You’re an event planner. You organize and orchestrate corporate, conference, or private events. And you’re pretty good at it, too. But sometimes you feel as though event planning is a constant uphill battle. You plan ahead. You plan for the worst case scenario. And you spend time making sure everyone else is prepared for the…
Your speaker lineup and the success of your event go hand in hand. Speakers add a ton of value beyond their thought leadership and online presence. When you combine just the right mixture of reach, relevance, and authenticity, your speakers can influence and persuade attendees to register for your event. What’s more, speakers act as…
As an event planner, you share a common challenge with your fellow planners: How to keep your speakers on time (or at least within a range of tolerance). You have more than enough on your plate to keep you busy, and the last thing you want to “worry” about is whether or not your speakers…
Corporate events, company retreats, graduation commencements, or banquets can benefit from a keynote speaker. Your theme and message are present in the room, but a speaker can tie it all together. While a speaker may be an “outsider” to your corporation, they bring the extra flair and external experience that will resonate with your workforce.…
You’re planning an event, and you need a keynote speaker to tie your theme and message together. You have your theme, message, and audience defined. But now you have to go out and find a speaker that fits your event. One of the biggest challenges as a planner is choosing one speaker from all the…
You’re planning an event, and you know it’s going to be stressful. You want to avoid any and all mistakes possible; however, you’re real with yourself. You understand that events rarely go perfectly, but you’re ready to think on your feet, as well as create contingency plans that keep you covered. In this article, you’ll…
When’s the last time you watched a movie that had you thinking hours after the end credits? Do you remember the last book you read that had you thinking for weeks after you finished the last page? Humans use metaphors to communicate ideas, concepts, and theories; it’s how we’re able to relate and connect to…