Whether you’re a total newbie speaker or a pro with years under your belt, we’re always looking for ways to improve, aren’t we? There are literally countless ways to continually improve your speaking skills and evolve your personal style — sometimes it comes with simple experience, while other ... » Learn More about 8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER
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8 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT PROGRAM MANAGER
If you regularly attend a conference or annual show that’s known to be well-run, there’s an amazing team behind the scenes that makes that happen. And at the top of that team is a talented program manager. Great program managers are worth their weight in gold because they not only create an ... » Learn More about 8 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT PROGRAM MANAGER
HOW TO MAKE YOUR EVENT MORE DIVERSE
If you’re a program manager, you’re aware of the vast number of ever-evolving issues like technology, safety concerns, and diversity, and how your organization stays up to date in these areas and more. While we can’t help you with all of them in one blog post, we’re going to start the conversation ... » Learn More about HOW TO MAKE YOUR EVENT MORE DIVERSE
11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
Have you ever sat through a presentation that was great in terms of the content and information, but felt a bit on the boring side? Eek, you don’t want to be that speaker! There are tons of ways to liven up that presentation and get your audience involved and interested, and here are our Top 11. Is ... » Learn More about 11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
Storytelling is not just for children—it’s one of the oldest forms of communication throughout history. Storytelling is how we learn, and it’s infinitely more personal and relatable than simple facts, figures, or even images. So what is it, why should we be learning how to tell stories, and most ... » Learn More about 10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
8 IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR EVENT MORE SUSTAINABLE
Although sustainable events have risen in popularity in recent years, because we are a literal “green” industry, it behooves us to go as green as possible with our conferences, events, and meetings. While this can (and is) a far-reaching goal, it’s not an all-or-nothing kind of thing. Wherever your ... » Learn More about 8 IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR EVENT MORE SUSTAINABLE
12 WAYS TO CREATIVELY PROMOTE YOUR EVENT
Whether you’re a large venue or a smaller club, or anything in between, you may feel it’s difficult to get the attention of your desired audience for them to sign up, buy a ticket, or attend your event or conference. If we’ve learned anything at all from the pandemic, it’s to think more creatively ... » Learn More about 12 WAYS TO CREATIVELY PROMOTE YOUR EVENT
WHY PERFECTIONISM MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK
You’re probably a lot like we are. You’re proud of your work and always try to put your best out there. But what if you cross that invisible line into being a perfectionist? That’s good, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, that perfectionism streak just may be the thing that’s holding you—and ... » Learn More about WHY PERFECTIONISM MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK
8 Ways to Find Inspiration for New Presentations
Have you ever had the feeling that your current presentations are a bit stale, or you realize that it’s been a hot minute since you created a new one? Keeping things fresh is the way to keep those bookings coming—and while you needn’t feel you have to come up with an entirely new presentation every ... » Learn More about 8 Ways to Find Inspiration for New Presentations
CHOOSING MUSIC FOR YOUR EVENTS
Event music is one of those elements that can be tricky to plan. It’s typically a “background” kind of thing (although not always), but it’s powerful in that it creates a mood or sets the stage for the energy of the event. Your venue may already have their own policies/procedures about choosing ... » Learn More about CHOOSING MUSIC FOR YOUR EVENTS