Jack shares with me stories from his 25 year career producing events across the globe. We explore the impact of the soundscape on emotions, how to professionally cuddle, and how to treat service people well. LinkedIn Profile The Events Insight
He's been in the industry for decades, he speaks at various conferences, and he's the head of a new product (Klik) @ Bizzabo. Will was a pleasure to talk to... He's high energy and loves data. He and I discuss engineering WOW moments, being yourself and your unique energy level, and using data to improve event experiences. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcurran/ Bio — Now leading the charge as the Head of Klik at Bizzabo, Will Curran is at the vanguard of wearable event technology innovation. He's the visionary founder of Endless Events, the creative force behind the #EventProfs Community, and the charismatic host of industry-renowned podcasts: #EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast. Celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the meetings & events sector, Will's accolades include being recognized as one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under 35, and achieving the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry.
"100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry" - Global Eventex Awards Brandt and I get excited about the concept of 'whitespace,' the importance of understanding your event guests, and the power of surprise kindness. LinkedIn Website
Michael and Jacques have a frank discussion about attitude, enthusiasm, and the new generation. Michael shares some of his wisdom from his 40 year career in the events industry. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences & learning institutions, speaking on what's now & what's next in meetings & events. He has published articles in Meetings and Conventions, Convene, Meeting Mentor Magazine, Connect Magazine, Plan-It Tennessee, The Meeting Professional, Meetings Focus and Successful Meetings magazines & as a guest columnist for The Tennessean and Nashville Business Journal.
Nick and Jacques go deep about social conditioning, cognitive biases, and how to research yourself. They also discuss Maslow's hierarchy and how it can be useful for meeting planners. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickborelli/ Event Brew Podcast: https://www.eventbrew.com/ Nick Borelli —Zenus’s Director of Marketing, Nick Borelli, has spent over two decades at the intersection of marketing, events and tech. He is also the instructor for the Event Leadership Institute’s Enhancing Events with AI Course.
Rosemary is an event strategist for Google. She and I discuss her experience at the College of Extraordinary Experiences, how to unlock innate child-like joy in event guests, and how to cultivate humor in interpersonal interactions. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkoesling/
Michael and I do a deep dive on play, friendliness, & letting joy go. Michael Lorsch is a professional speaker, facilitator, coach, and corporate learning partner whose work has reached over 75,000 people across North America. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldavidlorsch0287/
Jessie is a facilitator, educator, and speaker. She is at the helm of MPI's education arm. This was one of the best episodes I've recorded. We explore vulnerability, risk-taking, removing the audience-stage dynamic, and 'listening, validating, & celebrating' people you encounter. Jessie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstates Register for WEC: https://www.mpi.org/events/wec24
Logan Clements and Mary Davidson are the hosts of the Better Events Podcast, with over 15 years of combined event wisdom. Mary is a fundraising event specialist. Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Better Events Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Melissa empowers senior adults to live longer and healthier. She leads fitness classes at retirement homes and provides one on one rehabilitation guidance in the comfort of her clients' homes. She shares her approach to designing fun fitness experiences, the importance of positivity in social interactions, and why she loves working with seniors. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gunstone-76530324b/ HomeStretch: https://homestretchbc.ca/
Hugh has been an event curator for 35 years. He designs the program for SXSW, one of the longest-running multifaceted conferences on Earth, hosted in Austin Texas. It's like TED, but cooler. Hugh also produces the Austin Reggae Festival to raise money for the food bank. We discuss eveything from meditation to curating event content. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughforrest/ His Event: https://www.sxsw.com/
David has over 30 years in the events industry, and he's attended over 5600 events. He shares with Jacques insights from his most recent book: Harnessing Serendipity, he distinguishes soft power versus hard power, and introduces the functionality of ChatGPT as an idea partner, which he talks with daily. David's Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-adler/
We discuss inviting people out of their comfort zones and cliques during events. Miguel shares the difference between forcing joy versus creating the fertile conditions for joy. The episode concludes with the importance of nature for cultivating personal joy. Miguel's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelseven/ Skift Meetings at IMEX: https://live.skift.com/innovation-lab-at-imex-america-2023/
Anka is both a body-builder and an award-winning retreat producer and event producer. In this episode, you'll learn about incorporating wellness into your event and adopting a mindset of still-in-progress. Lots of laughs, prepare yourself. Anka's Free AI Tools: https://treefanevents.com/services/ai-tools-for-productivity-resource-page Anka's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan Anka's Podcast: https://eventsdemystified.com
Henry and I discuss the biohacking power of human connection, his practice of being emotionally authentic, and the value of intentional social spaces. Profile — https://www.instagram.com/heyhenrysnow/
Brendan shares nuggets of life wisdom, how he approaches designing events for connection, and his experience on the team behind dreamforce — the largest software conference on Earth. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmbrown/
Liz and I discussed the positives of technology, her favorite events, and staying sane in the noisy world of the 21st century. Follow Liz for thought leadership about virtual events and community-building. She runs her own conference! I like her content! Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkingevents/
The Party Scientist and John discuss the benefits of virtual and the prospect of real-time feedback data on audience engagement. Listen to this episode to master virtual events and prepare for the future. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceojohnchen/
Virginia and I had a spontaneous conversation about critiquing Burning Man. Listen to this episode if you want to create more nurturing spaces at your event. Profile: https://www.instagram.com/virginiasalaskastilio/
Melinda has 25 years in the meetings industry. She is at the helm of event production at Meeting Professionals International. She is a sage at all things event production. In this episode, you'll learn about event design, different perspectives on personal progress, and the element of surprise. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-burdette-cmp-cmm-84b9637/ MPI: https://www.mpi.org/