Planners on Purpose Podcast
Naomi Tucker, CMP, HMCC
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The Planners on Purpose podcast is created for ambitious and driven event planners that are looking to scale their productivity, get valuable time back in their day, and focus on their personal goals and aspirations. If you want to stress less to live more, Naomi will take you on a journey of self-discovery. She will help you to uncover your hidden strengths as a leader, become more productive, so you can live the life you desire while balancing your commitments.
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May 17, 2023
The Journey to Earning My CMP
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.
* The people that you surround yourself with can either support you or hurt you. When you are going through a challenging time, check the people that you are with and ensure they are there to support you.
* The Certified Meetings Designation is an industry badge of excellence, and if you are a meeting professional, earning this globally recognized designation can set you apart from others.
* A great way to set yourself up for success when taking the CMP exam is to join a CMP Study Group. Planners on Purpose has a study group that will support you in this endeavor.
*Links and Resources*
* Planners on Purpose CMP Study Group
* Event Industry Council
Thank you so much for listening, until next time stay on purpose!
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May 11, 2023
How to Stand Out as an Event Planner
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 giving unsolicited advice, always ask so that your suggestions are received well by others.
* Focus on managing your time well. It's important to find unique ways to handle your responsibilities so that you are able to take on more.
* Tie up all your loose ends well. This is helpful in times of transition. Make sure that you are transparent, and getting others what they need to be successful..
* Communicate often, and communicate clearly. So many challenges happen because direction or a particular situation isn't made clear.
* Lean into opporuntity when it arises. If there is a need for help, be the person that raises their hand to help and do it well.
* Earn a certificate or designation. Consider the CMP certficate for meeting planners.
*Links and Resources*
CMP Study Group by Planners on Purpose
Thank you so much for listening to this episode, and until next time stay on purpose!
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May 9, 2023
5 Essential Skills Every Event Planner Needs
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.
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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 set by solving customers' requests often.
* Hospitality is another essential skill as an event planner that you need to show your clients that you can go over and above to surprise and delight as a means of adding to their experience at your event.
* Event planners should learn to build their creativity and problem-solving skills as coming up with new and exciting experiences and solving problems are common in our space.
* Although event planning platforms are numerous, it is very frequent to see spreadsheets or Excel for numerous functions.
* It is such a powerful skill to be influential. When you use influence as a strength you can help your clients see solutions in the way that you see them so that they can make the best decisions for their event.
* Be aware of the opportunities for influence that you have around you in order to start flexing this essential skill.
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Planners on Purpose podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose.
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May 4, 2023
Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Busy Event Planner
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 little uplifting in a time of struggle.
* What often happens in the homes of event planners are typically hidden and not often disclosed, but it is important that we are supportive of each others boundaries and the transitions that they might be having in their home lives as well.
* What I've learned over the years when it comes to balancing all the things:
* Focus on what is most important in the season you are in.
* Create boundaries for anything that may be sneaking over the fence.
* Say yes to the things that excite you - however, you'll have to ensure you have the space to manage them.
* What people say "out loud" about a person or directly to you can be damaging. Event professionals should be mindful of judgements of others, especially if they are going through a tough time and are struggling with work tasks. Find ways to support if at all possible.
* Many times we are overwhelmed by the amount of tasks we have to do at home and at work. Remind yourself that it's okay and you will get through it.
* "You don't exist to serve your space, your space exists to serve you" - KC Davis. We need to change how our spaces work for us, instead of us working for them.
* "Human beings can only exert high effort for short periods of time.' - KC Davis. This is a reminder that we need to balance our days with high and low periods so that we have time when we come home to support those that matter the most.
* People struggle differently - privilege isn't the only difference. We all come from many different backgrounds, jobs, we also plan different events - so we all struggle differently. And if we are all struggling differently, we will resolve challenges differently as well.
* How one measures work-life balance will vary for each person. The key is being aware of your needs and seeking out a supportive community to help you get to where you need to be.
*Links and Resources:
*Planners on Purpose Book Club
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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May 2, 2023
Using the Power of Focus While Planning Events
In this episode*,* we explore the power of focus that is needed while planning meetings and events. With so many distractions, tasks, and to-do's event planners face the challenge of staying focused so that they can get all of the things done. If you are struggling with focusing while you're planning events, then this episode is for you.
*Episode Highlights*
* It's so easy to procrastinate when you are planning your events, which makes the power of focus even more powerful to put into practice.
* Your focus determines the direction in which you want your work to go. If you have a goal of an amazing event, then your focus needs to be on ensuring your work is amazing.
* If an event planner struggles in starting a task, it is potentially because the outcome may not be going the way we want it to go. The struggle comes in the uncertainty of our expectations.
* It can be easy to procrastinate on our problems because our problems require us to concentrate. Concentration is a key component of being focused.
* Where your focus goes your energy flows, so make sure your mind is set on focusing on your task to completion.
* Just like any athlete, make sure that you are doing your warmups before getting on the field of your workplace. Set your stage, create the optimal environment, give yourself a pep talk, bring your positive energy, and set up boundaries so that you can be the best you can be while you are completing your best work.
* So many distractions are thrown at us while we are trying to complete a task, set boundaries and evaluate each request to ensure its priority matches your own before you agree to complete it.
* Remember to avoid distractions smokescreens, false alarms, and emotionally draining distractions that may come your way. Find those unique ways of approach to protect your time, space, and energy.
* There is power in where you focus, because the more you focus, the more you can get things done.
*Links and Resources:
*Planners on Purpose Community
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Apr 27, 2023
Groups360 Is Making Group Bookings Easier for Planners with Tim Flors
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 Highlights*
* Groups360 makes it better and easier for event professionals to book groups online.
