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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Site Inspections, Burnout and Meaning with Laura Gassner Otting, and Better Decision‑Making Under Pressure

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How the Spokane Convention Center Turned a Reception Into a Site Inspection A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to mix with local artists...

Greater Fort Lauderdale: Meetings Move Better by Water

Just outside the Broward County Convention Center, attendees can connect, collaborate, and recharge along the waterfront. As summer reaches its peak, meeting planners are increasingly seeking destinations that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and deliver...

This Cosmopolitan European Capital Has the Recipe for Meeting Success

Since the medieval times, Bern has provided an important junction in Europe, a past still evident in the many bridges that connect the city. The stone arch bridge, Untertorbrücke, is the oldest crossing the Aare river, dating back to the 15th century. Photo courtesy...

Top 15 Onsite Badge Printing Apps for 2024

Top 15 Onsite Badge Printing Apps for 2024 Welcome to the future of events, where every little detail is carefully planned to create a memorable experience—starting with the event badge that announces your arrival. In 2024, event badge printing is more than just a...

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Their future in focus: Next Gen leaders speak up

Their future in focus: Next Gen leaders speak up

The PCMA Next Gen Insight Paper provides a detailed examination of the ambitions and concerns of emerging leaders in the business events sector, as gleaned from discussions at the Convening Leaders 2024 summit. Fifty young professionals articulated their visions and...

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Why Confidence Matters in a CEO

Why Confidence Matters in a CEO

Assertiveness matters. But experts suggest that assertiveness is rooted in both hard data and soft skills. A confident CEO is a good thing: Not only can they serve as an inspiration to a team, they can move markets. A recent EY report on CEO confidence notes that much...

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Does Sustainability Start From Within?

Does Sustainability Start From Within?

The Inner Development Goals were developed to equip individuals and organizations with the inner qualities that enable them to take the kinds of action that will result in transformative efforts around climate change. A description of the Inner Development Goals...

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