The Event Managers Network’s Post

I didn't get the invitation. I saw them all on social media having a great time and I was p*ssed! How many times do you have FOMO when you see a group in your circle engaging in an activity they didn't invite you to? In Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering, she talks about curating an audience and considering not so much who you will invite, but who you will leave out.... On first look, this seams like a bit of "mean girl" behaviour, but actually it's an even deeper level of care and attention for your audience. How many times have you been in a meeting, at a function, or even out with friends and you think to yourself "what an earth are they doing here!". So now, instead of really connecting with like minded people, having conversations about similar or even opposing interests, you're left hanging out with someone who is completely disrupting your experience. So next time you're thinking about the audience you're attracting, maybe have a think about who you can leave out. ......................................... The 8 Week Event Plan is the perfect environment for you to explore these ideas and more. Delivered in twice weekly live calls by yours truly, we explore ideas such as this, and build exceptional events together. Check it out www.8weekeventplan.com

I didn't get the invitation. I saw them all on social media having a great time and I was p*ssed! How many times do you have FOMO when you see a group in your circle engaging in an activity they didn't invite you to? In Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering, she talks about curating an audience and considering not so much who you will invite, but who you will leave out.... On first look, this seams like a bit of "mean girl" behaviour, but actually it's an even deeper level of care and attention for your audience. How many times have you been in a meeting, at a function, or even out with friends and you think to yourself "what an earth are they doing here!". So now, instead of really connecting with like minded people, having conversations about similar or even opposing interests, you're left hanging out with someone who is completely disrupting your experience. So next time you're thinking about the audience you're attracting, maybe have a think about who you can leave out. ......................................... The 8 Week Event Plan is the perfect environment for you to explore these ideas and more. Delivered in twice weekly live calls by yours truly, we explore ideas such as this, and build exceptional events together. Check it out www.8weekeventplan.com

I didn't get the invitation. I saw them all on social media having a great time and I was p*ssed! How many times do you have FOMO when you see a group in your circle engaging in an activity they didn't invite you to? In Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering, she talks about curating an audience and considering not so much who you will invite, but who you will leave out.... On first look, this seams like a bit of "mean girl" behaviour, but actually it's an even deeper level of care and attention for your audience. How many times have you been in a meeting, at a function, or even out with friends and you think to yourself "what an earth are they doing here!". So now, instead of really connecting with like minded people, having conversations about similar or even opposing interests, you're left hanging out with someone who is completely disrupting your experience. So next time you're thinking about the audience you're attracting, maybe have a think about who you can leave out. ......................................... The 8 Week Event Plan is the perfect environment for you to explore these ideas and more. Delivered in twice weekly live calls by yours truly, we explore ideas such as this, and build exceptional events together. Check it out www.8weekeventplan.com

The best conversations at any event happen at the bar. At least, that was the proposal from Discover Saskatoon, Jenny D. and Jennifer Spear when they hosted a lively afternoon drinks-and-chat happy hour session as part of The EVENT in Gatineau, Quebec last year. Spontaneous invention is the name of the game at Event Rap and we love a good challenge, but this one was quite a puzzle: how to (w)rap up a summary of a session composed of small groups huddled over drinks discussing key challenges in the events industry, with no collective 'share-back' at the end? The solution: a roaming note-taking rapporteur. I dipped into each conversation for 3 minutes, wrote down the first names of each participant and their discussion topic and the gist of their group take on it, and paused for 2 minutes between each 'sampling session' to write a few rhymes for each, so that after 45 minutes I had the rap up ready to rock. You can't tell who's there from first names only, but shout to the participants I was able to ID (with Jenny's kind assistance), Rita Plaskett, Julie Clement, Nancy Bradshaw CMP, Lisa Martin, Nicole Jeffrey, CMP, Poonam Ruparelia, VEMM, Jessie Eun Ji Lee, Desmond Lomas, CMP, Nick Litt, Matthew Blackburn, Debbie van der Beek, Shawnna Dickie-Garnhum, Patricia Pearson (Pare), CMP, Allison Collins, Calvin Strachan, Mary Jo Sterns, Carole Whitehorne, Susan Saganski, Nalina Williams, Karen Wiersma, and Karen Norris CMP. If you see anyone else you recognize, please feel free to add their tag. Even with no 'whole-group content' to respond to, this kind of 'sampling' rap up can be added to any networking event, bringing together the diverse minds in the room and creating a bond of shared experience between them, and a reminder of the potency of conversations at the bar! #theevent #conversations #rapup #eventplanner #recap

