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🌟 My guest on this episode, Victoria Matey, is an expert in event psychology dedicated to bridging the gap between the science of human behavior and the art of event planning.

Her advisory services are sought after by corporate event teams, marketers, associations, educational institutions, industry partners, and media outlets.


💆‍♀️ Event experiences are crafted within the depths of the human mind. Find out what small changes most impact event experiences––from single-sensory slide design and presentation length to using headphones and incorporating nature into networking events (remember our ‘earthing’ video clips?).

“If you are in business, you are in the business of behavior.” – Richard Chataway, Behavioral Scientist


🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned event professional, Victoria’s science-based insights will give you a leg up in your career!


#psychology #eventexperience #attendeeexperience #eventtips #eventprofs



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💰 Money is a sensitive topic, often reflecting our sense of success. But today, we're taking a broader view with Meir Statman. 🪙 As a behavioral finance expert, professor, and bestselling author, Meir explores the complex relationship between money, relationships, and overall life satisfaction in his latest book, The Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance. Discover how financial decisions shape our lives and enrich your journey towards holistic well-being. 👉 Interested in having Meir speak at your event? Contact me for details!#lifewellbeing #behavioralfinance #lifeonpurpose #keynotespeaker #eventprofs

Sandro Forte's journey to success began with a valuable lesson learned in adversity. When his entrepreneurial father passed away prematurely, leaving Sandro to support his family, he discovered the power of hard work and making smart decisions over innate talent. This experience instilled in him a profound belief––that every individual possesses brilliance waiting to be unlocked through learning and consistency.Today, Sandro is a seasoned veteran in the financial services world, with over 30 years of entrepreneurial success at Forte Financial. His track record of shattering sales records and his global acclaim as a sought-after speaker attest to his exceptional expertise. Sandro has shared his transformative sales and marketing strategies with audiences in 90 countries, coaching over 400,000 advisors.Join me for an enlightening conversation with Sandro as he delves into:


Insights from his latest book, Dare to Be Different
Challenging conventional wisdom
The correlation between consistency and success
Overcoming the 'discouragement club'
The dynamics of left and right-brain decision-making
The "key" difference between a story and a message on stage

#daretobedifferent #growthmindset #success #keynotespeaker #eventprofs

My guest today has a rich history in corporate events, leading teams at Fortune 50 companies like Dell and IBM. Liz Lathan is an expert in engagement and a community strategist, reshaping how to approach events and community building to enhance attendee event experiences. Throughout her career, she’s transitioned from crafting event spaces to orchestrating meaningful networking experiences that transcend traditional event structures, such as her Spontaneous Think Tanks. Tune in as we talk about:


Elements that make events genuinely engaging and memorable (Wall of Woe)
Her distinctive engagement initiatives at events (family-style breakfasts and sticky notes)
The conversation and shared experience-based think tanks she’s co-founded for event professionals— check out Club Ichi!
Finding a balance between the networking that attendees want, and the talk time executives want
Our shared love of outer space and why impactful events are like a bowl of good vanilla ice cream

#eventprofs #eventinsights #engagingevents #eventexperience #networking

🎾 His journey may have started in tennis, but it led him to an entirely different destination. Today, he's using a holistic approach to guide high-performance seekers to "the Zone of Excellence"— a destination where body, mind, and soul are sagely blended and balanced.

✨ Join me as I engage in a thought-provoking and emotional conversation with Success Coach and Former Top 100 World Ranked Tennis Player Jeff Salzenstein. After facing a great deal of personal and professional adversity and competing as a professional tennis player with greats, including Pete Sampras and Michael Chang, Jeff began a 25-year-plus journey toward becoming a success coach. He knew he was destined to share his findings about the optimal balance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being required to reach the Zone of Excellence.
👇 Our poignant conversation touched on topics including:


The self-talk and imbalances that disrupt our journey toward the Zone of Excellence.
Why the secret sauce to success is a coach, whether you're on a court or in an office.
His 17-year journey alongside his brother as he suffered from and succumbed to mental health challenges and substance abuse.
Recognizing when pressure and chronic stress due to external validations are affecting your performance and quest for success.
The science and statistics behind self-talk and how it can be the biggest saboteur of success.

🎧 This conversation was especially enriching for me. I hope it offers valuable insights and resonates with your personal and professional growth journey.

#eventprofs #zoneofexcellence #successcoach #keynotespeaker

🎧 In today's episode, we're joined by Eliz Greene, a job stress and wellness expert who has developed a comprehensive roadmap for minimizing stress at events.


💓 Eliz's passion for stress management is palpable; she finds the body's chemical reactions to stress fascinating and readily discusses the topic anywhere, even in line at the grocery store. Surviving a heart attack at 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz to recognize stress management as a vital survival skill. Her journey of enduring open-heart surgery before embracing motherhood just days later inspired her mission to encourage others to prioritize their health.

🎧 Tune in as Eliz shares practical, research-backed strategies to help event professionals manage stress and thrive in their careers. From conventional techniques to unexpected methods, she provides valuable insights into lowering cortisol levels and achieving success in high-pressure moments.

If you've ever been stressed on the job, today's podcast is for you. Download her free e-book, The Stress-Proof Event Professional: 5 Steps for Low Stress and Great Success in High-Pressure Moments, today.