Episodes

In this enlightening episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien sits down with Mark Wallach, CEO Emeritus of Engagement Mobile Strategies, to delve into the future of member engagement. Together, they unravel the complexities of using technology...

Join host KiKi L'Italien on Association Chat Podcast as she ventures into the preparations that international and digital event-maker, Matt Regniér is making to get the most out of his IMEX America experience. IMEX America is the largest trade show...

Is there a tough conversation that you keep putting off because of anxiety or insecurity over how to handle it? If so, you're not alone. Lots of people avoid difficult discussions – many times to their detriment – and in this interview,...

Explore the hidden potential of your technology in the latest episode of our podcast with special guest Beth Arritt. Uncover insights into maximizing automation, the impact of AI in marketing, and harnessing tools you may already have. Gain practical...

Get ready to elevate your association advocacy to new heights in this thrilling episode of the "Association Chat Podcast," hosted by KiKi L'Italien. Dive into a lively conversation with Shana Glickfield, a leading expert in association advocacy...

Welcome to a cutting-edge episode of the "Association Chat Podcast" hosted by KiKi L'Italien! In this exhilarating conversation with Amith Nagarajan, Chairman of Blue Cypress, we'll uncover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...

Discover the power of Valuegraphics in this exclusive interview with renowned values expert, David Allison! In a values-driven world, understanding your audience's core values is key to creating effective marketing strategies. Join us as we dive deep...

Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the maze of component relations in associations in this episode of the "Association Chat" podcast, hosted by your favorite association enthusiast, KiKi L'Italien! Brace yourself as we unpack the "love...

How can associations prioritize and promote mental health among their staff and members? In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien dives deep into a crucial yet often overlooked topic: promoting mental health in associations. ...

Join KiKi L'Italien on the Association Chat Podcast as she dives deep into the rapidly-evolving realm of the metaverse. In this episode, she discusses practical and potential applications of the metaverse for associations and nonprofits with two...

Whether caring for aging parents, young children, or family with special needs; one thing is for sure...caregivers must learn how to practice good self-care to avoid burnout. For this special edition of the Association Chat Podcast, KiKi interviews...

"As a mostly learn-by-doing career, the experience and training of the association CEO is routinely idiosyncratic—moving up through the ranks in associations of varying sizes, types and cultures. And for the mid-career executive, thrust fresh and...

Do boycotts work? Sometimes. But it's complicated.  Often, when it comes to hosting conferences, it turns out it's the workers at the destinations who get hurt the worst and the boycott doesn't always have the intended impact desired. Could there...

Today’s Nonprofit Business Model often relies heavily on meetings and events. Whether it is for commitment to cause, content, or community; all we know is that the value proposition for an association often finds an important channel in its events....

If you work in the association industry, sooner or later you think about getting your CAE. The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge...

Nonprofit board members know their organization must be financially healthy to do the most good, but some people find financial statements hard to decipher. Join host KiKi L'Italien as she interviews author of the book, Money Matters for Nonprofits,...

Data privacy rules continue to expand, and even if you are well informed on GDPR, you may not know why you need to know about the WISP. A Written Information Security Program (WISP) is a set of documents that details an organization’s security...

No matter which part of the political spectrum you fall on, you are likely unhappy with the opaque and difficult-to-track political process – especially when it comes to policy development. Patrick Utz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Abstract and he is...

Vision boards are a visual way to set goals. A person can create many types of vision and dream boards depending on whether they are trying to set short or long-term goals.   Join us for this quick discussion and learn more about vision...

Guest experts David Clarke and Penny Heyes of The Trust Bridge joined host KiKi L'Italien to talk about the greatest cyber security challenges facing associations today and how association leaders can best navigate ever-changing data protection and...

For this episode, nonprofit mavens Allison Fine and Beth Kanter joined Association Chat host KiKi L'Italien for a discussion about the information and tools nonprofit staffers and board members need to effectively use artificial intelligence without...

The recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) laid out our current global situation in stark relief and as United Nations General-Secretary António Guterres declared it is "Code Red" for humanity. We are now past...

The Impact of Tech M&A on Associations Why should people care when one tech company is acquired by another?  This interview features Kevin Bruffey, president of Protech and Pat McGlynn, general manager of Togetherwork’s associations...

We've got some big problems to solve and associations are in a position to help bring the right people together to solve them. But what does it mean to be an association professional today and what role will associations play in solving these big...