Articles tagged “TED”

Careers

Monique Ruff-Bell Reflects on TED’s 40-year Evolution and Her Personal Leadership Journey

TED’s chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their careers. 

Andrea Doyle | 3 weeks ago

Inspiration

Skift Meetings Forum 2024: What You Missed

With keynotes by Seth Godin and Monique Ruff-Bell and a slate of industry VIP speakers, Skift Meetings Forum succeeded in its dual mission of high-level education and networking.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago

Sustainability

Your Event Is an Environmental Disaster: What Will You Give Up?  

Events create 2.5 pounds of landfill-bound waste per person per day. Eliminating things like swag, water bottles, and lanyards can go a long way toward delivering more sustainable events.

Andrea Doyle | 3 months ago

Podcast

Nicola Kastner: Event Strategist with Intention

Unlike many who found the events industry by happenstance, Nicola Kastner, founder of The Event Strategist, deliberately chose to enter this field, guided by a passion for creating events with clear business objectives.

Andrea Doyle | 7 months ago

Podcast

Monique Ruff-Bell: Smile Through the Pain

Monique Ruff-Bell is chief program and strategy officer at TED Conferences, a new role for the organization. Just as TED is known for powerful ideas, powerfully presented, Ruff-Bell’s road to this role is an inspiring one.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 months ago

Destinations

Canada Promotes Openness Through Exclusive TED Event

Pollution, morality, cultural genocide — Destination Canada’s partnership with TED featured authentic presentations on uncomfortable topics. They spurred vulnerable conversations among guests. Openness was on tap, with no room for PR spin.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago