In this episode, I discuss my journey from being in overwhelm with many good things happening in my life to earning my CMP designation. If you're on a journey to advance professionally, then this episode not only goes through my journey but identifies key areas of support that you'll need to make it to your next level. Episode Highlights When you are on a journey with significant changes in your life, make sure you have important structures set up to help and support you. In my journey, the importance of a good team, along with good tools ultimately got me through a time of overwhelm.  ..read more

In seasons of growth and expansion, there is always an opportunity to move to the next level. Are you positioned to get to your next-level as an event professional? How do you stand out so that you can advance in your career?  This episode highlights how you can stand out amongst everyone and get to your next. Episode Highlights Be an event planner that stands by your word. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Do the things you set out to do. Offer your input and suggestions when they are being asked. You never know how your insight can help others with what they do. Refrain from g ..read more

Event planners have many skills that they lean on in order to plan amazing meetings and events. If you are new to the event planning space this episode will provide you with 5 basic essential skills that event planners can lean on when developing yourself as an event planner. Episode Highlights Customer service is an essential skill that allows you to service your client effectively. With customer service, it's important to be pleasant and easy to work with. This will bring customers back to you again and again. Put yourself in a position where you can level up your customer service skill se ..read more

Do you struggle to maintain your work-life balance as an event professional? Do you feel like you are constantly overwhelmed? This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reading How to Keep House While Drowning. And, in this episode of the podcast, we will talk about tips to help you embrace more ease in your work and at home while planning those amazing events. Here are some takeaways from this episode: Episode Highlights The next book club selection is How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis. It's a great book for anyone struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and could use a littl ..read more

Tim Flors has been a hotelier at heart for most of his career. From the Baymont Inn and Suites as Director of Sales to National Sales Manager and Director of National of Sales at Gaylord Palms Resort - he has meetings and events in his blood. Tim joined Groups360 to see how they make it easier for event professionals.  “The process is broken,” he explains. “It’s inefficient and ineffective. It’s biased. It’s adversarial. And no one is transparent. It’s the way things have always been done, but we’re changing all that. Our solutions empower planners to make more precise decisions.” Episode ..read more

Brittny Drye is the founder and editor of Love Inc., a wedding blog and digital publication centered on equality. She has been celebrated by the New York Times, The Advocate, Cosmopolitan and more. Brittny champions inclusivity and is an anchor for advocacy in the equality and inclusion space. In this episode, Brittny will unpack inclusivity and how you can be more inclusive for your clients.  Episode Highlights Being truly inclusive is a mindset. It's the language you use, the imagery you show, and the relationships you have. Inclusivity means including everyone all the time. Inclusivit ..read more

Nora Sheils is a wealth of knowledge in the events industry and knows exactly what creating an impressive team can do for a business. Her talent for project management, operational efficiency, business expansion, and team dynamics support and propel event professionals to do their best. In this episode, Nora talks all about creating an impressive team and what that means for those that plan events. Episode Highlights In operating Bridal Bliss, Nora shared a takeaway that she never takes more weddings than she or her team are able to do comfortably. Creating an impressive team can be stressful ..read more

Leah Weinberg is a perfect blend of support for event professionals being an author, a recovering event planner, and an attorney. In this episode, we'll discuss the feelings and emotions that come with an event planner's job and how to walk through them.  Episode Highlights When you can think through some of the big things that go wrong then you are prepared for the small things that come up. Leah's book, The Wedding Rollercoaster, is all about keeping your relationship intact through the ups and downs. What something seems to be like on the surface, isn't what it is always about. There ..read more

Today's interview feature is with special guest Mark Herschberg. Mark is the creator of the Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You and the creator of the Brain Dump App. Mark has also been recognized on many podcasts, and shows, and has received a plethora of awards for his Career Toolkit book. In this episode, we talk about communication and how if you use communication effectively, it can help boost your career and enhance your leadership. Episode Highlights Having the relevant experience for a position before you express interest, can help you to get the role y ..read more

Today's interview feature is with special guest Jordan Kentris. Jordan is the owner of A Good Day, a boutique design firm, born to serve planners and their eclectic tastes and styles within events. Jordan has also been recognized as the Most Innovative People in 2020 for his creative, holistic approach to virtual events. In this episode, we talk about how you can turn criticism to positivity as a planner as Jordan shares more about himself and helpful tips.   Episode Highlights Jordan talks about how the pandemic affected his business and how he was able to merge two parts of his busines ..read more