* Groups360 is able to give better information on hotels and better user experience to the event professional when it comes to their online search.
* This tool offers event professionals the ease of booking hotel sleeping rooms and meeting space including catering and equipment in the meeting space which is a plus.
* Groups360 has future plans for separate bookings to be made (hotel with separate meeting venue) which will help with unique situations where meeting and sleeping rooms aren't able to be in the same location.
* Currently, event planners have access to send RFP's to over 200,000 properties globally in 225 territories and countries, and you can see live space inventory at about 10,000 hotels globally.
* There are integrations, partnerships with registration tools, and SSO capabilities coming down the way for Groups360 which makes the way for very exciting enhancements are on the horizon.
* Groups360 has a simple search which is unique to the industry and their wide selection of inventory is also an advantage over other tools.
* Whenever a booking is made, a notification is made to your specific Global Sales Teams, so event planners can have ease in knowing that everyone is aware of their meeting.
*Links and Resources:
*Groups360
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Apr 18, 2023
Being an Inclusive Ally for Your Client with Brittny Drye
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.
* Inclusivity is about educating yourself so that you are equipped to do it in a more authentic manner.
* If you are looking to ensure that you are being inclusive, take a look at your marketing, your forms, and adjust them so that they are representative of what your authentically represents.
* As a planner, it is important not to assume a traditional wedding, and ask your couple what they are looking for in their wedding as couples nowadays are doing weddings how they want to do them.
* If you are in a position where you have made a mistake when it comes to inclusivity, apologize, and move on.
* Planners are the gatekeeper between their clients and the rest of the vendor team. You want to make sure you are doing your homework to ensure that the venue and vendors are inclusive and will be able to represent your client well for their event.
* If you are in a position where you have to speak up for your client, ensure that you have written documentation so that you have what you need to protect your client.
*Links and Resources:*
Love Inc. Mag
Love Inc. Instagram
Love Inc. Facebook
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Apr 8, 2023
Share Your Passion Using Mentorships with Lynne Reznick
As a successful wedding photographer, Lynne Reznick captures each couple’s unique love story through her images. Lynne's start in the photography space began with mentorship, so in this episode, she will share her passion for mentorships with us.
*Episode Highlights*
* As a mentee don't put pressure on yourself to know everything immediately. Give yourself space to learn and grow under someone's guidance.
* Mentorship is a long-term relationship you build with someone in the industry. It's about building a relationship over time between mentor and mentee.
* Mentors need to show passion for what they are mentoring and have a passion for being a teacher in leading and nurturing the mentee over a long period of time.
* It's important to serve the new generation of event pros in this industry. Mentorship is an integral piece that can help support.
* To get started in mentorship, put a structure in place, learn how much time you can commit to it, and what the advising will be like - then put it out on social media.
*Links and Resources:*
Lynne Reznick Photography
Lynne's Instagram
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Mar 28, 2023
Creating an Impressive Team with Nora Sheils
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. Nora took time to train her employees at the beginning of her business and it grew from there.
* The best training strategy for Nora to bring on new planners is having them start as assistants to shadow the process and then add on more responsibility as they grow.
* What makes an amazing team player is possibly different for different companies. However, Nora's top three are:
* Planners have to be open to all genders and all races
* Planners should be open to learning new ways, and not set in their ways.
* Ideal planners fit easily into the team culture.
* It's common that planners will work with a client that isn't easy to work with. Ideally, if they aren't a good fit, it is much better to part ways with that client than move forward in a toxic environment.
* There are ways to ensure a client is a good fit. A great one is asking the right questions during the inquiry and onboarding process.
* Setting expectations early with your clients can ensure that planners are leading the process and are consultative.
* Going above and beyond can lead to burnout. Be upfront about expectations and lead the process to ensure the client isn't asking you for status, and that you are showing them frequent updates.
* Send a surprise and delight package as well to say welcome! They are inexpensive but make a huge difference.
* Tips from Nora on building your company brand:
* Jump into social media. It is an easy free way to build back the branding of your team and company
* Planners get so much business from vendor referrals - send cards to your vendors so that you are at top of your mind.
* Make sure to give reviews to others and keep your site updated when you get referrals and reviews from others as well. Show off the support you get from others
* Be authentic.
* Give your planners the space to grow as a planner, and make sure they are valued, and a true team player.
*Links and Resources:*
Rock Paper Coin
Facebook
Instagram
Use code RPCNORA to receive White glove onboarding + Free Year on Application from Rock Paper Coin - Thank you Nora!
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. I hope this helps you in your quest on creating an impressive team. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Feb 20, 2023
Hooked on a Feeling: The Emotional Side of a Planner's Job with Leah Weinberg
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 is always something beneath the surface that underlines someone's behavior.
* We should be proactive about bringing up any challenges in the planning process first.
* Asking questions and having a conversation while planning builds trust with customers.
* What people say as well as what people do not say can help you when identifying how to respond to your clients.
* Your branding messaging and voice should portray the type of planner you are so that customers are aware of who you are as a planning professional.
* Everyone is truly different and meant to be working with different people.
* In situations that are high-touch many times, practice makes perfect. Practice how you respond to customers so that it becomes easier for you to respond to requests.
* Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy by not having the right systems and processes in place. If you aren't strong in an area, find someone or a tool that is so that you can have a strong front.
* Leah's 3-step process for handling the stress or emotional responses at an event. 1) Take the emotional response in nicely. 2) Think through it logically. 3) Check in with yourself emotionally to see how you are feeling.
* Lastly, after moving through this process, we have to either take responsibility or let it go and move forward.
