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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

Dennis Smith’s Legacy Will Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE When an industry honors one of its own with an award that demands more than two decades of transformative leadership, you know we’re talking about an exceptional professional. IAEE has bestowed its...

A Blueprint for Delivering Extraordinary Impact Through Business Events 

Business events have always been powerful. Now there’s proof. Destination Canada reveals the Legacy & Impact Study Final Report.  Business events do far more than generate short-term economic activity. They can influence policy, attract investment, strengthen...

How to Manage Meetings Chaos

Attendees are more demanding than ever. Some straight talk, and a willingness to listen, can help. Such things are difficult to measure, but this is probably the most challenging time to be an association meetings professional in recent memory. Venues have fractured...
Mastering the Three Steps to AI Implementation

Mastering the Three Steps to AI Implementation

When asked what are the future skills that we need to teach, Ayesha Khanna started with “The most important thing is to understand why people are resistant.” What does a successful implementation of AI look like? According to AI expert Ayesha Khanna, Ph.D., it’s when...

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Jamal Jordan | PCMA Member Spotlight

Jamal Jordan | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Jamal Jordan, National Sales Hyatt Sales Force What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was introduced to PCMA early on in my Sales career by my Director of Sales. The introduction was initiated by attending an educational...

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Measuring Emotion

Measuring Emotion

This article and those listed below are part of Convene’s April 2025 issue. Find the turn-page versions of this and past issues at in our digital library. Illustrations by Ibrahim Rayintakath We like to think that we are rational beings, but in fact, the vast majority...

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Why Human Skills Matter More in the AI Era

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the professional landscape, the irrefutable truth that human skills are increasingly valuable is welcomed by most professionals. While AI excels at processing data and automating routine tasks, the uniquely human...

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