Every first quarter I receive a string of emails from my undergraduate school inviting me to annual Homecoming and reunion. A couple months later, I start receiving emails from my high school inviting me back for my annual reunion. I decided a long time ago that I really didn't want to relive my high school days. Eighth through tenth grades were very difficult for me. I experienced a lot of bullying, name calling and unfortunate circumstances. College life was different than high school and … [Read more...]
Sarah Michel Joins The Velvet Chainsaw Team
I’m excited to announce that Sarah Michel, CSP will be joining the Velvet Chainsaw team as of February 18, 2013 as Vice President, Professional Connexity! That means we’re expanding and setting up shop in sunny Colorado. For the past 16 years, Sarah has owned her own speaking and consulting business, Perfecting Connecting. She’s been laser focused on helping organizations improve peer-to-peer interactions at professional conferences and apply adult learning principles to their attendees' … [Read more...]
How To Create A Sticky Conference
Just how sticky is your conference? Sticky conferences create experiences that last beyond the two to three days of the conference. They focus on creating real relationships with strong connections. It's about more than speed networking where people just exchange business cards or speed sessions to see how much info people can cram into their brains. Sticky conferences focus on interactivity of participants. The more interactive participants are; the more engaged they are. The more engaged … [Read more...]
Creating Planned Serendipity For Your Conference Success
Networking: there's more to it than business professionals speed handshaking while exchanging business cards. It's an opportunity to connect and link with others as you share information, services and ideas with each other. Attendee Networking Expectations Increase There is no doubt about it. Conference attendee networking expectations are on the rise! Your conference is often your stakeholders’ best opportunity to connect in person with thought leaders and colleagues. While we intuitively … [Read more...]
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