Planitonapostit Podcast

Hey Friend!Ever feel like your event production could use a little more oomph?  In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Byrne, founder of Byrne Production Services, to uncover why production value matters and how putting production first can take your events from “meh” to mesmerizing. With over 20 years in the events industry and a background in theatre, Matthew brings the touch of production that planners like us dream about. We talk about why the right production partner can make or break your event, how to keep your storytelling dynamic (even on a tight budget), and what actually matters when it comes to video, lighting, and content strategy. Whether you're planning your first big show or looking to elevate what you're already doing, this convo is packed with real talk, pro tips, and a little theatrical flair. If you're ready to create experiences that stick—and want a partner who truly gets it—hit play now.  Let's go!Episode Links:Connect with Bryne Production ServicesNext Steps:Grab the Free Simplify Your Work-Life Guide - https://plannersonpurpose.myflodesk.com/simplifyGrab the Free Manage Your Burnout Mini-Course - https://www.plannersonpurpose.com/managingburnout/Read the Blog:Be a Better Leader - 10 Ways to Show True HospitalityGiving Unreasonable Hospitality at Your EventsListen to Related Episodes:164 - Event Planners, Give Yourself Permission to Do Something DifferentSupport the showShare today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

Hey Friend!Are you looking to add a little spark of joy to your events? If so, this episode will help you unlock the secret of what it takes to deliver joy to your attendees. If you struggle with how to make connections that matter, and how to do it in a simple and effective way, my guest Jacques Martiquet, The Party Scientist, has many ideas for you up his sleeve. Jacques helps you to uplift and unite your attendees with the science of joy. His approach is an uplifting approach to igniting connection at events. Jacques and I cover how to bring joy to your attendees, and how you can personally gain joy for yourself as you are planning. If you're ready to gain new insights and maximize the value you bring to your events, then click play now. Let's go!Episode Links:Connect with Jacquet, The Party ScientistNext Steps:Grab the Free Simplify Your Work-Life Guide - https://plannersonpurpose.myflodesk.com/simplifyGrab the Free Manage Your Burnout Mini-Course - https://www.plannersonpurpose.com/managingburnout/Read the Blog:Giving Unreasonable Hospitality at Your Events10 Ideas Event Planners Can Use To Live CreativelyListen to Related Episodes:124 - How to Reduce Attendee Stress at Your EventSupport the showShare today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

Hey Friend!Are you an event planner that that is always doing the most, and gets overwhelmed by clutter? If so, I want you to listen to this episode ASAP because it is soo good. If you've struggled with managing physical clutter in your office and home, and also get bogged down by digital clutter too, my guest Caroline Thor has some amazing tips for you. Caroline is a KonMari consultant and she is an expert in organization. She came full equipped to break down the steps of KonMari so that you can take your first steps in being clutter-free. If you're ready to declutter your life for a fresh start, then this episode is a must-listen.Let's get to it!Next Steps:Grab the Free Simplify Your Work-Life GuideGrab the Free Manage Your Burnout Mini-CourseRead the Blog:5 Ways to Prepare Your Workspace for the New YearLifting the Veil of Disorganization in the Workplace Listen to Related Episodes:124 - Declutter Your Digital Life Ahead of the New YearSupport the showShare today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

In this episode, we chat with Valentina Ruffoni, a freelance event manager who is not only redefining herself but also what it means to create unforgettable experiences. Valentina shares her journey of launching "Beyond the Event," a new venture for her, and how her diverse experiences have all led her to this pivotal moment in her career.Key Takeaways:Diverse Career Insights: Valentina's experiences in the cruise industry and as a flight attendant taught her the value of adaptability, creativity, and making guests feel comfortable right from the start.Cultural Adaptation: Working in various environments helped Valentina understand how changing workplace cultures can define one's approach to event planning.Event Planning Tips:Involve guests in the planning process to enhance their experience.Use all five senses to create immersive, memorable events.Position “event connectors” strategically to help people mingle and feel included.Overcoming Burnout: Valentina discusses her close encounters with burnout and offers strategies for event professionals to manage stress and maintain well-being.Support Networks: The importance of having a strong network to vent to and lean on during tough times.Whether you're an event professional or looking for inspiration to create standout experiences, this episode is full of actionable advice and insights.Links and ResourcesValentina Ruffoni LinkedInBeyond the EventSupport the Show.Win a free coffee weekly! Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose and I may select you as this week's lucky winner. Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

Hello there!I had the opportunity to sit down with Hilary Blair, MFA from Articulate. We had the opportunity to discuss why and how event leaders struggle with communication. Almost every event professional that I converse with about their high levels of stress shed light on how communicating with clients and leaders only elevate their stress.What I enjoyed about the episode with Hilary, is how she shared some simple frameworks like "sci-fi" to help us all understand how we can be more self-aware, curious, and intentional for impact. Such an easy thing to learn, but you can keep her framework as a tool in almost every situation.I hope you get a little nugget of goodness that you can apply to your life in this episode! Enjoy. Screenshot today's show and share your biggest takeaway on IG stories, tag me, @plannersonpurpose and you could win a free Starbucks coffee!Xo,NaomiLinks and Resources:Connect with ArticulateConnect with Hillary Blair via LinkedInBook: Communication in the Workplace  - by Hillary Blair and Robin A. MillerBook: Powerful Phrases with Dealing with Workplace Conflict - by David Dye and Karen HurtSupport the Show.Win a free coffee weekly! Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose and I may select you as this week's lucky winner. Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

Understanding how to level up in your career can be confusing. Especially when there are so many certifications within the event industry to choose from. This episode will unpack some of the main robust event planning certifications out there to help you make the best choice for your career path.After listening to this episode, you'll be able to understand which direction you want to go in getting certified, or perhaps realize that you are good right where you are. Whatever the case, let's make your decision process easier. Links and ResourcesCMP Study Group - Planners on PurposeCertified Meeting Professional (CMP)Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME)Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE)Certification in Meetings Management (CMM)Certified Association Executive (CAE)Thank you so much and stay on purpose!Support the Show.

