The Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner is a great movie. If you haven’t seen it or heard of it, an Iowa corn farmer gets down on his luck, but he starts hearing voices and interprets them as commands to build a baseball field. The voices that Kevin Costner’s character keeps hearing tell him, “build…
You’re an event planner. You take on the responsibility to plan, organize, and host events throughout the year. And you’re pretty darn good at it, too. But you’re starting to notice your time escaping you before, during, and after the event. You want to learn ways to save time while planning events. You want to…
You’ve been assigned the task to plan your company’s corporate event. You’re excited to get started. And you see this event as an opportunity to impact more people than just those you work with directly. You probably know that you need to stay organized before, during, and after the event, but what you probably didn’t…
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.…