Event CEO

Making the Shift from Order Taker to Trusted Advisor—Part 1 ECEO048 Howard Givner, Executive Director of the Event Leadership Institute If you aspire to be an Event CEO, but you feel more like an order taker, changing the way your clients see you may seem insurmountable. The fact is, you CAN transition from subordinate event planner to trusted adviser by providing strategic […]

Community Partnerships & Social Consciousness in the Event Space—ECEO047 Dr. Erinn Tucker, Faculty Director of Global Hospitality Leadership at Georgetown University What obligation do organizers have to the communities where their events take place? How might event marketing and planning professionals build partnerships with local restaurants and small businesses, demonstrating social responsibility and promoting the host city to event attendees? What can we do as Event CEOs to […]

Global Trends and Innovation in Events — ECEO046 Michelle Crowley, VP of Global Growth and Innovation, PMCA As event production and promotion professionals, we know the pressure to keep innovating, to make continuous improvements to the customer experience and to design environments that cater to many different learning styles. We feel compelled to incorporate new technologies and make corrections to processes […]

Enhancing the Event Experience with Art and Design — ECEO045 Maggie O’Neill, Artist and Co-Founder of SWATCHROOM There is something intoxicating about watching someone create.  Inviting an artist to be a part of your event and do live painting, for example, makes for a powerful experience. But there are a number of other ways we can leverage art and design […]

With international diplomacy in the news this summer, we though it was the perfect time to re-visit this fascinating conversation with Shelby Scarbrough. Shelby started her career in protocol by setting up events for the President of the United States, moved over to the State Department to serve guests of the President, and eventually created her own world-class event management […]

Adapting Your Work Style to Any Type of Boss—ECEO044 Mary Abbajay, President of Careerstone Group You may not be able to choose your bosses or clients, but you CAN choose the way you interact with them. Rather than letting ego get in the way and communicating the way YOU prefer, it’s in your best interest to gain an understanding of […]

Re-framing Events as the Beginning of the Relationship — ECEO043 Michael Akin, President of Link Strategic Partners Too often, organizations see their annual signature event as a finish line. Traditional nonprofits spend a significant portion of their year planning for a big gala, for example, and tend to view the event as a culmination of their efforts. But what if […]

Interaction, Movement, and Deep Experiences—ECEO042 Mo Edjlali, President of Mindful Leader Mo Edjlali’s quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Tapping into your body’s wisdom via physical movement Integrating social media into the conversation happening at an event Creating a deep, profound experience for your customers < Back to Podcast Homepage Mo Edjlali   Mo Edjlali […]

Designing Events to Promote Compassionate Leadership—ECEO041 Mo Edjlali, President of Mindful Leader Something is broken in our workplace culture. According to a survey referenced in Forbes magazine, 65% of employees would rather replace their boss than receive a salary increase. The current high-pressure climate is not sustainable long-term, which means it is up to corporate leadership to strike a balance—to […]

Putting a Face to the Twitter Handle Via Interpersonal Interaction with William Griggs — ECEO040 William Griggs’ quick take on the best in technology, innovation, and business strategy, including: Using real-world smells and feelings to complement the VR experience Opportunities around Smart nametags and projection mapping The value of knowledge transfer and interpersonal interaction at events Mentioned in this podcast: […]