Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi

Welcome to the new home of Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi. When the decision was made to merge Event Minds Matter with Club Ichi, there was a call for a new voice, a new purpose and an opportunity to change how people were feeling about trust, safety, and human sustainability in our industry's ecosystem. We believe that our community is providing event industry professionals with a brave space to have honest, authentic and safe conversations that matter today, tomorrow, and to the next generation of industry professionals.. We do not place profit over prioritizing people. We care about our members, in ways that only community can. We believe that everyone's voice matters and we are not here to spread fear, shame, or stigma. We are here to protect you, and we appreciate what you bring to this community. This is the only place where you will not be judged or worry about what others think. We do not tolerate that behaviour here. We practice what we preach, and are setting examples for a younger generation to exercise what matters rather than being told what to do. The future is bright, you will shine and you will never leave us and not hear from us to find out why? We are your future. Club Ichi #community #trust #safety #humancapital #joinus

The wounded Event Professional is not a diagnosis, it's a fact. The question is, do you know how to recognize someone who might be displaying signs of stress at work? Or do you prefer to ignore those signs because you do not know what to say? If you respond to that individual, you could be triggering something greater if you have not been trained in how to respond. There is a solution starring us in the face of this industry. It's called WeCARE and it's run by Mental Health Innovations Consulting and Leslie Bennett who, having spent 20 years with JPdL knows a thing or two about event management. It's why she moved into supporting the mental and emotional health of human capital like us at Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi and many others. Taking a mental health day is not the answer. Support in the workplace to train the next generation of event and meeting profs must be mandatory. Why would we ever want to see a new crop of aspiring events and meeting profs suffer in silence. Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi needs your voice, your support, your thought leadership and your help by sharing your voice of reason to those educating young people and who have the power to add this course to all education that a CMP, CMM, PMP and other professional designations take to be certified. This is a real photo of a real human in crisis. We can show you many more but why would we want to do that when we have the power to solve the core of the problem. Happy Tuesday Events Industry Council PCMA Event Leadership Institute ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership CSAE Club Ichi #meetingprofs #curriculum

If your an event industry professional then you have likely been triggered by something or someone in your workplace. How we respond to those triggers is what can make the difference between a positive outcome versus a negative one. When triggered take time to identify what your feeling, what the cause of it was, and make sure you bring closure to it. Don’t let it take over your mind. Be strong and resilient. Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi #conflict #resolution #workplacesafety #wellnessmatters.

Where do you belong? Or do you know the answer to that! Lately I am being asked where people should spend their membership dollars and where they will feel appreciated? This has been a subject of concern for many who attended IMEX and who asked me and many others what they should do? My question to those who asked was, "what is important to you?" The responses were interesting to say the least. Humans of all ages have been disillusioned with the traditional associations who charge umpteen dollars, and don't give back the ROI on investment. Most of them never call you to find out why you left, but when they want you to join, they tell you that membership matters. But what if we challenged that theory? What if the next generation did not believe in the association model? What if they chose a new model that made them feel like they connected with and belonged to something with purpose and value. Welcome Club Ichi, the future of association membership for a fraction of the price. Did you know that you are welcomed with open arms, you are cared for, you are part of the next generation of thought leaders whose ideas are sought after by the biggest and best companies out there? They have masterclasses, they talk on slack, they find jobs and resources for those who are looking, they run crazy events where they combine think tanks, with human talent, that sail away into the sunshine. It sounds like a bit of exaggeration, but the women who founded this incredibly perfect hub for our industry have thought long and hard and listened to what the people want in a membership and a community. I am a proud member, and Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi is closer to understanding that this is the future and it is why so many well respected brands have taken their place as sponsors of this community. Every single person reading this today should know that I do not benefit in any way, shape, or form but I owe it to everyone to share the wealth of knowledge that both Liz Lathan, CMP and Nicole Osibodu, XOXO are known for. But you must know that this is the community where your membership dollars make the most sense. No board, no drama, no cliques, just pure connection, networking, and thought provoking content. Stop looking for the right thing to join, because this is the fastest growing community in our industry and will out pace every other association out there in 2025. I am a betting woman, so this is my prediction. Want to ask me anything about it, I am happy to respond to you if you DM me. I am a huge advocate for this cocoon of wellness, spirit, and empathy. Don't wait, you will thank me later. #associations #peoplematter #peoplefirst #culture #sharing #wellnessmatters

