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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...
Including and Honoring Indigenous People

Including and Honoring Indigenous People

A 50-foot carved cedar totem pole stands in Seattle’s Pioneer Place Park. On its website, Visit Seattle acknowledges that the city is built on native land — the “traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples.” On the second Monday of every October, many...

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How to Create a Learning Culture

How to Create a Learning Culture

Studies show people are looking for professional development, especially around AI. But leaders have an opportunity to offer more than just training. Employees want to learn on the job. Sometimes it’s for altruistic reasons, like improving the well-being of the...

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Architects of Connection

Architects of Connection

Research shows that today’s event participants want more than just serendipitous connections at events. (Illustration by Line Hachem) The stories we link to below make up Convene’s Sept.-Oct. cover and CMP Series. Find the print experience in our digital edition. We...

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