Planners on Purpose Podcast

If you are an event planner, this year you may be wondering if getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation is for you. The CMP is a designation that many meeting and event industry professionals consider when wanting to boost their careers to the next level.

This designation is one of the most popular in the industry and was one of the first established, as it's been in circulation for more than 30 years. This CMP designation has been tried, tested, pruned, updated, and is always relevant to the meeting and event industry experience as it is reviewed for event professionals by event professionals.

This episode unpacks some of the benefits of getting your CMP and also shares some brief steps on how to obtain yours. Some of the benefits that we cover in this episode are knowledge enhancement, and also salary, promotion, and visibility benefits.

Once you make the commitment to getting your CMP,  it doesn't come lightly, but Planners on Purpose does have support to help you via our CMP Study Group. The link is below but can offer you amazing support in learning the material, giving you test-taking tips, and memorization exercises so that you can pass the exam. 

Links and Resources
CMP Study Group
Journey to Getting my CMP

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Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

The whole world is making resolutions for the New Year. As an event professional, it may be advantageous to take a look at an event planning career goal for this year,

Creating goals can be inundating, but when made well, you can have a higher goal that really drives all of your intentional steps. When you're working towards your goal, every step that you take aligns with that goal in mind, and before you know it, you'll be reaching your goals in no time.

In this episode, we discuss SMART goals and review what they are, and how they can help event planners filter through the goals that they set for themselves.

Goals have to be Specific, Measurable, Actionable or Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Having a SMART goal really works, but don't get too hung up on having a SMART goal that ts prevents you from making progress on what you want to do in your life.

The areas of event planning career goals that are unpacked in this episode are:

• Salary & Promotions
• New job or venture
• Inspirational goals
• Learning & Development

Don't wait to start your goals for this year. Get them in and start a plan of action before other goals from your work, and other areas are placed on your plate. Put you first this year!

Links and Resources
CMP Study Group

Thank you so much for listening, stay on purpose!

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Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 6 of the Planners on Purpose Podcast!

Can you believe there is such a thing as resolution burnout? Well, there is, and before you overwhelm yourself with the lofty goals that you have for this year, it is best that you consider the tips that we unpack in this episode to help you avoid resolution burnout.

As an event planner, coming up with the goals that we want to establish for ourselves in the new year can be challenging. Especially when we know we are already looking forward to a busy season for ourselves. Making sure that we approach our goal-setting in a way that puts us in a positive mindset, and focusing on the progress that we want to make can be of the utmost importance.

This episode focuses on three tips that will help you avoid resolution burnout. Naomi discusses these tips and also provides you with some personal examples for you to better understand how these tips can work for you. 

The New Year provides us with a fresh start, but although we set goals for ourselves it's a fact that over 60% of people abandon their New Year's Goals within the first month. Even more so, a fraction of folks actually stick to their goals throughout the year.

Let's be the event professionals that can make those small steps that matter, just focus on progress, so much that it makes the bigger goal so much easier to complete.

Thanks so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

This is a throwback to the very first interview that I did here on the podcast. Interviewing Aryn Chapman was an intriguing experience. Aryn took us on a journey to how she started in the events industry to today where she is the CEO of Ax3 Studios (pronounced Triple A Studios). Aryn gave us some delightful leadership tips as well as gave us an inside look at how she balances her work and her life.

Here's a bit about Aryn: Named one of the Top 50 Smart Women in Meetings, Aryn Chapman is an accomplished event designer and producer. Her career began in theatre and film production where she honed her eye for detail and grace under pressure. Since then, Aryn has made a name for herself with her imaginative event concepts, innovative themes and her ability to create unforgettable experiences.

In this episode, Aryn discusses how creative solutions don't come in the middle of progress. It's important for you to take time for yourself so that you can be more creative. We also discussed how Aryn navigates the high-pressure, high-emotional moments that she had and how she moves through those situations in a way that makes it a win-win situation for everyone.  

You'll learn this and more from digging into this juicy throwback episode.  

Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose! Also, if you want to learn more, check out the website!

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Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

As you wrap up your end-of-year, it's important to reflect on how you will show up in the new year. Sure, on one hand, we might not care about setting goals for ourselves, but on the other hand by setting goals and setting intentions, you can really transform your life.

Every event planner that walks on this planet has a uniqueness to them. Understanding what your particular uniqueness is, what attracts clients to you, and how you best work with them, can be helpful in how you show up bigger and better for them.

This episode unpacks what your strengths are. Naomi explores key questions to help you understand and identify what you're naturally good at, and what your strengths could be. Naomi also provides a resource, the CliftonStrengths finder, that can also help you assess your streaks so that you can create more intention around your strengths in the new year.

