Conferences that Work

MAY 31, 2021

Are you stuck in a career or life that you are reluctant to leave because it would involve ignoring sunk costs ? Although some of my experience prepared me for subsequent careers in computer science and consulting, I spent perhaps five to ten years of my life studying and working in fields I have, by now, largely forgotten.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for. From course-related topics to super specific career advice – think of this Master List as your one-stop-shop for all the info you need! So, let’s check it out!

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Expo Pass

JULY 19, 2022

According to a recent NY Times article, the biggest signs of burnout are not being able to sleep (insomnia) and/or feeling fatigued all the time, both of which are stress-related. . Maslach also talks about how burnout can’t be fixed solely with self-care (despite the article title). Watch for the signs. . Start refueling. .

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This article was originally written for the April issue of PCMA’s Convene magazine. Instead, the content is on growing leadership skills or equipping the participants to move the diversity needle for their careers, employers and teams. Sessions are often designed for immersive networking and story-sharing. [3] 3] Mission over Margin.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to professional growth and career advancement, do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? During the PCMA session, Lindsay Williams, senior manager, business development, for GES, noted that “I had a mentor, and it made a difference in my career. But I had young kids at home as well!”

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 21, 2021

Every other week we share our favorite articles from around the web that will help you succeed in your wedding planning business and in life. Looking for more helpful articles for wedding and event planners? Welcome to our Friday Favorites! How Big Is The Proposal Planning Market? The Heart Bandits Academy}.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s not merely about exchanging business cards; it’s about sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources that can help elevate your career to new heights. If you’re interested in taking your event planning career to the next level, consider enrolling in our course here.

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Management Events

APRIL 17, 2024

At Management Events, we understand the value of these connections and the impact they can have on your career trajectory and business growth. Keep the conversation going by sharing relevant articles, reports, or events that align with their interests. Remember, networking is a long-term investment.

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EventMB

JULY 19, 2017

Or are you currently dabbling in it and want to make it your full-time career? Whether you’re thinking about it or are already in it, you don’t want to take on the career if you’re doing it for these misconceptions. If you think this article is written to […]. Are you considering going into event planning?

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

I wrote what was needed for these careers, but nothing substantial. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Becoming a writer appeared first on Conferences That Work. My 1977 Ph.D. I’m not sure I fully believed it at the time, but now I can say it with confidence. “I am a writer!”

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Think about your career path. And, in particular, remember those moments where you made a terrible decision, or mistake, that you thought would be the end of your career. Only later to realize that it was, in fact, a moment that strengthened your career path. Not blaming it on another team member (“It wasn’t me”).

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Until then, we have curated a series of recent articles featuring industry experts weighing in on their event measurement and ROI philosophies, forecasts and approaches—and the impact they are making in their organizations. See how AfroTech drives and tracks engagement for its portfolio of career-focused live events.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 14, 2022

Miles Franklin , the Australian writer and feminist best known for her novel My Brilliant Career , wrote the above words in her autobiography. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Alexis Dick (left) and Jaclyn Bernstein (right) Smart Meetings: How important are business relationships and professional networks to your career? Read More : Event Experts Talk Connection at CMP Advance AD: The pandemic was actually when my event planning career started. This article appears in the March 2024 issue.

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QC Event School

MAY 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll give you a crash course on what working as a floral designer is truly like. 22,000 USD and $45,000 USD per year (Source: Career Explorer ). If you’re passionate about flowers and enjoy working with your hands, then a career in floristry could be a great fit for you. Canada : Between approx.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 26, 2019

Heated discussions about how we should proceed and whose names should go on our journal articles flared and sputtered. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Introduction to my new book Event Crowdsourcing appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you had told me forty years ago, a freshly minted high-energy particle physics postdoc, that I’d go on to have four additional careers (owner of a solar manufacturing business, computer science professor, independent IT consultant, and meeting designer/facilitator) I wouldn’t have believed you. I recommend you hire them!

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Many built their expertise in an industry or function, shifted to consulting and then wrote a book to launch their speaking career. This is good news for planners.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 4, 2023

Louise Gorringe, associate vice president, association management at Kenes Group in Geneva, Switzerland, shared some tips and suggestions to help organizations engage younger or early-career members. Create or support ways for them to ask questions and connect with other early-career individuals before the meeting.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

But before I send any potential event planners running to the nearest accounting job, I do want to stress that event management can be an extremely rewarding career. You try doing what I do for a day and you’ll know just how bloody glamorous it can be. But as I’ve said many times, you’ll soon find out whether or not it’s a fit for you.

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The Planner's Lounge

JULY 7, 2023

Every couple of weeks, we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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GEVME

JUNE 6, 2018

If you’ve been organising your mom’s birthday parties since you were seven and always wanted to be an entertainment leader at school, an event planning career might really be your thing. In this blog post, we focus on corporate event planning as a career that can make your ambitious event-planning dreams a reality.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 8, 2019

Yet another career that had not existed before. A conventional career My parents once suggested I become an accountant. I have nothing against conventional careers, but my life hasn’t turned out that way. I politely declined and continued studying physics. If I had to guess, it probably won’t.

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The Planner's Lounge

JULY 21, 2023

Every couple of weeks, we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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The Planner's Lounge

MARCH 17, 2023

Every couple of weeks we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Resource Articles How to Find Your Wedding Planning Niche Develop a Strong Visual Identity Your visual identity, including your logo, color palette, and typography, should reflect your brand’s personality. Resource Articles What Exactly is a Brand? Resource Articles Is Your Website Working as Hard as It Should?

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Are you looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding? If so, this article is for you! So whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are simply interested in learning more about this exciting field, read on! How Do I Start a Career in Corporate Event Planning? Educational Requirements.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Definitely making an internship key for career development. In a recent article here on Plan an Event, Paid Internships versus Non Paid Internships , spoke to this very question. So as a group, we all agree that an internship is a helpful tool when career planning. While others feel just the opposite is true.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 21, 2023

Every couple of weeks we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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The Planner's Lounge

JUNE 2, 2023

Every couple of weeks, we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

According to an article from CNN , the flight is the latest in a series of tests involving the extensive use of sustainable jet fuel. According to t his article , American Airlines is working with an engineering firm named Graphyte to remove 10,000 tons of carbon from the atmosphere by 2025 through this method.

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The Planner's Lounge

JUNE 25, 2021

Every other week we share five of our favorite articles from around the web that will help you succeed in your wedding planning business and in life. Applying the Rule of Compound Interest to Your Career {Alexis Grant}. Looking for more helpful articles for wedding and event planners? Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for. From course-related topics to super specific career advice – think of this Master List as your one-stop-shop for all the info you need! So, let’s check it out!

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Every couple of weeks we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 19, 2023

Every couple of weeks, we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. Looking for more helpful articles? If you found this article helpful, check out the Very Important Planners (VIP) Lounge ! Welcome to our Friday Favorites!

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Eventtia

JUNE 25, 2019

In this article we look at the mental health effects a career in the events industry can have on event planners and the importance of practicing self-care.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Anyone that is considering a career in event planning will be pleased to know that job satisfaction ranks very high. Check out this article that deals with how happy meeting and event planners are in their jobs. By far the top articles on this website always have to do with resources. How to Gain Event Planning Experience.

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