This episode invites you to do something different in your life, especially if you can sense an imbalance happening that is affecting you.Event planners have no problem understanding burnout and its implications, however, many times when it comes down to making the decisions that are needed to make necessary changes we doubt ourselves. Doing something different gives you the permission to make those key changes. And it doesn't have to be big changes in your life. You can make very small changes that make a big impact on you. Naomi discusses how you can give yourself permission so that you can come to work filled with joy, and passion, and ready to do your best work. Thank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!Support the show

Burnout is not inevitable? However, many event industry professionals think that it is. With so much pressure in the industry, combined with unreasonable expectations, lack of boundaries, and high volumes, burnout is a very common result.  Burnout shouldn't be inevitable in the industry, because it is preventable. If burnout is preventable, then finding ways to proactively address burnout in our lives and in our organizations is a solution worth pursuing. However, it's not just about learning how to prevent burnout and overwhelm, it's about taking the direction and doing the actions necessary to prevent burnout. Many event professionals struggle with this. This episode will give some insights into how we can understand burnout better to have the necessary conversations that we need to have to be the change we want to see,     Links and ResourcesPurpose Call with NaomiBanish Burnout Challenge (fall waitlist)Support the show

If you're an event professional that's looking to level up your career, then getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation, may be the boost that you need.In this episode, Naomi shares 5 reasons why getting your CMP is important to your career. If you're struggling with deciding what your next step should be in your career, then the reasons given in this podcast may help you make this decision.One of the main reasons that getting your CMP is so beneficial is that it gives you additional knowledge about the event industry that you can find applicable to your role. Also, no one has to mention the potential salary benefits and leadership opportunities that will come your way. Jump into this episode, and leave us a message on what makes you most excited on getting your CMP.     Links and ResourcesPlanners on Purpose CMP Study GroupThank you for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of event marketing strategies with the accomplished Ashley Stanford, a seasoned Digital Marketing Consultant and Freelancing Expert. With over 15 years of expertise in the digital marketing realm, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that are sure to resonate with professionals in the Events & Entertainment sector.About Ashley StanfordOur guest, Ashley Stanford, is not just a digital marketing maven but also the EVP of Client Strategy at TicketSocket and the Vice President and Co-Founder of Ice Cream Social. Her extensive experience spans across various industries, including Events & Entertainment, Medical Device/Healthcare, and Finance Technology sectors. Ashley's passion lies in crafting strategic marketing plans and optimizing tactics to drive tangible results for her clients.Episode HighlightsIn this engaging discussion, Ashley sheds light on the intricacies of effective event marketing strategies. She shares her journey of conceptualizing TicketSocket—a unique solution born out of the need to revolutionize traditional marketing channels in the ticketing industry. Ashley emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth marketing in today's digital landscape and unveils how Ice Cream Social's innovative referral widget gamifies the online referral process, driving substantial results for businesses.Ashley advocates for a holistic approach to marketing, where word-of-mouth initiatives complement existing channels such as SMS, email, and social media ads. She underscores the significance of incentivizing partners and understanding demographic nuances to maximize the impact of word-of-mouth campaigns.Furthermore, Ashley offers invaluable insights into effective communication strategies, emphasizing the need for transparency and proactive engagement, especially during challenging situations such as event cancellations or setbacks.Delving into a personal anecdote, Ashley candidly shares her experiences of overcoming burnout, highlighting the importance of self-care and resilience in navigating professional challenges.Links and ResourcesThe Desire Map by Danielle LaporteIce Cream Social and TicketSocketAshley Stanford on LinkedInThank you so much for listening, come back soon, and stay on purpose!Support the show

This episode will showcase how to be an effective advocate in the event industry. Advocacy in the meeting and event planning industry plays a very important role, one that everyone can actively participate in. Showing public support for your industry to family, friends, and your community can garner support in times when the industry needs it most. This episode shows that you can be an advocate in several different ways. Here are some of the areas that are explained:Aligning with partner organizationsGet involved in advocacy, educate, and shareTeach or speak in a meeting and event management or hospitality program Recruit for the industry, provide direction to connections and educationGuide others to the appropriate certification within the industryGet involved politicallyParticipate in Global Meetings Industry Day It doesn't take a big effort to be an advocate in the meetings industry. All it takes is for each of us to do our parts so that we can see our industry continue to grow by leaps and bounds.Links and Resources   Global Meetings Industry Day Event RegistrationGlobal Meetings Industry Day ToolkitSupport the show

In this episode, let's dive into the highlights from CMP Advance 2024, the go-to conference for Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs).Conference Rundown: CMP Advance, hosted by the Event Industry Council in Toronto, offers a packed agenda spanning two to three days, tailored to align with CMP domains. It's a prime opportunity for CMPs to level up their skills and connect with peers.Key Insights:AI Integration: Sean Kanungo's keynote urges CMPs to embrace AI's role in the industry and prepare future professionals for its impact.Global Certification Impact: Panels emphasize CMP's global reach, setting industry standards and fostering connections worldwide.Focus on Mental Health: Discussions spotlight holistic wellness for both planners and attendees, recognizing the importance of self-care.Strategic Planning vs. Project Management: Breakout sessions provide practical guidance on maximizing productivity and effective delegation.Human Connection in Events: Sessions highlight the significance of building genuine connections and memorable experiences for attendees.Networking and Community: CMP Advance offers a professional yet relaxed environment for CMPs to network, exchange insights, and build lasting relationships within the industry.Continuing Education: Naomi encourages CMPs to consider CMP Advance as a valuable resource for ongoing professional development and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of event planning.As you navigate your journey in event planning, remember to keep CMP Advance on your radar for invaluable learning opportunities and industry connections. Stay tuned for more episodes, and until next time, keep planning with purpose!Links and ResourcesWellness Wheel – Simple Tool for Well-BeingPlanners on Purpose CMP Study GroupSupport the show

