Amanda Robinson’s Post

How can we infuse #wellbeing and #mentalhealth into our events and programs when we aren't actually walking the talk? How can our incentive travel experiences and meetings be designed to include more mindful and meaningful interactions if we are wearing a mask, in a state of sheer exhaustion, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and on the verge of burnout? When I say we, I mean those in charge of planning corporate events. I mean the leaders, the planners, the admins, the freelancers, the suppliers, and "me too!" It's called being out of alignment, and I am speaking from personal and professional experience. Here I am 6 years ago, standing tall as I launched Elevate Travel Co. into the world which eventually grew to hit 7-figure numbers, something I thought was the definition of success. What you don't necessarily see is that inside that suitcase that I am holding, is a lifetime of unworthiness and misaligned choices. Eventually, I began to look inside and start to unpack what I had been secretly stowing away, taking radical responsibility for ALL of the outcomes in my life: both the exceptional ones and the unfortunate ones. WellBEing starts within. It's not something we can fake or create outside of ourselves. It's not a trend, yet we are quick to jump on the latest and greatest and now being tasked to create experiences with this concept included on the buffet of choices. If you aren't working to unpack your own bag first, it's impossible to authentically pull off designing experiences for others that are intended to promote physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual wellbeing. The first step starts with simply being honest and asking yourself where you are out of ALIGNMENT. You are not alone. I'm simply done with the masks, the hiding, the people-pleasing, and the over-achieving! If you're ready to start being honest with yourself, I am here to support you on your career journey as a leading #eventprof, helping you make it one that you whole-heartedly enJOY and doesn't leave you feeling depleted and hungover. One that finally feels ALIGNED! _______________________________________________ 💫 Hi, I'm Sarah, an elevated #eventprof and self-healing facilitator. 👣 I'm walking the talk, on a mission to help ambitious yet misaligned planners and event teams take radical responsibility and get back to the basics by making self-care #1 on the never-ending to-do list. 🙌 Get on the Revive & Thrive Launch List, a 6-week group coaching program and support circle starting December 4th to help those reaching for the top find and maintain JOY and PEACE in the chaos of event planning. DM me if you're ready to kick off Q1 the ELEVATED way! ⏸ Come to PAUSE on Monday's at 1pm ET, a free 20-minute virtual embodiment experience to start each week with intention and stay aligned! https://lnkd.in/guY38F-d

🚶♂️🧘♀️Do you remember how you arrived to your last meeting? Do you remember what mood you were in, or what you were thinking about?    Arriving at a meeting room, you're likely bustling with thoughts from various tasks and responsibilities. In honour of World Health Day (yesterday on the 7th), we’ve got a suggestion that might help!   Taking a moment to ‘arrive’ at the meeting is a great way to reduce stress and focus the mind. Here are some ways you can do this:                 🗺️ Prepare for the meeting If you're the organiser, schedule time to read previous minutes, review meeting objectives, know who's attending, set up IT if needed, and circulate an agenda. If you're not the organiser, prepare by taking time to understand the meeting's purpose. Try to approach the meeting with curiosity to foster collaboration. 👣 Mindful walking Consider taking a moment to mindfully walk to the meeting room. Pay attention to each step, feeling the muscles in your feet and legs as you move forward.    🌈 Take in your surroundings If possible, arrive a couple of minutes early. Take a brief moment to refresh the space if you're in charge, ensuring it's tidy and ready. If you're attending someone else's meeting, arrive a few minutes early to familiarise yourself with the room, observing its colours, energy, and layout.    📝 Get your head in the meeting Take a moment to centre yourself: ground your feet, close your eyes, focus on your breath for 5-6 deep breaths. This will clear your mind and help you approach the next meeting with a fresh perspective. By grounding yourself in this way, you can approach the meeting with clarity and focus.   By mindfully arriving at a meeting, individuals can approach discussions with a clearer mindset, enabling them to actively listen, collaborate, and contribute to building stronger relationships among team members. 🤝   Coaching and mentoring tips such as this are just one small way that Clarion helps to foster a culture of empathy, understanding, and mutual respect within organisations through our service workforce, team, individual and leadership development. To find out more about how Clarion can help make your organisation a healthier place to work, visit our website clarioninsight.com.   Hope everyone had a great World Health Day yesterday! 🌎🌱   #MindfulMeeting #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeEngagement #RelationshipIntelligence #WorldHealthDay

