Hot Topic: Unconscious Bias… What you don’t know you think. (Huh?)

Posted July 24, 2018

Working with hundreds of organizations from coast to coast each year gives us the inside track on what organizations are thinking. We know the importance of diversity & inclusion in our workplaces and that it can create a real competitive advantage. It can also improve a company's talent pool and demonstrate a more progressive culture. We know it makes sense... but do we have thoughts and reactions to people without even realizing it?

‘Insure to ensure’ your Meeting Success!

Posted June 30, 2018

Are you the person who says “that won’t ever happen to me?" Event disasters can happen at any time. Event insurance may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it is very crucial to avoid risk. We asked Tom Baker from our insurance company, Bell & Grant to enlighten us on why event insurance is should be a staple in the event planning process... read more

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Healthy Meals at Conferences and Events

Posted August 28, 2017

Imagine you are the presenter of an afternoon wellness seminar at a conference just after what was described in the event brochure as the sugar-fix break.

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Do you want to have more Powerful Conversations?

Posted August 22, 2017

We spend a lot of time talking to clients about their desire to have more powerful conversations. One of our favorite speakers, Stuart Knight has taught our team….and about a million other people… how to…

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How to Harness Brainpower at your Next Gathering: World Café

Posted August 19, 2017

According to Ravi Tangri, “If your people don’t build action plans to apply what they’ve learned at their meetings, the wave of busyness that greets them when they get back to work overwhelms them, and their notes sit on a shelf or in a file. There are proven processes and approaches to drive up engagement at meetings and help participants leave with a clear and solid action plan

The Power of the Circle: Unique Meeting Formats

Posted August 16, 2017

Bill Carr; an actor, writer, speaker, and social activist does a fantastic session on “Talking in Circles”. It is about communication at a deeper level than many of us are used to. It is about talking, listening, creating and working with a group of distinct individuals. It is about how to team-talk, team-think and team-create by enhancing the ability of each member of that team to connect with one another.

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How to Get Better Buy-in on your Ideas

Posted July 25, 2017

“JJ Brun, a retired spy, was trained by the military to operate in hostile environments and elicit buy-in from a wide variety of people.” This is the opening statement of JJ’s speaking bio. How cool is that? JJ is an expert in human behavior. What a better way to understand how to communicate than from someone who is trained by the military to be a spy….AND yet, he has a warm and engaging personality!

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10 Things to Maximize your Return on Attending a Conference

Posted July 10, 2017

Let's face it. It is a real investment to attend an industry conference. On top of the registration fees, travel, hotel and meal costs, it's also time away from the office and the disruption to your schedule. That said, if you take the time to prepare in advance, you can reap some pretty incredible rewards from your time spent in sessions. I loved this article below because it really sets a conference goer up for success before, during and after the event.

You Just Can’t Google That!

Posted July 5, 2017

You can find all kinds of speaker options on the internet right? Yes. But a great speaker is good before, during and after a presentation. A great speaker does their homework. They are easy to deal with and passionate and authentic about how they approach their audience. They are low maintenance and they deliver high value.

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Big Name Talent

Posted June 20, 2017

Ask and you may receive. There are many high-profile artists and performers who love to travel and get in front of many different audiences. And yes, your next corporate event might be the one they accept. There are a few key pieces of information you’ll need to know.

If you’re looking to engage one of these household names, it’s important to work with the experts and cover off a few key details.

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