"Where are we going, and why does it matter?" Every community member wants to know what the plan is and where they fit in that plan. Don't make community members feel like Sisyphus, forever rolling the boulder up the mountain with no end in sight and no next step on…
When it comes to sales and marketing, logic doesn’t move people — stories do. James Ontra has been helping clients in every industry refine their stories for over 20 years. He’ll share the insights he’s learned over his extensive career, so you can craft a narrative that connects with your…
What are the 17 things to consider when starting an association podcast? We'll find out Tuesday at 2 pm ET in this Association Chat 21 in 21 Talk with Tony Veroeven! Tony has developed, produced, and hosted five different podcasts for associations. Consulted on a sixth. And he'll share his…
[How mindful are you when managing technology change? For this 21 in 21 Talk, Moira is going to teach us about “mindfulness when managing technology change.” What is a 21 in 21 Talk? Invited speakers share their 21-minute talks about all kinds of topics – ranging from beer brewing to…
Convention Planner, educator, and entrepreneur Abby Mund will share how finding the right solutions for your event are finding the right solutions for how to best achieve your strategic goals beyond your event. #eventstrategy #virtualevents #eventplanning **This is part of Association Chat's series of 21 in 21 Talks.** What is…
Want to learn something new and valuable about producing your next event? Join me Tuesday, May 11th at 3 pm ET for an interview with Dahlia El Gazzar, DES, altMBA, ECC, EWD. Dahlia has an OMG-attitude about all things eventtech and experience design. She’s her own brand, with more than…
"I have been an association professional for over 18 years. I spent almost 18 years Produce Marketing Association where most of my career focused on membership growth, engagement and communications but also included project management, volunteer management, international programs, events, marketing and more. Since December 2020, I have been at…
We could have titled this one, "How to Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible!" As a professional "Idea Whisperer," Tamsen Webster helps people find, build, and tell the stories of their ideas. She combined 20 years in brand and message strategy with four years as a TEDx Executive Producer to create…
"I grew up in an award-winning historic downtown, but it didn't start out that way. Throughout my life, I watched my parents and their friends - as volunteers and civic leaders - help shape their community to become what it is today. I believe that the preservation of old buildings…
More about Willis Turner and this talk – Over 2 decades of association management experience, past 15 years creating virtual events and a background as a funeral planner led Willis to create a safe and engaging space for family & friends to gather online and pay tribute to their loved…
The Power of Part-time. Why engaging part-time employees can add value to your team. Linda Guild, an association executive with 20 years of experience, believes in the power of connections. She founded a startup in an established environment and under the umbrella of The Guild Associates is bringing her knowledge…
As association leaders, we often see doubt as a weakness. Something to be avoided. A critical voice needing to be silenced. But what if doubt were an invitation into greatness? Join us as we talk with executive coach Marc A. Pitman, author of "The Surprising Gift of Doubt." Concord Leadership…
Adrian will share what he’s learned about trusting your gut, including how trusting your gut can change your life, how to get better at doing it, and when you shouldn’t. Founder, Conferences That Work, Marlboro, VT | www.conferencesthatwork.com I design and facilitate participation-rich and participant-driven events Author of: — Conferences…
**What is a 21 in 21 Talk? Invited speakers share their 21-minute talks about all kinds of topics – ranging from beer brewing to building a business! 21 talks – 21-minutes – in 2021.** Jessica Levin is an entrepreneur, association executive, connector of people, speaker, author dog and cat mama,…
2021 Digital Marketing Trends and Opportunities for Associations With the modern challenges our professional and trade associations have experienced, we must look for innovative and executable ways to foster member engagement and fuel revenue. Enter Michael Candela, Digital Marketing Strategist & Association Evangelist (official title, "Executive Vice President, Strategic Growth")…
"Not-for-profit" is a tax status, not a business model. To create high-value corporate sponsorship and partnership programs, associations should make business-type decisions, while adhering to their organization's mission. Bruce Rosenthal has advanced corporate partnership programs for 20+ years. He is a strategic advisor, consultant, and educator to associations and not-for-profit…
What has COVID-19 taught us about the Digital Divide? Technology access, adoption, education, and health have become the center of focus for many of us. Digital equity and inclusion must be part of the overall conversation about DEI. Associations can be a part of the answer. Join Association Chat as…
The world suddenly changed, but should your AMS? Maybe not. What non-dues revenue sources are lying in wait with your current AMS? Maybe more than you think! We'll look at how your current AMS could be helping you with virtual event fees, certification exam charges, e-Learning proceeds, eCommerce sales, and…
Did you know that there are 7 ways that superheroes get their power? Find out what they are and how to figure out what yours is! Lauren is a PCC ICF-accredited coach with more than 2,000 hours working with over 300 clients. Prior to becoming a coach, Lauren served as…
Today, we are taking a look at the events industry and a key figure in the events industry, Miguel Neves. If before March 2020, you were part of an organization with in-person events as a large piece of its business model and culture, then over the past year you have…
Have you become more active in online groups over the past year? Maybe you’ve become more active and less of a lurker since gathering in person hasn’t been as easy to do over the past year. Or have you tested out new online social media platforms, like Clubhouse, and connected…
This Association Chat "21 in 21 Talk" features Patty Leeman sharing what engineers learn that can help any association executive work through a problem or start a new program. Patty Leeman, MBA, CAE is a consultant focused on helping associations grow new programs and make decisions based on rational data…
This Association Chat "21 in 21 Talk" features Sherry A. Marts, Ph.D. sharing why Saba, the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean, is one of the best-kept secrets in Caribbean travel. Learn the reasons why that’s so, and why you should make it one of your “bucket list” destinations. Or not.…
Are you ambitious? Goal-oriented? Successful? Shhh...! Imposter syndrome is the dirty little secret of overachievers. Do you have it? *Imposter Syndrome can look like: - a sense of being a fraud - fear of being discovered - difficulty internalizing their success On Tuesday, we'll talk with Cynthia D'Amour about overachievers,…