Escape the Grind: Master Balance, Beat Burnout, and Lead Like a Pro

Carla Cobos Hull

Are you stuck in the endless hustle-and-grind culture of the events industry? It’s time to break free! In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, you’ll uncover what’s fueling burnout, learn how to set unapologetic boundaries, and redefine success on your terms. With a mix of storytelling, psychology, and actionable strategies, this session empowers you to reclaim your energy and lead with confidence and clarity, all while thriving in one of the most demanding industries.

This isn’t just another talk about stress; it’s your ultimate toolkit to thrive without sacrificing yourself or your passion. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to sustainable success!

What to Expect:

• Burnout Breakthrough: Learn how to spot the signs of burnout and disrupt the cycle.
• Your Success Redefined: Discover tools to reset your mindset, align with your values, and lead with purpose.
• The Power of Boundaries: Develop strategies to protect your time and energy without compromising your goals.
• Planner Archetype Discovery: Identify your personal archetype through the Planner Archetype Quiz and leverage it to build resilience.
• Interactive Action Plan: Walk away with a personalized plan to manage stress, stay balanced, and lead like a pro in the fast-paced event world.

The Survival Strategy Event Managers Desperately Need: Job Purposing

Bea Boccalandro

Health researchers are discovering that purpose is as vital to our health as exercise and diet are. Sadly, most of us suffer from workplace purpose deprivation. This leads to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. It also increases our risk of cardiovascular disease, prolonged infectious diseases, and other physical ailments. Given its inherently stressful nature, the event management industry is especially vulnerable to the emotional costs of society’s widespread purpose deficiency.

Good news! There’s a proven DIY purpose technique called job purposing. It’s simple and, provided you’re willing to be a tad rebellious, easy to implement. In this engaging and entertaining session, world-renowned purpose guru Bea Boccalandro helps you understand what workplace purpose is, why it matters, and how to ignite it for yourself, your team members, and your event attendees.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand what workplace purpose is (and isn’t).
• Recognize the research-established health costs of today’s widespread purpose deficiency.
• Learn how to ignite workplace purpose for yourself and others.
• Leave upbeat and inspired about your work life.

Be the CEO of Your Life! Reimagine Your Mindset

Dr. Michael Time

Step into your role as the CEO of your own life by embracing the entrepreneurial mindset. This session combines inspiring stories, insightful analogies, and historical examples with entrepreneurial thinking and psychology to help you reimagine how you approach challenges and opportunities. Gain the motivation and tools to lead your life with purpose, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover how entrepreneurial thinking and psychology can inspire a mindset shift for success.
• Feel encouraged and empowered by engaging stories and analogies about personal leadership.
• Learn how adopting the entrepreneurial mindset fosters clarity, purpose, and motivation.