations uncover meaningful insights that inform strategy, strengthen organizational culture, and improve stakeholder engagement. She specializes in cultural research, identifying patterns, emerging trends, and opportunities through in-depth interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observational research.
At The Cavu Group, Elena partners with clients to transform research into actionable strategies that support informed decision-making, enhance organizational effectiveness, and create authentic, people-centered experiences. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Marketing Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY).
The Cavu Group is NYC-NYS M/WBE Certified
