Upon Arrival | Events & Incentives with Adelaine Ng

There's so much opportunity in Christmas gifting that most people either ignore or are unaware about. We all know about the ones that seriously miss the mark, like the loud, knitted Christmas jumper or worse, a Santa Claus Conquers the Martians DVD. But what if you got the gift right? What kinds of doors could that open for you?

Nicky Billou is the co-founder of eCircle Academy, a Canada-based company that has been creating high touch experiential events designed to wow for six years. eCircle also supports entrepreneurs with tools to exponentially grow their business. Nicky is also the author of several books including Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion and hosts the #1 podcast on thought leadership, The Thought Leader Revolution.

Quotes from this episode:

" You don't want to be one of those corporate logo-stamping gift givers."

"Gifting has been a key part of our strategy to build relationships and keep relationships."

-Nicky Billou


Connect with Nicky:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/nicky.billou/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickybillou/

Free success coaching call with Nicky:
https://ecircleacademy.com/appointments/

Nicky Billou's books: 
Finish Line Thinking
The Thought Leader's Journey
The Power of Connecting

Nicky also recommends:
Giftology by John Ruhlin

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Just when you think you've figured out hybrid, the Metaverse presents itself as the new frontier for the events world to conquer. But who really understands how the Metaverse works, much less how it works for events? Can it be as immersive as in-person events and how much will an event in this space cost?

These many questions are answered by Valerie Bihet, award-winning founder of Vibe Agency in Miami. Valerie got her start in events working at Disneyland Paris and Club Med Paris, producing and managing events teams for Disney’s 5th Anniversary Celebration, Club Med’s 50th Anniversary and The Race, and the world renowned Tour de France. She is sought after for her views on a variety of corporate events from incentive travel to luxury branding to events in the Metaverse.

Quotes from this episode:

" The Metaverse is a fusion of video game, internet, branding, and active audience."

"There is so much in the Metaverse right now in real estate, it is the Gold Rush days right now and people invest to have land... or you rent space to do your event. There is so much opportunity (that) it's time for event planners to join the movement and rethink event strategy."

-Valerie Bihet


Connect with Valerie:
Email: [email protected].

The Vibe Agency:
https://www.thevibeagency.com/the-agency/
Email: [email protected]

Valerie's book recommendation:
Selling in a Crisis by Jeb Blount

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An indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony is often what greets visitors on their arrival to Australia for events. But for most visitors, that's where the encounter with Australia's Aboriginal culture stops. Which is a shame, because Aboriginal culture is layers deep with insight and fascination for those who take the time to explore it.

Robert Taylor is CEO of WAITOC (Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council), the peak representative for Aboriginal tours and experiences in Western Australia. Of Nhanda, Yamaji heritage, Robert's entrepreneurial experience of more than 25 years has seen him combine skills across the hospitality and tourism industry while championing Aboriginal businesses and culture.

Quotes from this episode:

"If you have ever read any (Colonist diaries), some people said that Aboriginal people just roamed around, but actually they didn't."

"The other connection to the Welcome to Country that the Aboriginal people have is that if you were on their country and you weren't welcomed in and you hurt yourself, they would feel bad about that."

-Robert Taylor

Didgeridoo music used with permission.

Connect with Robert:
Email: [email protected]

WAITOC:
www.waitoc.com
Email: [email protected]

Tindale Aboriginal Map:
https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia

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Creating incredible events will turn attendees into your ambassadors. But professional event planning can also be quite the emotional journey.  Not only do you need to be on top of your game, coming up continually with unique and inspiring ideas because cookie cutter approaches no longer work, you need to make sure you're making the right decisions for your own health to avoid burnout and for your business.

Melissa Park is the founder of Melissa Park Events, with projects in Australia and America. She  worked at Reed Exhibitions producing events likeThe PGA Golf Show and also played key roles in The World Masters Games Gala Ball,  Sydney Olympic Games 10 Year Anniversary Ceremony, Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest 2010, and the Major League Baseball Opening Series in 2014. Her awards and recognitions include 2020 & 2021’s The BizBash 500: Must Know Event Profs in the U.S., 2020’s 25 Young Event Pros to Watch (Special Events) and 2010 Australian Events Awards’ Young Achiever of the Year .

