Everyone gets them. It's when you don't that you have to worry that you're becoming stale. But public speaking and networking jitters can be crippling to some. I should know, I still get that sinking feeling whenever I have to present to a large group of … [Read more...]
Need Help Getting Hired in the Event Planning Industry?
I'm proud to be in the event planning business. I plan events for a living. And have to admit really love it. Before I was an event planner I had next to no experience in the field. I had worked in hotels and the service industry. But no real event experience to talk about. And as it … [Read more...]
How Event Networking isn’t as Bad as You Think
Why is it that networking seems to be a bad word? Seriously, I can't tell you the number of people in my professional circles that dread going to networking events. And, truth be told, I used to be one of them. I consider myself to be an introvert. Not that there's anything wrong with … [Read more...]
The Importance of Networking
Regardless of your industry, networking is a crucial component of your career. Or your job quest, as the case may be. In the meetings and events industry networking is vital to establishing long-lasting relationships with potential clients. I also can't stress enough how important … [Read more...]
Networking Is a Big Part of Event Planning-But Is It Done Right?
Many of the meeting and event planners that I talk to often tell me that they dread going to networking events. And, I have to admit, I too sometimes have dreaded these networking events. Until recently. I started to wonder what was it about networking that really gets some people … [Read more...]