The Keynote Curators Podcast

💫 Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Miguel Nives, a seasoned expert in the events industry. As the Editor-in-Chief of Skift Meetings, Miguel has been at the forefront of providing valuable insights on event trends, innovation, and education. Skift Meetings has become the ultimate go-to resource for event professionals seeking the latest industry scoop. 🤩 Join Miguel and I as we delve into the world of emerging technologies and the endless possibilities they bring to the events industry. We'll also explore the power of "personal media" versus social media, and discover why Miguel is particularly excited about crafting data-driven, user-friendly indices to assist industry professionals in their future planning endeavors. 🎧 Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired and informed! #EventProfs #eventindustryinsight #eventtech #socialmedia #podcast

🐊 Today's podcast guest is an intentional event designer, connector, storyteller, author, and optimist with a self-described talent for wrestling alligators. Not the kind with scales and tails, though. 🌟 Tahira Endean is the current Head of Program for IMEX and the former Head of Events for SITE. With years of hands-on event management and marketing experience, Tahira delivers a fresh approach to IMEX, as the association drives innovation and provides powerful, purposeful experiences for its attendees. She’s described herself as someone who "brings creative energy to events, using ubiquitous technology and human nature to create relevance for event participants." As an intentional event designer, she seeks to create engaging environments and thoughtful, relevant experiences. 📚 Her book, Intentional Event Design, Our Professional Opportunity, offers readers two decades of perspective and experience producing events and designing environments where meaningful connections are created and nurtured, and real growth occurs organically. 🎧 Listen in as Tahira talks about topics of importance to her in the event planning world, including creating physical space at events for dialogue, innovation, and creativity in an age of digital disruption. #events #eventdesign #engagingevents #eventexperience #EventProfs

What sets an event planning company apart in delivering remarkable experiences that elevate business, brand recognition, foster customer/employee engagement, and cultivate loyalty? How crucial is having a reliable partner who understands the core messages that must be conveyed from the main stage? What role do keynote speakers play in shaping content and storytelling at events? How essential is experiential content in inspiring action in today's landscape? What are the two most significant trends influencing conference attendees nowadays? How has AI become a game-changer in our industry? What qualities are vital in combating burnout in this industry? Is "The Art of Not Giving a F*ck" worth a read for #EventProfs? (Answer: Yes) 🌟 Who better to shed light on these questions than a seasoned veteran of the event planning industry, boasting an impressive 15 years of experience? 💜 #EventProfs will gather incredible insight from today’s podcast guest, Huong Nguyen, CEO and Founder of Shiloh Events, a highly successful event planning firm renowned for orchestrating amazing corporate events across the globe for esteemed brands such as Zoom, Microsoft, and TEDx. 🎧 Tune in to hear more!#EventProfs #speakerbureau #meetingplanner #eventplanner #eventprofessionals

The Fascinating World of Shared Human Values 🌍🎙️ Today's podcast guest is an authority on shared values that unite humans. 🌟 David Allison is a human values expert, bestselling author, founder of The Valuegraphics Project, and a storyteller who rocks the main stage. He's found a way to take what he says is the most powerful force on earth – shared human values that resonate deep within our hearts – and use it to empower companies, brands, and ideas for the future.📊 In an era where values hold more sway than mere demographics, it's crucial for businesses and brands to sit up and take notice. Our values are the driving force behind every decision we make, shaping our lives in profound ways.✨ Discover the fascinating neurological wiring that compels us to pursue our values relentlessly. Uncover the transformative impact of loyalty on event attendees, as it sparks a fresh perspective on crafting meaningful engagement strategies. Find out how to design inclusive events that resonate deeply with participants by visiting The Valuegraphics Belonging Index at valuegraphics.online/belonging. 🎧 Don't miss this exciting conversation with David Allison! #sharedhumanvalues #humanvalues #valuegraphics #keynotespeaker #speakerbureau

🌟 Cheryl Trinidad is a true Renaissance woman. With her refined taste in food, passion for music, and insatiable wanderlust, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the world of event planning. And we're privileged to have her join us on today's podcast. 🤝 Cheryl, a dear friend and business partner of mine for over 15 years, is a true veteran in the industry. With an impressive 25 years of experience as an event professional, she's now the SVP of Conference Experiences at LPL Financial, where she continues to impress others with her skills, knowledge, and captivating personality. 🎉 So, what's got Cheryl buzzing these days? It's all about shifting the focus from materialistic elements to crafting unforgettable experiences. She believes in curating content, building a captivating event story, and leaving a lasting impact on attendees. 🎧 Tune in to hear Cheryl's insights on securing unforgettable keynote speakers, the role of AI in the industry, her strategies for managing burnout and nurturing her team, and the career advice she'd give newcomers today. #EventProfs #meetingplanner #eventplanner #impactfulevents #powerofevents

