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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...

Former Salesforce CBO Ebony Beckwith on How to Earn Influence and Build Credibility

Corporate event marketers will gather in Toronto for CEMA Summit 2026 in August. Ebony Beckwith is no stranger to the complex, fast-moving world of business events. The executive coach, founder, and CEMA Summit 2026 keynote speaker spent more than a decade at...

Addressing Burnout in the C-Suite

CEOs are under more pressure than ever. Patience, and awareness of how stress radiates outward, can help.  The people you lead might be burned out these days, but you’re doing fine, right? Right? Apparently not: According to a snap poll by Chief Executive magazine,...

What You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance

In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Julie Coker Julie Coker, San Diego Tourism Authority’s (SDTA) president and CEO, will depart her role on Dec. 6 to become president and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions. Coker joined SDTA in June...

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. What Your ‘Stress Personality’ Reveals About Handling Stress at Work Never before in history have we...

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Making It Safe to Report Bad Behavior at Events

Making It Safe to Report Bad Behavior at Events

One out of five survey respondents in the Institute of Business Ethics’ latest report said they were aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. The Institute of Business Ethics’ latest report, “Ethics at Work: 2024 International Survey of Employees,” released this...

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For Women, Workplace Gains Are ‘Fragile’

For Women, Workplace Gains Are ‘Fragile’

According to McKinsey & Company’s 10th “Women in the Workplace” study, women make up 29 percent of C-suite positions, up significantly from 17 percent in 2015. This year, McKinsey & Company marked the tenth anniversary of its “Women in the Workplace” report,...

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Report: Boards Need More Tech Savvy

Report: Boards Need More Tech Savvy

A white paper from the National Association of Corporate Directors suggests boards are at risk of succumbing to short-term, reactive responses to trends like generative AI. Boards are struggling to be fit to respond to a rapidly changing technological environment,...

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