(10563,3,'2018-03-01 20:25:32','2018-03-01 20:25:32','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519935912754{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events</span></h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_10401\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10401\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" srcset=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png 1280w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-300x200.png 300w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-768x512.png 768w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-1024x682.png 1024w\" alt=\"Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together creative menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish. Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events\" width=\"377\" height=\"251\" /></span>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(n. uh-MOOZ boosh)</span></p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/gourmet-water-stations-elevate-attendee-experience/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative</a></span> menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish.</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Glossary of Menu Buzzwords</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aioli (n. AYE-oh-li) – Classically, this is an emulsion of garlic, egg, and oil. Today, it’s becoming more common to see the word as a substitute for mayonnaise. It isn’t.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amuse bouche (n. uh-MOOZ boosh) – Unless you’re a Francophile or fan of Top Chef, this word may be new to you. It’s any small, one-bite portion to excite your taste buds, oftentimes interchangeable with hors d’oeuvre or even canape.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Au jus (adj. ouh ghjoo) – The juices of the meat, reserved and reapplied after cooking. Today, you’ll find most restaurants call any gravy an au jus (and will use it as a noun).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Crudité (n. crew-DI-tay) – A vegetable dish, usually strips of vegetables with an accompanying sauce. Restaurants even list their salads as crudité, so make sure to ask how they prepare theirs.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa8mcQ6xMgM\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Gelato</a></span> (n. gj-eh-LAH-toh) – Ice cream’s Italian cousin. Though ice cream, gelato, and even sorbet may look the same – they’re all very different. Gelato has a higher concentration of fat and a low (or no) amount of eggs, resulting in a creamier dish that’s best served with an espresso.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Galette (n. gAL-et) – A French free-formed pie, molded by hand rather than in a pie tin. Small, easy to make, and completely customizable.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lardon (n. lar-DOHN) – Restaurants are substituting lardon (a fatty pork strip) with bacon. But it’s bacon–so no one minds!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Macaron (n. mah-CRON) – The iconic French sandwich cookie that comes in a rainbow of pastel colors. Often mispronounced and misidentified as a macaroon, which is a coconut cookie (definitely not the same, but still delicious).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Raw (adj. rAh) – With the influence of coastal metropolises, raw diets are becoming a hot trend. A raw menu option means no part of the meal is cooked or processed.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tapas (n. tah-pahs) – Small, shareable plates as the appetizer or main course.  While becoming more popular, be mindful of your guests’ appetites if serving exclusively tapas-style.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deqg6xuGzuE\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Tempura</a></span> (adj. tem-PUR-uh) – Japanese-style of deep frying a batter-dipped meat, vegetable, or even dessert!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Posted by: <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://alliedpra.com/decoding-menu-buzzwords/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> AlliedPRA</a></span></span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10551-autosave-v1','','','2018-03-01 20:25:32','2018-03-01 20:25:32','',10551,'https://strategic.events/10551-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10564,3,'2018-03-01 20:02:06','2018-03-01 20:02:06','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519934273572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events</span></h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_10401\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10401\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" srcset=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png 1280w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-300x200.png 300w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-768x512.png 768w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-1024x682.png 1024w\" alt=\"Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together creative menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish. Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events\" width=\"377\" height=\"251\" /></span>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(n. uh-MOOZ boosh)</span></p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/gourmet-water-stations-elevate-attendee-experience/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative</a></span> menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish.</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Glossary of Menu Buzzwords</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aioli (n. AYE-oh-li) – Classically, this is an emulsion of garlic, egg, and oil. Today, it’s becoming more common to see the word as a substitute for mayonnaise. It isn’t.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amuse bouche (n. uh-MOOZ boosh) – Unless you’re a Francophile or fan of Top Chef, this word may be new to you. It’s any small, one-bite portion to excite your taste buds, oftentimes interchangeable with hors d’oeuvre or even canape.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Au jus (adj. ouh ghjoo) – The juices of the meat, reserved and reapplied after cooking. Today, you’ll find most restaurants call any gravy an au jus (and will use it as a noun).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Crudité (n. crew-DI-tay) – A vegetable dish, usually strips of vegetables with an accompanying sauce. Restaurants even list their salads as crudité, so make sure to ask how they prepare theirs.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gelato (n. gj-eh-LAH-toh) – Ice cream’s Italian cousin. Though ice cream, gelato, and even sorbet may look the same – they’re all very different. Gelato has a higher concentration of fat and a low (or no) amount of eggs, resulting in a creamier dish that’s best served with an espresso.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Galette (n. gAL-et) – A French free-formed pie, molded by hand rather than in a pie tin. Small, easy to make, and completely customizable.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lardon (n. lar-DOHN) – Restaurants are substituting lardon (a fatty pork strip) with bacon. But it’s bacon–so no one minds!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Macaron (n. mah-CRON) – The iconic French sandwich cookie that comes in a rainbow of pastel colors. Often mispronounced and misidentified as a macaroon, which is a coconut cookie (definitely not the same, but still delicious).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Raw (adj. rAh) – With the influence of coastal metropolises, raw diets are becoming a hot trend. A raw menu option means no part of the meal is cooked or processed.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tapas (n. tah-pahs) – Small, shareable plates as the appetizer or main course.  While becoming more popular, be mindful of your guests’ appetites if serving exclusively tapas-style.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tempura (adj. tem-PUR-uh) – Japanese-style of deep frying a batter-dipped meat, vegetable, or even dessert!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Posted by: <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://alliedpra.com/decoding-menu-buzzwords/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> AlliedPRA</a></span></span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10551-revision-v1','','','2018-03-01 20:02:06','2018-03-01 20:02:06','',10551,'https://strategic.events/10551-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10565,3,'2018-03-01 20:35:38','2018-03-01 20:35:38','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519936501845{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popcorn Shrimp with Remoulade, Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayo</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-10388\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/shrimp-fries.png\" alt=\"Popcorn shrimp with remoulade, sweet potato fries with Sriracha mayo, gourmet tempura with soy ginger dipping sauce, the list can go on and on. Comfort foods like these are sure to please the crowd but often hard to serve until now.\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" />Popcorn shrimp with remoulade, sweet potato fries with Sriracha mayo, gourmet tempura with <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/shishito-peppers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soy</a></span> ginger dipping sauce, the list can go on and on. Comfort foods like these are sure to please the crowd but often hard to serve until now. Reminiscent of the authentic experience of enjoying fish and chips, <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.restaurantware.com/product-category/disposables/tableware/serving-cones-stands/conetek-news-print-food-cone-with-dipping-pocket-11-5-inch-100-count-box/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Restaurantware</a></span> has come out with their twist on these festive food cones. These grease-proof serving cones are complete with a dipping pocket and ready for filling with your favorite bites.