Goal setting can be stressful. This episode aims to take the stress out of the goal setting that you have to make. As we move into the second quarter of the year, it's important that we look at how we develop our goals without causing ourselves much stress, here are some tips that are mentioned in the episode:Set your goals and directionGet movingPut in place your habitsStay about the line Review oftenReward yourselfMany times we fail to start because of fear or because we lack direction. This episode will help you understand how important it is for you to develop a direction and start to get moving so that your goal can be obtained.You'll also learn some insights on practicing great habits, and why habits are important. Also, your mindset and how you think about your success is very important. When you think debilitating thoughts then you limit yourself and by limiting yourself you can miss the mark in getting to your goal. So it's all about staying above the line, being positive and uplifting to yourself and your team about your goal.Finally making sure that you review your goals often and reward yourself when you complete your goals are pretty important. And we also talk about tracking your goal too and how that can be increasingly helpful as you look to finish your goals.  Links and ResourcesPutting Emotional Intelligence to WorkAtomic Habits12 Week YearSupport the show

As event leaders, we know how to balance our lives perhaps a bit better than that of our teams, but do we model work-life balance? Do we share how we are managing our lives so that those who are coming up behind us have an idea of how to move forward in a high-pressured environment like the event industry?This episode is going to provide some areas where event leaders can model work-life balance to their event teams. Work-life balance is a word that really just represents how well we balance the ebb and flow of our lives and focus on what really matters at any given time. It can be an art form and many people can struggle with having a sense of balance in their lives.  There are four areas in that we cover in this episode and go into great detail on how event leaders can model work-life balance. Those areas are:CommunicationBoundariesBeing a Wellness AdvocateStanding Up for Your TeamModeling is important because your team needs to see how work-life balance is managed, especially in an environment where there are so many moving pieces and client demands. After listening to this podcast you'll have some great ways to model work-life balance, to support them, and be a wellness advocate in your organization.Links and ResourcesBanish Burnout ChallengeThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose.Support the show

Kele Belton joins as a guest on this episode of the podcast to talk about how we can communicate to lead. She also provides some great insight for women in leadership.About Kele BeltonKele Belton is a Leadership and Communication expert and the founder of The Tailored Approach. She is a former corporate trainer and coach, where she collaborated with notable companies like Bank of America, BioMarin, Facebook, and Netflix, contributing to their leadership and communication growth. Kele now empowers leaders and their intact teams to communicate confidently, navigate feedback, and have difficult conversations. She's a published author, keynote speaker, and host of the Communicate to Lead podcast. Kele specializes in leadership development, communication skills, conflict management, navigating feedback, Everything DiSC assessments and coaching, personal branding, and more.Episode SummaryWhen you communicate, it's important to understand who you are speaking to, and what your message is. Is your message communicating to that person in a way that they need to receive it?  Kele speaks about this and how important it is for messaging and your audience to align.In addition, Kele discusses how women struggle in leadership in many areas. One is having the right amount of flexibility at work which allows them to take care of any home matters. Also, Kele touches on how women can display more confidence in leadership. Kele shares her proprietary BOLD framework which stands for:Breaking Through BarriersOwning the Leadership NarrativeLeading with AuthenticityDriving Continuous ChangeKele also shares more about the DISC method and how it is an assessment that measures your personality in the following areas: dominance, influence, steadiness and conscientiousness. She also helps the listeners to understand how this method intersects with her BOLD framework and can help you lead stronger.Finally, in this episode, Kele shares a bit about introversion and how introverts can focus on using their strengths, to listen. When as an introvert, you listen, you can then lean into the relationships because you've built the relationship up front. Links and ResourcesTailored ApproachOwn Your Worth, Free GuideThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!   Support the show

In this episode, I explore the neuroscience of kindness with special guest, Janet Sperstad, CMP-Fellow and Faculty Emeritus for Madison College. Janet Sperstad's professional history reflects her lifelong vocation: driving excellence in meeting and event management execution and education. She has dedicated her career to defining the competencies and career pathways that articulate meeting planning as a design discipline requiring skills in the social sciences, executive leadership, and the cognitive sciences. Her contributions are global in scope and rooted in over 25 years as a meeting professional and executive leader in the corporate and non-profit sectors.This is part two in a series where we unlock some more areas of neuroscience and how it can apply to our lives as event professionals. If you missed Part 1, where we discuss the neuroscience of stress and resilience, you can check it out here.The fine print of this episode comes down to: kindness matters when we are planning events. As we lead our events, it's important to understand how kindness plays a big role in helping you solve problems, deal with stressful situations, and even become more creative on the spot.  In this episode, Janet shares how 90% of the conversations that we have are social in nature. She shares how our brain is a very social organ in which its natural set point is to commune with others. Additionally, kindness is a neurochemical and a culture. It can ignite the reward center in our brain and it is pro-social in nature craving community with other human beings. Thus, our brain cultivates commonalities, it wants to look for belonging and collaboration and is wired to look out for differences.Furthermore, Janet teaches us that there is a language of kindness, and how every word we use to portray kindness can cascade across people. As event professionals when we get into a period of frustration or stress or just solving a problem, responding in kindness can help to minimize the stress and frustration that is being emitted in the moment.Lastly, we unpack that great ideas come to us best when we are relaxed. So when we are solving problems onsite ensuring that we are responding in kind ways that will produce more ideas for creative problem-solving can be helpful. Stay until the end to hear some personal fun tidbits about Janet and her sharing the time when she was shown kindness that shook her to her core.  If you enjoyed the first episode, you'll love this one too. Links and ResourcesJanet Sperstad LinkedinThe Neuroscience of Stress and Resilience - Part 1Thank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!Support the show