We are excited to see how you will show up in the new year and leverage your strengths!

Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. If you want to learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit the website!

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

One of the biggest areas of focus and intentionality in the new year will be sustainability. It's already a topic of conversation in the event, planning world. And if you're an event planner, and not embracing this yet in your events, then now is the time to pay attention.

Being sustainable in our event is all about ensuring that we are not negatively, impacting our earth, and in our communities, and events can contribute immensely towards that effort. There are several ways that event planners are able to manage their events in a way that supports these areas.

In this episode, we unpack realm of areas starting with taking personal responsibility and being aware, as a planner of the practices that are available to us, and the opportunities that exist within our events for sustainability. Additionally, we discussed how location is important to having an event that cares about being sustainable. We also discuss how food and beverage, transportation, recycling practices, and more - can all contribute to having a positive impact on your events, and the community involved.   

If this is your first time hearing of sustainable practices, it is my hope that this encourages you that your planning is purposeful, that it does matter, and can make an impact on the world.

Links and Resources
U.S. Green Building Council
Events Industry Council - Principles of Sustainability

Thank you so much for listening, please stay on purpose. If you want to learn more about Planners on Purpose, please visit the website! 

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

Nothing can be more disappointing than having things pop up with clients, and customers while you're out of the office. That's why it's important to prepare adequately before you leave.

This episode will help you to prepare for being out of the office. From ensuring that your vacation time is on the calendar in the first place, to making sure that any backup that you may have has everything that they need to support you, Naomi unpacks what preparedness actually looks like so that you have no questions.

One of the hardest things is letting go when you go on vacation, and that's the reason why having specific meetings with people who are there to support you can be so powerful in establishing your trust in them, and trust between them and your clients too. 

Get ready to be out of the office and not have to look back!

Thank you so much for listening, until next time stay on purpose!

Visit my website for blogs, resources, and more!

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

As the year comes to an end, there's an opportunity for us to do some digital decluttering in order to help us feel more free, more clear, and purposeful about welcoming in a new new season.

Digital decluttering is a healthy practice for anyone in a fast-paced, environment to evaluate what is currently working for them, and what is not in terms of the digital footprint that they are making. Evaluating the platforms, you use, the notifications you receive, and even how much time you're spending on social media can all impact, your levels of stress, and your overwhelmed with well-being.

In this episode, we unpack five specific decluttering tips for you. These are tips that Naomi has personally use you after year in order to set herself up for success, and she is sharing those tips with you so that you can do the same!

Learn how to take a digital detox, delete the apps that you rarely use, set your notifications up, so that they work for you, clean and clear your inbox, and the power of unsubscribing. You'll leave no stone unturned as you take the time you need in order to Declutter, your digital life this season.

To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website. Thank you so much for listening, and please stay on purpose! 

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

The year is wrapping up and as we go into next year, there are five books that can help you to start the year off on the right foot and prevent you from being subject to burnout in 2024.

All of these books have helped me to not only understand burnout, but provide me with tools and resources to make quicker decisions, focus on what's most important, build, effective habits, and finish my work quickly and easily. On top of it all to have the grit needed to persevere while pursuing my passion.

You love all of these books, and find that they are handy guides to helping you to pursue a life without burnout, and get things done, in less time, and making more time for the things that you enjoy.

Links and Resources
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Finish by Jon Acuff
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Planners on Purpose Book Club Playlist

Thank you so much for listening, we'll see you on the next episode, stay on purpose!

To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website.

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.

We all experience situations that might throw off our work-life balance. This episode talks about some of those common disruptions that may send event planners into a tailspin, bring on excessive belts of overwhelm, fear, and give you a key to conquering these disruptions in your future.

Identifying when your work-life balance is disrupted can feel like a scientific experiment. The reason being, is life can happen rather quickly and it can be tough to decipher when and where things went awry. Because of this, if you aren't careful, your response to the situation can be the difference between moving through the challenges with awareness and grace or becoming more susceptible to more damaging factors.

Areas that can cause upheaval in our lives are finances, relationships, the unexpected, moral conflicts, and mortality.

We unpack each of these areas on this podcast episode with the hopes that you understand how they can occur, and gain ways on how you can conquer the fear that resides at the foundation of it all.

Thank you so much for listening, until next time,  stay on purpose.

If you would like to learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our websitwww.annersonpurpose.com. 

Support the show

Share today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose

Snag Free Gifts and Learn More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com

Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.

Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. 

1. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call.
2. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP.