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What is it really like to be an event planner? From the glitz and glamour to the harsh reality and pressure of an event planning career we reveal what the lifestyle of an event planner truly entails. Be a proud event professional, passionate about this rewarding career path.
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In the People Archives, we explore:
- The thrill of event planning and management - from working on exciting projects to celebrating success.
- The pressure and challenges that come with deadlines, budgets, and last-minute changes.
- Personal stories and interviews with eventprofs who share their journeys.
- Tips on managing work-life balance in a fast-paced industry.
Being an event professional means dedication, creativity, and the satisfaction of making impactful moments happen. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your career, the event planning lifestyle is as rewarding as it is challenging.
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10 Industry Leaders Clarifying the Top Event Trends for 2023
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ICCA Reunites in Poland With New Leadership
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SITE Appoints MPI Chief Revenue Officer Annette Gregg as New CEO
A significant career move for Annette Gregg who moves from number two at Meeting Professionals International to the top job at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence.
Top 2 CEMA Executives Resign
Kimberley Gishler, executive director, and Olga Rosenbrook, director of programming and member services of the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) — an organization that PCMA acquired in December 2020 — have resigned.
Mental Health Crisis Amongst Event Planners Is Real
Event planning has always been stressful, but add the challenges of a pandemic, and a mental health crisis has erupted. Where can you turn for help?
A Guide to Burnout for Event Professionals
Mental health issues are not new to the events industry — these experiences have been present for some time. But with event profs currently facing exceptionally high-stress levels, more people are living with mental health challenges like burnout.
Event Professionals Share New Year's Resolutions
Twenty event professionals share their New Year’s resolutions. Seven common themes paint a clear picture of what event professionals want to be and see in 2022. They also offer a good recipe for how to tackle the year ahead.
How Event Professionals Can Cope With Imposter Syndrome
Event planning has always been stressful. But with the challenges of the pandemic, event professionals are now experiencing more feelings of self-doubt, leading to growing concerns about imposter syndrome. Fortunately, planners are not alone, and there are ways to cope.