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Title: Leading a Remote Team Successfully Subscribe Apple| Spotify| Stitcher A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Title: Be Productive / What We Learned from Some of Our Best Guests! Subscribe Apple| Spotify| Stitcher A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Title: Productivity Tips From Incredibly Busy People Productivity Tips From Incredibly Busy People 1. Have a single purpose focus. "Pick one thing and do that one thing—and only that one thing—better than anyone else ever could." We can derive a great deal of power from developing a laser focus on our top business priorities. It's one of the attributes that sets apart the average businessperson from the more successful one. 2. Ruthlessly block out distractions. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova says, "I concentrate on concentrating." For those of us who don't have the willpower to be self-accountable, there are several technology solutions for blocking out distractions. 3. Set a strict time limit on meetings. People generally don't need as much time as they ask for. Meetings are time vampires. Be ruthless in managing this endemic productivity drain so you can focus on high value tasks. 4. Set up productivity rituals. Set up rituals to automate behaviors that will make us more productive, without depleting our energy reservoir. One of them is prioritizing one key task to accomplish per day, and starting your day focused on that task. Look at Seth Godin and Zig Ziggler with Law of 4 "Force yourself to prioritize so that you know that you will finish at least that one critical task during the period of the day when you have the most energy and the fewest distractions. 5. Get up earlier. Use the mantra "mind over mattress" to motivate yourself to get out of bed to pursue your goals. 6. Group your interruptions. see how you can ask others on your team to group questions, requests and other non-urgent inquiries so you're not distracted by interruptions that don't add value. 7. Outsource personal chores. Highly productive people are selective about how they expend their energy. They don't waste it on tasks that others can do. 8. Set up email rules to maintain sanity. Analyze your email habits and institute time-saving policies that work for your particular situation. 9. Capture all creative ideas. Most leaders and entrepreneurs are visionaries who generally don't lack good ideas; however, capturing all these ideas is often a challenge for busy people. Evernote is a popular, free program for collecting ideas. 10. Increase your effectiveness through technology. There's a wealth of programs to make a small-business owner more effective in increasing productivity. A few popular tools—some of which are free—include Dropbox to store files online; GoToWebinar or Zoom to host a webinar; Canvas Planner, and Hootsuite or Buffer to schedule your social media postings. BONUS. Learn from others. Subscribe to this show and leave a 5 star rating :-) 2. Be productive / what we learned from some of our best guests. 3. Leading a Remote Team Successfully To lead an effective remote team successfully, managers must learn new techniques for communication, task direction and team building that do not require physical proximity. 4. Essential Keys to Leading a Remote Workforce: Leading a team during a crisis is a test in and of itself. When that team is remote, it can be more challenging. Here’s a few suggestions above and beyond what you might already do as a leader under normal circumstances and above and beyond the steps you may be doing in the execution of your business continuity plan. Clear communication is crucial. Leading remote teams is hard enough but during a crisis it can become much more difficult. Clear communication is crucial. And it should use multiple means including phone, video call, email, chat and other methods (e.g. posting to an Intranet, etc). Be crisp, simple and when necessary repeat your communication. Now’s not the time for you, as their leader, to go dark. Be decisive. Employees hate it when leadership waffles or is unable to make decisions. In a crisis try to be decisive to mitigate doubts your staff may have. Make a decision, explain it, and move on. If it was the wrong decision, adjust. Be understanding. Your employees are probably feeling very unsettled. Their spouses may be very nervous. Their budgets may be tighter now. Maybe they were able to get stocked up, maybe they weren’t. Maybe they panicked and overspent and now are going to maybe miss their rent payment. Be understanding if they are a little distracted. It’s about more than mission accomplishment. When speaking with staff resist the urge to limit your conversation to work related topics (e.g. do you have enough to do your job, or how is it going working remote). Sure, asking those work related questions is important, but don’t stop there. These are uncertain times. Ask your staff if they have enough food. If their families are holding up. Have an interest in their total well being – not just their work status. And it should be more than lip-service. Actually care about them and show it (if you don’t, already, you shouldn’t be in charge, btw). For example, instead of asking “Is everything ok at home?” ask “Are you caring for anyone who’s at risk?” “Do you have enough food and supplies?” They may not want to tell you they are more concerned or may be embarrassed. You may have a dedicated office, but your staff may not – be ok with that. I have a lot of young employees who work for me. First job out of college type folks. Many still live with their parents and/or have young families. They live in 2 bedroom apartments. They have a few kids, etc. They may not want to turn their camera on because they are embarrassed by the chaos of their lives. They may have some background noise. Be ok with all of that, as best you can. Consider daily or weekly stand ups to keep folks more connected. This will vary based on your specific business circumstances, but consider holding more frequent meetings with your now-remote team. This will help keep your staff connected and feel less distant. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. Chances are you have a boss too. Don’t be unwilling to voice your concerns to your boss and ask for help if needed. If she/he is a good leader they will be ready and willing to assist. Thanks and be safe Subscribe Apple| Spotify| Stitcher A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. 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While there are many things in life that are out of our control, motivation is not one of them. There will always be conditions, people, and situations that can affect your motivation, but staying motivated is within your control, no matter the conditions. 1 What makes you tick? Everyone will differ slightly in what drives them, and one person’s motivation will not be the same as their teammates’. Start by getting a sense of where your motivation comes from. When are you at your most motivated, and when are you at your least motivated? Where were you and what were you doing in those times? How confident and capable did you feel? What were you thinking about? How well-supported were you? How in control did you feel? What was your attitude like? Answering these questions will give insight as to where your motivation stems from so you know how to find it again. 2. Choose your attitude Moods can come and go like thoughts and clouds in the sky, but you always have the power to choose your attitude. Research shows successful athletes have an innate sense of positivity and get their motivation from within They find a way to enjoy the process and embrace the challenge whatever it brings. 3. Get out of your mind and into your body If a particularly arduous training session seems overwhelming, the mind’s motivation centers can falter, causing you to give up before you’ve even started. In times of challenge, our minds love to tell stories on past and future failure, hardship, and struggle. Research has shown that mindfulness can help you to minimize that voice and detach unhelpful thoughts. By strengthening the connection between your body and mind, you can tune into a more pleasant side of training. And by increasing your awareness of your body and movement, you are also better able to predict how your body will respond to changes in circumstance and how to manage them appropriately. 4. Connect with your values Passion is a natural fuel for motivation. If your goals aren’t truly connected to your deeper values, or you don’t believe wholeheartedly in your mission, you’ll have to summon a huge effort to motivate yourself through training. We naturally invest more effort and find more enjoyment in activities that are connected to what we value. Make sure your goals are truly aligned to what’s really important to you in life. 5. Know your purpose Even some of the best athletes in the world don’t enjoy the process. They see it as a worthwhile means to an end to win the next big competition. Some sports require us to be able to execute compulsory skills or perform within the restrictions of rules. This can require hours of unpleasant, repetitive training to try and perfect movements solely to meet external criteria. To be successful is to have a bigger sense of purpose and identity worth training for. 6. Be fully present Living in our minds and thinking about training can force our attention to unhelpful thoughts of the pain we might experience, the discomfort or challenge that a hard workout brings. Our minds might go into overdrive predicting the most unpleasant experiences that lie ahead should we continue, begging us every step of the way to stop, bargaining and willing us to give up. The result? We are defeated before we’ve even begun. The more present you become, the more likely you are to experience the positive aspects of each movement as it unfolds, moment-by-moment. Tune into all of the sensations available to you. Listen to your body and let your body—not your mind—tell you when to stop. 7. Have a plan Start off by identifying your end goal that you want to achieve, then write out a plan for how you are going to achieve it. By knowing what affects your levels of motivation, you can make sure your plan meets your needs, energizes you, and keeps you interested. 8. Visualize success Whether you are going for a run or about to climb a mountain, visualizing yourself enjoying the journey and achieving your goals can increase your motivation for action. Your central nervous system doesn’t recognize the difference between imagination and reality, so seeing yourself succeed triggers the same sensations inside as if you are actually doing it, increasing your confidence in your ability to succeed! 9. Reward yourself Reward feeds motivation and enjoyment. Recognizing small achievements towards your bigger goal can provide a great source of intrinsic motivation. Meditation will allow you to appreciate each moment, each milestone, each success for what it is. Be kind to yourself in times of challenge and congratulate yourself for small successes. Small steps cover big distances—enjoy the journey. Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! 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Resilience To the Rescue 3 Valuable Quotes 1. "Resilience isn't a single skill. It's a variety of skills and coping mechanisms. To bounce back from bumps in the road as well as failures, you should focus on emphasizing the positive." 2. Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good. 3. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela RULES OF RESILIENCE : 1. Do something difficult each day for no other reason than it’s difficult: Overcoming adversity forges rigor, persistence, and self-efficacy. 2. Practice finding the positives in each day: Optimistic is the heart of resilience. 3. Avoid negative thoughts and action: Focus on the positives. 4. Setbacks and crises provide opportunities: Concentrate on the opportunities, not their difficulties. 5. Don’t berate yourself for setbacks: Learn from them. 6. Remind yourself of the setbacks that you have overcome: Visualize success. 7. Be supportive of others: Others will reciprocate. 8. Take responsibility for your life: Live with purpose. 9. Anxiety undermines positive thinking: Take stress breaks-short and long. 10. Once you accept a task, never ever give up. Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Sponsors: A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Mastering Management of Remote Workers 2 Valuable Quotes 1. "Rapport does not come from doing and talking about work. Rapport comes from getting to know them as a complete person." 2. "one for these team members. Pick a time that always works for you for your remote 1 on 1s and make them sacred on your calendar. If you absolutely have to, reschedule it, but never cancel." Master Remote Workers Rules: 1) Make time for small talk. 2) Use video as much as you can. 3) Have longer one on ones. 4) Have longer one on ones. 5) NEVER cancel a one on one. 6) Use animated gifs and emoticons to convey emotion. 7) Remember their career paths, too. 8) Build a culture of adding people on calls. 9) Send swag for your remote workers and their whole family. Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Sponsors: A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
How to WFH How To WFH 3 Valuable Quotes 1. The end of the workday can sort of melt into the evening and then bedtime before you know it, If you truly work best in the evenings, it’s fine to structure your day that way, but do it on purpose, not as a default thing that happens because you forgot to have boundaries.” 2."Make sure you have a stress-free zone, at work (yes even your home office). ... Look for a break room.. No need for a fancy setting. All you need is some soft lighting and something comfortable to sit on. Put together a nice relaxing playlist and listen to it." 3. "The most important thing is to have dedicated office space where you can CLOSE THE DOOR and have set office hours. ... I did the opposite and allowed work to swallow my home life for a while. ... Stupid mistake." WFH RULES: Establish a designated working area. Dress for the job. Learn different mediums of communication. Set hours and stick to them. Specify tasks for each day. Take breaks. Avoid interactions with family or friends. Don't sacrifice face-to-face interaction. Create mini-routines. Reward yourself. Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Sponsors: A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Structuring your WFH 3 Valuable Quotes 1. “Getting comfortable leaning into the technology to replicate in-person collaboration is key to fostering productive remote environments. But it’s not just about technology. Establishing trust, ensuring accountability, and fostering good collaboration is critical to a successful remote work environment.” 2. “Set an alarm and have a consistent morning habit or ritual. Even put makeup on or fix your hair if you like. Anything that gives you the sense that you are not home in your PJs.” 3. “creating a list of 1 to 3 action items for the day. Make room before you start your day, clutter can get in the way of productivity.” Structure Tools: Build a Permanent Work Space Invest in Quality Technology Get Comfortable Office Furniture Set Real Work Hours Avoid Work Creep Discover Your High Productivity Periods Make To-Do Lists Use a Planner Stick to One Task Management App Don’t Start Your Work Day in Your PJs Don’t Work in the Living Room Set a Morning Routine and Stick to It Exercise & Stretch Regularly Eat Healthy Lunch & Snacks Take Short Breaks Create a Rewards System Use Productivity Apps Stay Off Social Media Listen to Music Use Video Chat Hack Your “Lunch Break” for Errands Avoid Family, Friends, and Pets Create a Vision Board Check-In With Co-Workers Frequently Declare your WFH Availability Assume Positive Intent Make an Effort to Connect Beyond Work Invest in a Good Pair of Headphones Stay Vigilant Against Security Risks Use Professional Communication Tools Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Sponsors: A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Take these certain actions in uncertain times 3 Valuable Quotes 1. Eleanor Roosevelt wrote, “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face … You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” My body usually protests against that statement, but theoretically I concur with Eleanor. I sincerely believe the good stuff happens when we are afraid. If we go a lifetime without being scared, as Julia Sorel said, it means we aren’t taking enough chances. 2. "I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.” RULES: 1. Replace expectations with plans. 2. Prepare for different possibilities. 3. Become a feeling observer. 4. Get confident about your coping and adapting skills. 5. Practice mindfulness. 6. Focus on what you can control. 7. Acceptance: Embrace uncertainty as an essential part of life 8. Gratitude: Zoom in on what’s good 9. Intentional Kindness: Reach out and be kind to someone 10. The Bigger Why: Build a bridge of resilience from your sense of meaning 11. Self-Care: Find comfort in daily rituals Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Sponsors: A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - www.apodcastcompany.com You're listening to a podcast produced by A PODCAST COMPANY. This show was made by podcast syndicator where we help you go from start to grow to make money with your podcast. Let us help you share your message and your voice with the world. Reach out now. Jason@apodcastcompany.com to find out more. Thank you for listening and do come back to hear more shows like this. 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Huge tech issues - I am so sorry BUT amazing episode Smarter Event Planning Season 3: Dahlia El Gazzar, DES, altMBA, ECC Helping #eventprofs with their personal #branding, #Linkedin + #Eventtech for when the industry comes roaring back. I am determined to use my network + knowledge of #tech + #digitalmarketing + #branding to help those that need it the most so when the industry comes roaring back - you are more than ready. My OMG-attitude about all things tech and audience engagement solutions benefits professionals that are in need to know. And act to get s#it done. Like a cat, I'm working through my 9 lives, some have brought me in the events, travel and hospitality industries, to name a few, both the professional planning side and as a supplier. I am dubbed the coffee-fuelled ‘go-to’ source for branding, trend-setting solutions, tech news, and social media expertise. My mission is to empower your brand, brain and body. Imagine as a busy professional, being from your desktop and office, and being efficient and productive working from a beach in Mexico
Episode 2 of Season 3 of Smarter Event Planning Podcast: "Don't Fear The Future!" says Diana Brandl "... exactly why our job will continue in the future. Because we are the emotionally intelligent leaders. And no Alexa can do that, no Siri can do that—they can’t see if the boss got up on the wrong side of the bed and is having a bad day. They can’t judge these situations properly." Diana Brandl holds a Degree in International Administration and Management, specializing in Office Management. Throughout her career, she has worked successfully for C-Level Executives within global corporations such as Sony. Diana has a strong background in Communications and is a dynamic networker. She joined the professional network IMA (International Management Assistants) in 2006, and is an active member proudly looking back at her involvement as Board Member and Chair of Regional Group of IMA Berlin. She continuously supports the role of the management assistant by speaking at international events and publishing various articles in Germany and abroad focussing on Digital Transformation, Personal Branding, Strategic Networking, Mentoring, Diversity and Social Media. Diana writes her own blog The Socialista Projects and is influencing the industry with her creative initiatives such as launching the hashtag #WeAreInThisTogether. She created The Future Assistant podcast in 2020 which is the world-wide first German-speaking podcast for assistants. Diana Brandl describes herself as Digital Native and has worked in the start-up world, where she rediscovered her role as a management assistant with 17 years of professional experience within the New Work generation. She teaches first-hand what it means to work with Millennial Managers and how important storytelling is in sharpening a profile. Diana was selected to represent Germany in the 2018 World Administrators Summit in Frankfurt. She has been working on the future of the Admin industry with Office Professionals from all over the world. Diana is a regular interview partner in Germany and abroad sharing her stories as an expert in Digital Transformation and Personal Branding. Her first book was published in German in 2018. She is currently writing her second book which will be released in 2020. Diana was named in 2019 as Woman of the Week by the Global Digital Women and has been nominated for the Digital Female Leader Award. Killer Resources! 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar!Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
The Business of People with Roxy Robinson. Smarter Event Planning Podcast : Roxy Robinson, a female entrepreneur from South Africa is setting a benchmark for all women who wish to become an entrepreneur. She is a woman of many talents and started her business journey in 2004 with a promotional modeling agency and gradually spread her wings to multiple new businesses. She runs a concierge company www.roxstarconcierge.co.za that provides services to niche clientele across the world. Her ventures have partnership relations in more than 124 countries making her a global business icon. She is the epitome of a self-made powerful woman and reached to this point through consistent hard work and dedication towards her dreams, which inspires many other women seeking establishment in the business world. At present, she solely owns 5 companies and comes in the league of most powerful business women in the world. She is well known for her professionalism, passion for her work and vibrant personality. “While we can’t ignore the profit aspect of any business, it should also work with an aim to spread love and genuine support to people,” says Robinson in her statement. Apart from business, she is a part of several charities. From representing her country in Sweden in Gymnastics at the age of 11 years to becoming a successful entrepreneur, she has come a long way and believes she still has a lot more to do and achieve, “We should never stop learning and striving for excellence,” as she says. Roxy Robinson can be reached through various platforms, roxy@roxstarconcierge or linked-in za.linkedin.com/in/roxyrobinson. Sponsors https://asemblr.com/ 3 Value Bombs: 1. Remove Notifications from your phone to be more productive. 2. Craziest event. was a Dog Wedding. 3. Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Subscribe Apple| Google| Spotify| Stitcher Killer Resources! 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Designing people-centric, purpose driven events. SITE global. Writer, speaker, connector, collaborator speaks to Jason Allan Scott Season 3 of Smarter Events Planning THE EVENT HEROES SEASON Specialties: Wrestling alligators - the more complicated the event seems, the more useful I will be to you! Developing events for our industry peers allows me to bring creative energy to events and use the combination of ubiquitous technology and human nature to create relevance for our participants. With our partners, I love working to bring brands to life through appropriate and engaging environments and thoughtful, relevant experiences. Oh, and I like to have fun through it all! Effective organizations understand the power of meetings and events to enhance loyalty, educate, inspire and as the most effective tool to build and strengthen connections. Her mission in this age of digital disruption is to create environments which act as an incubator where creativity and innovation can percolate. EXPERIENCE From groups of 14 to 15,000... producing the welcome reception for 2,500 Meeting Professionals at MPI WEC Vancouver 2010; Opening the Fairview Container Port Terminal in the very remote Prince Rupert for 700 VIPs from two continents and 4,000 from this wonderful small town for a festival; Olympic and Paralympic Games (Beijing and Vancouver/Whistler), from ballrooms to glaciers, rain forests to the Olympic Cauldron plaza and on three continents (so far!) I have had fantastic opportunities to both lead and be part of amazing teams to design and deliver an incredible range of events. She wakes up every day knowing she is a part of a vital industry full of amazing people who shares the same goals as she does - to surprise, inspire and excite audiences and guests, and to share her enthusiasm makes her feel lucky. Having a family that supports this while fitting in their sports, school, music and friends makes me even more fortunate! Tahira Endean can be reached through various platforms, but start with https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahira-endean-cmp-des-ced-918a868/ Sponsors https://asemblr.com/ Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | Killer Resources! 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Titans Of Events. Smarter Event Planning Podcast : Jason Allan Scott talks to Mark Felstead about Season 2 and what’s to come in Season 3. Mark is from London, arrived in Chemnitz, Germany at the end of the ‘90s and moved to Berlin in 2001. Now lives near Kurfürstendamm in West Berlin with his gorgeous wife and daughter. He has had a varied career path and have mostly been self-employed within the events industry for the last 15 years. I loves dancing (disco) and is always the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave! He recently started podcasting and has loved the journey in talking to people and finding out more about an industry he has been a titan in. Interesting fact, Mark is the fastest 1 comma club winner in the world ( meaning he went from 0 to 1000 in just first 2 weeks as a podcaster) as he smashed records for his first time in podcasting after completing the Podcast Made Perfect Course. Mark is also the founder of events consultancy MCF Consulting. Where he represents a portfolio of companies in the events industry. He manages event locations, destinations, event technology and publications as well as organising events. What’s your sport of choice? Cycling followed by running and swimming… yes, you gue When and how did you discover the sport? Back in London in the ’80s I used to commute to work by bike and my competitive instincts got the better of me when other cyclists overtook. So I bought a racing bike and started to train, then joined a club and started to race properly. And I got into triathlon from there. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Love: Every day you spend unhappy with someone you don’t love is a day wasted with someone you really love. Business: A ‘no’ is as good as a ‘yes’ as it allows you to move on. Life: ‘I can resist everything but temptation’ – Oscar Wilde Make sure to stay subscribed or subscribe now to hear season 3 where we talk to the titans of the PA/EA and Events World ..coming to you every Tuesday Sponsors https://asemblr.com/ 3 Value Bombs: 1. The Berlin Wall was build over night, a reminder of how fast change can happen. 2. Berlin is a close destination for events and has possibilities for events and meetings like few cities in Europe and they all love what they do. 3. Book: The Diamond Cutter Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | Killer Resources! 1) Hey, don't miss out on a free webinar! Learn about how to launch a profitable podcast in just 60 days! https://www.apodcastcompany.com/webinar-registration35642385 2) Take your podcast from idea to execution in just 6 weeks! https://www.apodcastmasterclass.com/podcast-launchpad 3) Join our Exclusive Facebook group to Make Money Podcasting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastPeople/ Subscribe here to our show A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Virtual tours of properties have many advantages – you can draw a shortlist or even choose the hotel and event space without having to visit the city or venue in advance - saving time and helping the planet. Visualizer Group offers one of the best tools available using real photographic images and interactive floor plans. Today we talk to Kimmo, CEO from Visualizer Group. Although he is in Helsinki Finland, many of the previously featured Hotels in Berlin make use of this tool to enhance their customer journey. Links: https://www.visualizergroup.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/360visualizer/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com/sales-page32057188 and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Marcel Seibt founded Impact Business in Berlin with a vision of bringing a life -work-balance climate to the city’s growing start-up scene. He works with many companies offering a range of courses, seminars and workouts from nutritional lunches and tea breaks to yoga and meditation to bring a little mindfulness and balance to their working life. He also works with you during your events to make sure your delegates stay concentrated and relaxed through offering a well-balanced diet and stress-reducing therapies. Links: https://impact-business.de facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactyour/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactyourbusiness/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Stephan Ullerup is the Managing Director of Uber Event – a small DMC focused on the incoming Scandanvian market for the City. In his own unique style he describes the event scene here from his Danish perspective as well as his personal experience of coming to the City, settling down and starting a business (and a family) here. We talk about the challenges and temptations the city has to offer as well as learn about his colourful past!! Links: https://uebervent.com Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-ullerup/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com/sales-page32057188 and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Landgut Stober, located some 20 miles outside of Berlin is the historical site where the August Borsig’s first designed and built world-beating locomotives. Hear today the story how Michael Stober fell in love with the run-down buildings in the 90s and has lovingly and carefully invested over 18m Euros in its meticulous restoration, concentrating on its use of sustainable materials throughout. Today it is a multiple award-winning conference and hotel complex (Germany’s most sustainable) so please listen carefully to his fascinating stories, his passion and his approach. Links: https://www.landgut-stober.de/welcome-landgut-stober.html Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