As a retreat facilitator, I’m in the middle of planning 7 exclusive retreats for the first half of 2025. For me, this process is more than just logistics - it’s about creating a deeply transformative experience for every participant. 🌺 Let me show you how I built this from scratch 👇🏼 1. Create an Exclusive Offering: I carefully craft each retreat to meet the unique needs of high-achieving women who want to reconnect with themselves. My goal? To create a personalized experience where wellness, coaching, and nourishment align seamlessly. 2. Collaborations: Partnering with top-tier wellness hotels and retreat organizers is crucial for creating an environment that fosters healing and growth. The right venue makes all the difference. 3. Planning the Itinerary: From wellness sessions to mindfulness practices, every activity is thoughtfully designed to guide attendees back to their feminine essence. I use tools like Notion and Trello for better structure. 4. Marketing: I use strategic marketing to reach the women who need these retreats the most—those who are ready for a shift and willing to invest in their well-being. What are your go-to tools for creating structure and organization in your business? If you're a retreat facilitator or hotel manager interested in creating a tailored retreat experience, let's connect! 🔗 My upcoming transformative retreats: https://lnkd.in/evaFdAUS #RetreatFacilitator #WellnessJourney #BehindTheScenes #BusinessGrowth #WellnessRetreat #PlanningForSuccess #ExclusiveOffers

By following these tips and incorporating our event expertise, you can create an exceptional event that leaves a lasting impression on your guests. Let's work together to make your next event a resounding success! #EventPlanning #EventExperts #MinorHotels #MinorHotelsMexico

Unlock event success with these pro tips! Plan with purpose, budget wisely, pick the correct date and choose the perfect venue. 🗓️📍 Discover the ultimate checklist in our article: https://shorturl.at/QIjhh #NHPRO #WorkLifeBalance #Wellness #Productivity

How do you build the best companies? By attracting the best talent. How do you that? By taking care of their mental and physical wellbeing.

Wellness is the hottest trend going in the meetings & events & hospitality industries. Everyone works too many hours, under pressure time limits, and needs to have some relaxing balance. This hour-long social discussion for small business owners is ideal. Plus, I'll even be demonstrating a 30-second method for you to shake off any tension. Register for our July SBO Connects Session on July 17 Holistic Harmony: Discovering Wellness Within https://lnkd.in/eNNnms_D

On The Same Page These past few weeks I have been facilitating the design of a wellbeing event in Singapore. There are 3 main stakeholders who got together because of their genuine interests to help people in their wellbeing journey. It always amazes me how people can connect and work together for a common purpose. The process has been been interesting and here are some lessons that I realize: 1) Event Goal Though heading into similar direction, each stakeholder has specific goals with different nuances. It is important to communicate and align them, without which there will likely be friction along the way unintentionally. The more stakeholders are involved, especially if from different organizations/teams, alignment must happen 1st. 2) Target Audience Coming up with general term like 'people who struggle with wellbeing' is a good start, but we need to dive deeper & ask: - What challenges do they face? - What behaviours lead them to face these challenges? - Where do they learn about these & try to find solutions? - How well are they coping? - What are their needs & how urgent? The more we understand about our audience, the simpler to design an event that resonates with them. On the next post I will share about In-Event, designing the attendee experience from arrival to leaving the event. Would love to hear your thoughts :)) #EventStrategy #EventDesign #EventPlanning #Wellbeing

Take your team-building to the next level. From mixology classes to pop-up wellness stations, these unique ideas are designed to engage your team in meaningful and memorable ways. Let’s make your next corporate retreat one to remember. Send this to the person who organizes your team events 👏 #companyretreat #teambuildingevent #teambuildingevents #teambuildingideas #corporateeventplanning

Looking to sprinkle well-being motifs into your event? The beauty of well-being is that it's universally accepted and felt. By considering these elements in your event you're adding an extra layer. An extra bit of special sauce to help engage and interact with your audience. Follow one or two of our tips to enhance the atmosphere and boost the experience🆙 👉Customise the experience to your attendees Consider ergonomic seating, relaxation zones, and the specific needs of your attendees. If it's for your teams, conduct a survey of what will support them the most. 👉Add moments of reflection Help everyone tune into the moment and centre themselves with guided meditation or focused breathwork to get them settled in and stress free. 👉Throw in some green If you have the option, host your event in a venue with access to natural surroundings and green spaces. Nature is calming and inspires innovative thinking. 👉Cater with health in mind Quick food doesn't have to involve crisps and sandwiches. Splash out on hydrating, nourishing and satiating fuel to keep everyone feeling their best. Eat the rainbow! 👉Add a workshop into the agenda Break the day up with an interactive workshop to keep everyone engaged! Stress management, work-life balance and craft workshops are our top picks to add some flare and excitement. Now we understand hosting events is stressful. We've had a combined 16 years doing it. This is where we can support you to ensure everyone is catered for, and living their best event life. You don't have to do this alone! You can head to our website to get support through our Event Activation and Event Consultancy services. It's where our purpose, passion and expertise shines. We can't wait to have a chat! #wellbeingevents #londonevents #wellbeinglondon #corporateevents #wellness #topeventtips #wellnessevent