In this episode, I explore the neuroscience of stress and resilience with special guest, Janet Sperstad, CMP-Fellow and Faculty Emeritus for Madison College. Janet Sperstad's professional history reflects her lifelong vocation: driving excellence in meeting and event management execution and education. She has dedicated her career to defining the competencies and career pathways that articulate meeting planning as a design discipline requiring skills in the social sciences, executive leadership, and the cognitive sciences. Her contributions are global in scope and rooted in over 25 years as a meeting professional and executive leader in the corporate and non-profit sectors. As you listen to this episode, you'll learn that Janet grew up with the philosophy of "a rising tide rises all boats.", and that has been how she has lived a life of helping others and in turn, it helps her in some way.  Through curiosity, Janet started finding out clear connections in what we do in our events around education and saw the connection in social science. On this personal journey, Janet was able to go deep and see things about how we work as event professionals.Two of the main things Janet has learned in all of her studies that she wanted to share in this episode are this:With threat, we run from danger. We look for threat and we respond to threat.We love happiness. We feel good and love laughter and relaxation.The brain goes towards threat, and it wants to keep you safe. So, enter the conversation on how stress can have an impact on your brain and how you can lessen the impacts and become more resilient.Because in essence, we run from threat, and we walk toward reward. If you're feeling stressed out as an event planner. It doesn't have to control you. Let it go. As soon as you let it go, it loses power."We can't handle the externalities that come for us, we can only handle how we react to them." - Janet SperstadJanet gives us a brief solution on how you can relieve stress in the moment, whether you are at your desk frustrated at an email or onsite having to deal with a high-stress situationWash your hands with warm water, take three big breaths…pull your shoulders back and walk away.It's as simple as that. This episode is full of lots of hidden gems for you to use to help you not only understand how your brain works, but give you tangible tips on how to combat stress, and tough times in this industry so that you can stay in the game.Links and ResourcesJanet Sperstad LinkedInThank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!Support the show

When you can reduce attendee stress at an event, you can decrease the stress you have too. If an attendee feels comfortable, taken care of, and relaxed, they can be at their best for learning and are happier, which in turn means you can feel a little bit more at ease as you are planning. This episode covers 6 different areas to reduce attendee stress at your event. As you listen to this episode, it's important that you understand that implementing all of these ideas isn't necessary. However, these ideas may make you aware of some small tweaks you want to make at your event in the direction of stress relief and wellness.The six areas that we unpack in this podcast episode are:Building longer breaksEncourage networkingCreate convenienceProvide rest opportunitiesGive space for physical movementCreate healthy opportunitiesThere is a wealth of ideas in each of these areas, and several of them are mentioned in this podcast episode. When we think about our attendees' well-being it can be meaningful to know that you have a unique opportunity to bring wellness to them while they are experiencing your event.  It's an honor that we shouldn't take lightly.However, as much planning as you do for your attendees, make sure to also take care of yourself. Make sure that while you're onsite,  you're making healthy choices for yourself and that uplifts your well-being too.  Thank you so much for listening, stay on purpose! Support the show

This is an invitation to attend the Banish Burnout Challenge. This challenge will be held at the end of the month and it will focus on tips and tools for you to prevent burnout.Burnout is costly. Costing over 190 billion in healthcare costs, with the event profession is one of the top industries that suffer from burnout. Paying attention to prevention strategies that you can leverage to reduce burnout's impacts is crucial.In this episode, Naomi gives you more information about the Banish Burnout Challenge, what it will cover, and how you can join.Links and ResourcesBanish Burnout ChallengeThank you for listening, stay on purpose!Support the show

If you are in the event profession, there are aspects of your job that you love. This episode is all about what we love about doing the great work that we do in planning events. Our work touches more than just the attendees of a meeting. Our impacts of what we do touch companies and the experiences that we plan for them can change the world. Listen as I share with you 10 areas of event planning that I love and compare them with your top 10 list to see what we have in common with loving events.Here is what I love about events:Expressing CreativityTravel and CultureMeeting New PeopleSolving ProblemsSense of AccomplishmentInside ScoopsVariety of DutiesPersonal GrowthPersonalized ExperiencesCollaborative    Do you see a few areas that you love? I would love to hear from you what you love about events. Let me know in the comments as you give this podcast a high 5 rating!  Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. Support the show

There is a hidden cost of burnout that affects the events industry. With over 76% of American workers experiencing burnout, it isn't surprising that this is an area where organizations now need to take the helm. Helping to decrease the effects of burnout in the event industry starts first with organizations implementing a burnout strategy. This strategy could cover how burnout will be prevented within their organization. It is a crucial piece of burnout prevention and can keep organizations in front of their competition.Managing burnout can retain top talent, create a happy workforce, and will eliminate costs associated with employees taking time away, or leaving the organization.  This episode unpacks some of the areas that aren't necessarily looked at for causes of burnout, in an effort to bring awareness.  Here are some of the areas that we cover:CommunicationCommunitySkillset Alignment Company Mission/Goals AlignmentCareer Pathing/GrowthLinks and ResourcesBanish Burnout ChallengeThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!Support the show

Many of us don't realize that we are in toxic jobs until it is too late. So this episode will provide you with 5 signs that you should be aware of to check and see if you are in a toxic job that may be headed downhill fast. This episode comes with the understanding that we are in the event industry, an industry that has an immense amount of pressure, high-touch clients, and high amounts of stress. It is meant to highlight situations that go beyond what's acceptable.  However, maybe if we find that this is a standard, then what is 'acceptable' may have to be adjusted to save many of our treasured talent people from burning out and leaving the industry.The 5 signs that are discussed on this podcast episode are:Being sick and fatigued to the point of exhaustionHigh amount of turnover at an organizationStagnancy within the organization - no growthA clear and consistent lack of the respect of boundaries Harrassment and bullying by co-workers and event clientsOne thing is for sure. These situations in their most potent form are not okay and do not support overall well-being and mental health of the person impacted. If these signs are experienced, then bringing awareness through conversation is a good first step, allowing for resolution. However, if these situations persist, then moving away could be the best outcome.       Links and ResourcesBanish Burnout ChallengeThank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

There is a segment of burnout that isn't typically discussed. It has to do with how diversity impacts the burnout experience, and in this episode, we dig deeper into the black experience with burnout.Black people have a different experience than many others when it comes to burnout. Much of the reason why they experience more burdensome impacts of burnout is due to the marginalization, along with other systemic challenges in the world. More specifically, black women experience burnout more than any other group due to these same challenges. Additionally, black women experience things like black maternal mortality, weathering, glass ceilings, and tokenism that all contribute to the continued battle that they face daily.This episode uncovers many of these insights and also offers to the reader what they can do to not only support this community but also to elevate the conversations in their department and in their organizations so that we help make changes that impact us all.    Links and ResourcesFast Company Article Banish Burnout ChallengeIf you enjoyed this episode rate it a high 5! Thank you for listening, stay on purpose.Support the show

