Have you ever had someone in mind who you really wanted to have speak at your event but they are just not a public speaker? I mean, their content is amazing and when you ask them a question, they are knowledgeable and witty. When you read what they have written on the subject, it isContinue reading “The Interview”
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The Multitasking Ninja
People often ask me what is one trait that all good Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) must possess. My answer is both short and long at the same time. The short answer is that you absolutely must be a Multi-tasking Ninja. However, by definition, a ninja possesses several skills that make them so good at whatContinue reading “The Multitasking Ninja”
Living Outside the Box
I know the phrase “think outside the box” has become a bit overused, especially after the great shake-up of 2020, but I was in conversation with some friends and we were talking about how we’re not just thinking outside the box, we’re living outside the box. The Hospitality and Tourism industry (among others) has changedContinue reading “Living Outside the Box”
Change Your Perspective
Occasionally during the event planning process, I can come across a decision or a challenge that stumps me, even if for a little while. I can stare at it and stare at it but it looks the same every time. I can walk away and come back the next day and it still looks theContinue reading “Change Your Perspective”
No Crystal Ball? No problem.
If we have learned anything in the last couple of years, we have learned that nothing is predictable. However, the inability to speak with precision and certainty about the future is no excuse for silence and inaction. It is more important to be creative and forge ahead than to be 100% right. Without this ability,Continue reading “No Crystal Ball? No problem.”