Quotes from this episode:

"At the end of the day,  if you produce a really good event, every attendee will turn into an ambassador for your show... It's the easiest way to grow and scale an event."

"Nothing's ever random, but things just do happen to appear or opportunities present themselves when you've got the space and the capacity to take them on."

-Melissa Park

The Mel-Factor Method Masterclass
https://www.melissapark.co/masterclass-7-steps-to-event-success/

Connect with Melissa:
Instagram: melissaparkevents
Facebook: Melissa Park
LinkedIn:  melissa-park-5942a411
Website: www.melissapark.co
Email: [email protected]

Melissa's book recommendations:
Business is Personal by Bethenny Frankel
Daring & Disruptive by Lisa Messenger
Risk & Resilience by Lisa Messenger

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How do you duplicate a successful Australian business events company in America? Perhaps by learning from someone who's already done it! Melissa Park is a whizz at transforming struggling events, even turning around a company's flagship annual conference to become profitable by $424k in less than a year.

The founder of Melissa Park Events straddles both Australia and America. She  worked at Reed Exhibitions producing events likeThe PGA Golf Show and also played key roles in The World Masters Games Gala Ball,  Sydney Olympic Games 10 Year Anniversary Ceremony, Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest 2010, and the Major League Baseball Opening Series in 2014. Her awards and recognitions include 2020 & 2021’s The BizBash 500: Must Know Event Profs in the U.S., 2020’s 25 Young Event Pros to Watch (Special Events) and 2010 Australian Events Awards’ Young Achiever of the Year .

Quotes from this episode:

"I've taken the risk and I've done the work to get to that point, But I don't take it for granted that it worked out."

"Everything is networking... use Linkedin, use Instagram use whatever tools or resources you have to network and meet people."

"Events are part logistics and operations and part creativity. A lot of people only have one side and not the other."

-Melissa Park


The Mel-Factor Method Masterclass
https://www.melissapark.co/masterclass-7-steps-to-event-success/

Connect with Melissa:
Instagram: melissaparkevents
Facebook: Melissa Park
LinkedIn:  melissa-park-5942a411
Website: www.melissapark.co
Email: [email protected]


Melissa's book recommendations:
Business is Personal by Bethenny Frankel
Daring & Disruptive by Lisa Messenger
Risk & Resilience by Lisa Messenger

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Running events can give you a sense of chaos. But what if you could turn inner feelings of chaos into instant calm, using a secret hack that native American Apaches have always known? This episode reveals that hack, plus a look at booking trends in the events world.

Scott Stein is the author of Leadership Hacks and has worked with companies like American Express, McDonald's, Westpac and Habitat for Humanity. He has helped top level executives, including from the events world, to get shortcut results for building personal efficiency and company culture.

Quotes from this episode:

"The people that actually have this open-minded approach, willing to continue to learn, are the ones that are flexible enough to keep learning and they're the ones that are actually gonna survive and advance."

"Look for what lights you up and find a way to demonstrate your leadership and build a strong community. The stronger our communities are, the stronger we are."

-Scott Stein

Connect with Scott and join his community:
Facebook: Scott Stein
LinkedIn: pathfinderscott
Website: www.scottstein.com

Scott's new book:
Leadership Hacks: Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results 2nd edition

Other books Scott recommends:
Smart Work: Centralise, Organise, Realise by Dermot Crowley

The E Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

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Tourism and event companies are under pressure to meet demand while staffing levels are challenging. It's put more stress on leaders and teams who can benefit from leadership hacks now more than ever, on every day battles like email and effective delegating. Especially in a hybrid and multi-generational working world.

Scott Stein is the author of Leadership Hacks and has worked with companies like American Express, McDonald's, Westpac and Habitat for Humanity. He has helped top level executives, including from the events world, to get shortcut results for building personal efficiency and company culture.


Quotes from this episode:

"If you would've taken the time to delegate and delegate properly, you'd actually have more time to focus on the important things."

