On the last episode of our first season, we have a great conversation with the VP of Global Operations & Shared Services at American Express, Linda McNairy. Linda is a trailblazer in the meetings and events industry and helped to pave the way for the RFP. She tells us about her start in the industry, the importance of a successful meeting, and a great story involving a free Harley Davidson and pillowcases.

Thank you to everyone that has listened to our first season! Check back in early 2019 for season 2!

We are very excited to welcome Co-Founder and current CEO of Convene, Ryan Simonetti (@rwsimonetti) to the Off Site table! Ryan shares with us what he sees as a successful meeting, how Convene came to be, and what changes he has seen within the industry.

Ryan has previously worked for Lehman Brothers and Gramercy Capital Corp, which gave him the background to help build Convene.

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This week, we had the opportunity to chat with certified Body Language Trainer & Coach, Danielle Baker. Bryan gets a lesson in how to pick up body language queues, Danielle shares one of her favorite nonverbal techniques, and a how all of these skills apply not only to your professional life, but also to your personal life.

Danielle's background started in accounting, and soon transformed into developing her skills as a Body Language Trainer. She is currently the Director of Communications at The Science of People, a human behavior research lab, located in Portland Oregon.

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In this week's Off Site’s episode, Bryan talks about a different side of team building with Lisa Jennings (@wildlydifferent). Lisa shares some great tips from how to make an event more engaging and active, to how to liven up a company training session.

Lisa is currently the Chief Experience Officer at Wildly Different, a team building company that will allow you to "Play Outside the Cubicle."

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Bryan talks to Professional Speaker, Trainer, Author, and Traditional Naturopath, John Ayo (@ayolifebalance). John tells Bryan all about staying healthy while traveling for business, how to regulate your sleep while going on big trips, and tips on staying stress-free.

John has previously worked and traveled for IBM for almost 30 years. He is currently the Chief Balancing Officer at Travel Balance.

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On today's episode, Bryan talks about the importance of new tech in the meeting and events industry with Liz King (@lizkingevents). At the Hilton Fashion District Hotel in NYC, Liz and Bryan discuss how her business was started, by chance, through her Twitter account, why impact and innovation are the most important in the meetings and events industry, and a story involving a fight at an ugly sweater party.

Liz's background consists of Events Producer, Consultant, and Meetings Influencer. She is currently the CEO of Liz King Events, founder of FOUNDHER NETWORK, and CEO of Techsytalk, Inc.

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This week, Bryan talks with Founder and CEO of Tripleseat, Johnathan Morse (@tripleseat). Johnathan talks to Bryan about the inspiration for the creation of Tripleseat, what makes a great restaurant experience, and the current food trend at events!

Jonathan's previous roles include front desk duties at Marriott, Regional Catering Sales Manager for Starwood, and years of experience in hospitality and technology sales. He is currently the CEO of Tripleseat.

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In Off Site’s sixth episode, host Bryan Plofsky talks with the go-to person of important corporate events, Christina Tscherteu (@christinashirtshoes). At the Ace Hotel in NYC, Christina and Bryan discuss everything from challenges in the industry, to how she decided to become a planner, to a story about a fire from a pizza box.

She is currently the Meetings and Events Manager at One Source Worldwide.

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In this special Off Site episode, Bryan hits the MPI SES floor to hear attendee event horror stories, event success stories, and everything in between.

In Off Site’s fifth episode, host Bryan Plofsky talks with private events expert, Lou Canakes II (@wearespin). Lou tells us about the exciting history of the first SPiN location in NYC, why his mantra is "celebrating play," and how SPiN really stands out as a private activity experience.

Lou's background has included working as the National Director of Sales Director for Wolfgang Puck Catering, and the Regional VP of Sales for Bowlmor. He is currently the National Sales Director of Events at SPiN.

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