K.I.T. Group is one of Europe’s leading Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) hosting more than 26 National and International conferences a year for up to 30,000 people! Merryn Scholz heads a team of more than 100 employees that plan, book and execute these events. There is simply not a more experienced person to turn to when it comes to looking at Berlin’s Hotel landscape than Merryn. Share with me too her passion for the city and why she has made it her home and hear about some of her top tips for events in the City. Links: https://www.kit-group.org linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merryn-scholz-cmp-des-34b899a2/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Business Elephant provides and designs mobile Escape Room concepts to be incorporated into your event. No matter what hotel or venue you are hosting your event at in Berlin, Business Elephant can come and produce your tailored made Escape Room for you. They can be created to work around the motto of your event or can be set against Berlin’s rich history of espionage and Spy swapping and dodging through border controls. They are both testing of your lateral thinking skills but at the same time work perfectly as a Team Building exercise as the solutions are best found if everyone works together. They can be easily and quickly installed wherever you are hosting your event as they rely on a very modular system and wok for groups and teams from 6 to 300. (Spoiler – don’t panic, you won’t be locked in any dark rooms!) Links: https://www.business-elephant.de linkedin: Sophie Els, Business Elephant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-els-7839bb3b/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
The Student Hotel has very recently opened and is the newest property of a fast-growing brand of hotels that are designed ostensibly with longer staying guests in mind, e.g. those studying in Berlin. It is however a very relaxed and modern hotel and you feel at home here whether millennial or baby boomer! Alongside well-appointed rooms it offers cooking and laundry facilities, a gym, rental bikes and great restaurant and bar facilities. The staff are extremely friendly and something like 28 countries are represented amongst them! The location is good too, right next to the Alexander Platz and TV Tower, in the centre of the “Eastern” part of Berlin and is easy to reach with all forms of public transport. If you are looking for a lively yet relaxing atmosphere rubbing shoulders with Berlin’s student and start-up scene, this is definitely the place! It has good meeting space too for smaller meetings and conferences all very well equipped. Links: https://www.thestudenthotel.com/berlin/hotel/ Linkedin: Philip Ibrahim https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipibrahim/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
AXICA in the DZ Bank building – A Frank Gehry masterpiece right in the heart of Berlin. An absolute jewel in the crown of Berlin’s event locations. Today we meet one of the city’s absolute highlights both for its unique event space and pure architectural brilliance. We are talking with Nadine Unger about the Frank Gehry building right next to the Brandenburg Gate. It used to be known as an insider tip but now with over 160 events held here a year that can no longer be the case! One of the most extraordinary event spaces in Europe, let alone Berlin, where world famous architect Frank Gehry really let his imagination loose. Expect the unexpected is their motto so let’s find out more! Links: https://www.axica.de/home.html Linkedin: Nadine Unger https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadineunger/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Ewerk: https://ewerk.net Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Vienna House Andels Berlin – 10 years on this flagship hotel of the Vienna House Group celebrates its success in a hotel that was originally never meant to be! We are talking to the flagship conference and convention hotel of the Vienna House chain of hotels which has over 30 hotels in Germany. Meet one of Berlin's true Sales Professionals and hear about what I like to call the "the hotel with a heart!" as well as talking about some surprising new venues in Berlin's edgy, up and coming East Side. The hotel that was originally never meant to be, but therefore it comes with some interesting features!! A talk with Nadine Barembruch, Sales and Marketing Director, Vienna House Andel’s Hotel Berlin Vienna House Andels Berlin is one of the city’s leading conference and meeting hotels. It is located slightly to the East of City, some 20 minutes from the Alexander Platz and 35 minutes from the respective airports. It has just celebrated its 10th year anniversary in Berlin and occupies the building that was originally built as a shopping centre! The great advantage of that is that it has a very large underground carpark which can accommodate up to 500 car and can give direct access for trucks into the event space. 500 is the hotel’s magic number as it is also the size in sq m of its ballroom and the number of rooms available for conference! It also boasts an excellent lounge on the 6th floor ideal for smaller groups and also a Michelin Star restaurant on the 12th floor with great views of the city. Links: https://www.viennahouse.com/de/andels-berlin/das-hotel/uebersicht.html linkedin: Nadine Barembruch https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-barembruch-7260b540/ Mark Felstead, MCF Consulting felstead@mcf-consulting.eu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-felstead-3303b9a/ Motorwelt : https://www.motorwerk.de Spreespeicher: https://www.spreespeicher-events.de Arena Berlin https://www.arena.berlin Smarter Event Planning - Asemblr www.asemblr.com An intuitive, digital platform solution for busy professionals to manage corporate events, conferences, trip incentives and team building all in one place. A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com
Meet the Crowne Plaza City Centre Berlin .... One of Berlin's leading event and conference hotels right in the centre of the City! Meet one of the rising stars of Berlin's hotel scene and learn about some of the leading technology they employ to make your life easier and planning smarter! Crowne Plaza City Centre: https://www.cp-berlin.com & https://crowneplaza.visualizer360.com/berlin-city-centre www.asemblr.com www.podcastsyndicator.com www.apodcastcompany.com
SMARTER EVENT PLANNING PODCAST - EPISODE 1 SEASON 2: Mark Felstead MCF Consulting takes over the show for a season of talking events in Berlin. Jason Allan Scott Interviews him for what's to come.