"The problem is, people go to their inbox and read it from the top. That's where we waste a tremendous amount of time."

"Our leaders go, 'Oh yeah, everybody trusts us,' and then they realise, they don't."

-Scott Stein

Connect with Scott and join his community:
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Website: www.scottstein.com
LinkedIn: pathfinderscott

Scott's new book:
Leadership Hacks: Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results 2nd edition

Other books Scott recommends:
Smart Work: Centralise, Organise, Realise by Dermot Crowley

The E Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

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In-person events may be back but virtual is no longer the poor cousin of events. Still, how do you get the most out of the dynamic and interplay between in-person and virtual? What are future-thinking entrepreneurs and companies doing to generate leads today? And what or who is the missing opportunity for the majority of events?

Jonathan Kazarian is the Founder and CEO of Accelevents, a leading virtual and hybrid event management platform recently recognised by Inc. 5000 as one of America's top 100 fastest-growing private companies. Under Jonathan's leadership, the company grew from US$300k to $9m in under 8 months by leveraging the virtual space. 


Quotes from this episode:

"You can't get away with bad content today, and that's a good thing for the industry."

"Events make up (at least) 25% of B2B marketing budget.. and it's at a time where everything is so data-centric right now (that) for organisers to be putting on these events and not have the data to show what action they drove, they're doing themselves a disservice".

"Companies are moving towards this model of essentially being a publisher, being a media agency themselves, because that's how they're building their brand."

-Jonathan Kazarian

Connect with Jonathan:
Website: www.accelevents.com
LinkedIn: jkazarian
Email: [email protected]

Jonathan's book recommendation:
Extreme ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Wilink & Leif Babin

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What happens when you hitchhike across America with no money or food? You learn a lot about people and yourself. And you learn even more when you've travelled to the world's seven continents, allowing the wildest experiences to bring out the best leader in you through a deep process of self-discovery.

Adventure coach Mike Green puts high performance individuals and teams in situations far removed from their usual environment to find the version of themselves they've been looking for. From the elite golden eagle hunters of remote Mongolia to the mountain gorillas in Uganda, every experience is a lesson that draws from the courage found within. Mike has coached in 63 countries over the last 30 years. 

Warning:
This episode contains reference to hunting animals which may offend some listeners.

Quotes from this episode:

"I believe leaders are made or formed in the wild."

"There is no escape from your own mind when you don't have any stimuli that you've been used to."

"Your potential is limitless if you just believe in yourself a little bit more each day."

-Mike Green

Connect with Mike:
Website: mikegreenleadership.com

Mike Green's book:
Wandermust: A Hero's Journey to Seven Truths

Mike also recommends:
Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe You by Dr Douglas Brackmann

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Mastering the inner game of entrepreneurship is sometimes confronting work. But those who do the work are rewarded in spades, in both life and business. So how does our inner world impact our outer world? What are our most common blocks to success and what do we need to know about the personal psychology of money making unconscious decisions for us?
 
Jack Delosa is a 5X Australian Financial Review Young Rich Lister, 2X best-selling author and the founder of The Entourage, Australia’s largest business coaching and training provider for entrepreneurs with a community of 650,000 members. Jack is also a serial investor, including in one company that became what’s known in Silicon Valley as a ‘unicorn’ or a business that goes from $0 to $1 billion within ten years.

Quotes from this episode:

"When you are so good at playing that external game, you can go your entire life ignoring your inner world."

"Personal health and wellbeing should not be about going on a retreat every now and again, coming back, going into work mode, grinding yourself into burnout and going on another retreat, which is what some people do. It's more about integrating these practices into your every day."

"No great entrepreneur was born. This is a whole paradigm shift we need to have as a culture. You look at some iconic figures that have achieved larger than life legacies (Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, Michelangelo or Oprah Winfrey)... History has a way of holding these people up to make them seem superhuman. And they're not. They're just people who made a decision to continuously improve themselves and develop the skills required to make the impact that they wanted to make."

-Jack Delosa

Connect with Jack:
IG: @jackdelosa
Website: the-entourage.com

Jack's books:
UnProfessional
UnWritten

The other book mentioned by Jack:
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

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