Rita Kastrati’s Post

A few notes today for my fellow Live Event Industry pros and/or aspiring pros. 1. Be a savage about what you do, but be kind to people along the way. They are not mutually exclusive. If you are going to fail at either, fail about being a savage. People matter more than the career advancement. 2. Keep learning. There is always more, and things never stop changing. Don’t get complacent. 3. If you want to grow, get outside your comfort zone. Waaaay outside of it. We grow in times and conditions of discomfort not in times of ease and quiet. Seek out discomfort and will yourself to do it. 4. Be relentless in your pursuit of the dream. When (not if) you have a setback, face it head on. 5. Volunteer to do new and difficult things. If you are asked to help at an event, ask for the most difficult, challenging thing they need done and crush it. Do it with a smile. You’ll be the first one they call next time. 6. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Laugh at yourself first. Have fun. Make jokes. 7. Work hard. Really hard. Long hours. Evenings. Weekends. Overnights. 100 hour weeks. Welcome to the Event business. It doesn’t change. 8. Help the up and comers. They are the future. At some point, you’ll likely end up working for someone younger than you are. Be grateful there are some very smart people in our business. 9. Take care of yourself physically. Watching what you eat is #1. Not easy in our fast and on the go business. Plan ahead. Finding time to workout is #2. Even if your job itself is physical, make the time. I don’t care if you can’t make it to the gym. You can do push ups, sit ups, squats and lunges anywhere and it takes zero equipment. What it does take it Discipline. 10. Speaking if Discipline. You need it. Lots of temptations in our business. Be a pro and stay out of the things you know to avoid. Have an amazing day to all. #aegsev #empirepoloclub #visitgreaterpalmsprings #goldenvoice #aeg #dmc #dmo #eventplanner #liveevents #specialevents #generalmanager

When you work in this industry, no two days are the same. This means that every day will come packed with different challenges and situations where you’ll surprise yourself. Why? Because you’re going to make mistakes but you’ll learn that there’s always a comeback. What matters is what we do to turn a mistake into an opportunity. There’s no game over, you can always try again. 💪 #hospitality #nycstaffing #nycevents #eventstaffing

Good morning Live Event pros and aspiring pros. Today's Lesson's Learned. I've had a challenging few months but I am in a better place now than I have been since last summer. 1. Never take for Granted the ability to go to work every day. Not everyone can. Work Hard. Grind. Overcome. Endure. 2. If you are pain free physically today, do not take that for Granted either. Chronic physical pain is exhausting. 3. You can't tell what someone is going through simply by looking at them. Be kind, it makes a difference. 4. If you are able to go to the gym physically, GO. You will work better and feel better. 5. Find Discipline, forget Motivation. Discipline wins every time. 6. Mental Discipline is even more valuable than Physical Discipline. 7. If you have a choice and one option is the popular and easy route, and one is lonely and difficult. Think long and hard before taking the easy route. There is nothing valuable in that direction. 8. Be genuine. Care about your team. Find out what matters to them, and help them achieve it. They will run through brick walls with you when you need them. Make sure you run through brick walls for them as well. 9. Make smart choices, not easy ones. There is a big difference. 10. Do something that sucks every day. Start the day with your most difficult task. Go to bed early, wake up early, turn off the TV, stop binge watching your evenings and weekends away. Go out and LIVE life, don't watch it on a screen. I want the best for everyone, go have a fantastic day/weekend/week/month and year. #aegsev #empirepoloclub #goldenvoice #aeg #aegpresents #liveevents #specialevents #festivals #venues #sales #dmc #visitgreaterpalmsprings #generalmanager #operationsmanager #productionmanager #accountingmanager #salesmanager #boxoffice

Who says work can't be fun? Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and bonding. 🌟  Our evening events are a game-changer, perfect for breaking the ice and building stronger relationships. Make your next team outing something to remember! #EveningEvents #ZingEvents #TeamBuilding #teambuildingideas #teambuildingactivities #teambuildinglondon #teambuildingevents #indoorteambuilding #outdoorteambuilding #eveningteambuilding

Who says work can't be fun? Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and bonding. 🌟  Our evening events are a game-changer, perfect for breaking the ice and building stronger relationships. Make your next team outing something to remember! #EveningEvents #ZingEvents #TeamBuilding #teambuildingideas #teambuildingactivities #teambuildinglondon #teambuildingevents #indoorteambuilding #outdoorteambuilding #eveningteambuilding