</span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Popcorn Shrimp with Remoulade, Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayo','','inherit','closed','closed','','10378-revision-v1','','','2018-03-01 20:35:38','2018-03-01 20:35:38','',10378,'https://strategic.events/10378-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10566,3,'2018-03-01 21:31:36','2018-03-01 21:31:36','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519939886214{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events</span></h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_10401\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10401\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" srcset=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png 1280w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-300x200.png 300w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-768x512.png 768w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-1024x682.png 1024w\" alt=\"Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together creative menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish. Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events\" width=\"377\" height=\"251\" /></span>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(n. uh-MOOZ boosh)</span></p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/gourmet-water-stations-elevate-attendee-experience/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative</a></span> menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish.</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Glossary of Menu Buzzwords</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aioli (n. AYE-oh-li) – Classically, this is an emulsion of garlic, egg, and oil. Today, it’s becoming more common to see the word as a substitute for mayonnaise. It isn’t.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amuse bouche (n. uh-MOOZ boosh) – Unless you’re a Francophile or fan of Top Chef, this word may be new to you. It’s any small, one-bite portion to excite your taste buds, oftentimes interchangeable with hors d’oeuvre or even canape.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Au jus (adj. ouh ghjoo) – The juices of the meat, reserved and reapplied after cooking. Today, you’ll find most restaurants call any gravy an au jus (and will use it as a noun).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Crudité (n. crew-DI-tay) – A vegetable dish, usually strips of vegetables with an accompanying sauce. Restaurants even list their salads as crudité, so make sure to ask how they prepare theirs.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa8mcQ6xMgM\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Gelato</a></span> (n. gj-eh-LAH-toh) – Ice cream’s Italian cousin. Though ice cream, gelato, and even sorbet may look the same – they’re all very different. Gelato has a higher concentration of fat and a low (or no) amount of eggs, resulting in a creamier dish that’s best served with an espresso.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Galette (n. gAL-et) – A French free-formed pie, molded by hand rather than in a pie tin. Small, easy to make, and completely customizable.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lardon (n. lar-DOHN) – Restaurants are substituting lardon (a fatty pork strip) with bacon. But it’s bacon–so no one minds!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Macaron (n. mah-CRON) – The iconic French sandwich cookie that comes in a rainbow of pastel colors. Often mispronounced and misidentified as a macaroon, which is a coconut cookie (definitely not the same, but still delicious).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Raw (adj. rAh) – With the influence of coastal metropolises, raw diets are becoming a hot trend. A raw menu option means no part of the meal is cooked or processed.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tapas (n. tah-pahs) – Small, shareable plates as the appetizer or main course.  While becoming more popular, be mindful of your guests’ appetites if serving exclusively tapas-style.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tempura (adj. tem-PUR-uh) – Japanese-style of deep frying a batter-dipped meat, vegetable, or even dessert!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Posted by: <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://alliedpra.com/decoding-menu-buzzwords/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> AlliedPRA</a></span></span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10551-revision-v1','','','2018-03-01 21:31:36','2018-03-01 21:31:36','',10551,'https://strategic.events/10551-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10567,3,'2018-03-01 21:33:19','2018-03-01 21:33:19','[mk_page_section bg_color=\"#211551\" bg_stretch=\"true\" min_height=\"20\" padding_top=\"0\" padding_bottom=\"0\" sidebar=\"sidebar-1\"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=\"true\" tag_name=\"h1\" color=\"#d6a461\" size=\"25\" line_height=\"50\" margin_top=\"20\" margin_bottom=\"0\" font_family=\"Palatino Linotype, Book Antiqua, Palatino, serif\" font_type=\"safefont\" align=\"right\"]IRISH COFFEE[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=\"true\" tag_name=\"h3\" color=\"#ffffff\" size=\"12\" line_height=\"50\" letter_spacing=\"2\" margin_bottom=\"0\" font_family=\"Open+Sans\" font_type=\"google\" align=\"right\"]HOME &gt;&gt; <strong>TASTEBUZZ</strong>[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][mk_tooltip text=\"Taste Buzz Archive\" tooltip_text=\"Click to visit Taste Buzz Archive\" href=\"https://strategic.events/tastebuzz/\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_single_image image=\"7836\" img_size=\"medium\" onclick=\"custom_link\" css_animation=\"appear\" link=\"https://strategic.events/tastebuzz/\"][mk_image src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/irish-coffee.jpg\" image_size=\"medium\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519928698095{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irish coffee was invented and named by a chef named, Joe Sheridan. Upon meeting a group of American passengers who had just disembarked from a boat trip on a frigid </span><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/applejack-sazerac/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter</a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> evening, Sheridan added whiskey to their coffee to warm them. When asked if they were being served Brazilian coffee, Sheridan told them it was \"Irish coffee.\"</span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519931318922{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irish Coffee</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INGREDIENTS</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1/2 Ounce Demerara Sugar Syrup, recipe follows</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1 1/2 Ounces Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">4 Ounces hot Filtered Coffee</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1 Ounce whipped Heavy Cream, for garnish</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fresh nutmeg, grated, for garnish</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-is-demerara-sugar.html\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Demerara Sugar Syrup</a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INGREDIENTS </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">2 Cups granulated Demerara Sugar</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">2 Cups water</span>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519147574715{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INSTRUCTIONS</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Slowly stir to dissolve the sugar.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">When the syrup has thickened, remove from the heat.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use a funnel to pour into bottles.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The syrup will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.\r\n</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Add all the ingredients, except the garnish, to an Irish coffee glass. </span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Float an inch of whipped cream on top. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.</span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual,\" (c) 2015 by Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.</span></h4>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"]','Irish coffee','','inherit','closed','closed','','10380-autosave-v1','','','2018-03-01 21:33:19','2018-03-01 21:33:19','',10380,'https://strategic.events/10380-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10568,3,'2018-03-01 21:34:04','2018-03-01 21:34:04','[mk_page_section bg_color=\"#211551\" bg_stretch=\"true\" min_height=\"20\" padding_top=\"0\" padding_bottom=\"0\" sidebar=\"sidebar-1\"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=\"true\" tag_name=\"h1\" color=\"#d6a461\" size=\"25\" line_height=\"50\" margin_top=\"20\" margin_bottom=\"0\" font_family=\"Palatino Linotype, Book Antiqua, Palatino, serif\" font_type=\"safefont\" align=\"right\"]IRISH COFFEE[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=\"true\" tag_name=\"h3\" color=\"#ffffff\" size=\"12\" line_height=\"50\" letter_spacing=\"2\" margin_bottom=\"0\" font_family=\"Open+Sans\" font_type=\"google\" align=\"right\"]HOME &gt;&gt; <strong>TASTEBUZZ</strong>[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][mk_tooltip text=\"Taste Buzz Archive\" tooltip_text=\"Click to visit Taste Buzz Archive\" href=\"https://strategic.events/tastebuzz/\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_single_image image=\"7836\" img_size=\"medium\" onclick=\"custom_link\" css_animation=\"appear\" link=\"https://strategic.events/tastebuzz/\"][mk_image src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/irish-coffee.jpg\" image_size=\"medium\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519928698095{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irish coffee was invented and named by a chef named, Joe Sheridan. Upon meeting a group of American passengers who had just disembarked from a boat trip on a frigid </span><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/applejack-sazerac/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter</a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> evening, Sheridan added whiskey to their coffee to warm them. When asked if they were being served Brazilian coffee, Sheridan told them it was \"Irish coffee.