SMARTER EVENT PLANNING: A vagabond and a minimalist that sold everything but 15 things and went on a big trip (82 countries). He founded Startup Weekend, three other startups and was employee #1 Techstars. With roots in freelancing and design, he can hold a conversation about best interface practices as well as how to build cabins with hand tools. He is also a marathoner, Ironman competitor, blogger and event organizer. He started Ignite Boulder, TEDxBoulder, Startup Weekend, Startup Week as well as many smaller events. Most recently he wrote a book named This Book is About Travel which reached the #1 sales slot for iBooks and Amazon’s travel sections. He is a co owner of his favorite cafe in the world in Trident Booksellers and Cafe in Boulder, Colorado. He is the director of Glider.com, a 501c3 nonprofit that throws some amazing community events. His work has been featured in the NYTimes, NBC World News, Washington Post, Boing Boing, Boston Globe, INC, Entrepreneur, Daily Mail, The Australian, Yahoo! and the Nepal Times. He has written for Laughing Squid, The Next Web and Read Write Web. Andrew Hyde has a passion for community, writing, travel and startups. He has been the organizer and host of TEDxBoulder since 2010. With roots in freelancing and design, he can hold a conversation about best interface practices as well as how to build cabins with hand tools. He is also a marathoner, Ironman competitor, blogger and event organizer. He started Ignite Boulder, TEDxBoulder, Startup Weekend, a food/tech/music conference boco. Most recently he wrote a book named This Book is About Travel which reached the #1 sales slot for iBooks and Amazon’s travel sections. Now hear him on Smarter Event Planning by ASEMBLR by Jason Allan Scott
Meetings Hall of Famer, talking intentional life and event design. Meet Tahira Endean, CMP. After decades of traveling the world to plan, speak, teach, blog and engage in all things events related Tahira is at the top of her field. A recipient of peer recognition including the Meetings Canada Hall of Fame, Top Five Women in #eventtech, 2016 MeetingsNet ChangeMaker and 2017 Top 20 Canada's Most Fascinating Women in Events, Tahira continues to give back to the industry. She thrives on the chance to harness the power of events to connect people and evolve ideas through unexpected and impactful ways. (Like the time she hired trapeze artists to serve wine.) She delights, she surprises and she delivers. And did we mention bubbles? Tahira loves them. And chocolate (of course). But most of all Tahira loves her husband, her son and daughter, and their life on Canada’s west coast. Intentional Event Design Our Professional Opportunity Book by Tahira Endean (Author) -- Our role as event professionals is to create experiences steeped in trust, where our audiences feel their participation in our event was the best use of their time and financial investment and our stakeholders see the value from investing in worthwhile events. This requires our event designs to bring out the best in human nature by making intentional decisions based on the knowledge available about our participants and their needs. Deeply understanding how human beings respond in live event environments is our new currency. The seven intentions include developing stronger event processes, understanding how to make the most of the available technology and data including digital marketing, designing to optimize the experience through immersive, brain-friendly design, and creating sustainable, wellness-driven events.
Do you have a book in you? Wanna know what to do with it, if you do? Dr. Heidi Thorne, MBA/DBA, is a business speaker, author and seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of combined experience in sales, marketing, advertising and public relations, including over 15 years as editor of a trade newspaper covering the plumbing and mechanical contracting trades. In addition to two advanced business degrees (MBA/DBA), Heidi also has five years of experience teaching at the college level. Her business, Thorne Communications LLC, was also a promotional products distributor for 17 years. Heidi is the author of several business books including: How to Network: Networking Tips for Solopreneurs and Self-Employed Consultants 101 Business Writing Prompts Small Business Internet Marketing Tips and Traps Business Competitive Advantage: A Handbook for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Consultants Looking Questions: 31 Questions that Can Change Your Business and Your Life SWAG: How to Choose and Use Promotional Products for Marketing Your Business Click here to see all books by Heidi Thorne available on Amazon Her self publishing and online marketing journey began with email marketing in 2005. She gained cash in the bank business through Twitter and she has been an active blogger since 2010. (She practices what she preaches!)
What do you need to become more productive in the time you have? We speak to Elaine Pofeldt, Best selling author of Million-dollar, one -person business's for Forbes, to find out. Elaine Pofeldt is also a contributor for CNBC and has been published in Money, Inc, Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire, amongst others. She earned her BA in English at Yale, is a mother to 4 children and lives in New Jersey, USA.
