Planners on Purpose Podcast Naomi Tucker, CMP

Hello there!I had the opportunity to sit down with Hilary Blair, MFA from Articulate. We had the opportunity to discuss why and how event leaders struggle with communication. Almost every event professional that I converse with about their high levels of stress shed light on how communicating with clients and leaders only elevate their stress.What I enjoyed about the episode with Hilary, is how she shared some simple frameworks like "sci-fi" to help us all understand how we can be more self-a...

Understanding how to level up in your career can be confusing. Especially when there are so many certifications within the event industry to choose from. This episode will unpack some of the main robust event planning certifications out there to help you make the best choice for your career path.After listening to this episode, you'll be able to understand which direction you want to go in getting certified, or perhaps realize that you are good right where you are. Whatever the case, let's ma...

This episode invites you to do something different in your life, especially if you can sense an imbalance happening that is affecting you.Event planners have no problem understanding burnout and its implications, however, many times when it comes down to making the decisions that are needed to make necessary changes we doubt ourselves. Doing something different gives you the permission to make those key changes. And it doesn't have to be big changes in your life. You can make very small ...

Burnout is not inevitable? However, many event industry professionals think that it is. With so much pressure in the industry, combined with unreasonable expectations, lack of boundaries, and high volumes, burnout is a very common result. Burnout shouldn't be inevitable in the industry, because it is preventable. If burnout is preventable, then finding ways to proactively address burnout in our lives and in our organizations is a solution worth pursuing. However, it's not just about lea...

If you're an event professional that's looking to level up your career, then getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation, may be the boost that you need.In this episode, Naomi shares 5 reasons why getting your CMP is important to your career. If you're struggling with deciding what your next step should be in your career, then the reasons given in this podcast may help you make this decision.One of the main reasons that getting your CMP is so beneficial is that it gives you additi...

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of event marketing strategies with the accomplished Ashley Stanford, a seasoned Digital Marketing Consultant and Freelancing Expert. With over 15 years of expertise in the digital marketing realm, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that are sure to resonate with professionals in the Events & Entertainment sector.About Ashley StanfordOur guest, Ashley Stanford, is not just a digital marketing maven but also the EVP of...