\"</span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519940040359{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irish Coffee</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INGREDIENTS</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1/2 Ounce Demerara Sugar Syrup, recipe follows</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1 1/2 Ounces Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">4 Ounces hot Filtered Coffee</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">1 Ounce whipped Heavy Cream, for garnish</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fresh nutmeg, grated, for garnish</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-is-demerara-sugar.html\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> Demerara Sugar Syrup</a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INGREDIENTS </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">2 Cups granulated Demerara Sugar</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">2 Cups water</span>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519147574715{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">INSTRUCTIONS</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, but do not boil.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Slowly stir to dissolve the sugar.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">When the syrup has thickened, remove from the heat.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use a funnel to pour into bottles.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The syrup will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.\r\n</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Add all the ingredients, except the garnish, to an Irish coffee glass. </span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Float an inch of whipped cream on top. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.</span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual,\" (c) 2015 by Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.</span></h4>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"]','Irish coffee','','inherit','closed','closed','','10380-revision-v1','','','2018-03-01 21:34:04','2018-03-01 21:34:04','',10380,'https://strategic.events/10380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10569,3,'2018-03-01 22:16:58','2018-03-01 22:16:58','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519942612685{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events</span></h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_10401\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"wp-image-10401\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" srcset=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords.png 1280w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-300x200.png 300w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-768x512.png 768w, https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/menu-buzzwords-1024x682.png 1024w\" alt=\"Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together creative menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish. Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events\" width=\"377\" height=\"251\" /></span>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(n. uh-MOOZ boosh)</span></p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even if you are a self-proclaimed foodie putting together <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/gourmet-water-stations-elevate-attendee-experience/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative</a></span> menus for events can sometimes be daunting. With the latest trends showing up on menus, the names of dishes and the use of new ingredients can often complicate or misrepresent the dish.</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Glossary of Menu Buzzwords</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aioli (n. AYE-oh-li) – Classically, this is an emulsion of garlic, egg, and oil. Today, it’s becoming more common to see the word as a substitute for mayonnaise. It isn’t.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amuse bouche (n. uh-MOOZ boosh) – Unless you’re a Francophile or fan of Top Chef, this word may be new to you. It’s any small, one-bite portion to excite your taste buds, oftentimes interchangeable with hors d’oeuvre or even canape.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Au jus (adj. ouh ghjoo) – The juices of the meat, reserved and reapplied after cooking. Today, you’ll find most restaurants call any gravy an au jus (and will use it as a noun).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Crudité (n. crew-DI-tay) – A vegetable dish, usually strips of vegetables with an accompanying sauce. Restaurants even list their salads as crudité, so make sure to ask how they prepare theirs.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gelato (n. gj-eh-LAH-toh) – Ice cream’s Italian cousin. Though ice cream, gelato, and even sorbet may look the same – they’re all very different. Gelato has a higher concentration of fat and a low (or no) amount of eggs, resulting in a creamier dish that’s best served with an espresso.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Galette (n. gAL-et) – A French free-formed pie, molded by hand rather than in a pie tin. Small, easy to make, and completely customizable.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lardon (n. lar-DOHN) – Restaurants are substituting lardon (a fatty pork strip) with bacon. But it’s bacon–so no one minds!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Macaron (n. mah-CRON) – The iconic French sandwich cookie that comes in a rainbow of pastel colors. Often mispronounced and misidentified as a macaroon, which is a coconut cookie (definitely not the same, but still delicious).</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Raw (adj. rAh) – With the influence of coastal metropolises, raw diets are becoming a hot trend. A raw menu option means no part of the meal is cooked or processed.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tapas (n. tah-pahs) – Small, shareable plates as the appetizer or main course.  While becoming more popular, be mindful of your guests’ appetites if serving exclusively tapas-style.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tempura (adj. tem-PUR-uh) – Japanese-style of deep frying a batter-dipped meat, vegetable, or even dessert!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Posted by: <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a class=\"mobx\" style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" data-src=\"https://alliedpra.com/decoding-menu-buzzwords/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"> AlliedPRA</a></span></span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Creative Menu Buzzwords for Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10551-revision-v1','','','2018-03-01 22:16:58','2018-03-01 22:16:58','',10551,'https://strategic.events/10551-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10570,3,'2018-03-02 00:45:34','2018-03-02 00:45:34','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519924236334{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Right Food to Serve at a Networking Event</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Christy Lamagna CMP, CMM, CTSM</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-10394\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/patron-shots.jpg\" alt=\"I was recently at a networking event that was chock full of people I wanted to meet. The day was packed with back to back meetings prior, so I arrived hungry for both the upcoming interaction and to be honest, the food. The Right Food to Serve at a Networking Event\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" />I was recently at a networking event that was chock full of people I wanted to meet. The day was packed with back to back meetings prior, so I arrived hungry for both the upcoming interaction and to be honest, the food. The people I was fortunate enough to meet exceeded my expectations. The food looked AMAZING but, sadly, I had little more than a nibble and stopped for food on the way home.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reason? Whomever planned the menu forgot the goal of the food, and instead created a delicious (looking) hearty arrangement that was meant to be eaten sitting down or at the very least without trying to speak in between bites. In this instance, the goal of the menu was to facilitate both interacting and eating. It’s an art form to do both gracefully and requires cooperation from the food itself to be successfully accomplished.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Networking events need food that can be eaten in a single, or at most, two bites. It should be hearty enough to give the prerequisite wallflowers who invariably stand at the buffet, something to stare at and eat to look </span>busy,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> while being sustenance that can be politely consumed by the rest of us. This means nothing that drips, oozes, or is so hot it can’t be politely chewed and swallowed. As far as how much to serve, the rule of thumb is 4-6 bites per hour when these one bite delicacies are the meal.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keeping in mind that food sensitivity and allergies are abound, servers MUST know not just what they are serving but all the ingredients </span>use<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to make it.  Knowing that what is on the tray is a vegetable dumpling is only half the task. Being able to confirm if there are mushrooms in it is what gets you over the finish line. Servers who are ill prepared to speak to the foods’ particulars will discourage consumption at best, threaten the health or life an attendee at worst.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jennifer Kanikula, RDN, CD. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Dietitian and author of ‘The SoFull Traveler’ weighs in on her best bites to serve:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create an Antipasti Spread and feature -Olives (pitless), cheese cubes, sugar snap peas, fruit skewer, and deviled eggs.  Consider a sushi station.  It has great visual appeal and offers a diverse selection of items.  Nuts, especially almonds and granola bars, are always welcome and easy to eat.  One new trend is to offer a meatball bar, but be careful on the sauces as they can get messy.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, when you plan menus for your next networking event, make sure you keep these handy tips in mind as your goal is for your guests to be talking about each other, not wondering what’s on their <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/recognizing-awesome-power-plate/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plates</a></span>.