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𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 When we allow ourselves to ask questions and explore new ideas, we open the door to learning and innovation. It’s in those moments of curiosity that breakthroughs often happen. What’s one area where you’re permitting yourself to be curious today? Engage in the conversation by sharing your thoughts on this post by John C. Maxwell in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/eA9YnHjk #conferences #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealthawareness

Get INSPIRED by your community 🦸🏻 At yesterday's MRxPros Tuesday Talk Community Meeting, we shared industry announcements Breakout groups continued sharing what excites us Recent and upcoming events & milestones overflowed: ✔️ Finishing a Doctorate program ✔️ Writing & editing for industry mags (hello QRCA Views & Quirk's Media) ✔️ Forming LLCs ✔️ Hiring new people & mentoring seekers ✔️ Podcast guest spots & launches (Hello Steve Henke) ✔️ Industry event speakers ✔️ #irl networking ✔️ #Insights250 winners...Janet Standen, Anne Brown, Susan Fader💥 - who'd I miss at the meeting❓ ✔️ And finding our group There's a reason our clients rely on us: Marketing Research & Insights Pros are multi-dimensional. We collab and learn from one another to bring great ideas forward Find your peeps and get inspired too. What's inspiring you today⁉️ #InsightsInStereo 💽 #StoriesThatMatter #QuestionsThatMatter #MRxInsights #QualitativeResearch #QuantitativeResearch --------------------------- I'm Sue Collin, a Human Stories Champion. I help stakeholders understand the consumer truth by scraping off the topping to get to the next layer.

Looking for some inspiration in your keynote for your next conference? 25 years of #womeninstem #girlsinstem #techgirls research and practice - Buzz me!

Tomorrow is #SeleniumConf and it forces me to think about who speaks from stage. It should not be only the people who submit talk proposals. It should not be only the people who caught committee's eye. Good conferences are designed, and that is why one of my monikers is #ConferenceDesigner. We design conferences as platforms for community and learning. We represent what the community is, and should be by budgeting representation from stage. For every topic we need to learn on, we could find options of whose voice teaches them this time around. Staging people is giving them power. And watching how that unfolds is a choice. Another choice is to step up to organize. Today I am feeling more brown people should have the stage, but as always, I look at it from a personal experiences point of view. Which is that I care but don't always have the time to turn it to actions.

What's your favorite tip for surviving and thriving at conferences? Special Bonus Episode this week! Trustcon is coming! As with any conference, fun happens, and it’s important to stay up and running and keep yourself healthy through all the excitement. In this episode I'm joined by Alice Goguen Hunsberger as we share our top 10 tips for surviving and thriving in conference settings. Share your favorites in the comments, and please come by and say hi at Trustcon. #trustcon2024 #trustandsafety

Spotlight on Layith, Megan, and Jake as they light up the Chicago conference! 🌟💼 From insightful discussions to making meaningful connections, they're representing our team with passion and professionalism. Keep shining bright, you three! #Synaptic #ChicagoConference #TeamRepresent #SuccessStories #ChicagoConferenceStars #TeamRepresent #ProfessionalPassion #SpotlightOnSuccess #InsightfulDiscussions #MeaningfulConnections

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Being smart isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing which questions to ask. Thoughtful inquiry sparks learning, fosters collaboration, and uncovers solutions that might otherwise go unnoticed. What’s one great question you’ve asked recently? Feel free to share your thoughts on this post by Ray Dalio in the comments and join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/dB8tryxN #conferences #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealthawareness

#ShrugCon update (preparing for the July 16/17 conference) We're closing in on 300 people in the newsletter at this point, which I have to say is... more than we expected. People do seem to be interested in the value of uncertainty. So that's exciting. https://lnkd.in/gzn_QkBW (you can sign up for the newsletter or the conference on the conference website) We have about half of the speaker slots filled. We're trying to match people up in sets of two in an attempt to create a series of interesting conversations. If you haven't heard from us it's not because your suggestion wasn't awesome, its that we're still trying to fit the pieces together. We've got applications from about 8 different time zones, so sorting them out is a lot of fun. (more about the conference design https://lnkd.in/gan2grNF ) Even more exiting, Ashlyne O'Neil created some #ShrugCon stickers. https://lnkd.in/gwW592Yq You too can brand yourself with uncertainty :)

Anne Ganguzza and Tom Dheere reflect on their time at the Mid-Atlantic Voice Over Conference (MAVO) and show listeners how to align your conference choices with professional objectives and comfort zones. The BOSSES talk about embracing the vibrant energy of smaller conferences, where meaningful connections and enriching learning experiences await. Anne and Tom share personal stories that capture the joy of stepping out of the studio and into creative spaces filled with camaraderie and collaboration. Whether you're new to the scene or a seasoned pro, this episode is filled with invaluable strategies to enhance your career and make every conference moment count. https://lnkd.in/g3PFNtkF

I didn't attend Quirk's Media NY last week, but I can still talk about it Enjoyed facilitating the discussion at this week's MRxPros Tuesday Talk about the conference highlights Consensus: home run with many opportunities to learn about: ✔️ #QualitativeResearch tools & hybrid methods ✔️ More #AITools (there will always be more) ✔️ Collaborations by traditional research consultancy ➕ tech provider MRxPros had lots to say about... Preparing for #Networking at conferences / venues, including insights on what it takes for introverts vs. extroverts to prepare & attend, considerations for what to wear, and observations on how attendees interact with those different from themselves Fascinating thoughts from a diverse group of pros & personalities - you hit it out of the park as well ⚾ 🏟️ {What's your best tip for preparing for conferences? Meet you in the comments... } #InsightsInStereo 💽 #StoriesThatMatter #EmpathyInMotion #MRxInsights --------------------------- I'm Sue Collin, a Human Stories Champion. I help stakeholders understand the consumer truth by scraping off the topping to get to the next layer.