In this episode, Bill Hansen, an industry celebrity and veteran joins us to share his knowledge on building a caring culture, one that is built on and for its people. Over the last four decades, Bill Hansen has hosted four U.S. presidents, championship Super Bowl teams, and countless celebrities and athletes. He has catered events for everyone from Pope John Paul II, to The Bush family, The Reagan family, Michael Jordan, Usher, Kim Kardashian and the list goes on. During our conversation, Bill talked about his roots in entrepreneurship from selling door-to-door and operating concessions, and how the spirit of entrepreneurship is engrained in him and fueled how his company got started.For Bill, culture is the number one goal, and is an ever-evolving situation as his company aims to build the ultimate family culture. Building this culture is important and one of the key elements that are needed is engaged workers because engaged workers are happy workers, Bill says.Bill also discusses trends he is currently seeing in the catering space. How highly customized menus are a trend that will stay. He says that more people are using social media to fuel their vision for their events, and how food may now be the last thing that people tend to think of when planning their event experience.We hope you enjoy this chat with Bill Hansen.Links and ResourcesBill Hansen Catering Company If you enjoyed the show please give us a "5"! Thank you for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

As we are planning events, we can experience overwhelm and burnout from all different directions. Many times, we triage this ourselves, but when the going gets tough it can be helpful to take our situations to an event leader to get feedback and perhaps collaborate on the best way forward in our work.So how do you talk to your event leaders about burnout? One of the first steps before talking to your event leader is to reflect on your situation. Think through all different areas of your situation, specifics on what the true challenge is, and work out any recommendations for resolutions so that your event leader knows that you've thought things through. After reflecting on your situation, create a few opportunities for enhancement that you can present during your conversation with the event leader. This will open up the conversation in the direction in which you see an effective resolve, but then also allow the leader to collaborate on the solution alongside you. This episode shares ideas on how to approach your leader and gives key questions that you can ask to really analyze your challenges in a way that is supportive of you and the business.At the end of the day, put yourself first, don't suffer from burnout in silence. Do the big thing, and talk to your leader to get the help you need.Links and ResourcesBanish Burnout Challenge - coming soon!Thank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose. Support the show

Client relationships are very important to businesses Yet, what happens when those relationships struggle? How can you maintain a healthy client relationship, one that thrives, not just survives? Our clients have a stake in the success of the work that we do for them. It's understandable that they oversee, critique, and even hover over the process, however, it doesn't have to feel so tough to navigate. In this episode, I unpack 4 tips that will support you in having healthy relationships with your clients. Relationships that are founded on communication, transparency, follow-through, and care. Implement even one of these four tips and watch your relationships grow. Links and ResourcesPlanners on Purpose NewsletterThank you for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

With all of the AI tools popping up on the scene, it should encourage professionals to action to learn and utilize these tools to make the job of planning an event easier than it was before.We are living in some exhilarating times where we can essentially work virtually, use artificial intelligence to help us brainstorm content for our attendee emails, and help us with a site search for an event.  This episode will open you up to just the simplest application of adding AI to your work. It's important for event planners to explore and see what options are available to them. If these tools are applied and can make our jobs easier, then we are able to utilize our time to really finesse the skills in which AI isn't useful.The inspiration for this episode came from a really great article that I had some help in contributing to. To learn more about AI, and grab some recommended AI tools, please visit the article by Wisconsin Meetings on AI tools below.  Links and ResourcesWisconsin Meetings Article - AI Tools for Event PlanningThank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

Event planners are talented individuals who can put some pizzazz on events, however, to make it all come together it also takes some soft skills.If you're a new event planner or an event planner wanting to brush up on a few soft skills to enhance your career, this is a great episode, as we'll be diving into 7 soft skills that every event planner should have.  Soft skills are those skills have have to do with personality, or skills that aren't necessarily tangible or able to be measured like knowing Microsoft Excel. The soft skills that we will dive into in this episode are:Ability to work long hours (when necessary)CommunicationPatienceInitiativeService MindsetReact under pressureBecause of the nature of the nature of the industry, these are important to have, and in having them can ensure that their event or event career will have a level of polish that can guarantee its success. Thank you so much, stay on purpose!Support the show

Workplace stress can be tough to work through because there can be many causes of it. The key is to understand some key areas to look out for that cause much stress and to work diligently to reduce it. In this podcast episode, I share 4 ways for you to reduce stress in the workplace. No matter if it is at the beginning of your planning process or at the end, we all experience stress. Although the stress is inevitable at times, this episode talks through these four areas to reduce it:Great VisionGood CommunicationTaking BreaksCreate LaughterThere are plenty more areas to help you to reduce stress, but if you really pay attention to these four, you'll find your stress significantly reduced from where it was before. Let us know how these have helped you in reducing your stress in the workplace by commenting below! Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

Casey Davidson from Hello Someday Coaching joins the Planners on Purpose Podcast to discuss the dangers of drinking and how not drinking contributes to the event planner's overall wellness. After Casey spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 company, she gave up her daily big glasses of red wine after profoundly realizing that the alcohol was not serving her.Event planners are surrounded by messages that drinking is a part of our lives. From socializing after work to catching up with colleagues during the events and conferences that we attend, all are laced with a heavy drinking culture that can be hard to let go of.Casey touches your heart with her story and journey to sobriety. She shares about her 3 am wake-ups where she woke up with a racing mind and a racing heart. She unpacks how she mistook these symptoms as stress and overwhelm for a while. The symptoms that she suffered from headaches, and stomach aches, to bloodshot eyes - Casey shares it all.After a while, being dependent on alcohol can slowly take over your life as it did for Casey. However, after years of attempts of trying to stop, Casey hired a coach to stop drinking which ended up being the opening of the door to healing.This episode will unlock some understanding of how to differentiate your stress and overwhelm from the pressures that you experience from an evening of drinking. Many of the stats that Casey shares are unbelievable. Knowing how one glass of wine can impact your quality of sleep, and how it contributes to stress and burnout can be life-changing. We hope you enjoy this episode and by watching it, that it will help you to be a little more mindful on how alcohol can make an impact on your overall well-being.Links and ResourcesHello Someday CoachingHello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious WomenThe Huberman PodcastIntroverts Guide to Socializing Without AlcoholSober Curious by Ruby WarringtonAthletic Brewing CompanyGruvi Non-Alcoholic ProcesccoThank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. Support the show