</span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','The Right Food to Serve at a Networking Event','','inherit','closed','closed','','10379-autosave-v1','','','2018-03-02 00:45:34','2018-03-02 00:45:34','',10379,'https://strategic.events/10379-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10571,3,'2018-03-02 00:46:23','2018-03-02 00:46:23','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1519924236334{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Right Food to Serve at a Networking Event</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Christy Lamagna CMP, CMM, CTSM</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-10394\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/patron-shots.jpg\" alt=\"I was recently at a networking event that was chock full of people I wanted to meet. The day was packed with back to back meetings prior, so I arrived hungry for both the upcoming interaction and to be honest, the food. The Right Food to Serve at a Networking Event\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" />I was recently at a networking event that was chock full of people I wanted to meet. The day was packed with back to back meetings prior, so I arrived hungry for both the upcoming interaction and to be honest, the food. The people I was fortunate enough to meet exceeded my expectations. The food looked AMAZING but, sadly, I had little more than a nibble and stopped for food on the way home.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reason? Whomever planned the menu forgot the goal of the food, and instead created a delicious (looking) hearty arrangement that was meant to be eaten sitting down or at the very least without trying to speak in between bites. In this instance, the goal of the menu was to facilitate both interacting and eating. It’s an art form to do both gracefully and requires cooperation from the food itself to be successfully accomplished.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Networking events need food that can be eaten in a single, or at most, two bites. It should be hearty enough to give the prerequisite wallflowers who invariably stand at the buffet, something to stare at and eat to look busy, while being sustenance that can be politely consumed by the rest of us. This means nothing that drips, oozes, or is so hot it can’t be politely chewed and swallowed. As far as how much to serve, the rule of thumb is 4-6 bites per hour when these one bite delicacies are the meal.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keeping in mind that food sensitivity and allergies are abound, servers MUST know not just what they are serving but all the ingredients use to make it.  Knowing that what is on the tray is a vegetable dumpling is only half the task. Being able to confirm if there are mushrooms in it is what gets you over the finish line. Servers who are ill prepared to speak to the foods’ particulars will discourage consumption at best, threaten the health or life an attendee at worst.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jennifer Kanikula, RDN, CD. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Dietitian and author of ‘The SoFull Traveler’ weighs in on her best bites to serve:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create an Antipasti Spread and feature -Olives (pitless), cheese cubes, sugar snap peas, fruit skewer, and deviled eggs.  Consider a sushi station.  It has great visual appeal and offers a diverse selection of items.  Nuts, especially almonds and granola bars, are always welcome and easy to eat.  One new trend is to offer a meatball bar, but be careful on the sauces as they can get messy.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, when you plan menus for your next networking event, make sure you keep these handy tips in mind as your goal is for your guests to be talking about each other, not wondering what’s on their <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https://strategic.events/recognizing-awesome-power-plate/\" target=\"_blank\" 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We have created an arsenal of highly useful information to assist event planners in all phases of the strategic planning processes. We encourage you to take advantage of our free strategic event planning checklist(s), weblinks, templates tools and guides, and a vast library of articles, blogs, and videos.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get ready to redefine excellence with us and incorporate what you learn into your best practices. If you can\'t find what you\'re looking for, let us know. 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Our library of content, webinars, podcasts, free tools and resources and helpful links is a great way to get started. All our resources are free and Christy takes suggestions for future topics, so if there is something you want information on that you don’t see, write to us and we’ll do our best to create content around that topic. For those who are looking for one on one mentoring, please contact Erin Buckley for Christy’s coaching rate sheet.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I plan a budget three year in advance?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]It’s not as difficult as it sounds if you have some basic information. Hotel food prices increase approximately 8- 10% a year and rooms 3-5%. Airlines tend to raise rates 3-5% each year.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Are you hiring?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We are always looking for exceptional talent! If you want to apply, click here. Be prepared to explain how SME will benefit from hiring you. When you interview, the best way to make an impression is to explain what you have to offer, not what you want as there are hundreds of people looking for jobs. Tell us what makes you stand out.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Can I pick your brain?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I join the Strategic Movement?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! Please see the lists below for the ways you can join.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Do you accept content from outside sources?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We welcome content that is original and educational for consideration. Press releases and advertisements will not be used.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Where do you get your ideas from?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We rely on a variety of sources for ideas, both inside and outside the industry. Attending seminars, webinars, conferences, networking, reading business books and looking at a huge array of magazines sparks our creativity. Have an idea? We’d love to hear it! Email us at:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Where do you get all your graphics from?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Many of our graphics are created by our in-house team. We strive to put out original content in every form possible; visually, spoken and written.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Do you accept advertising?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We partner with select organizations and individuals and would be happy to discuss options. Please reach us at:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I hire Christy to speak at my upcoming event?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Christy travels globally, inspiring and teaching on a wide range of business, personal growth and event topics. For a copy of her one-sheets and pricing, please email @[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][mk_social_networks size=\"medium\" style=\"simple-rounded\" border_color=\"#000050\" bg_color=\"#000050\" bg_hover_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_hover_color=\"#000050\" align=\"center\" facebook=\"https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMeetingsEvents\" twitter=\"https://twitter.com/SME_Events\" pinterest=\"https://www.pinterest.com/strategicmeetingsevents/\" instagram=\"https://www.instagram.com/strategic.events/\" linkedin=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-meetings-&amp;-events\" youtube=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuJ-F1Ot1zSc1ccpj_DzXA\"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBBZmJxJTI4JTI3dHJhY2slMjclMkMlMjAlMjdWaWV3Q29udGVudCUyNyUyQyUyMCU3QiUwQXZhbHVlJTNBJTIwMy41MCUyQyUwQWN1cnJlbmN5JTNBJTIwJTI3VVNEJTI3JTBBJTdEJTI5JTNCJTBBJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vfb id=\"2\"][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=\"true\" css=\".vc_custom_1469113417543{background-color: #211551 !important;}\"][vc_column][mk_button dimension=\"flat\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/contact-strategic-meetings-events/\" target=\"_blank\" align=\"center\" fullwidth=\"true\" margin_bottom=\"6\" margin_right=\"0\" bg_color=\"#211551\" btn_hover_bg=\"#d6a461\" btn_hover_txt_color=\"#211551\"]Contact us today for a strategic plan that is headline worthy.