Christine Tulley, President and Executive Writing Coach, shares practical strategies for maximizing conference value while attending the POD (Professional and Organizational Development) conference in San Diego. Rather than focusing on pre-conference planning or post-conference follow-up, this episode addresses the often-overlooked middle phase: what to do once you're actually at the conference. She introduces a goal-setting framework to help academics be intentional about their conference experience, balancing networking, presentations, professional development, and personal priorities within tight time and budget constraints. 

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Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 113: Four Actions to Take Once You Return Home from a Conference
• Episode 235 - Give Yourself a Conference Maintenance Day

Resources Mentioned:

• POD Network Conference (Professional and Organizational Development in Higher Education)
• Maintaining Writing Momentum in December (December 1st annual webinar) 

Resources:

• HOLIDAY COACHING HOURS - All hours at lowest prices for the year
• Tuesday Toolbox - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information
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• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net
• New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP25! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.