As an emcee and keynote speaker with a background in events, it's safe to say I've seen and learned alot - and I also understand all sides of an event. How valuable the AV and production team is, why a Run of Show is vital, how to keep sponsors happy, and how to help support my fellow speakers - for the good of the audience, the success of the event and the general good vibes it creates for everyone!

As an emcee and keynote speaker with a background in events, it's safe to say I've seen and learned alot - and I also understand all sides of an event. How valuable the AV and production team is, why a Run of Show is vital, how to keep sponsors happy, and how to help support my fellow speakers - for the good of the audience, the success of the event and the general good vibes it creates for everyone!

The days of boring white tablecloth tradeshow booths may be dead, but expos, tradeshows and vendor showcases aren't. Here's a quick tip to get sponsors excited to take part in your next in-person, virtual or hybrid event.

Virtual audiences are prime audiences today, and making sure to connect and engage with them in new and exciting ways is more important than ever. Here are my top 10 tried-and-true engagement and emotionally connective strategies to use before, during and after the event.

Our words matter, and our events have an impact on people. Whether it’s changing your language, asking for pronouns or not making cultural assumptions or jokes, inclusive language can make all the difference in creating an event, conference or annual meeting that builds a strong relationship with your audience.

Events make an impact. The question is - what lasting impact will you design and create for them? From attendee-focused questions to success signals, here are 3 key areas I’ve found most important when needing to make a difference to many.

What happens when you just aren’t feeling it anymore? How do we keep going when we’re reaching the burnout stage? I had the pleasure of talking with Jane Atkinson of The Wealthy Speaker Show, where we chatted all about how and why burnout happens and how we can heal and come back to create further success.

Overwhelm is real. Living fast is a habit the world wants us to be in, which may feel great - until it doesn’t. Sometimes you have to take a step back to find the rhythm of life. Sometimes you just gotta slow down for a minute… so you can go fast again! 😎 If you’re a high performer, here’s the tools you need to think about struggle in a new way.

How do you give feedback that’s honest and impactful that builds relationships instead of hurting them? Rachel shares how with timing, curiosity and conversation, feelgood feedback can be achieved. She also shares how to set it up for success with your team, peers and anyone you care about, to avoid overwork, resentment and even burnout.

Gratitude is easy when you’re on top of the world, but when your happiness takes a nosedive, it can be tough to manifest gratitude with sincerity. So let’s re-examine how to guide your gratefulness back and really feel it. Because here’s the thing: you can be grateful and sad at the same time.