In this week's episode of The Venue RX podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin interviews Rob Giardinelli, the founder of Event Mindset, a training and coaching service dedicated to empowering executives and their teams to excel as both hosts and guests at client-facing events. Rob discusses his experience as a participant in more than 2000 events and the CEO of luxury lifestyle publication in Texas. He touches on the different types of event experiences, with a focus on the significance of guest interactions and achieving a balance between hosting and being a guest. Rob also highlights the importance of diverse personalities at events, offering insights into networking strategies and the art of crafting unforgettable experiences. They also explore emerging post-COVID event trends, the impact of attire choices, and addressing challenges such as making investments in events without seeing expected returns. 

About Our Guest: 

As an executive, Rob Giardinelli's role includes navigating client-facing events, where he has extensive experience. Having attended numerous business meals, galas, event openings, and cocktail parties, Rob understands the value these events can generate for businesses when executed effectively.

Through his experiences, Rob has observed common challenges faced by executives and their teams at events. These challenges have fueled Rob's passion to empower executives and client-facing employees. With over 2,000 event experiences and more than a decade as the COO of Society Texas magazine, where he chronicled top nonprofit galas, Rob has honed the art and science of achieving goals at events.

Rob offers workshops and coaching to help individuals and teams navigate client-facing events confidently and effectively. His goal is to empower them to stand out, whether it's to grow sales at key accounts, secure investments for innovative ideas, or obtain philanthropic support for community changing initiatives.

Find Him Here: 

Email:  [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robgiardinelli/?hl=en

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-giardinelli-b8b5aa8