How to be friendly, recognize temporary joy, & develop a healthy ego — Michael Lorsch, Leadership Coach, Professional Speaker & Facilitator for Fortune 500

Jack shares with me stories from his 25 year career producing events across the globe. We explore the impact of the soundscape on emotions, how to professionally cuddle, and how to treat service people well. LinkedIn Profile The Events Insight

He's been in the industry for decades, he speaks at various conferences, and he's the head of a new product (Klik) @ Bizzabo. Will was a pleasure to talk to... He's high energy and loves data. He and I discuss engineering WOW moments, being yourself and your unique energy level, and using data to improve event experiences. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcurran/ Bio — Now leading the charge as the Head of Klik at Bizzabo, Will Curran is at the vanguard of wearable event technology innovation. He's the visionary founder of Endless Events, the creative force behind the #EventProfs Community, and the charismatic host of industry-renowned podcasts: #EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast. Celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the meetings & events sector, Will's accolades include being recognized as one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under 35, and achieving the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry.

"100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry" - Global Eventex Awards Brandt and I get excited about the concept of 'whitespace,' the importance of understanding your event guests, and the power of surprise kindness. LinkedIn Website

Michael and Jacques have a frank discussion about attitude, enthusiasm, and the new generation. Michael shares some of his wisdom from his 40 year career in the events industry. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences & learning institutions, speaking on what's now & what's next in meetings & events. He has published articles in Meetings and Conventions, Convene, Meeting Mentor Magazine, Connect Magazine, Plan-It Tennessee, The Meeting Professional, Meetings Focus and Successful Meetings magazines & as a guest columnist for The Tennessean and Nashville Business Journal.

Nick and Jacques go deep about social conditioning, cognitive biases, and how to research yourself. They also discuss Maslow's hierarchy and how it can be useful for meeting planners. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickborelli/ Event Brew Podcast: https://www.eventbrew.com/ Nick Borelli —Zenus’s Director of Marketing, Nick Borelli, has spent over two decades at the intersection of marketing, events and tech. He is also the instructor for the Event Leadership Institute’s Enhancing Events with AI Course.

Rosemary is an event strategist for Google. She and I discuss her experience at the College of Extraordinary Experiences, how to unlock innate child-like joy in event guests, and how to cultivate humor in interpersonal interactions. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkoesling/

Michael and I do a deep dive on play, friendliness, & letting joy go. Michael Lorsch is a professional speaker, facilitator, coach, and corporate learning partner whose work has reached over 75,000 people across North America. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldavidlorsch0287/

Jessie is a facilitator, educator, and speaker. She is at the helm of MPI's education arm. This was one of the best episodes I've recorded. We explore vulnerability, risk-taking, removing the audience-stage dynamic, and 'listening, validating, & celebrating' people you encounter. Jessie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstates Register for WEC: https://www.mpi.org/events/wec24

Logan Clements and Mary Davidson are the hosts of the Better Events Podcast, with over 15 years of combined event wisdom. Mary is a fundraising event specialist. Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Better Events Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V

Melissa empowers senior adults to live longer and healthier. She leads fitness classes at retirement homes and provides one on one rehabilitation guidance in the comfort of her clients' homes. She shares her approach to designing fun fitness experiences, the importance of positivity in social interactions, and why she loves working with seniors. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gunstone-76530324b/ HomeStretch: https://homestretchbc.ca/