When it comes to change, many times we try to make changes happen in our lives, but there are times when change is hard to grasp. When this happens, it can be hard to not take it personal, but the fact that change isn't happening isn't always what it appears to be at the surface.In this episode, we unpack 5 specific areas of behavior change and try to understand that becoming more aware of these stages it may help us determine if we are actually ready for the changes that we seek.    The 5 stages that we unpack are:PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationActionMaintenanceOnce we are able to maintain our goals, we may think that we are golden. However, things do happen, and many times unforeseen setbacks to occur. This is known as a relapse phase.  The key to getting out of a relapse phase is to understand the trigger, or the setback in detail and how perhaps the barrier was broken. Then develop a strategy to prevent it from happening again, and continue to move forward in the maintenance phase. In working through these phases, we are more apt to meet our goals.Links and Resources6 Stages of Behavior ChangeThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose.Support the show

It's been said that if you do something consistently, you'll tap into a superpower and gain momentum. And with that momentum, you'll start to realize that you are absolutely capable of changing your circumstances and behavior.Now, this is absolutely true when it comes to your event planning career. The changes that you want to make, the behaviors that you're willing to work on, and the dedication that you want to give, requires making big changes. To make those big changes, it starts with the little things done repeatedly.And it matters…the consistency that you put in, can do nothing but stack up, one small step at a time, you rise higher….however inconsistency can ruin it all. Being inconsistent in your event career can kill your confidence, and it can mess up your ability to succeed for that matter.Everyone struggles with the need to be more consistent in some element of their career. Hopefully, this podcast episode will help you  see that the small steps you take are what will eventually make the biggest impact. All you have to do is start. Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose.Support the show

It's still the top of the year, you've created goals, but have yet to share them with anyone else. Is this you?Well there are advantages to sharing your event goals with others, and in this episode, I unpack 5 key reasons that you should consider it this year.  The goals that event planners carry can be pretty heavy to carry on our own. By sharing your event goals it allows you to share this load with others. It's understandable that you may not be ready to share it. However, you'll find that if you keep it to yourself, you also could potentially shoulder most of the work.I'm a big advocate for sharing your goals and here are my reasons which I unpack in this episode:  For accountabilityFor encouragementTo get them doneFor assistanceFor celebrationI hope you consider sharing your event goals this year, to bring others on this amazing journey with you.  Thank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose. Support the show

How do you leverage positivity in your event teams?  Studies have shown that being more positive, more open, with more gratitude, can really help encourage your event team, and perhaps even inspire them to dig deeper to make things happen for you and your events.  In this episode, Naomi unpacks some of the research of Barbara Fredrickson, professor and author of the book Positivity. We look at the positivity ratio, coined by Barbara Fredrickson, we see that typically many people have a ratio of 2:1. However, the standard ratio is 3:1, which means that for every one negative feeling or remark, it takes 3 positive remarks or feelings to overcome its effect. This is a big deal because, in the world of meetings and events, stress is an understatement. We are constantly challenged with demanding timelines and high expectations, and if we aren't checking our mindset at every turn, there are bound to be some negative effects happening due to the pressure alone. Positivity can be the superpower that helps to combat the stress, the overwhelm, and the toxic situations that occur in these deplorable situations. And if we can spread this practice and raise the bar just a little, we could see better retention in our talent and our event professionals and their clients will once more find joy in what they do.  Links and ResourcesBarbara Fredrickson's Work on PositivityThank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose!Support the show

If you're looking to get your CMP, then you have come across the need to gather continuing education for you to submit your application. Even those that are looking to recertify their CMP, have the struggle of getting their continuing education credits completedThis episode will discuss some tips on how to track your continuing education, plus provide some really great tips for attending industry-related webinars and conferences. Thank you for listening, stay on purpose!Support the show

Are you prepared enough to pass the CMP exam? If not, then this episode will provide you with some tips and tricks to pass the exam with ease. Taking the Certified Meeting Professional Examination isn't easy by all means.  You have to be eligible to apply to take the examination. After being accepted, you have to take the examination within a year. In your wait to take your examination the best possible thing you should do is study for your exam.   Now there is a lot of information in the texts of the EIC Manual and the PMM Manual, but taking the information in small doses can prove to be useful to you. This means planning on studying one skill at a time, or perhaps one domain a week.Reading the texts provided is certainly very helpful. These manuals do not come into existence easily. It takes a lot of hard work. So you can rest assured that you have everything you need in both of the texts for you to be able to pass your examination. Finally, understanding that there are aspects of event planning that are always at the forefront. Understanding what those are and knowing that perhaps you may have to know things like gamification, sustainability, or even virtual events can be useful.We hope this episode was useful to you in helping you pass the examination to get your CMP.   Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose.Support the show

In this episode, we welcome a special guest Melva LaJoy as she discusses emergency preparedness for event planners. Before you jump in, here is a little bit about Melva:  As an award-winning event producer, Melva LaJoy Legrand is the CEO and founder of DC-based event planning firm, LaJoy Plans. She is also a nationally recognized public speaker, creative director, writer, and community leader dedicated to missions rooted in race and gender equality, as well as higher education.In this episode, Melva and Naomi discuss many areas starting with unpacking your purpose and passion as an event planner. Melva shares how she unlocked her passion as she started her business. Melva's advice for event planners who are starting out and trying to find out what their passions are: do everything. She presses that the only way that you know what you like or don't like, is to do everything and figure it out.Event planners will know when they are in the right assignment, when the challenge is equally rewarding, and the stress non-existent because you're delighted by the work instead of resenting it. As we get into event preparedness discussions in this episode, Melva shares three steps to help triage the challenges and conflicts that show up at events.Be proactiveTalk and educate about safety and wellnessGet CPR Certified As we deepen our conversations about emergency preparedness, Melva shares how collaboration with other security professionals can be an advantage to event planners when challenged with emergency situations.  Paying attention to cultural cues, and developing relationships with others who may know more about specific concerns may be the best way to ensure your attendees are safe.Finally, Melva discusses the challenges with stress and overwhelm in the event industry.  She shared many tips, however, offered these five tips for those who struggle with maintaining their sanity when planning events. If your work is costing you yourself, then you should find other workAt the end of your work day or a challenge, have a celebrationHave an accountability buddy (at home, and in the industry)Communicate with clients and teamLaugh, because laughter puts things in perspectiveMelva also shared some insights on her life in France at the end of the episode. It was so great to get to know her and we are thankful she was able to be our guest on the podcast! Links and ResourcesMelva LaJoy LinkedinThank you for listening, please stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

Why is it that we can create plans for other people, our clients, our groups however when it comes to making plans for ourselves, it can seem so far-fetched.Event planners can lead, and guide people to do amazing things in their events and get amazing outcomes for businesses however, their own personal goals fail because of the lack of attention.This year will be different. This year we can tell the year what to do for us, rather than us doing for it. We can create a plan for the vision that we want to see for ourselves. And if that means creating a plan for spending more time with our families, and the things we enjoy, and enhancing our relationships, we can do just that. This means that we need to be intentional. That the big visions that we have for ourselves, and our businesses will take some intentional steps to make them a reality. If as an event professional, you feel an urge to create a bigger vision for your life, or you feel inspired to take action on a goal, then the time is now to make the impact you want to make. The year is still young, you have more than enough time to make an impact on this year, and your life, it only takes one small step.  Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

If you're looking to get your certified meeting professional designation, then you'll need to know how to study for the CMP.The Certified Meeting Designation is a prominent designation for event professionals. In order to obtain this designation, you have to be eligible and successfully submit your application, and then succesfully pass the CMP exam.Passing the exam doesn't come lightly. There are several recommended texts and many tips to study well for the exam. This episode will unpack how you should study for the CMP Exam. Naomi uncovers the 3 recommended texts that you should have in your CMP toolkit, and also provides some study tips too.Another aspect of studying for the CMP exam is to have a study partners. These partners can hold you accountable for the test. You can also have a study group or be apart of one. Planners on Purpose does host a study group that you can be apart of. Check out the link in the description to learn more.   The CMP designation can provide you with networking, salary, visibility and status in the events industry. If you're event professional, and haven't received your CMP, you may want to consider it.       Links and ResourcesIs the Certified Meeting Professional Designation for You?Events Industry CouncilThank you for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

If you are an event planner, this year you may be wondering if getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation is for you. The CMP is a designation that many meeting and event industry professionals consider when wanting to boost their careers to the next level.This designation is one of the most popular in the industry and was one of the first established, as it's been in circulation for more than 30 years. This CMP designation has been tried, tested, pruned, updated, and is always relevant to the meeting and event industry experience as it is reviewed for event professionals by event professionals.This episode unpacks some of the benefits of getting your CMP and also shares some brief steps on how to obtain yours. Some of the benefits that we cover in this episode are knowledge enhancement, and also salary, promotion, and visibility benefits. Once you make the commitment to getting your CMP,  it doesn't come lightly, but Planners on Purpose does have support to help you via our CMP Study Group. The link is below but can offer you amazing support in learning the material, giving you test-taking tips, and memorization exercises so that you can pass the exam.  Links and ResourcesCMP Study GroupJourney to Getting my CMPThank you for listening, stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

The whole world is making resolutions for the New Year. As an event professional, it may be advantageous to take a look at an event planning career goal for this year,Creating goals can be inundating, but when made well, you can have a higher goal that really drives all of your intentional steps. When you're working towards your goal, every step that you take aligns with that goal in mind, and before you know it, you'll be reaching your goals in no time.In this episode, we discuss SMART goals and review what they are, and how they can help event planners filter through the goals that they set for themselves.Goals have to be Specific, Measurable, Actionable or Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Having a SMART goal really works, but don't get too hung up on having a SMART goal that ts prevents you from making progress on what you want to do in your life.The areas of event planning career goals that are unpacked in this episode are:Salary & PromotionsNew job or ventureInspirational goalsLearning & DevelopmentDon't wait to start your goals for this year. Get them in and start a plan of action before other goals from your work, and other areas are placed on your plate. Put you first this year!Links and ResourcesCMP Study GroupThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 6 of the Planners on Purpose Podcast!Can you believe there is such a thing as resolution burnout? Well, there is, and before you overwhelm yourself with the lofty goals that you have for this year, it is best that you consider the tips that we unpack in this episode to help you avoid resolution burnout.As an event planner, coming up with the goals that we want to establish for ourselves in the new year can be challenging. Especially when we know we are already looking forward to a busy season for ourselves. Making sure that we approach our goal-setting in a way that puts us in a positive mindset, and focusing on the progress that we want to make can be of the utmost importance.This episode focuses on three tips that will help you avoid resolution burnout. Naomi discusses these tips and also provides you with some personal examples for you to better understand how these tips can work for you. The New Year provides us with a fresh start, but although we set goals for ourselves it's a fact that over 60% of people abandon their New Year's Goals within the first month. Even more so, a fraction of folks actually stick to their goals throughout the year.Let's be the event professionals that can make those small steps that matter, just focus on progress, so much that it makes the bigger goal so much easier to complete.Thanks so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

This is a throwback to the very first interview that I did here on the podcast. Interviewing Aryn Chapman was an intriguing experience. Aryn took us on a journey to how she started in the events industry to today where she is the CEO of Ax3 Studios (pronounced Triple A Studios). Aryn gave us some delightful leadership tips as well as gave us an inside look at how she balances her work and her life. Here's a bit about Aryn: Named one of the Top 50 Smart Women in Meetings, Aryn Chapman is an accomplished event designer and producer. Her career began in theatre and film production where she honed her eye for detail and grace under pressure. Since then, Aryn has made a name for herself with her imaginative event concepts, innovative themes and her ability to create unforgettable experiences.In this episode, Aryn discusses how creative solutions don't come in the middle of progress. It's important for you to take time for yourself so that you can be more creative. We also discussed how Aryn navigates the high-pressure, high-emotional moments that she had and how she moves through those situations in a way that makes it a win-win situation for everyone.  You'll learn this and more from digging into this juicy throwback episode.  Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose! Also, if you want to learn more, check out the website!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