🌟 Do you use artificial intelligence yet at work? If not, it's time to get ahead of the curve. 🧚💫 Known as the Fairy Godmother of AI for making complex concepts digestible, Hailey Wilson loves creating spaces where information-hungry professionals can exchange ideas, grow, and innovate together–– no magic wand required (although she does have one). 👩‍💼✨ Following a 15+ year career in crisis communication, this spirited entrepreneur teeming with Southern charm is now demystifying topics like tech, nuclear energy, finance, biotech, and artificial intelligence. 🚀 Are you ready to explore the endless possibilities of integrating AI into your marketing and communications? We are, too. 🎙️ Hailey recently sat down with us to discuss her groundbreaking conference, AImpact, a stimulating three-day virtual event from November 7-9 designed to ignite imaginations and fuel AI aspirations. 💡 The event, where marketing meets AI innovation, will have compelling roundtables, downloadable content, AI matchmaking, and a crowdstorming event where peers can collaborate on solutions to some of the biggest challenges with AI. 🗓 Don't miss our conversation and the AImpact virtual conference, November 7-9. Save 20% off registration by using the promo code KEYNOTE. We hope to see you online! Register at: www.impactevent.comPromo code: KEYNOTE (for 20% OFF)

🌱 Earthing, Chia Seeds in Your Water, and Deep Breaths in Your Belly. Is jet-set health possible? Wondering if you can prioritize your health and maintain your well-being with travel commitments across the globe? 💫 We're all guilty of it. Business travel pops up, and we let our health routines be "excused" because we're on the road. We feel guiltless skipping workouts at the hotel. We tell ourselves that gourmet meals, glasses of wine, and late nights are just part of the job. 🍃🤩 If you're an #EventProf, you will not want to miss today's podcast with Traditional Naturopath John Ayo. John is a travel wellness expert, author, and former sales specialist at IBM who has traveled to 26 countries, fulfilling many roles within the event planning world. After two decades in Corporate America, he began to have health issues (due to stress) that couldn't be addressed by the traditional medical model of "fixing symptoms." This realization led him through a journey of discovery and reassessment to lessen stress and evoke a more balanced, grounded, and healthier self. ✈️ Have you ever experienced debilitating jet lag? Do you wonder if it's possible to stay healthy while traveling? How can you stay hydrated during a flight? Are you getting enough sleep? Why is earthing so crucial after a flight? 🎧 Don't miss this beneficial conversation with John Ayo as he talks about the simple, natural steps that #EventProfs can take to reduce stressors, increase immunity, and stay energized, healthy, and balanced on the road. #podcasts #worklifebalance #naturopathy #keynotespeaker #eventprofs #speakerbureau

Disengaged, disconnected, and thriving. Yes, you read that right. You can be all three. But how on earth, you might be asking yourself, can an event professional avoid burnout – never mind, thrive! – when constantly engaged, connected to technology, wearing multiple hats, and not getting the recommended hours of sleep per night? You won’t want to miss my conversation with Nicole Brusewitz, with whom I go back over 15 years. As you’ll hear, Nicole refers to our listening audience as “unsung heroes,” and I couldn’t agree more. But I consider Nicole one, too. She’s helped thousands of financial services professionals grow as leaders by creating engaging educational experiences that provide impactful personal and professional development opportunities. Anyone who’s attended one of her growth-mindset-inspired programs will tell you that her style ignites courage and direction and moves people to act. Preventing burnout is something Nicole champions for all event professionals. Burnout can happen when you like what you do but are too depleted and have nothing left to give – when you’re engaged and exhausted, dedicated and depleted. Workloads are higher than ever. Decision fatigue is real. Learn how to manage your energy and avoid getting your foot stuck on the gas pedal.

Sharon Gai is an incredible figure, and I was honored to sit down with her recently to talk about her culturally diverse journey to becoming a sought-after B2C retail expert. Priding herself as a woman of color, Sharon brings to the stage diversity, international experience, and unique stories of innovation from an e-commerce and retail perspective in China. An expert on artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and digital transformation – topics that are top of mind for every business today – Sharon helps "stuck" organizations become more innovative, resilient, and culturally intelligent. Her popular TEDx Talk explores the importance of having a culture-fluid mindset, and her book Ecommerce Reimagined aims to satisfy the growing need of entrepreneurs and businesses hoping to tap into China's market. Don't miss our in-depth conversation as Sharon talks about building brand loyalty with the emerging Gen Alpha population, digital strategies event professionals can employ at events to enrich audience experiences, future trends of AI, and more. #womeninbusiness #innovation #AI #technology #keynotespeaker

Today, we're celebrating our 50th podcast (whoop whoop!) with the incredibly intelligent (and humble) Gene Marks, trusted business advisor to small and mid-sized businesses, acclaimed author, and featured columnist to publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur. Gene will tell you that as a small business owner, he's "suffering through all the same sh$t as every business owner." The stuff he talks about is selfishly motivated, which makes his messaging even more authentic. He's got skin in the game, speaking intentionally and personally about the issues that small and mid-sized business owners face daily. Gene reveals secrets from in-depth interviews with CEOs and business executives about how they navigate the financial, economic, and technology issues affecting their companies and talks about the actions they (and your audience) can take to continue to grow and profit. Don't miss our in-depth conversation as Gene advises event professionals about what audiences want to hear, reveals the secret sauce of long-standing successful companies, and shares his thoughts on AI's strengths and weaknesses. You won't want to miss the Bill Gates encounter at the end!