* Don't isolate yourself when dealing with difficult customers. Have a team, community, or accountability partner to help you get yourself through trying times.
*Links and Resources:*
* Color Pop Events
* Oduberg
* The Wedding Rollercoaster (Leah's book)
* Setting the Table (by Danny Meyer - Leah's other favorite personal development book
* Quiet (Leah's favorite personal development book)
Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!
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Jan 17, 2023
How Effective Communication Boosts Career Success with Mark Herschberg
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 you need.
* There are many career transitions happening within event planning. Thus, it is important for companies to be transparent and intentional in hiring and have discussions beyond the requirements of the job.
* If you're looking for some great questions to ask during the interview process, check out Mark's great resource from The Career Toolkit.
* One mistake we often make when…
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Sep 7, 2022
Turning Criticism to Positivity as a Planner with Jordan Kentris
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 business to create a unique brand.
* Listen to the voice of the customer to get insight into service offerings and how things may need to be repackaged or unique solutions that need to be provided to meet the customer's need.
* Don't be afraid to ask and be vocal in your aspirations so that you can be supported in the goals and visions that you have for your business.
* When it comes to communicati…
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Mar 22, 2022
The Power of Memories with Deanna Nwosu
Today's interview feature is with special guest Deanna Nwosu. Deanna is a leader in the meeting and event industry as well as an event emcee, moderator, and speaker that believes that the power of memories is overlooked. We will talk a bit about the power of memories and how important they are, especially with the events that we plan.
*Episode Highlights*
* Don't allow fear to prevent you from going after what you want.
* You can't be your barrier to reaching the things you want to get.
* There will be plenty of external barriers that get in your way, but don't let yourself get in your own way of doing the things you want.
* Be okay with letting business go that isn't for you.
* Embrace what's for you and don't be stressed about what's not.
* The great reshuffling was a once and a lifetime moment to switch up how and in most cases where you work.
* Gig work and contract work can be seen as an up-and-coming trend in the industry.
* Diverse income streams are seemingly…
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Jan 23, 2022
How to Stay Focused on Your Goals
Have you ever struggled to meet the goals that you've set? In this episode, I will share six strategies that I've used to stay focused on my goals. Hopefully, these strategies will help you succeed in all that you are looking to accomplish for this year.
*Episode Highlights
*I've had opportunities in my lifetime to take on big projects, and lead teams, and although the journey seemed overwhelming at first, the strategies have always helped me to succeed.
*Find your Drive
*I talked about the importance of finding what drives you so that you have the fuel that you need in order to accomplish your goals.
*Seek Out Accountability
*Accountability is something I frequently discuss. It is very important for you to have a measure of accountability with someone in your life checking in and making sure that you are staying true to what you said out to do.
*Write it Out
*It's always helpful to write down your goals. I find that when I write things down it opens up additional opportunities to…
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Jan 10, 2022
Meetings and Mindfulness with Jodi Goldbeck
In this episode, I sit down with Jodi Goldbeck, CMP, a full-time instructor at Madison College since 2009. Jodi has been studying mindset, grit, and well-being since 2015 after experiencing a series of unexpected challenges in her life.
Based on Jodi's studies and the unwavering belief that individuals can change the trajectory of their lives, she developed a curriculum called Mastering Mindfulness, which is a series of one-credit courses that focus on topics such as gratitude, resilience, habit building, listening and many other topics related to living a happier life.
*Episode Highlights*
* Madison College is one of the first in the country to have a degree in Meeting Management.
* Madison College teaches students to graduate and get into the real world and really start working.
* If you are looking to get into the industry, Madison College gives an option of an online global student body.
* Industry colleagues ensure that the curriculum is updated to the standards of what…
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Jan 4, 2022
Intentional Planning for a New Year
This episode explores 4 different areas of intentional planning as you prepare for a new year.
* Be realistic of your time.
* Be mindful of your space.
* Be intentional about your results.
* Be purposeful about your self-care.
As you head into the new year, reflect on your challenges and successes of the last year. Be super intentional so that you can make this year the best one yet!
*Links and Resources*
EIC CMP Today Newsletter
Join the Vision Board Challenge
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Aug 24, 2021
3 Keys to Building Amazing Teams
There are many shifts that are happening as we are phasing into another era of the pandemic. We have lost team members, gained others, and face the challenge of building amazing teams we had once before.
*Episode Highlights*
* Many people are exhausted from all the hard work in this season, yet many are excited to get back to work.
* We are currently planning events differently, there isn’t an event that is absolutely similar to what it was pre-pandemic.
* Listening to your team and being attentive to their personal needs is very crucial at a time where people are sensitive to global events.
* When you are learning and taking risks at the same time, so encouraging vulnerability can allow teams to make mistakes gracefully.
* The difference between a successful team and a team that isn’t as successful is that they use crisis as a way to crystalize their purpose.
Thank you for listening to the podcast. Rebuilding those amazing teams is so important as we grow our organiz…
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Aug 3, 2021
Engaging in Virtual Meetings with John Chen
In this episode, I invite you to tune into a discussion that I was honored to have with John Chen. John was a guest at this past book club and taught us quite a bit about engaging in virtual meetings.
Episode Highlights:
* If you want to learn about how to engage in virtual meetings, then you will need to learn the ENGAGE method.
* Engage with every attendee.
* Never lead a meeting alone.
* Good looks.
* Air traffic control.
* Get productive with virtual tools.
* End your meeting on a high note.
* Your attendees need to be comfortable in order to engage. Precisely, they need to have psychological safety to get even the quiet attendee to engage.
* Attendees need to feel safe, take risks, and be vulnerable towards each other.
* Get things done on time and meet a high level of excellence.
* Attendees have clear roles, plans, and goals.
* Make sure that the work is meaningful to the attendees.
* Attendees need to think their work matters and will initiate chan…
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Jun 18, 2021
Talking Passion and Purpose with Nyna Caputi, Founder of The Expat Woman
I'm delighted to have Nyna Caputi, Founder of The Expat Woman and Digital Event Academy as a guest on the podcast. Nyna has an inspiring story of purpose that starts as she settles into her first years in America.
Nyna imagined a world in which she would bring together a network of women, that are also experiencing this country for the first time. This network became The Expat Woman. Nyna is also the creator of The Digital Event Academy, Start Yours Bootcamp, Empowered Women’s Leadership Conference, Survive and Thrive Abroad Summit and All-Women Hackathon. We had a great discussion, check below for some highlights.
*Episode Highlights*
* Learn about Nyna and how she found her voice, her courage, and a new country.
* Discover how passion can fuel your dreams.
* Uncover how Nyna got out of her comfort zone to pursue her vision.
* Learn how Nyna got the courage to be the face of her brand
* Listen in on how Nyna has been able to look at social media platforms in a refreshin…
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Jun 17, 2021
Celebrating 50 Episodes 🎉 - Meet My Accountability Partners!
This is a new yet special episode of the podcast. We're celebrating the BIG 50! Annnnd, I'm introducing you to my accountability partners! Yes, as you know I've talked many times about the importance of having someone in your life to help uplift and empower you to meet your goals. That may be a coach for you, or a team like this, but it is so important and necessary. I want you to meet Cathy VandenHeuval of Caregiver Cup and Amy Linsmeyer with Roots Change. We'll talk about how we met, what has been the most important takeaway from the times we share together. We'll also talk about the journey of entrepreneurship.
*Links and Resources*
Cathy Vandenheuval - Caregiver Cup
Amy Linsmeyer - Roots Change
Naomi Tucker - Planners on Purpose
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Jun 3, 2021
Catching Up on Event Trends with Kathrine Frost
In this episode, I pull up with Katherine Frost, returning guest on the Planners on Purpose Podcast. We discuss what is happening at ORO Planner, and also discuss how the event industry is returning post-pandemic. We also discuss some key event trends to keep an eye out for. I hope you enjoy this episode!
*Episode Highlights*
* Katherine discusses the new design board that has launched within the Oro Planner.
* Indoor/Outdoor events are now happening to ensure that people are safe and included.
* Staff shortages are happening in hospitality. Planners can help to encourage patience as the hospitality industry rebuilds to meet demand.
* It is important to always have a plan and a plan for the plan! Be optimistic and have backup contingencies in the event that things fall back.
* Planners should consider brushing up on their planning skills since meetings are returning.
* There is still a debate on hybrid meetings and how they will integrate within the landscape of events.…
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May 13, 2021
3 Myths You Should Know About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The conversation around mental health should be elevated and discussed. In this episode, you will hear about 3 myths that you should know about mental health, and what to do about them. Understanding some myths around mental health will be able to help us continue to bring important conversations forward.
*Episode Highlights*
* It is important to talk about mental health.
* Talking and being supportive to loved ones is a way that we can support.
* Everyone can help to support mental health, and point to resources if needed.
* If you know someone that needs support, refer them to resources available help.
* The signs of mental health are not easy to see.
* "Pay careful attention to anything you try to hide" - Gretchen Rubin
*Links and Resources*
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Mental Health First Aid Website
Managing Burnout FREE Mini-Course
Planners on Purpose Book Club
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May 3, 2021
How to Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination can get the best of us, especially when we are trying to reach our goals. In this episode of the Planners on Purpose Podcast, we discuss how to overcome procrastination through 5 easy tips.
*Episode Highlights*
* When you are dealing with procrastination, take a deeper look at the core issue of why you keep pushing things aside.
* Place tasks on your calendar so that they can alert you to take time to complete them.
* Consider using techniques to help you focus on each task when it is ready to be worked on.
* Encouragement can come from tying healthy habits to the tasks that you are looking to complete.
* Beware of how much information you consume. Your consumption can be preventing your creativity.
* Having an accountability partner or coach can help provide you with the encouragement you need to avoid procrastination and to meet your goals.
*Links and Mentions*
Pomodoro Technique
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Planners on Purpose Facebook Group
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Apr 7, 2021
Busy or Productive: Which One Are You?
Have you ever been busy working, but not necessarily being productive? In this episode, I'll share with you three ways to be productive rather than spending your time being busy for the sake of being busy.
*Episode Highlights:*
* Being busy is all about being occupied, but with what? You can be busy doing many things but are you moving the needle forward.
* Being productive means that you are producing an effective result for you and your business.
* Stop doing all the busy things in your life. One of the main productivity killers is social media. Make sure to give yourself time limits on social media so that your time can be better spent in other places.
* Make sure that you are scheduling smart when it comes to your calendar. Remember there is a time and place for everything.
* Focus on a specific task instead of having your hands in too many things at one time. Focusing is more effective than multi-tasking.
* Always stick to your script. If you have a planner or have t…
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Mar 4, 2021
Let's Talk about Burnout
As event planners we should know about what burnout is and how it actually can affect our performance in our careers. This episode walks through what burnout is, the effects of burnout, and discuss how you can make adjustments to be more aware of stress in your life doing forward.
Episode highlights:
* Burnout is a syndrome that results from occupational stress.
* In event planning, there are many contributions to stress and overwhelm that lead to burnout.
* It is important to be aware of if you are in a burnout situation so that you can make adequate adjustments.
* Many times burnout can be self-inflicted, so ensure you are aware of what you are saying "yes" to and manage your personal energy tank.