As you wrap up your end-of-year, it's important to reflect on how you will show up in the new year. Sure, on one hand, we might not care about setting goals for ourselves, but on the other hand by setting goals and setting intentions, you can really transform your life.Every event planner that walks on this planet has a uniqueness to them. Understanding what your particular uniqueness is, what attracts clients to you, and how you best work with them, can be helpful in how you show up bigger and better for them.This episode unpacks what your strengths are. Naomi explores key questions to help you understand and identify what you're naturally good at, and what your strengths could be. Naomi also provides a resource, the CliftonStrengths finder, that can also help you assess your streaks so that you can create more intention around your strengths in the new year.We are excited to see how you will show up in the new year and leverage your strengths!Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. If you want to learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit the website!Support the show

One of the biggest areas of focus and intentionality in the new year will be sustainability. It's already a topic of conversation in the event, planning world. And if you're an event planner, and not embracing this yet in your events, then now is the time to pay attention.Being sustainable in our event is all about ensuring that we are not negatively, impacting our earth, and in our communities, and events can contribute immensely towards that effort. There are several ways that event planners are able to manage their events in a way that supports these areas. In this episode, we unpack realm of areas starting with taking personal responsibility and being aware, as a planner of the practices that are available to us, and the opportunities that exist within our events for sustainability. Additionally, we discussed how location is important to having an event that cares about being sustainable. We also discuss how food and beverage, transportation, recycling practices, and more - can all contribute to having a positive impact on your events, and the community involved.   If this is your first time hearing of sustainable practices, it is my hope that this encourages you that your planning is purposeful, that it does matter, and can make an impact on the world. Links and ResourcesU.S. Green Building CouncilEvents Industry Council - Principles of SustainabilityThank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. If you want to learn more about Planners on Purpose, please visit the website! Support the show

Nothing can be more disappointing than having things pop up with clients, and customers while you're out of the office. That's why it's important to prepare adequately before you leave.This episode will help you to prepare for being out of the office. From ensuring that your vacation time is on the calendar in the first place, to making sure that any backup that you may have has everything that they need to support you, Naomi unpacks what preparedness actually looks like so that you have no questions. One of the hardest things is letting go when you go on vacation, and that's the reason why having specific meetings with people who are there to support you can be so powerful in establishing your trust in them, and trust between them and your clients too. Get ready to be out of the office and not have to look back!Thank you so much for listening, until next time stay on purpose!Visit my website for blogs, resources, and more!Support the show

As the year comes to an end, there's an opportunity for us to do some digital decluttering in order to help us feel more free, more clear, and purposeful about welcoming in a new new season.Digital decluttering is a healthy practice for anyone in a fast-paced, environment to evaluate what is currently working for them, and what is not in terms of the digital footprint that they are making. Evaluating the platforms, you use, the notifications you receive, and even how much time you're spending on social media can all impact, your levels of stress, and your overwhelmed with well-being.In this episode, we unpack five specific decluttering tips for you. These are tips that Naomi has personally use you after year in order to set herself up for success, and she is sharing those tips with you so that you can do the same!Learn how to take a digital detox, delete the apps that you rarely use, set your notifications up, so that they work for you, clean and clear your inbox, and the power of unsubscribing. You'll leave no stone unturned as you take the time you need in order to Declutter, your digital life this season.To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website. Thank you so much for listening, and please stay on purpose! Support the show

The year is wrapping up and as we go into next year, there are five books that can help you to start the year off on the right foot and prevent you from being subject to burnout in 2024.All of these books have helped me to not only understand burnout, but provide me with tools and resources to make quicker decisions, focus on what's most important, build, effective habits, and finish my work quickly and easily. On top of it all to have the grit needed to persevere while pursuing my passion.You love all of these books, and find that they are handy guides to helping you to pursue a life without burnout, and get things done, in less time, and making more time for the things that you enjoy.Links and ResourcesBurnout by Emily and Amelia NagoskiEssentialism by Greg McKeown5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsAtomic Habits by James ClearFinish by Jon AcuffGrit by Angela DuckworthPlanners on Purpose Book Club PlaylistThank you so much for listening, we'll see you on the next episode, stay on purpose!To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website.Support the show

We all experience situations that might throw off our work-life balance. This episode talks about some of those common disruptions that may send event planners into a tailspin, bring on excessive belts of overwhelm, fear, and give you a key to conquering these disruptions in your future.Identifying when your work-life balance is disrupted can feel like a scientific experiment. The reason being, is life can happen rather quickly and it can be tough to decipher when and where things went awry. Because of this, if you aren't careful, your response to the situation can be the difference between moving through the challenges with awareness and grace or becoming more susceptible to more damaging factors.Areas that can cause upheaval in our lives are finances, relationships, the unexpected, moral conflicts, and mortality.We unpack each of these areas on this podcast episode with the hopes that you understand how they can occur, and gain ways on how you can conquer the fear that resides at the foundation of it all.Thank you so much for listening, until next time,  stay on purpose.If you would like to learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our websitwww.annersonpurpose.com. Support the show

Becoming a lifelong learner is all about leveraging your growth mindset versus fix mindset. In this episode, we talk about the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, and also unpack five tips that helped Naomi to be an effective, lifelong learner and shared those tips with you.The tips that we talk about on this particular episode are:Have a growth mindsetHave a mentor, be a mentorRead 3 books a yearBe actively involved in an industry organizationObtain a meeting industry designation or certification, complete a course or be a speaker.After listening to this episode, you will have more of a idea for how you can leverage your current position for becoming a lifelong learner, and perhaps gain some more goals that you can make for yourself as you go into the new year.Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. To learn more about Planners on Purpose, please visit the website at www.plannersonpurpose.com.Support the show

When we come to the end of the week, event planners can typically wonder how much work they have completed that week. However, the question should be how well did they work this week?The answer to this question will lead us to some profound solutions that can allow us to get even more work done, because we are focusing on the house. We are focusing on our systems, our processes, and how well we manage the tasks being requested of us.In this episode, Naomi unpacks for key questions that will allow you to look at the work on your desk a little bit differently. These questions will allow you to focus on the how, and not the tasks that you did not get done.Thank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose.Want to learn more about Planners on Purpose? Visit our website.Support the show