Papillon Luck, the Founder of 15th Degree, has often been described as completely irrepressible, resolutely positive and super high energy. With constant determination and resilience, Papillon epitomizes a serial innovator and visionary early adopter. A background in investment banking and start-up hedge funds working alongside senior executives who struggled to manage their health whilst traveling, led her to create these premium travel fatigue supplements none too soon in that she saw a clear gap in the market for a product that would effectively give travelers the gift of time without unnecessary fatigue. We caught up with Papillon to talk about her career to date and how she copes juggling it all. “It’s really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” What was it that inspired you to set up 15th Degree? To support the wellness of the business traveler, the road warrior, the executives who are expected to be super human to get through their day. I don’t know how they do it. 15th Degree’s sole purpose is to support them and their wellness. As the founder, I care deeply about helping everyone travel the world without fatigue. Managing your health whilst traveling is no different to managing it at home, providing you take control of it. The subject of wellness whilst traveling is relatively new, so it’s hard to find the science around the areas we’re analysing because clinical trials don’t exist. Qantas have just undertaken a trial with the University of Sydney and I can't wait to read the outcome. My role is to develop new innovation to help the traveler stay healthy on the road, ranging from technology solutions to consumable goods. Idea generation is never an issue. I’m also responsible for sales and marketing and ensuring the team share and execute the company’s long-term vision. I’m in my element when I’m being creative, building new relationships and helping to solve someone’s problems. What skill do you think has been most critical for your success? Resilience, grit, determination and a positive mindset. The only way to develop them is through failure and adversity, it’s irrelevant what school you went to, what your degree was or your family wealth. The real-life skills can only be taught through personal experiences, both good and bad. There are lessons to be found in every experience. Once you realize you are where you are because of every single decision you have ever made, you can begin to create what success means to you. What’s changing in the wellness industry that excites you the most? I’m still astonished at the rapid explosion in London’s wellness scene. I was personal training, teaching boxing in nightclubs and parks and trying to motivate people to live healthily in 2011. It was hard work as people really weren’t motivated, it wasn’t trendy or cool and Instagram wasn’t on the scene. I always wanted the healthy Australian lifestyle to hit London, I may have been 7 years ahead of the trend, but wellness now just feels the norm. Strip the ‘fads’ and 'trends' aside and what excites me the most is that people genuinely care enough about valuing their health now to want to look after themselves. I remember pitching my bootcamps to corporates who couldn’t understand the value in healthy, fit employees. They couldn’t see the impact this could have on their business. It’s all evolved so quickly. Whilst it feels saturated in parts, there’s still massive innovation waiting to explode. What would you like someone to invent to make your life easier? I wish Elon would speed up the direct London to Sydney 1 hour flight as I could live in my dream location, Bondi and still be back in Suffolk for a family Sunday roast lunch. If you could spend your time doing anything you wanted, what would you do? I feel very lucky in that I am spending all my time doing what I want to do, if I didn’t feel that way, I wouldn’t be doing it. I’ve mentally challenged myself with my current business goal to not need to accept any more physical challenges whether that’s marathons or races. I’m pretty all or nothing and I can only focus on one big goal at once. Right now, I’m really happy enjoying the journey, becoming the person I need to become to achieve my business and personal goals. There’s nothing else I need or want to be doing right now and that’s a pretty special feeling. In business who do you find most inspirational? Obviously, game changing visionaries like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs who changed the world with their innovations, are always an entrepreneur’s inspiration, but deep down mine will always be my entrepreneurial parents. They taught me from a very early age that I could achieve whatever I set my mind to (however out-there it was) and they instilled in me the relentless ‘Luck work ethic’. It’s pretty brutal and very stoic in its philosophy, basically it teaches you resilience, so giving up is not even an option. Whilst being a Luck is sometimes exhausting, my parents are the reason I do everything. If you could choose anyone, who would your ideal 5 dinner party guests be? Could I have 6? Dinner conversation would be an epic conversation of the subjects I'm fascinated by most; discussions with Elon Musk about inhabiting Mars, both Professor Hawking and Brian Cox could discuss their theories of cosmology and quantum physics (which blow my mind and reminds me I’m a tiny speck in a far bigger universe which is both exhilarating and petrifying in equal measures). Putting it more into context of our current planet earth, David Attenborough could delight us with endless conservation stories. Chrissie Rucker could tell us how she launched, grew and scaled such a simple but exquisite White Company brand that changed our interiors for good. Lastly, James Norton because he’s dreamy (especially playing a vicar with a black Labrador in Grantchester). Favourite way to wind down? Always yoga, any flow practice for idea generation (which I do every morning). On stressful days, I’ll practice twice daily - a yin class enables me to put the day (& my brain) to bed. When I face a problem, I go straight to my mat. I’ve yet to find a problem I can’t solve after 60 minutes of practice. Logistically it helps having The Third Space literally beneath our offices. Their yoga studio is my immediate problem solver. How do you like to dress for work and what can’t you not take with you to meetings? I always carry my Aspinal leather folder and a fountain pen to take notes in meetings, it genuinely makes the other guest feel I’m valuing their time and input. Someone once said not to waste my special paper on a conversation with them. Surely all conversations are special otherwise why have them? Nothing looks ruder than tapping away on tech in a meeting. Following a meeting with either a new acquaintance or someone who has gone out of their way to support or help me, I always send a handwritten thank you note on Smythson paper, a kind touch I learnt from a colleague I once worked with. No one expects it and they are normally tough to decipher so it always gets a response, usually a thank you email, to thank me for my note. I’m that person that always carries loads of bags, everyone always says to me when they see me ‘what’s with all the bags?’ – it’s very annoying. I leave the house at 5am and don’t get back until 9pm so my bags contain my entire day!! My trusty Mulberry handbag is now 14 years old, I love it more now than when it was brand new. I don’t like my clothes to represent a brand, I like to be minimalist, contemporary and stay clear of anything too fussy. I get great mental peace wearing the same thing every day as it removes an element of stress and mental decision making. A black trouser suit and a crisp white shirt, or my favourite brown leather Karen Millen jacket make me feel smart but casual, like I’m always ready for business. Cashmere jumpers in muted colours are always good to snuggle up in if the day is stressful and you need some comfort. I always wear Nike trainers for dashing around town, with a quick high heel switch before a meeting (although I have been known to be so excited about a meeting the trainers accidentally stay on). Every morning I’m so excited for the day ahead, I don’t give enough time to preening, I just want to get on with the day but I would love to be more groomed. Is there a scent that you love? I’ve just discovered the inner joy of Neom when my sister in law bought me an energy boosting kit for those start up days when you’re desperate for a surge in power and you can’t take anymore caffeine. My thoughtful colleague also bought me a beautiful Neom calming travel candle (I think they are both trying to tell me something). Neom personally represents a hybrid between a beautiful scent and an additional coping mechanism. It’s dual purpose. It reminds of using scent to get through exams. My favourite scent is always Rose or Peony as it reminds me of my mother and acts as another stress release. I can close my eyes, inhale and be taken back to my happy place, the farm where I grew up. Favourite work travel destination? My favourite cities in the world are Sydney, Hong Kong and my hometown, London. Sydney fits my wellness obsessed lifestyle, the sun and beaches put it at the top of the list and nowhere has yet beaten it. Hong Kong was a bustling surprise on a 3 day stop over to Australia. I didn’t expect to fall in love with it so quickly and be so sad to leave. London, well London is the greatest city in the world (minus the weather and the lack of beaches). Whenever I get bored or stressed with London, I take myself to a different part of it. Each pocket of the city is totally different to another, it can make you feel you’re in several cities all rolled into one.