* As managers, be aware of our employees ability to take on additional projects, and ask key questions to ensure that they are able and ready to take on the task you want them to proceed with.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Managing Your Burnout FREE Mini-Course
Planners on P…
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Feb 23, 2021
The Opposition Factor (Part 2)
This week’s episode we are digging deeper into Opposition Factors that affect us and may prevent us from reaching our goals. In episode 43 we discussed the common internal oppositions that appear for us, and this week, we are discussing several external oppositions.
*Episode Highlights*
* Seeking the validation from others can help in some cases, however if validation isn’t favorable, it is important to know how to respond.
* Use any validation responses whether positive or negative to refine and to reshape your goal.
* When you get your first critic, it could be an opportunity to get deeper into refining or validating your goal or idea.
* Think of criticism as a dialogue and use it as fuel to get to where you need to go.
* Accountability partners are there to help keep us on our path. Although when we are being held accountable we may not see it that way.
* While on this journey to meet your goals, make sure that you use your accountability team to support you.
* S…
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Feb 16, 2021
The Opposition Factor
Opposition is what happens when you start to move to completing your goals. This week's podcast discusses three common areas of opposition and what you can do to overcome them.
Have you created a life plan yet? Well, creating a plan for where you want to go, only helps you as you journey to your destination. Consider listening to Episode 41 How to Create a Life Plan to Meet Your Goals to get started.
*Episode Highlights*
* Almost always when we set out to create our goals, opposition will be a factor.
* The key is becoming aware of the areas of opposition so that you can easily move through it.
* Imposter syndrome is a common opposition that everyone suffers from.
* Imposter syndrome is when you feel you aren't worthy or enough to do this new thing you are looking to do.
* If you are dealing with imposter syndrome, the key thing is now you can create a new story for yourself instead of believing one that is made up.
* Comparing is another common opposition that most suff…
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Jan 26, 2021
Why Accountability Matters
In this episode we discuss why having accountability is crucial to you meeting your goals. I discuss 3 unique reasons why accountability matters. I also share some updates on our book club and that we have a new book club selection that we'll be discussing on March 3rd.
*Links and Resources*
Register for the Upcoming Book Club on March 3rd
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Jan 15, 2021
How to Create a Life Plan to Meet Your Goals
In this episode, we will discuss how to create a life plan to meet your goals. Because, life plans are important just as much as plans for your events are. So to be purposeful, to be intentional, you will need to create a plan of action for your life.
*Episode Highlights (bullets below)*
* Life plans are important for keeping track of where you are, and where you want to go.
* Securing a tool for you that helps you to create a life plan.
* Make sure you are considering the 8 Pillars of Wellness when drafting your plan.
* Re-Assess your values by asking yourself key questions on what you should change and why. (more prompts in the episode)
* Make sure that your life plans are tangible and can be completed in a certain timeframe. Make them heartfelt so you are encouraged to complete them.
* Accountability is key. Ask a couple of friends to be your accountability partners, or book a personal coach like me to help. Link below for a free discovery call with yours truly.
* Pr…
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Jan 5, 2021
Getting to Action This New Year
It's a New Year, and many of us are thinking that resolutions are not exciting given where we've been. However, in this episode, I talk about how focusing on action in the New Year is important to your success.
*Episode Highlights*
* How reflecting on your past, can help you understand what you don't want to continue, and where you want to go.
* How visualizing your success will help you to determine the steps you will need to complete while moving towards your ideal life.
* Suggestion of the new 5-day Vision Board Email Challenge can help you with getting into action this New Year.
* Having a planner can help with ensuring that all your steps and checkpoints are written down to refer back to later.
* A mastermind group or accountability team can help you with holding you accountable.
* Consistency will destroy complacency. Ensuring you stay consistent in moving towards your ideal life is key.
* Celebrate along the way, always.
*Links and Resources *
5-Day Vision Boar…
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Dec 29, 2020
5 Ways to Be Intentional About the New Year
This episode is all about how to be intentional about the New Year. You may despise New Years Resolutions, but you don't want to be caught out there without a plan. Times are tough, and many times we aren't able to get through it without a plan of action on how we will endure. So when you listen this this podcast, you'll be able to walk through these five ways to be intentional about your world.
* Reflect
* Re-Evaluate
* Reset
* Make a Plan
* Revisit
I have a wonderful worksheet that walks you through all of these 5 steps. *Download FREE worksheet*.
When you follow this plan you'll be able to walk with purpose into 2021. I hope you enjoy this episode, thank you for listening!
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Dec 25, 2020
Connecting Through the Power of Music with Wakes
Ada Ketchie and Nathan Getzin are alchemists of the human heart, helping people cultivate greater mindfulness, healing, and self-actualization through the ineffable power of music. As co-founders of *Wakes* they use their expertise as musicians, storytellers, yoga teachers, healers, and coaches to create experiences that offer radical transformation of mind, body and spirit. Their mission is to help people heal what hurts, grow thriving relationships, and awaken to true and lasting presence, purpose, and resilience. They do this by creating immersive sound healing experiences, meditations, intimate concerts, retreats, individual and group coaching, and providing online resources and support.
*Episode Highlights*
* Music gives us the opportunity to experience repressed emotions and to heal through those experiences.
* Music helps us to connect to who we are so that we can be more authentic.
* Music has so much power to shift or state and to attune ourselves.
* Music can illumi…
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Dec 22, 2020
Plan Events Digitally with ORO, a chat with Katherine Frost
Katherine Frost is the Founder of ORO, a new all-in-one digital planning solution that is designed to help event planners plan their event effortlessly with less stress and more productivity. In this interview Katherine and I explore how she started her career, the journey of entrepreneurship and get a sneak peak of her new tool ORO.