[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]','FAQs - Strategic Meetings & Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10574-revision-v1','','','2018-03-07 17:51:11','2018-03-07 17:51:11','',10574,'https://strategic.events/10574-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10606,1,'2018-03-08 20:26:19','2018-03-08 20:26:19','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520540444240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By <span class=\"author vcard\">Jessica Stafford</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />\r\n\r\nChristy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','publish','open','closed','','your-story-blog-series-christy-lamagna','','','2018-04-18 21:54:16','2018-04-18 21:54:16','',0,'https://strategic.events/?p=10606',0,'post','',0),(10607,3,'2018-03-08 18:50:11','2018-03-08 18:50:11','','event-leadership-institute-logo','','inherit','open','closed','','event-leadership-institute-logo','','','2018-03-08 18:51:14','2018-03-08 18:51:14','',10606,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10608,3,'2018-03-08 18:51:40','2018-03-08 18:51:40','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"10607\"]\r\n\r\n[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 18:51:40','2018-03-08 18:51:40','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10609,3,'2018-03-08 18:52:36','2018-03-08 18:52:36','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" />[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 18:52:36','2018-03-08 18:52:36','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10610,3,'2018-03-08 18:56:42','2018-03-08 18:56:42','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" />\r\n<p class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/embed\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-title=\"My title 1\" data-desc=\"My description 1\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">My text</p>\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event LEadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\">https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png</a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 18:56:42','2018-03-08 18:56:42','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10611,3,'2018-03-08 18:58:26','2018-03-08 18:58:26','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" />\r\n\r\n<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event Leadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 18:58:26','2018-03-08 18:58:26','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10612,3,'2018-03-08 19:00:22','2018-03-08 19:00:22','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event Leadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:00:22','2018-03-08 19:00:22','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10613,3,'2018-03-08 19:05:08','2018-03-08 19:05:08','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/embed\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event Leadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:05:08','2018-03-08 19:05:08','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10614,3,'2018-03-08 19:06:02','2018-03-08 19:06:02','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event Leadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:06:02','2018-03-08 19:06:02','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10615,3,'2018-03-08 19:07:03','2018-03-08 19:07:03','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/embed\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-title=\"Event Leadership Institute\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:07:03','2018-03-08 19:07:03','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10616,3,'2018-03-08 19:11:19','2018-03-08 19:11:19','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" data-src=\"https://www.google.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:11:19','2018-03-08 19:11:19','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10617,3,'2018-03-08 19:13:22','2018-03-08 19:13:22','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" data-src=\"https://www.google.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:13:22','2018-03-08 19:13:22','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10618,3,'2018-03-08 19:13:49','2018-03-08 19:13:49','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"https://www.google.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:13:49','2018-03-08 19:13:49','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10619,3,'2018-03-08 19:15:21','2018-03-08 19:15:21','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520534962647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, click here.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:15:21','2018-03-08 19:15:21','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10620,3,'2018-03-08 19:16:57','2018-03-08 19:16:57','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520536611957{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://eli.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:16:57','2018-03-08 19:16:57','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10621,3,'2018-03-08 19:18:28','2018-03-08 19:18:28','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520536611957{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 19:18:28','2018-03-08 19:18:28','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10622,3,'2018-03-08 19:56:38','2018-03-08 19:56:38','','christy-lamagna-your-story','','inherit','open','closed','','christy-lamagna-your-story','','','2018-03-08 19:59:17','2018-03-08 19:59:17','',10606,'https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10623,3,'2018-03-08 20:02:08','2018-03-08 20:02:08','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520539324928{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10622 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"527\" height=\"329\" />Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:02:08','2018-03-08 20:02:08','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10624,3,'2018-03-08 20:05:15','2018-03-08 20:05:15','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520539513034{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10622 alignright\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"417\" height=\"261\" />Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:05:15','2018-03-08 20:05:15','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10625,3,'2018-03-08 20:08:32','2018-03-08 20:08:32','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520539710521{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<img class=\"wp-image-10622 aligncenter\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:08:32','2018-03-08 20:08:32','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10626,3,'2018-03-08 20:12:43','2018-03-08 20:12:43','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520539948525{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:12:43','2018-03-08 20:12:43','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10627,3,'2018-03-08 20:20:57','2018-03-08 20:20:57','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520540444240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By <span class=\"author vcard\">Jessica Stafford</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />\r\n\r\nChristy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:20:57','2018-03-08 20:20:57','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10628,3,'2018-03-08 20:20:57','2018-03-08 20:20:57','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520540444240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By <span class=\"author vcard\">Jessica Stafford</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />\r\n\r\nChristy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[/vc_column_text][mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:20:57','2018-03-08 20:20:57','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10630,3,'2018-03-08 20:30:29','2018-03-08 20:30:29','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520540444240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna</h2>\r\n<h3>By <span class=\"author vcard\">Jessica Stafford</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />\r\n\r\nChristy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\r\n\r\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\r\n\r\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\r\n\r\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\r\n\r\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\r\n\r\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\r\n\r\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\r\n\r\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\r\n\r\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\r\n\r\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-revision-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:30:29','2018-03-08 20:30:29','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10631,3,'2018-03-08 20:30:35','2018-03-08 20:30:35','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1520540444240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\n<h2>Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna</h2>\n<h3>By <span class=\"author vcard\">Jessica Stafford</span></h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10622\" title=\"Christy Lamagna is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. It was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back. Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/christy-lamagna-your-story.jpg\" alt=\"christy-lamagna-your-story\" width=\"585\" height=\"366\" />\n\nChristy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, and CTSM is an accomplished professional speaker, event industry coach and mentor, instructor, and the CEO and Master Strategist of Strategic Meetings &amp; Events. However, like many others, her start in events came indirectly. For Christy, it was her love of words that lead her towards the profession, and once she got a taste, she never looked back.\n\n“I started as a journalist. Words and reading are in my blood, so it was a natural fit,” Christy explains, “I was the public relations coordinator for a hospital, and I had to create events to have something to write about. I realized I enjoyed planning events even more than writing about them, so I went back to school, got my Master’s in Communication and shifted my focus to a career in events. Writing continues to be a passion and remains a significant part of my livelihood as I write, teach and speak on a variety of topics both within and outside the event industry.”\n\nWhen Christy embarked on her career in the industry, the landscape was much different, she explains, “When I started planning events, it wasn’t a widely recognized profession, and I had no mentor. I created an event and tradeshow department for a publishing incubator and had to teach myself everything. The internet didn’t exist, so I relied on my natural instinct to create systems and organize and figured it out. There was a lot of crying involved.”\n\nHaving to learn by trial and error helped teach Christy some valuable lessons. She shares, “I lived the adage: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ I’ll never forget when I saw a POE for the first time. I had created a rudimentary version, but when I saw a ‘real’ template, I thought I’d gone to heaven! Being self taught allowed me to make a ton of mistakes. I now remember to ask questions, beware of not knowing what I don’t know, and incorporate the feelings of frustration into how I teach as I remember what it was like to feel as if I would never be fluent in the language and customs of our profession.”