In an era of endless innovation and constant disruption, what is any company really worth? Dr. Jackie Mulligan, founded ShopAppy. “ShopAppy gives local shops and businesses in every town a 24-hour shop window, doesn’t take commission on sales and encourages shoppers to look at what amazing things are on their doorstep which in turn inspires visits and customers. It is great to have convenience but it is also great when you feel good about where you shop. That's what might make us all shopappy !” Jackie adds " Now we are no longer too busy to shop closer to home. Busy people need to have choices and ShopAppy provides that local alternative - and convenience with a local conscience."
Traditional marketing talks at people. Content marketing talks with them.” These days, people want to learn before they buy, be educated instead of pitched. Learn more from Terence Corness Head of Client Services at The Creative
What has a Giraffe, A Red Haired Greek and a PA have in common? Listen to Skevi Constantinou Executive Assistant & Founder of THE PA WAY thepaway.co.uk Finalist for Birmingham PA Awards 2018 and find out.
Taking the first steps in organising events is daunting no matter age or previous experience. So can three young woman guide you out of the fear?" Event First Steps, an initiative set up in order to help people organising events. Jason Allan Scott speaks to : Caitlin Kobrak - Co-Founder of Event First Steps and Social Media Manager at George P. Johnson. Priya Narain - Co-Founder of Event First Steps, and Sales and Event Manager at Boulevard Events and Elena Clowes- Co-Founder of Event First Steps and Event Project Manager. There next event is Monday 25th March, 6.30pm-9.30pm at The Venue Collective, London is the first Event First Steps Social of 2019! An opportunity to network and connect with likeminded industry professionals- open to all.
SMARTER EVENT PLANNING: its wet, its sticky, its dirty and it made her money and made her a success, find out what is and who is Amber Maher? Amber Maher, Eight PR / Co-founder of Slime London Co-founded Slime London, a pop-up experience dedicated to the UK's current demand for all things 'modern slime'. The event took place in central London over the course of 2 days and welcomed over 4 thousand attendees, attracting media bodies such as the BBC and Conde Nast Traveller. As co-founder, I was responsible for the coordination, production and logistical planning of the event including supplier management, creative design, social media, marketing, website design, account management, budgeting, administration, health and safety and staff management.
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Episode 3: Kevin Jackson Voted: Most Influential in Events: Business Growth Specialist Speaker, Author. Talking data and measurement on the show. Creating growth for businesses and brands A long-standing disruptor and thought-leader, Kevin has been an influential player with some of the world’s most respected marketing services groups, working with a vast range of brands, he has explored every discipline within the marketing mix. Although marketing ecosystems may have evolved over the last thirty years, Kevin’s singular focus has remained unchanged. In short, he makes growth happen. Cutting through the complexity and confusion that tends to inhibit business success, Kevin brings a rare perspective on every touchpoint between a brand and its most valuable audiences, as he targets the strategic objectives of his clients, and finds creative ways to solve their problems. As an industry visionary, innovative thinker and relationship manager with an unrivalled track-record of success behind him, Kevin’s passion is for harnessing the power of his clients and helping them to achieve their true growth potential. With a strong belief in the importance of driving engagement, participation and action, Kevin focuses on ensuring that every communications solution involves a memorable and meaningful brand experience. This, he demonstrates as Director of Ideas and Innovation at his own growth agency, The Experience Is The Marketing. His rules for this are simple: - “Treat people as people, entertain them, educate them, connect them with each other – and be useful in their lives.” No wonder, then, that he has also been consistently voted one of the most influential people in the UK event industry for five years running. However, his influence extends beyond the UK, and has seen him invited to spread the Gospel of Growth at conferences in Las Vegas, Prague, Moscow, Zagreb, Madrid, St. Petersburg, Copenhagen, Austin, Zurich, Barcelona and New Orleans.
Smarter Event Planning: Episode2: with Leah Carter : Founder and Creative Director at Leah Naomi, Global Events Planner, Head of Department, Association Of MBA's. Head of Events, educated to master’s degree level. Proven success in managing all aspects of large scale, 5 star events in over 5 of the world’s continents. Strong background working in a variety of industries, including a multinational premium brand, reporting directly to the CEO. Experience in project managing B2B and B2C events; consistently achieving desired profit. Tenacious, creative and confident, with the ability to develop and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. With experience of working within a variety of team structures as well as independently. Silver Award winner for “Best Overseas Conference under 400 Delegates” 2017. Specialties: Event Management, Conference Producing, Project Management Brought to you by ASEMBLR. Say hello to the future of event planning. Be inspired. Find suppliers. Book corporate events online with ease. Your event is secured with the Asemblr Guarantee
'Smarter Event Planning” Sponsored by Asemblr is hosted by Jason Allan Scott, The Eventrepreneur . Episode1 : Hi, I’m Alison Edgar, The Entrepreneur’s Godmother: she helps entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes learn to love selling. She is passionate about helping startups and SMEs which is why I’ve been voted one of the UK’s top 10 business advisors, won multiple awards and been invited to both Downing Street and Buckingham Palace. Get to know her better here : This podcast is proudly brought to you by ASEMBLR find out more about them here https://asemblr.com/
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