*Episode Highlights*
* Oro was created to help event planners relieve the stress with the communication that goes back and forth between the planner and the client.
* The main highlights of the tool are the program of events, the timeline, and space planning which accommodates for social distancing.
* There is also a concierge service for this product if you need some additional support.
* If you are an entrepreneur the best advice is to go all in!
* A team approach for planning encourages the team to dream big, exert their own opinions and thoughts.
*Links and Resources *
Make Your Bed - Admiral William McRaven
Oro Planner Website
Planners…
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Dec 15, 2020
Creating Timeless Moments with Ashley Jackson-Thompson
This episode features Ashley Jackson Thompson. Ashley is the Owner of Timeless Dreams Events who her mission is to provide terminally ill people and their family members with a timeless dream event on how they celebrate life and love. Her company plans various events at minimal notice due to each unique and sensitive situation. Ashley has been able to turn her own personal pain into purpose, and a blessing to others.
*Links Mentioned*
Timeless Dream Events Website
Timeless Dream Events Facebook and Instagram
Planners on Purpose Book Club
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Dec 8, 2020
Survive and Thrive with Tracy Fuller
My guest Tracey Fuller has learned how to thrive as an entrepreneur after starting her first company, Happy Occasions, 32 years ago in response to a personal tragedy.
Nearly three decades later, she leads the team at InnovativEvents, providing event décor, backstage management, and overall coordination and management of all production aspects. She has produced dozens of corporate events – sometimes for an intimate group of corporate board members, other times for crowds as large as 3,000.
*Episode Highlights*
· How it is important to make a decision to thrive and not just survive in times of hardship.
· Find what you love, and work with passion towards it.
· How Tracy is helping young event professionals by equipping them with turnkey themed events.
· How a fashion show made of all Bubble Wrap fashions is all the rave.
· Challenges of keeping her business alive during the pandemic.
· Tracy encourages planners to rest now so that they have the energy in spring and summe…
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Dec 3, 2020
Pursuing Purpose Through Perseverance with Sharee Cammon
Sharee Cammon has a story of purpose and perseverance. Sharee's mission is to help the Black community break free from the debilitating chains of economic inequality and oppression. She's the owner of Creative Call Marketing and the creator of the B.A.M. Business Academy.
This academy is a community based membership platform with a built-in learning and mentorship platform that serves Black entrepreneurs. Sharee manages a few key events each year that helps support black entrepreneurs and proceeds from both events, are donated to help support the creation and expansion of black owned businesses, spurring the growth of Black entrepreneurship.
*Episode Highlights*
* How important having positive black business role models are
* How having black business highlighted is important to a community that needs to be uplifted
* Learn a bit about Sharee's life and struggle and how many times she's attempted her dream
* Learn about how Sharee came through her worst fear
* How to ensur…
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Nov 24, 2020
Quick Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
In this episode, I'll be giving you some quick tips for planning a stress-free Thanksgiving holiday. Planning events is one thing, but planning for family is another. Here are some quick tips to ensure that not only you but everyone that attends your gathering has a wonderful time.
*Links of Note*
*Planners on Purpose Book Club*
Zoom Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nov 17, 2020
Refresh Your Marketing Strategy with Tom Pick
In this episode I welcome Tom Pick, a digital marketing consultant who helps B2B clients improve their online visibility, increase brand awareness, and generate leads through SEO, social media, and content marketing. He's the editor of the Webbiquity b2b marketing blog and author of "The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing Software."
Tom is committed to guiding his customers to have a bigger presence on social media. He loves the variety that comes with the challenges of solving problems for his clients.
*Episode Highlights*
* Marketing is all about helping people solve a problem that they have.
* If you want to be marketable, ensure that you are educating the market in which you want to serve.
* Make sure that your content that you are putting out is useful and relevant.
* Always have a strategy when it comes to your marketing approach. The first step of any strategy should be the question of "what do you want to accomplish on social media?"
* You should also ask yourself…
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Nov 10, 2020
Parenting on Purpose with Gillian Behnke
Today we welcome Gillian Behnke, creator of Mom Camp Life to the podcast. Her and I have a wonderful conversation about being a mom, having the juggle all of the things. As a busy mom of two, Gillian cares deeply about helping other moms feel better both mentally and physically. She believes that motherhood does not equal with exhaustion, and that is possible to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally.
*Episode Highlights *
* High performing moms hate to say no. However it is best to be comfortable with saving no and understand what to say yes to and what you cannot.
* If you want something done, you as an event planner end up knowing how to figure it out. However, If it is something that you absolutely don't have to do, you absolutely can say no.
* Resilience comes from taking care of your own health, both physical and mental. If you are more resilient you'll have more strength for the tough moments that do come up.
* Sometimes you just take the next best…
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Nov 2, 2020
Fitness Chat with Jillian Lama
In this episode of the Planners on Purpose podcast, I speak with Jillian Lama certified life and fitness coach, and the creator of The Body You Crave Method. Jillian was able to bring forth some tangible tips on how event planners can manage their physical, and mental health.
*Episode Highlights*
* Give yourself compassion and grace and recognize that your brain can create unhealthy habits, but you have the power to change them.
* When overwhelmed, try Jillian's Think, Feel, Act method 1) Think about the situation 2) Assess what your feelings are 3) Act appropriately.
* There are many things that we can't control, but we can only think about the things that we can control
* To combat stress, you should recognize where the stress is really coming from in your life.
* It not about things needing to be perfect, but how can I setup my exception on something is always going to go wrong and be ready to adapt when things go wrong.