\n\nTo this day, one of the biggest challenges Christy faces is conveying the value of strategic events. She explains, “I am still faced with the most challenging aspect of my career; people don’t understand what we do, the value we offer, and the critical role strategic events play in an organization. We are plagued with unqualified people calling themselves event professionals, have no single group to align us and are disenfranchised. We need to evolve into strategic planners, which means making some critical changes in the way we speak, think, and act. From there, perceptions will shift and our standing in the industry and the professional world will change. I am leading a Strategic Movement and dedicate at least 20 hours a week to speaking, writing and teaching how to make the shift.”\n\nChristy has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life helping to shape the next generation of industry professionals. This, she says, it one of her greatest successes in her career so far.\n\n“I taught Strategic Events at a college in NJ for ten years. Most of the students had no idea how to get started or what it took to be in the hospitality industry. So many of them are now working in the field and love it. Knowing I helped people find their way is gratifying beyond what words can express. I continue to mentor people in all stages of their career as giving back is the most meaningful use of my time.”\n\nLooking back on her many years of experience, the one thing Christy would tell herself at the beginning of her career would be, “People will treat you the way you allow them to. I should have stood up for myself more, voiced concerns, made suggestions and believed in myself. I allowed people to take advantage of me and resented them for it. I didn’t realize I had the power to change the dynamic and that it was my responsibility to correct the situation, not theirs.”\n\nTwenty-seven years later, she is grateful to the events industry for the rewarding career she has had, things she has learned, places she has seen and most importantly, for the wonderfully talented people she has met every step of the way.\n\nFor access to Christy’s library of articles, webinars, podcasts and more, <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/strategic-event-planning-resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.[mk_mini_callout]<a class=\"mobx\" href=\"https://strategic.events/?attachment_id=10607\" data-src=\"http://www.eventleadershipinstitute.com/\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"4000\" data-height=\"2000\" data-rel=\"gallery-name\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10607\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/event-leadership-institute-logo.png\" alt=\"event-leadership-institute-logo\" width=\"199\" height=\"66\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','Your Story Blog Series: Christy Lamagna','','inherit','closed','closed','','10606-autosave-v1','','','2018-03-08 20:30:35','2018-03-08 20:30:35','',10606,'https://strategic.events/10606-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10633,1,'2018-03-19 13:21:17','2018-03-19 13:21:17','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521462599149{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>Strategic Tip: The First Question to Ask When Planning a Meeting</h2>\r\nIn this quick one-minute video Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, CTSM, founder and president of Strategic Meetings and Events, zeros in on the most important question to ask in order to start the process of planning a meeting or event. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq view_all_text=\"FAQ\"][vc_toggle title=\"How do I break into the industry and is there anything you can do to help me?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]First, congratulations on your choice. Our library of content, webinars, podcasts, free tools and resources and helpful links is a great way to get started. All our resources are free and Christy takes suggestions for future topics, so if there is something you want information on that you don’t see, write to us and we’ll do our best to create content around that topic. For those who are looking for one on one mentoring, please contact Erin Buckley for Christy’s coaching rate sheet.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I plan a budget three year in advance?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]It’s not as difficult as it sounds if you have some basic information. Hotel food prices increase approximately 8- 10% a year and rooms 3-5%. Airlines tend to raise rates 3-5% each year.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Are you hiring?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We are always looking for exceptional talent! If you want to apply, click here. Be prepared to explain how SME will benefit from hiring you. When you interview, the best way to make an impression is to explain what you have to offer, not what you want as there are hundreds of people looking for jobs. Tell us what makes you stand out.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Can I pick your brain?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I join the Strategic Movement?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! Please see the lists below for the ways you can join.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Do you accept content from outside sources?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We welcome content that is original and educational for consideration. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq view_all_text=\"FAQs\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][vc_toggle title=\"How do I break into the industry and is there anything you can do to help me?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]First, congratulations on your choice. Our library of content, webinars, podcasts, free tools and resources and helpful links is a great way to get started. All our resources are free and Christy takes suggestions for future topics, so if there is something you want information on that you don’t see, write to us and we’ll do our best to create content around that topic. For those who are looking for one on one mentoring, please contact Erin Buckley for Christy’s coaching rate sheet.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I plan a budget three year in advance?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]It’s not as difficult as it sounds if you have some basic information. Hotel food prices increase approximately 8- 10% a year and rooms 3-5%. Airlines tend to raise rates 3-5% each year.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Are you hiring?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We are always looking for exceptional talent! If you want to apply, click here. Be prepared to explain how SME will benefit from hiring you. When you interview, the best way to make an impression is to explain what you have to offer, not what you want as there are hundreds of people looking for jobs. Tell us what makes you stand out.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Can I pick your brain?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I join the Strategic Movement?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! Please see the lists below for the ways you can join.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Do you accept content from outside sources?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We welcome content that is original and educational for consideration. Press releases and advertisements will not be used.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Where do you get your ideas from?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We rely on a variety of sources for ideas, both inside and outside the industry. Attending seminars, webinars, conferences, networking, reading business books and looking at a huge array of magazines sparks our creativity. Have an idea? We’d love to hear it! Email us at:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Where do you get all your graphics from?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Many of our graphics are created by our in-house team. 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More audience connection, more tangible evidence that the event goals are being met and shortening the sales cycle, more for their investment, more cost savings, more staff to share the work. Whatever your ‘more’ is, we supply it.\r\n\r\nWe work with existing event departments, becoming extensions of their team. We play nicely with others and seamlessly integrate into your process, allowing you to focus on the countless other things you need to manage. We want you to shine and take the bow, as the happier you are, the more opportunities we have to work together.\r\n\r\nWe also work with organizations that don’t have a planning department and who need us to parachute in and fill that void.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Who is your ideal client?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-your-ideal-client','','','2018-03-21 19:19:39','2018-03-21 19:19:39','',0,'https://strategic.events/?post_type=faq&#038;p=10678',0,'faq','',0),(10679,3,'2018-03-21 19:19:15','2018-03-21 19:19:15','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521659940422{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]We work best with corporations that already have an event program in place but who want more. More audience connection, more tangible evidence that the event goals are being met and shortening the sales cycle, more for their investment, more cost savings, more staff to share the work. Whatever your ‘more’ is, we supply it.\r\n\r\nWe work with existing event departments, becoming extensions of their team. We play nicely with others and seamlessly integrate into your process, allowing you to focus on the countless other things you need to manage. We want you to shine and take the bow, as the happier you are, the more opportunities we have to work together.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Who is your ideal client?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10678-revision-v1','','','2018-03-21 19:19:15','2018-03-21 19:19:15','',10678,'https://strategic.events/10678-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10680,3,'2018-03-21 19:19:39','2018-03-21 19:19:39','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521659977032{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]We work best with corporations that already have an event program in place but who want more. More audience connection, more tangible evidence that the event goals are being met and shortening the sales cycle, more for their investment, more cost savings, more staff to share the work. Whatever your ‘more’ is, we supply it.