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In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.
This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.
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Laura Dekker
Laura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.
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Additional Resources:
Knowledge Nugget - The Great Unasked
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Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor will not be helping participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning.
Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene, with excerpts from the original interview with Alex Carter.
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Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’
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An interview, hosted by Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.
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Aline Badr, PCC, is a Global Executive Coach and Reputation Advisor with 20+ years of experience in brand, communication and executive coaching. She specializes in helping C-level and high-potential executives gain lasting influence and impact through her unique leadership coaching model. Aline has collaborated with global brands and leaders across Europe, Asia, The Caribbean and North America, including Deloitte, ING, WSP, Novo Nordisk, Siemens, The Government of Ontario and TD Group Bank. She coaches global executives at IESE Business School, teaches leadership at HSU/UTCC in Bangkok and Barcelona and conducts workshops for senior leadership teams. Certified by the ICF in co-active, positive intelligence, and neuroscience coaching, Aline is a keynote speaker on topics related to leadership, she is based in Barcelona, Spain, speaks four languages and can be reached at [email protected] or via www.alinebadr.com.
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Links to resources:
· Thought analysis Coaching
· Core Values Coaching
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Explore essential strategies to secure attendee and business data in an era of growing cybersecurity threats. Join cybersecurity expert Olga Nasibullina and RIMS CIO Michael Peters as they discuss vendor risks, digital hygiene, and proactive measures every event planner should know to protect against breaches, ransomware, and third-party vulnerabilities.
This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.
Guest Information:
Olga Nasibullina
Olga Nasibullina is an independent advisor to government agencies and private companies on information sharing in cybersecurity field. She is involved in development of trainings for NATO and Google programs.
Michael Peters
Accomplished CIO/CISO executive offering 20+ years of verifiable success in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, cost-efficient, flexible, and fully scalable technology solutions to meet diverse and complex business challenges. Expert in aligning technology to support and advance overall business strategies and objectives.
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Session resources
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When a competition pitted Spark AI against other gen AI tools, it became clear that the outcomes depend more on the users than the tools themselves.
Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.
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How Fair Is It to Compare Generative AI Tools?
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An interview, hosted by Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.
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· Abir Haddoud
Abir’s journey from a small Algerian village to the global stage is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the power of strategic thinking. Abir learned early on that all things are possible when you align your actions with a clear purpose.
For Abir, strategy is not just a tool for business—it is a guiding principle in life. Having a clear strategy is essential to achieving anything, whether in personal development, business transformation, or leadership. Her ability to apply strategic thinking to both her career and life has been key to her success (and to her Clients), and she believes that anyone can achieve great things with the right plan in place.
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Links to mentioned resources:
· Convening EMEA 2024 Presentation
· Convening EMEA 2024 Knowledge Nugget
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In this episode, sustainability pioneer Paul Dickinson discusses the power of the events industry to drive climate action. He explores corporate responsibility, system-level changes, and how intentional convening can build connections and solutions. Tune in to learn how events can inspire meaningful progress on climate issues.
This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.
Guest Information:
Paul Dickinson
Paul founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. Paul previously co-founded Rufus Leonard Corporate Design and EyeNetwork, which was the largest video-conference booking service in Europe.
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Additional Resources:
‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’
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What’s the difference between planner respondents to this year’s Salary Survey who are happy in their jobs and those who are not? It doesn’t seem to be how they feel about the intrinsic nature of the role — which, even the most satisfied planners said, is challenging and demanding. It’s the organizations they work for.
Survey and analysis conducted by Convene Digital Media Editor Magdalina Atanassova. Overview written and read by Convene Editor in Chief Michelle Russell.
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Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture
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Links:
· How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests
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Meet the Convene Editors:
· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief
· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor
· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor
· Casey Gale, Managing Editor
· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor
· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor
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In this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, shares insights on how event planners can adopt a coach-like approach to foster stronger relationships, navigate challenges, and create impactful experiences. He emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and practical strategies for thriving in high-pressure event environments.
This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.
Guest Information:
Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at www.MBS.works.
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Additional Resources:
Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching
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The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.