* Our thoughts are ultimately the silent killer…
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Oct 13, 2020
Talking Diversity and Inclusion with Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
In this interview we catch up with brilliant mind Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, co-founder of Black in Events and Diversity Ally, and Founder & Director of EventMind. Ashanti takes us through the importance of having an inclusive workplace in the events industry. Episode HighlightsMany event organizations aren't quite there yet with being diverse and more inclusive. There is usually a set time and place when an organization is at the level of being aware of diversity needs within their company and events.Diversity Ally provides consultancy in terms of organizations to help them become more diverse.Most of the diversity work that is needed in the industry is a mindset approach vs solutions oriented. This work is more about changing the attitudes, believes, ideas and ways of doing things.Companies should be ethically diverse and inclusive in the way that they get their results.To have a conversation with your organization consider doing a blind survey or hire a hire a diversity and inclusion spec…
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Sep 8, 2020
Talking Virtual Events with Kera Wasserbach
In this episode I speak with Kera Wasserbach all about virtual events. Kera is the co-founder of On The Edge Events and Virtual Events Experts and has a wealth of knowledge with managing and engaging with audiences virtually. Episodes Highlights Virtual events needs to be an experience just as the live events is an experience. Embrace the live virtual experience and the need to really engage with your audience. Virtual events have a larger audience than in-person events, so having a strategy around how you manage this wider audience is key. Having a breakout component within your virtual event, is so crucial for engagement. Try adding games, prizes, or virtual swag to increase engagement. Having a virtual event producer is key in ensuring that a virtual event runs smoothly. Use the technologies that your clients are approved to use and operate it to your advantage. Learn the opportunities that are out there, even if you are feeling stuck right now. The way to get unstuck is to embrace…
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Sep 1, 2020
The Importance of Journaling with Mai Oliphant
In this episode of the podcast, I was able to sit down and have a talk with journaling expert, Mai Oliphant from Shape Mai Life. Mai helps people to use journaling to heal and flourish. We live in uncertain times, and aren't sure of how the end of the year will turn out, much less how 2021 will run. Many event planners have lost jobs, or are working feverishly to protect theirs. Journaling and the unique way that Mai delivers her story can give us a tool to get through some of these tough times.Episode highlights Sometimes we wait until when everything is bottled up to journal, but being consistent and making it a habit, makes it more effective. You do not need to be a writer in order to journal. Journaling is your conversation with yourself, and has nothing to do with your writing skills. It has everything to do with you being open and honest with yourself. You can do journaling anywhere, take a quick note on your phone if you need to. Journal prompts can help prompt your thoughts and…
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Aug 25, 2020
How to Use Atomic Habits to Achieve Your Goals
In this episode we discuss how to use Atomic Habits to achieve your goals. Recently in our book club, we discussed the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. It was an immensely transformational read that helped us understand not only what habits are, but how to craft good habits, and dismantle old ones. Enjoy the listen.Episode Highlights A habit is a routine or behavior that is performed frequently. Each habit can be broken down into four components: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward Four laws of behavior change can help your form good habits, those laws are: Make It obvious, Make it attractive, Make it easy, and Make it satisfying In order to break a bad habit, here are the four elements: Make it invisible, Make it Unattractive, Make it difficult, Make it unsatisfying If you really want to form a good habit in a very easy way, downscale your desirable habit into 2 minutes or less Habit stacking can be pretty beneficial when you want to really make a big impact with all of those good ha…
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Aug 18, 2020
Talking Leadership with Amy Branger
In this episode, I talk with Amy Branger. Amy is an executive coach and management consultant and has had many positions including working with Presidents and Governors. This episode we discuss leadership and well being and the challenges that both of those affect women, specifically those in midlife. I encourage you to listen and let me know what you think of our discussion by clicking the voice message button or link below.Episode Highlights When managing up you have to anticipate what that person is afraid of, and help them feel better about it. This will help you with credibility and relationship in the long run. Amy's four step process on change management: Acceptance - Accept what has happened to you. Empowerment - Come up with a new story that is more empowering. Learn the Lessons - Find the lessons from what has happened. Explore - Take the opportunity to explore the other endings you can write, think of the new opportunities that are available. Individuals and organizations ca…
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Aug 4, 2020
Perfectionism: Digging Deeper
In this episode, we will be digging deeper into the concept of perfectionism. If you struggle with being perfect all the time, or have suffered from being held under the microscope of perfect, then this episode is for you. Episode Highlights"It is the belief that when we do things perfectly, and look perfect we can minimize and avoid the pain of blame, judgement, and shame. Perfectionism is a 20 ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us, when in fact it's the thing that prevents us from being seen." - Brené Brown, Daring Greatly Perfectionism is about perception, and there is no way that you can control perception no matter how much energy you put into it. Know the difference between Daring Leadership vs Armored Leadership. Have conversations about perfectionism with your teams and clients. Teams that are willing to have a conversation about perfectionism will move very far in the effort to combat it Practice mindfulness everyday to diminish the hold that perfection ha…
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Jul 23, 2020
Special Announcement 🎉
Planitonapostit has leveled up and is now Planners on Purpose! I want to share some exciting changes with you and where we are headed.
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Jul 7, 2020
Dropping Perfectionism in Pursuit of Progress
Do you struggle with being perfect? So much so that you failed to make progress? Perfectionism can be very destructive if we let it, so this episode is just what you need to get it in check.
*Tips to Manage Your Perfectionism*
* Planning the perfect experience includes allowing for imperfections along the way.
* Perfectionism is like a dirty word wrapped up in a beautiful package. Because no one is truly perfect.
* If you aren't careful, perfectionism can hurt you, it can destroy your events, and even harm your life and relationships.