\r\n\r\nWe work with existing event departments, becoming extensions of their team. We play nicely with others and seamlessly integrate into your process, allowing you to focus on the countless other things you need to manage. We want you to shine and take the bow, as the happier you are, the more opportunities we have to work together.\r\n\r\nWe also work with organizations that don’t have a planning department and who need us to parachute in and fill that void.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Who is your ideal client?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10678-revision-v1','','','2018-03-21 19:19:39','2018-03-21 19:19:39','',10678,'https://strategic.events/10678-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10681,3,'2018-03-21 19:24:43','2018-03-21 19:24:43','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521660279662{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]First, let’s make sure to be clear; it’s not you, it’s us. Our clients and their programs receive our uncompromised attention and commitment. That means selecting carefully as we won’t risk quality for quantity. Startup organizations, associations, not for profits and organizations that don’t view events as tools to drive sales but are instead simply, ‘checking a box’ are not good fits.\r\n\r\nIs there a minimum size event you work on? We work on programs of all sizes, with the largest being part of a team that hosted an annual conference for 250,000! Events with a budget of $500k tend to be best suited for the caliber of our services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Who isn’t a good client for you?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-isnt-a-good-client-for-you','','','2018-03-21 20:11:35','2018-03-21 20:11:35','',0,'https://strategic.events/?post_type=faq&#038;p=10681',0,'faq','',0),(10682,3,'2018-03-21 19:24:43','2018-03-21 19:24:43','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521660279662{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]First, let’s make sure to be clear; it’s not you, it’s us. Our clients and their programs receive our uncompromised attention and commitment. That means selecting carefully as we won’t risk quality for quantity. Startup organizations, associations, not for profits and organizations that don’t view events as tools to drive sales but are instead simply, ‘checking a box’ are not good fits.\r\n\r\nIs there a minimum size event you work on? We work on programs of all sizes, with the largest being part of a team that hosted an annual conference for 250,000! 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq view_all_text=\"FAQs\" sortable=\"false\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][vc_toggle title=\"How do I break into the industry and is there anything you can do to help me?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]First, congratulations on your choice. Our library of content, webinars, podcasts, free tools and resources and helpful links is a great way to get started. All our resources are free and Christy takes suggestions for future topics, so if there is something you want information on that you don’t see, write to us and we’ll do our best to create content around that topic. 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There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:\r\n\r\nINSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Are you hiring?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We are always looking for exceptional talent! If you want to apply, click here. Be prepared to explain how SME will benefit from hiring you. When you interview, the best way to make an impression is to explain what you have to offer, not what you want as there are hundreds of people looking for jobs. Tell us what makes you stand out.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Can I pick your brain?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"How do I join the Strategic Movement?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! Please see the lists below for the ways you can join.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Do you accept content from outside sources?\" style=\"simple\" css_animation=\"none\" custom_font_container=\"tag:h3|text_align:left\" use_custom_heading=\"true\"]We welcome content that is original and educational for consideration. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. 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We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.\r\n\r\nOur team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.\r\n\r\nWe love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.\r\n\r\nSo, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq style=\"simple\" view_all_text=\"FAQs\" sortable=\"false\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" faq_cat=\"work-with-sme, other-faqs\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBBZmJxJTI4JTI3dHJhY2slMjclMkMlMjAlMjdWaWV3Q29udGVudCUyNyUyQyUyMCU3QiUwQXZhbHVlJTNBJTIwMy41MCUyQyUwQWN1cnJlbmN5JTNBJTIwJTI3VVNEJTI3JTBBJTdEJTI5JTNCJTBBJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vc_wp_search][mk_social_networks size=\"medium\" style=\"simple-rounded\" border_color=\"#000050\" bg_color=\"#000050\" bg_hover_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_hover_color=\"#000050\" align=\"center\" facebook=\"https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMeetingsEvents\" twitter=\"https://twitter.com/SME_Events\" pinterest=\"https://www.pinterest.com/strategicmeetingsevents/\" instagram=\"https://www.instagram.com/strategic.events/\" linkedin=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-meetings-&amp;-events\" youtube=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuJ-F1Ot1zSc1ccpj_DzXA\"][vfb id=\"2\"][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=\"true\" css=\".vc_custom_1469113417543{background-color: #211551 !important;}\"][vc_column][mk_button dimension=\"flat\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/contact-strategic-meetings-events/\" target=\"_blank\" align=\"center\" fullwidth=\"true\" margin_bottom=\"6\" margin_right=\"0\" bg_color=\"#211551\" btn_hover_bg=\"#d6a461\" btn_hover_txt_color=\"#211551\"]Contact us today for a strategic plan that is headline worthy.[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]','FAQs - Strategic Meetings & Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10574-revision-v1','','','2018-03-21 21:08:44','2018-03-21 21:08:44','',10574,'https://strategic.events/10574-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10729,3,'2018-03-22 12:47:34','2018-03-22 12:47:34','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521722844184{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]We get this question a lot and the answer is, ‘no.’ We are industry agnostic.  We will learn who your audience is and what they expect but our skills translate to any industry.\r\n\r\nWe have planned events for over 53 industries including telecommunications, finance, hospitality, beauty and fashion, automotive, healthcare, entertainment, real estate, sports, technology, and more!\r\n\r\nWith that said, we will never accept business we cannot confidently master. Our clients\' needs and our reputation are more important to us than money.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Do you specialize in a specific industry?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10683-revision-v1','','','2018-03-22 12:47:34','2018-03-22 12:47:34','',10683,'https://strategic.events/10683-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10730,3,'2018-03-22 12:50:18','2018-03-22 12:50:18','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521723017003{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! <a href=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-planning-movement-social-media-groups/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here</a> for the ways you can join.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','How do I join the Strategic Planning Movement?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10709-revision-v1','','','2018-03-22 12:50:18','2018-03-22 12:50:18','',10709,'https://strategic.events/10709-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10731,3,'2018-03-22 12:54:09','2018-03-22 12:54:09','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521723245966{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Christy travels globally, inspiring and teaching on a wide range of business, personal growth and event topics. For a copy of her one-sheets and pricing, please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','How do I hire Christy to speak at my upcoming event?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10715-revision-v1','','','2018-03-22 12:54:09','2018-03-22 12:54:09','',10715,'https://strategic.events/10715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10732,3,'2018-03-22 13:08:28','2018-03-22 13:08:28','[mk_page_section bg_color=\"#211551\" bg_stretch=\"true\" min_height=\"20\" padding_top=\"0\" padding_bottom=\"0\" sidebar=\"sidebar-1\"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=\"true\" color=\"#d6a461\" size=\"25\" line_height=\"50\" margin_top=\"20\" margin_bottom=\"0\" font_family=\"Palatino Linotype, Book Antiqua, Palatino, serif\" font_type=\"safefont\" align=\"right\"]FAQs[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521724105808{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Hi and thanks for stopping by! We created this space for you to get to know us and answer questions we receive on a daily basis. So, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email if you feel inspired to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq style=\"simple\" view_all_text=\"FAQs\" sortable=\"false\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" faq_cat=\"work-with-sme, other-faqs\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBBZmJxJTI4JTI3dHJhY2slMjclMkMlMjAlMjdWaWV3Q29udGVudCUyNyUyQyUyMCU3QiUwQXZhbHVlJTNBJTIwMy41MCUyQyUwQWN1cnJlbmN5JTNBJTIwJTI3VVNEJTI3JTBBJTdEJTI5JTNCJTBBJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][vc_wp_search][mk_social_networks size=\"medium\" style=\"simple-rounded\" border_color=\"#000050\" bg_color=\"#000050\" bg_hover_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_color=\"#ffffff\" icon_hover_color=\"#000050\" align=\"center\" facebook=\"https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMeetingsEvents\" twitter=\"https://twitter.com/SME_Events\" pinterest=\"https://www.pinterest.com/strategicmeetingsevents/\" instagram=\"https://www.instagram.com/strategic.events/\" linkedin=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-meetings-&amp;-events\" youtube=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuJ-F1Ot1zSc1ccpj_DzXA\"][vfb id=\"2\"][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=\"true\" css=\".vc_custom_1469113417543{background-color: #211551 !important;}\"][vc_column][mk_button dimension=\"flat\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/contact-strategic-meetings-events/\" target=\"_blank\" align=\"center\" fullwidth=\"true\" margin_bottom=\"6\" margin_right=\"0\" bg_color=\"#211551\" btn_hover_bg=\"#d6a461\" btn_hover_txt_color=\"#211551\"]Contact us today for a strategic plan that is headline worthy.