Everyone seems to be complaining about events these days, but few people are coming up with solutions. We are. Join Matt Kleinrock and I today if you want to: 💡Understand why people are craving real, meaningful interactions at events and how this is shaping the future. 💡Discover what successful event hosts are doing differently to meet these new demands. 💡Get practical tips on how to create or participate in events that resonate and make an impact. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY- 🙏🏼 if you want to share something that is working for you or you’ve seen working. Link to join live the comment section 👇🏼

Ever find yourself running the same event playbook and wondering why it feels like something’s missing? 🤔 We get it. These days, it’s not enough to just show up and hope attendees stay engaged. People want to feel connected, seen, and like they’re part of something bigger. It’s that personal touch that really makes the difference. Think about it—what’s the one thing you’d want to change to make your next event truly unforgettable? For us, it’s about crafting those small, meaningful moments that attendees will carry with them long after the event ends.

Do you feel supported by your network? I spoke at the Industrial Network Group 10th Anniversary last week and in reflection, I am in awe of the connectivity that led up to the awesome event: ➡️ Walker McKay was invited to speak at the event and connected me with Andrea Sipka to be a speaker too (she and Chris Simmons said yes to making it possible!) ‣ I’ve been connected with Chris for 6 years and we finally got the opportunity to partner together ‣ I’ve known Walker for 13 years and we finally got the opportunity to ‘share the stage’ together ➡️ John Godwin videoed our sessions so we could have professional footage to use for new speaker sizzle/demo reels in our businesses ‣ I’ve known John since 2020 and he has since launched his own company so it was fun to partner together! ➡️ Chelsey Ashford photographed our sessions so we could have professional photos to use for our businesses too ‣ I’ve known Chelsey for years and this was our first time partnering together where we could both see each other in action and leverage each other’s talents THIS is why I love what I do. Living out my company motto “Connect with Purpose,” appreciating how our relationships intertwine and how we can benefit from each other’s expertise to impact others. What a fun way to do life! How are you supporting your network? What ways can you connect with purpose this week? #linkedintips #professionalspeaker #connectwithpurpose

I went to a competitor’s event and was exposed! Here’s a fun story that happened to me recently: My mother saw an ad for a competitor's offline event and sent it to me. I decided to register for the event and even invited a friend, because I was scary to go alone. I was a little nervous, though. We have our company's YouTube channel with over 2k+ views on videos, and I’m a speaker on it. I honestly thought someone from their team might recognize me. But that’s not how things turned out... We came to the hotel where it was held, listened to the presentation, and received special materials. Event was nice, and thanks to my competitors, I learned a lot about hosting offline events from this experience. After the event ended, I headed to the elevator and struck up a conversation with a few attendees. Three minutes later, we were standing at the hotel entrance chatting, and I mentioned that I offer the same services. People got curious and started asking me for more details. When I was pitching, I realized there was a guy standing behind me. He was a company worker and one of the speakers at the event! I was shocked 😨 Did he hear everything? Just part of it? I didn't know... But here’s the crazy part... He didn’t react at all. He didn’t care one bit. He just walked away like nothing happened! Lesson learned: Most people don’t give a f*ck! Nobody knows you.... So go, learn, and do! P.S. Here’s my motivational photo for your competitors. Tag them in the comments!

Someone once asked me what a successful event entails and I replied…. “ A successful event is the joy and smile it brings to others” - A successful event is not one without crisis but one with crisis well managed and dangers averted. - A successful event is one that solves a problem and transforms dreams to reality. - A successful event is one with all details attended to. Having an event soon and you want it to be a successful one? Send me a DM or connect with us on Instagram @the_winsome_experience Wishing you a productive week! #productiveweek #eventplanning #successfulevent #weddings #eventplannersonlinkedIn #eventplannersinnigeria

How To Plan a Company Event Step 1: Determine Objectives. Have a clear image of your goals for the event. ... Step 2: Choose Your Audience. ... Step 3: Form a Budget. ... Step 4: Develop a Timeline. ... Step 5: Pick Your Vibe. ... Step 6: Find a Venue. ... Step 7: Gather Supplies. ... Step 8: Create a Timeline for the Event