B. Listening

 Event organisers and employees alike are increasingly seeking to prioritise mental wellbeing at corporate events through wellness focused activities such as guided meditation sessions, brain tapping or yoga breaks.

Who better to speak to about wellness than Mark Smallman, a certified sound meditation practitioner, to talk us through the science behind gong baths and this unique experience centred around wellness.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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As we dive into the future of events, it's time to think beyond green. Matt Grey, Founder of event:decision, sat down with Broadsword to discuss sustainability in the events industry, talk about Event Decision's new holistic impact tool, and explore the broader impact of events including social engagement and local impact.

Matt is part of the team of EventProfs at event:decision  helping the event industry transform for a more sustainable future. Event:decision is the #1 in event sustainability audit & advisory and is working with global brands, agencies and venues to help event planners make better decisions in environmental sustainability, social engagement, governance processes (ESG & Responsible Business). 

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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In this episode, we speak to Pinky Lilani CBE DL, Founder of the Women of The Future Programme, about her incredible work as an advocate for women and the power of kindness in business success. 

Pinky Lilani CBE DL is is an author, motivational speaker, food expert and women’s advocate. She is the founder and chair of several awards recognising influential women and leaders, including the annual Women of the Future Awards and the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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Lea Karam, Consulting Director at Behave,  introduces behavioural science as a powerful tool for insight driven marketing and brand experiences.  She dissects how we can create audience centred brand experiences by creating better buyer segments that go beyond demographics and have predictability over the unpredictable. 

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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The 10th of February marks Chinese New Year, so we talk to Sheldon Goii, an event professional based in Singapore, about the traditions of the celebration and beyond that, the continued need to connect through events in the region.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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Inspired by Movember's challenge to move 60km, our very own Strategy Director Matt Green talks to us about how to stay motivated, avoid burnout and how moving has benefitted his wellbeing in the context of men's mental health month.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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We speak to board members of Event Apprenticeships, an industry initiative developing event-specific apprenticeships, about the impact of apprenticeships, more about getting into the industry and advice for event companies taking on apprentices.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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We speak to Joe Barlow, Jonathon Tester and Tariq Jordan from RADA Business. They talk to us about the techniques actors use to speak confidently and engage audiences that are integral to successfully lead a meeting, pitch to a client, or speak at an event.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

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What does the increasingly digital world mean for physical experiences and brands? Director of NFT Studio at High Snobiety shares how the trends in AI and NFTs and the journey into Web3 can enhance event experiences and environments for the next generation.

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

Visit our website: https://www.wearebroadsword.com/
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We joined Laura Willoughby MBE, mindful drinking expert at Club Soda's alcohol-free tasting rooms to discuss  sober inclusivity and the role of alcohol at events. 

You can also watch this episode on our website: https://www.wearebroadsword.com/insight/b-listening-taste-of-alcoholfree

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B.listening is a podcast series created by the event professionals at Broadsword to share our insight and experience with individuals across or interested in the events industry. Follow us for more advice for event profs. 

Visit our website: https://www.wearebroadsword.com/
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