As you dive into another busy week of planning, coordinating, and delivering amazing events, remember to be kind to yourself. You may face challenging clients, tight deadlines, and last-minute changes this week, but don't let the pressure get to you. Give yourself grace, and speak to yourself kindly. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Don't let self-doubt or criticism hold you back. Keep in mind that you're the only one who knows your full story, your struggles, and your triumphs. Celebrate your wins, no matter how small they may seem. And when the going gets tough, draw on your resilience and the support of your community. Here's to a fantastic week ahead! May your events be successful, your teams be inspired, and your passion for events continue to shine! We are rooting for you!⚡️🫶🏾 Want to stay updated on our upcoming training? Click here: https://lnkd.in/djT5-ak5 to join our waitlist to be the first to know when registration opens! #eventprofessionals #mondaymotivation #selflove #eventmangers

Getting Out The Comfort Zone 😫 It's hard right?! Well Sukh gave me the opportunity at our last Some Single Thing event to welcome the crowd and give them the lowdown of the event. I ADORE the way she gets the crowd engaged and hyped before the event starts! She gave me the option to give it a go or I can do it next time... ... ... I went for it! 🤯 😰I stepped outside that zone!! 🔴It was daunting 🟠It was nerve wracking 🟣My anxiety flared for a moment 🟤Head is in overdrive, trying to make it sound perfect ⚫️Thoughts are going wild! I just did my best. I took a chance on myself and went for it. I told myself 'you got to start somewhere in order to keep on going'. 💭Reflecting back on this, it’s in these moments that we truly learn, adapt, and evolve, whether it be for our own personal skillset, or from a business perspective. 💪🏼Now I am motivated to do better! I truly believe in 'practice makes perfect', which will ultimately bring up my confidence to do public speaking in the future, and potentially open new doors along my path. 🌱The greatest growth comes from embracing what scares us and what we usually run from. 🗝My main takeaway from the weekend's event - take that leap. Get scared and breathe through it. ✨️Practice. Makes. Perfect.✨️ #GrowthMindset #PersonalDevelopment #Opportunities #ComfortZone #LondonEvents #DatingEvents #SinglesEvents

⌚️ "Time is valuable." 🙋🏻♀️ I get it. ⌚️ "Planning events is time-consuming." 🙋🏻♀️ I understand that all too well. ⌚️ "I never have enough time to do everything." 🙆🏻♀️ I'm here to support you. Let's work together! Reach out to me. ➡️Your time is precious.⬅️ And the best part is, it can all be done virtually. 🙌🏻 #EventPlanning #TimeManagement #Success #BilingualVirtualAssistant #AdministrativeSupport #FocusOnWhatsImportant #PassionForEvents #EventProf #VirtualSupport #VirtualAssistant

Darts and a company event??? Yes, that's right – two words that, before Christmas, you probably wouldn't have used in the same sentence... We have had the privilege of adding fun and value to so may work events or parties, or even having our inspiring players speak at seminars, sharing insights into their journeys, growth, mindset, and attitude. Our players have truly remarkable stories and growth journeys to inspire. Or maybe you want a fun team-building exercise where everyone has the opportunity to play against a world champion? You don't have to like darts, but I can guarantee everyone will want to have a go at chucking a few darts against a professional to beat that annoying work colleague's score! Our professional MCs and event staff will run it all, so you can get involved and enjoy!! Have a look - https://lnkd.in/eF2GWpVb #conference #workevent #businessevents #corporateevents #teambuilding #teambuildingactivities #teambonding

🌟 Client Appreciation Event within the Financial Sector! 🌟 We are excited to announce our first upcoming Client Appreciation Event for this year! 🎉 📅 Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 6:00pm PST / 7:00pm MST / 8:00pm CST / 9:00pm EST 📍 Hosted live over zoom* This event is our way of expressing our deepest gratitude to our esteemed clients for their unwavering trust and support. Join us for an engaging session featuring: ✨ Industry Insights and Updates ✨ Special Recognitions ✨ Interactive Q&A Sessions ✨ Live Client Testimonies ✨ Networking Opportunities ✨ Exciting Giveaways Connecting and Celebrating Our Valued Clients Whether you’re near or far, we’d love for you to join us and celebrate our partnership. Let's look forward to a future of continued success and growth together. Why Attend? Clients: Celebrate our partnership and look forward to a future of continued success and growth. Non-Clients: Gain valuable industry insights, hear firsthand testimonials from our clients, and discover the benefits of partnering with us. 🔗 RSVP by sending a direct message! * Zoom link will be sent directly to you on the day of the event! #ClientAppreciation #FinancialSector #ThankYou #VirtualEvent #Networking #Gratitude #ZoomEvent #CustomerSuccess #FinancialInsights #Giveaways #LiveTestimonies