Episodes

For this episode of Association Chat, I was live with Ryan Williams ( on Twitter) to learn about the Influencer Economy. Are you curious about influencer marketing or how to become an influencer yourself? This is the episode you've been waiting...

The Dangers of Generational Orthodoxy In shaping their approach to both the present and the future, associations are all in on generational thinking. The language of generations is featured prominently in association publications and social media,...

The psychology of acquiring reviews in person

Concerns for the Associations and Meetings Industries with Ashley Milne-Tyte

If you aren't already thinking about whether or not you are in compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) taking effect in May 2018, you should be. This regulation will impact organizations worldwide, carries hefty...

Lessons from Writing a Song a Day

Making a decision to buy a high-dollar solution for your organization is hard. But what happens when you run into conflicting information about that solution? How do you decide?  For this Review Chat, we talk with Michelle Steward and Jim Narus,...

Are we approaching a paradigm shift in the testing industry? Join host KiKi L'Italien for Association Chat as she interviews Dr. Greg Sadesky (@gsadesky) & ANSI Assessor Mickie Rops (@mickierops) about high-stakes testing and remote...

Communication is changing. Technology is changing. Social norms are changing. What does this mean for the workplace?  For this episode of Association Chat, I'll be talking with Dave Will (Co-founder and CEO at PropFuel) and Jamie Notter (Partner...

Hello! Welcome to the inaugural #ReviewChat! #ReviewChat is held on the second Thursday of every month at 2pm ET. For this show, host KiKi L'Italien welcomes Ben Martin, the ED of Review Society, and interviews ReviewMyAMS Founder Teri Carden about...

"The time is now for membership associations to tackle the challenges facing them and transform themselves for the future." For this Association Chat, KiKi interviews Omer Soker – an association futurist and strategist based in Sydney,...

Cultivating a Culture of Giving

For this Association Chat, we talk about establishing and maintaining your health journey over the busy holiday season, carving out time for your own self-care in between holiday parties, considerations for the office (when cookies and candies...

Why aren’t associations more innovative when it comes to tech maturity? What’s holding us back? For this show, I jumped off the stage at AMS Fest in Washington, DC, and ran to my computer to talk with experts about tech innovation (or the lack...

Finishing Strong: Your Pathway to Success with guest Carol Vernon

Associations and Entrepreneurs Taking on The Skills Gap

Webinar technology was designed for virtual interaction and it has the potential to be a powerful tool in the learning portfolio.  But we’re doing it wrong. Its potential is untapped. So far.   On this show we have some guests...

, most people listen to the majority of a podcast and don’t skip the ads. The effect is essentially that of having an influencer whisper into your audience’s ear, “try this.” In this Association Chat, we explore the business of...

According to a 2017 study, most people listen to the majority of a podcast and don't skip the ads. The effect is essentially that of having an influencer whisper into your audience's ear, "try this." In this Association Chat, we explore the business of...

Talking about reaching goals and the business of being a speaker with Thom Singer

Six Things You Probably Didn't Know about The Future of Aging

How Visionary Organizations Are Redefining Work and Achieving Greater Success

Talking with Adrian Segar about extending the value of meetings

Everything You Need to Know About Using Drones at Events