* Although recognition is important, opt to plan events from a service mindset instead of choosing to gain specific praise.
* Each time you plan your events or projects, make sure to do it as yourself, and not in the image of what you may think others want you to be.
* Be careful to not allow fear from yourself or anyone else to be placed on you. It is okay to not be perfect, to gain experience, learn and grow.
*Links and Resources*
Brene…
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Jun 30, 2020
Being Intentional About Diversity and Inclusion
In this episode, you'll be given 4 quick and simple tips on being intentional about diversity and inclusion. These tips you will be able to take to your personal life, your events, and your organizations. Diversity and inclusion isn't a checkbox that you need to tick, it is a state of the heart to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly in your world of influence. Episode highlights are:Episode Tips Learning more, only helps advance your awareness of situations that have been neglected. Once you are aware, you are able to act and those actions help make our world a better place. Discover the 4 tips of Awareness, Analysis, Action, and Accountability/AllyshipLinks and ResourcesEricka Hinds - Every Level LeadsBook Club for Event Planners (Atomic Habits - Next book August 5th)
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May 22, 2020
When Will the Events Industry Return?
There’s been much discussion about when and if the event industry will return. In this episode we will explore these conversations will follow it up with some tips on how you can take care of yourself and others in the meantime! Quick show links and references:Planitonapost It Book ClubArticle: Our Industry isn't coming back like your's is.As always, visit me at planitonapostit.com to stay updated on the lastest!
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Apr 21, 2020
Everything is Figureoutable, Even for Eventprofs
Sharing my top 5 tips and takeaways from Marie Forleo’s book, Everything is Figureoutable. Have a book club suggestion? Leave me a voicemail to share your pick!
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Apr 7, 2020
Coping During Crisis
Giving you some random thoughts on coping during this crisis. Share your story or words of encouragement for event professionals at https://bit.ly/2UpmIUn.
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Mar 25, 2020
Staying Rooted While in a Crisis
There isn’t a more important time than now to ensure that you are rooted while in a crisis. This podcast episode you will gain some healthy tips to stay rooted and how to move forward.
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Mar 13, 2020
Leading Your Event Team In The Face of the COVID-19
With all that’s going on in our global community right now, here are some helpful tips to leading your event team in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
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Mar 1, 2020
How to Get Rid of Burnout Now
Are you a burned out event professional? Naomi shares some tips to help you get rid of burnout.
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Feb 25, 2020
How You Can Lead a High Performance Team
In this episode, find out six ways you can lead a high-performance team!
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Feb 12, 2020
The Importance of Different Perspectives
It is not our differences that divide us but our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. Join me as we discuss the importance of different perspectives.
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Feb 4, 2020
11 Tips to Managing Difficult Conversations as a Leader
As leaders, having difficult conversations can be uncomfortable. Check out these 11 tips to help you have difficult conversations as a leader.
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Jan 29, 2020
5 Key Boundaries to Put in Place for Your Team
As a leader, your team needs direction and parameters around how to operate together. By placing boundaries on your team, success is sure to head your way. In this episode you will hear about 5 key boundaries to put in place for your team.
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Jan 20, 2020
Setting Yourself up for Success This Year
Are you sticking to your goals so far? This episode will give you the motivation that you need to set yourself up for succeeding your goals.
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Jan 14, 2020
10 Tips on Working in a Virtual Workplace
Need some tips on working virtually? In this episode I’ll share with you 10 tips that I’ve learned for working in a virtual workplace.
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Jan 6, 2020
Importance of Setting Boundaries
In this podcast I’ll share the importance on setting boundaries for yourself and your teams. This is a supplemental episode that can go along with our book club selection for the new year, Boundaries for Leaders by Henry Cloud.
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Dec 31, 2019
Getting Prepared for the New Year
In this episode we will discuss some tips on getting prepared for the New Year. Don’t forget to ‘like’ and ‘share’ this podcast to help us build the Planitonapostit community.
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Nov 23, 2019
Bringing Your Children Into the Workplace
It is important to bring our children into our workplace to see what we do. Join me as I speak with my daughter about bringing your children into the workplace and learn what is important to them about your work.
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Oct 8, 2019
Seven Steps to Defining Goals and Objectives for Your Event
In this episode we will discuss seven steps to defining goals and objectives for your event. Check out my website for your free Goals and Objectives Worksheet.
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Sep 23, 2019
Leading Yourself and Others to Greater Success
In this episode I will give you 10 tips to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success as inspired by the book Spark by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch.
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Aug 28, 2019
Exploring Seed-to-Table with Kari Witthuhn-Henning
In this episode we are sitting down with Kari Witthuhn-Henning, who has some amazing and insightful thoughts around bringing seed-to-table to events. You can find Kari at the Appleton Seed Guild’s Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/seedguildwi/.
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Jul 28, 2019
Increase Your Productivity with These Tips
Increase Your Productivity with These Tips! In this episode we will discuss productivity at tips derived from our book club selection for June, Michael Hyatt’s Free to Focus.
Join us on August 7th for another book club discussion on Spark - How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success. Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064584677080632/
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May 1, 2019
Interview with Lindsay Anvik
Interview with Lindsay Anvik, Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Workshop Leader at See Endless. Join me as we chat with Lindsay on the topics leadership, productivity, and work-life balance.
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Apr 8, 2019
Interview with Aryn Chapman
Interview with Aryn Chapman, CEO OF Ax3 Studios. Join me as we chat with Aryn on the topics leadership and work-life balance.
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Apr 7, 2019
Podcast Trailer
The Planitonapostit podcast is dedicated to enhancing the lives of leaders by delivering leadership and productivity tips.
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