Alexa Martinez

Plan B sounded even better than Plan A!

Every event will have a “call for papers” period. 1. Look up the event you would like to speak at ahead months ahead of their date and submit your idea. 2. Consider the audience you are speaking to and consider what you want them to learn. 3. Consider the format of your talk 4. Keep your eyes peeled to find out if you’ve been selected and get in touch as soon as possible to confirm. Good luck!

Every event will have a “call for papers” period. 1. Look up the event you would like to speak at ahead months ahead of their date and submit your idea. 2. Consider the audience you are speaking to and consider what you want them to learn. 3. Consider the format of your talk 4. Keep your eyes peeled to find out if you’ve been selected and get in touch as soon as possible to confirm. Good luck!

Your guests’ experience is a priority, therefore any feedback provided is good feedback. If your guest is not satisfied with the experience during the event, speak with the restaurant or catering company to see how you can rectify and accommodate the individuals’ needs. If the feedback is provided after the event ensure you get in touch with the suppliers involved and provide this feedback along with any solutions you may have to rectify this in the future. Don’t forget to get in touch with the unsatisfied individual to thank them and acknowledge their feedback along with any ideas you’ve come up with to ensure a better outcome in the future. Remember feedback must be taken seriously and can only help to elevate your next event.

First off… FORGET PERFECTIONISM! This is the secret to collaboration and delegation. The only way for people to learn how things are done is by giving them the opportunity to take the reins and do it. Having spent too much time myself thinking everything needed to be done a certain way “my way” was my Achilles heal and was leading me on the fast track to burn out. Being able to teach others, taking them on the journey with you and having them find new ways to improve and elevate processes for you is not only fulfilling but give you both a sense of accomplishment and pride. Share the win with others and trust me you feel 💯% better for it. Helping your mental health while boosting their self-esteem and confidence!

One of the most undervalued and underutilised tools in event planning is dedicating time to review and reflect on: 1. What worked well. 2. Where improvements could be made. 3. Key moments of attendee engagement 4. Any missed opportunities for engagement 5. The follow up plan with attendees 6. Communication plan with key stakeholders and event team Every single thing that is planned in an event must be intentional, so which bits hit the mark and what didn’t work. Having the e opportunity to chat through the wins and the learns with the team that helped deliver the event is crucial. Perhaps chat in separate 121’s with key individuals from each event arm, then bring everyone together for a bigger debrief. Reflection is key to improve!