January is by far one of my favourite times of the year! Setting goals, intentions and resolutions for the upcoming year gives me direction, focus and energy like no other activity, and January is a GREAT time for all of…
As an industry that “walks the walk” and “talks the talk”, meeting planners and partners come together quite often for meetings and conferences. For introverted professionals, networking can become quite exhausting and rather stressful. Here are some tips to help…
As busy conference professionals and suppliers, it seems we are ALWAYS travelling to and from meetings, conferences and trade shows. When we're out of the office, the world is still turning and we still get inundated with emails and calls…
I recently found myself stuck in one of Eastern Canada's most beautiful cities for 2 extra days while riding out one of their worst winter storms of the season. While it may have been tempting to lament my extra-long stay…
Learning and development can take a number of different forms in hospitality, but as an industry that loves to connect people, mentorship is seen as one of the best ways to grow your skillset and your career. I wrote a…
January is definitely one of my most favourite times of the year, and for all #geeky reasons! Its business plan season, and what better way to tackle your plan than to set aside some time for your very own business…
What hat are you wearing today?? Can anyone see the real you, or get your attention while you're wearing that hat? In life, we play a multitude of roles, and often our productivity is threatened when we struggle to meet…
Its time to move on. I've finalized the paperwork, I've wrapped up loose ends and I'm heading out. I've left my job on my own volition, and its a liberating and frightening feeling! It was time for me to go,…
Why Set One Goal When You Can Set Three? I'm a slave to my goals; its not a healthy relationship and I'm working hard to become more "flexible" when it comes to my goals. But I'm wired in a way…
The meetings industry is a fast-paced, stressful, incredibly rewarding industry! I've been kicking around the industry for almost 20 years now (yes I started when I was just 14 years old). Over the years technology has come a long way…