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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...

A Top CEO’s Playbook for Association Leaders

Associations aren’t Apple. But Tim Cook’s tenure has a few lessons for what leadership of any sort looks like. There isn’t much that associations have in common with Apple. Associations generally aren’t typically in the business of manufacturing, don’t have to appeal...

What Geopolitical Disruption Means for Associations

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, is joined by Francisco Gómez, Founder and CEO of Factum Global, and Pietro Macchiarella, MBA, CAE, Senior Director of Data and...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening...

CEM Spotlight on Zahra Alawami, CEM

Zahra Alawami is a Certified Exhibition Management® (CEM) professional and experienced visual designer with more than four years of experience in the construction and industrial sectors. She specializes in creating strategic visual communication, managing brand...

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Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight

Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Trevor Sookraj, President, Crystal Events What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was looking to meet like-minded individuals in the events industry so we can have real conversations about our work. This means both WHAT we did...

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Leadership, Legacy, and the Leap to Tuscany

Leadership, Legacy, and the Leap to Tuscany

For Scott Steen, leadership was never about staying put. As he prepares to step away from association life, he reflects on timing, transformation, and the responsibility of knowing when to pass the baton.  After nearly 35 years in associations and almost two decades...

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