[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]','FAQs - Strategic Meetings & Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','10574-revision-v1','','','2018-03-22 13:08:28','2018-03-22 13:08:28','',10574,'https://strategic.events/10574-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10733,3,'2018-03-22 13:12:28','2018-03-22 13:12:28','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521724347245{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]We get this question a lot and the answer is, ‘no.’ We are industry agnostic.  We will learn who your audience is and what they expect but our skills translate to any industry.\r\n\r\nWe have planned events for over 53 industries including aerospace, automotive, beauty, construction, entertainment, fashion, financial, healthcare, hospitality, media, publishing, real estate, retail, sports, telecommunications, technology, and more!\r\n\r\nWith that said, we will never accept business we cannot confidently master. 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For a copy of her one-sheets and pricing, please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a>.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','How do I hire Christy to speak at my upcoming event?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10715-autosave-v1','','','2018-03-23 18:49:05','2018-03-23 18:49:05','',10715,'https://strategic.events/10715-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10736,3,'2018-03-23 20:26:52','2018-03-23 20:26:52','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521836765508{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events\">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Can I pick your brain?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10707-revision-v1','','','2018-03-23 20:26:52','2018-03-23 20:26:52','',10707,'https://strategic.events/10707-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10737,3,'2018-03-23 20:52:18','2018-03-23 20:52:18','[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1521660806977{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]How do you charge? Our fee structure is based on a percentage of the spend we manage plus onsite fees. We do not charge by the hour and do not believe in billing for work we haven’t done, making the ‘percentage of spend’ method fair, easy to calculate and transparent. Surprises are good at Christmas, not when you get your final bill.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','How can hiring an event planning company make my job easier?','','inherit','closed','closed','','10693-revision-v1','','','2018-03-23 20:52:18','2018-03-23 20:52:18','',10693,'https://strategic.events/10693-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(10738,1,'2018-03-26 15:06:12','2018-03-26 15:06:12','[vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1522079809000{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2>What’s Trending in the Speaking World?</h2>\r\n<h3>By Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, CTSM</h3>\r\nEvent strategists always start with the end in mind. They know the core principle in strategic planning is that all actions and decisions must support the event goal. When it comes to choosing speakers, it can be easy to get distracted by celebrity status or choose topics that may be personally interesting but not right for your target audience. Engaging the professional skills of a speaker’s bureau allows you to add an expert to your team at no cost to you, saves time and will potentially introduce you to people and topics you may not have otherwise found.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-10741\" title=\"When it comes to choosing speakers, it can be easy to get distracted by celebrity status or choose topics that may be personally interesting but not right for your target audience. Read on to discover, what’s trending in the speaking world?\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sue-falcone.png\" alt=\"When it comes to choosing speakers, it can be easy to get distracted by celebrity status or choose topics that may be personally interesting but not right for your target audience. Read on to discover, what’s trending in the speaking world?\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" />This is the second in a three-part series recapping a conversation I had with Sue Falcone, Founder and CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau (you can see Sue\'s smiling face in the photo shown above). Our goal was to explore how planners can strategically build relationships with speaker’s bureaus. If you missed the first installment and want to see the first article, please <a href=\"https://strategic.events/looking-quality-speaker-money/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What changes are you noticing when planners call to book a speaker?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> At one time, my relationship was exclusively with planners operating in a silo, meaning there were no other people for them to run ideas by or to get suggestions from. Now planners are part of a much larger team. Having more people making the decision translates to needing to provide more options as each person has an opinion or vision on the topic and/or presenter needed. I once shared three potential speakers for consideration before someone was selected. Now I find myself presenting up to eight candidates before a decision is made. As a bureau that is focused on helping clients meet their goal, it’s crucial to adapt to their changing needs and timeline to provide the best service possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: What is one thing everyone should know when booking a speaker to get the best fit?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> As is the case with all things strategic, the goal is the key. First, I need to know what the speaker is expected to accomplish. Then I find out what the necessary audience takeaways and outcomes are. Not everyone can put their goals into words, so I created a detailed questionnaire to help the process. Sometimes people know how they want the audience to feel after hearing the message but can’t articulate what the message itself should be. We specialize in finding and delivering what you ask for and sometimes even what you don’t know how to ask for!\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: I’ve noticed lead times to plan are getting significantly smaller. Are you seeing that too?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> Absolutely! We are getting requests with very short time frames for the search to be done yet the same level of quality is expected.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: In an ideal world, how far in advance should planners start looking for a speaker?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> After the event goal is established and a budget is confirmed, the speaker search should begin. The speaker is often the main draw, so the process shouldn’t be rushed. To do the job correctly, it takes a lot of time to search the options before we can propose the perfect match. We need to find speakers who match not just the topic’s parameters but are also a good fit for the audience/corporate culture, have the right personality, attitude, and of course, price. We need it to be the right fit on all counts or it doesn’t work.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: Are you finding speakers are becoming more flexible in tailoring their topics to the audience?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> I’ve booked over 3000 events and work to make each experience custom to the client’s needs. That includes making sure speakers are willing to adjust their content based on who will be listening to them. Today\'s audiences consume tremendous amounts of content daily and are incredibly savvy. They will not accept “canned” presentation. One size does not fit all.\r\n\r\n<strong>Christy: It seems that this is part fact-based and part intuition in terms of pairing speakers to audiences. Is that right and if so, how do you make that work?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sue:</strong> When I am first contacted to provide a speaker, I gather detailed information from the client, so I have the background I need. Like I said, it’s not just the topic, the personality and style have to be a good fit. I do my homework in advance and get a sense of who the hiring organization is. I get a sense of their culture, their expectations, what has and hasn’t worked for them in the past and what their goal is. That way when I pick up the phone, I know who I’m looking for and what we need to achieve.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my speakers must complete a comprehensive questionnaire before signing with me. This gives me a wealth of information at my fingertips, which saves time, avoids confusion or miscommunication and allows me to be the best at what I do.\r\n\r\nNext month, Sue and I finish our conversation, during which we discuss, among other things, how to build a partnership with a bureau.\r\n\r\n[mk_mini_callout]<a href=\"http://www.corporateeventnews.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-7555\" src=\"https://strategic.events/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_cen_2.png\" alt=\"Corporate Event News Logo\" width=\"211\" height=\"67\" /></a>[/mk_mini_callout]','What’s Trending in the Speaking World?','','publish','open','closed','','whats-trending-in-the-speaking-world','','','2018-03-28 14:27:27','2018-03-28 14:27:27','',0,'https://strategic.events/?p=10738',0,'post','',0),