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Event Planners Workshop I help online course creators & coaches create IRL events & speak on their OWN stage.

3 Lesson I didn't think I would learn when I started working with clients... They want to be informed. Keeping them in t...
20/02/2025

3 Lesson I didn't think I would learn when I started working with clients...

They want to be informed. Keeping them in the dark keeps them worried and unsure. Even letting them know something isn’t done yet is better than keeping quiet.
Not all of their ideas are good and learning how to help clients bring their ideas to life and make them good, has been the most rewarding of challenges.
They are so grateful for the support, sometimes I think they forget that they paid for the service!

Does this resonate with you? Share your client insights for us all to learn.

I mentioned recently in my post about what to wear to a webinar, to be careful about what your dog might be doing in the...
19/02/2025

I mentioned recently in my post about what to wear to a webinar, to be careful about what your dog might be doing in the background. These are my dogs and while they are super adorable, they bark at everything that walks within 300 metres of my house, which can be quite the challenge on Zoom calls. Once someone asked me what kind of dog I had as they could see Rocket (the mini foxie) on the couch. When I turned around to see which puppy was there, he was doing that thing all male dogs do 😅. It's the only time I've contemplated using the blur feature in my background. LOL. What embarrassing thing has your dog done online and post a pic! (of the dog, not the embarrassing thing LOL).

This year I've created a series of events for The Event Managers Network that are in different formats and suitable for ...
18/02/2025

This year I've created a series of events for The Event Managers Network that are in different formats and suitable for different audiences. The next one is a workshop and it's called The Saturday Sessions. I'm still fleshing it out the content and I would love to hear what subject you're keen to learn about.

Sponsorship + AI
Improving workflows with AI
Booking presenters & speakers
Starting your own event business
Refining your 2025 Event Plan
Marketing tactics that work on and off line
Pricing strategies for events
Designing you Event Experience
Understanding Budgets

Pop in the comments what subjects you would love to hear more about. Workshops will be in person and online with the first one coming up in March.

Did you know that you can find me all over the Internet? I share a bunch of free event planning resources in various loc...
17/02/2025

Did you know that you can find me all over the Internet? I share a bunch of free event planning resources in various locations and here's where you will find me.

YouTube Red Lanyard - more than 100 videos from name tags to venue sourcing and entertainment!
My blog - on The Event Planners Workshop website you will find my blog with nearly 40 blogs giving you insights and tips on all things event planning
The Event Show Podcast - A few episodes in but so insightful with interviews and monologues sharing my opinion and insights to help you plan better audience experiences
The Newsletter - A weekly article that typically centres around how to do things differently when it comes to planning your events - and some learnings along the way

To find the links, go to Event Planners Workshop website and find the link to the location where you love to hang out. See you there!

I must admit, I'm still shocked and surprised to see so many professional people who do not pay attention to their "set"...
16/02/2025

I must admit, I'm still shocked and surprised to see so many professional people who do not pay attention to their "set" when they are on video! We all heard the one about that poor girl that took her phone (and Zoom call) to the toilet 😬 and so sure, we learnt that lesson - but what about all the others???

are we looking up your nose?
have you left that weird book on the shelf?
is there a mirror in the room that is reflecting a less than positive view...
is your dog doing something untoward on the couch behind you?
are there any other distractions on your stage that will stop me from paying attention to you?

Comment nomorenostrils and I'll send you the full list 🤧

The event calendar has been released and the first cab off the rank is The Event Managers Network:  The Event Lab.  Imag...
31/01/2025

The event calendar has been released and the first cab off the rank is The Event Managers Network: The Event Lab. Imagine coming to an event where the common thread between everyone is their desire to create incredible audience experiences. That's what it's like at an Event Managers Network event. People from all types of industries, some with jobs in the arts, business and of course events, coming together to meet, share ideas and be guinea pigs to testing ideas and challenging the norm. If this sounds like a group you want to hang out with, and creating events is part of your world, we would love to meet you. Check out the event details here and drop me a note and share a tried and true event activity you would love me to challenge. Here's the link! https://www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/EMNEvent250225

13/12/2024

Inside the 8 Week Event Plan I break down the event design process to help you connect what you want to deliver with what your audience wants to receive. In this video I'm talking about THEME and how you can (and should) use the theme to connect your content, connect your audience and connect your outcomes.

We're in the middle of a concurrent round of the 8 Week Event Plan and the next one will start in January. If you're ready to strategise your 2025 event plan, get in touch to find out if this program is the right one for you.

26/11/2024

Community event producers, this one’s for you!
If you’re planning to bring people together next year, join me at the end of the month for a free, one-hour webinar where we’ll dive into the process of turning ideas into events.
I’ve also put together a Community Event Producer’s Handbook – full of tips, tools, and a handy sponsorship worksheet (with a bonus video) to help with your planning.
During the webinar, I’ll guide you through the Idea to Live worksheet and share ideas for engaging your community and attracting more attendees.
🎯 Download the handbook here: https://www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/handbook
🎯 Save your spot for the webinar here: https://www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/community
Looking forward to seeing you there!

I didn't get the invitation.  I saw them all on social media having a great time and I was p*ssed!  How many times do yo...
05/11/2024

I didn't get the invitation. I saw them all on social media having a great time and I was p*ssed! How many times do you have FOMO when you see a group in your circle engaging in an activity they didn't invite you to?

In Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering, she talks about curating an audience and considering not so much who you will invite, but who you will leave out.... On first look, this seams like a bit of "mean girl" behaviour, but actually it's an even deeper level of care and attention for your audience.

How many times have you been in a meeting, at a function, or even out with friends and you think to yourself "what an earth are they doing here!". So now, instead of really connecting with like minded people, having conversations about similar or even opposing interests, you're left hanging out with someone who is completely disrupting your experience.

So next time you're thinking about the audience you're attracting, maybe have a think about who you can leave out.........................................
The 8 Week Event Plan is the perfect environment for you to explore these ideas and more. Delivered in twice weekly live calls by yours truly, we explore ideas such as this, and build exceptional events together. Check it out www.8weekeventplan.com

What a delight it was to invite the team from Goodness Enterprises located at The Tivoli Drive-In to The Prop House Coll...
05/11/2024

What a delight it was to invite the team from Goodness Enterprises located at The Tivoli Drive-In to The Prop House Collective yesterday. Lisa and David have designed an amazing program for these event management trainees to experience and yesterday we were so grateful to have Jano Kotzas, Founder and CEO of The Prop House Collective address the trainees, show them this amazing space and talk about all the wonderful possibilities there are in the world of theming and props.

One of the talks I give to students is around all the opportunities in the world of events and all the different spaces, sectors, activities and areas you can work in. There really is space for absolutely every personality type in events, and who wouldn't want to be surrounded by all this glitter and gold!

The showroom at The Prop House Collective is BURSTING with Christmas delights. Come and visit the Coorparoo showroom or jump online. So many amazing creations to see, hire or buy.

And if you're keen to support a social enterprise, visit Goodness Enterprises and explore all the incredible work they do in the community.

What if you could upskill your volunteers while they work on your event project for you?The story in the link at the end...
04/11/2024

What if you could upskill your volunteers while they work on your event project for you?

The story in the link at the end is a tragedy for communities and volunteers alike. Volunteering is often the social construct that assists in keeping communities well being well, well. Not to mention the sharing of skills, transferring of stories feeling like a valued contributor to community.

What if you engaged volunteers on a project by project basis, instead of long term or for years at a time. Would you commit to a project over a committee position? I know it suits me better.

If you're struggling with adding value to your volunteers and you're seeing a decline in volunteer support for your events, perhaps consider this 8 Week Event Plan program. And if you want a special deal for your volunteers, send me a DM and I'll send you a discount code.

Check it out www.8weekeventplan.com

And give your volunteers something to look forward to.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-28/volunteer-shortage-event-cancellations-country-shows/104516936

Put up your hand if you're spending months, even years planning your event? My addiction to high pressure environments l...
01/11/2024

Put up your hand if you're spending months, even years planning your event? My addiction to high pressure environments lead me to attract clients who had weeks to plan their events. Not months, not years, WEEKS!

I discovered that the order in which I did things was the secret to my success and I've given you my 8 step plan below. Read below to see how you can design, plan, execute and administer your event in as little as 8 weeks.

I designed a system that I now teach others and the next round of the program starts on 11 November. Go to www.8weekeventplan.com to find out more.

I just wanted to do a quick share on how I run my business.  We all know that it has become so much easier for us all to...
31/10/2024

I just wanted to do a quick share on how I run my business. We all know that it has become so much easier for us all to do business globally, thanks to the Internet, but for a long time it was still an expensive exercise to set up. From paying 000's for website design, setting up another site for shopping carts, managing stacks of different integrations and then trying to remember all the passwords! My "my websites" bookmark on my browser used to have about 40 links - now it has 1.

I've been using the Kajabi platform for about 3 years and it is hands down the easiest and most integrated business operations system I have used. Even just from a website point of view, I now have them all in the one place and they are so easy to manage, edit and update. But I can also use it for all my bookings, sales and coaching, selling physical products and monetising just about anything I can think of.
When I think about how much it used to cost in rent, web hosting, someone to manage all the online transactions, separate marketing channels and CRM, my Kajabi subscription suddenly makes it possible to compete in the big wide world of business.

I want to see more people be able to do what they love, whether it's a side hustle or launching straight into the business you have always dreamed of building. Kajabi have a 50% off offer right now and it's the perfect time to jump in. USD$34 per month for 12 months, to run your business, and I reckon the subscriptions you cancel that you don't need anymore, will be more than even the full price of Kajabi.

I'm happy to show you BTS of my business if you're curious. Check out Kajabi here and feel free to ask me any questions. Let's get out there and change the world instead waiting for the world to change.

Here's the link - https://app.kajabi.com/r/AQAF84cd/t/cw6bubev

PS: The Kajabi offer expires in less than 2 weeks so

Kajabi empowers entrepreneurs, creators, and coaches to build, market, and sell digital products with ease. Get all the tools you need, from websites and online courses to marketing automation and analytics. Start your free trial today and grow your business online with Kajabi.

The last round for 2024 of the 8 Week Event Plan. Get ready to slide into 2025 with your event plan done! This is a grea...
22/10/2024

The last round for 2024 of the 8 Week Event Plan. Get ready to slide into 2025 with your event plan done! This is a great opportunity to finalise your professional development for the year, and gain some tools and skills that will bring joy to your event planning projects, without getting bogged down in theory. This practical course is hands on and focuses on your event. I would love you to join me.
https://www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/8weeks

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