Since founding Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi one of the most important actions that I continue to engage in is creating a safe space to spark an honest, and brave conversation. . It is not easy to make people feel comfortable, feel heard, or appreciated. This is why my experience this year at IMEX was so important to the future of our communities mission. The beauty of IMEX was the opportunity to be present for others. To meet them where they are, to listen with an open mind, and to understand what matters to them. Everyone is so busy in this industry, and it is easy to forget that when you choose not to be present, you’re actually sending a signal to those around you that you don’t care enough to give someone else the support they might need First impressions are lasting impressions, and you may never get the acknowledgement or respect that you think others owe you for your work. Don’t stay in a space that does not value you, there are too many others that will. Do you work in a safe space where you can converse on things that are sensitive? Join me and our community to build safe spaces within our workplaces today. Don't wait any longer for it to just magically happen. This industry deserves to have curriculum that supports safe spaces no matter where you work. If you agree, share your comments here. #workplacesafety #psychologicalsafety #wellnessatwork Club Ichi Events Industry Council #curriculum

Friday Facts and other curiosities drive me to establish a brave space for the next generation of human capital. Not with the glass half empty or half full, but with a renewed fascination for the thought provoking leaders who will one day take over our industry by storm and with purpose. But will they need hard hats? Or will they need support shields from caring, kind, and empathetic leaders whose DNA is made up of smart, respectful, caring, encouraging, components needed to fly them into a sustainable, healthy, and mindful industry in 2025. The answer is "YES." Entering the workplace is a zone, not always built for what this generation holds close to their hearts and souls. Get ready for the questions, get ready for their answers. They are going to ask you why they have to do what you told them to do. That should make you happy because no one has ever asked you that before and maybe that is because you demanded it, so your teams succumbed. Gen Z will not say yes if it does not have purpose or value and they will let you know why they feel the way they do. Are you going to tell them they're fired? If you do, just try and hire others, because they are all going to say the same thing, ask the same questions, and challenge you to try something else.. Wake up and listen. You're missing the next generation's invasion of our world as they demand change that benefits human nature, and the planet. Listen up, my suggestion is that you embrace their minds, you honor their experiences, and you teach, coach and mentor them to be organized, detailed, have dreams, have courage and be brave in any circumstance. They need safe workplaces. they want to trust, and they care about human sustainability. Have a happy Friday and a great weekend. Do you need a speaker or content writer on this subject? I have been mentoring students for the last 10 years. I understand where their headsets are and I understand how they TIKTOK. Let me support you and your business. You can thank me later. CanSPEP PCMA SITE Nidhi Tewari, LCSW Club Ichi Seneca Polytechnic PCMA Event Leadership Institute #nextgeneration Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO

Gen Z are looking for LIFE, WORK, BALANCE and I hope that you are listening carefully to what they stand for, because by 2025, 27% of the workforce will consist of Gen Zers, according to the World Economic Forum. Gen Z – people born in the late 90s to early 2010s – are entering the job market facing different conditions than millennials. And there are already interesting lessons to glean from their attitudes about the workplace. Millennials had to job-hunt during the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Some of them are still struggling to own a home. Many of them have ditched hustle culture in favor of purposeful work. Gen Zers are also facing economic uncertainty – hello, inflation and climate change, war, and politics that would make anyone's eyes roll. But their professional growth is occurring at a time when remote and hybrid work models have become the norm and DEI is top of mind. Recruiting Gen Z candidates isn’t the same as the earlier generation as they care more about flexibility and living a meaningful life, but in different ways than their millennial counterparts. Perhaps it’s because they are more cynical about the world ahead. Maybe it’s because they led the quiet quitting revolution on TikTok and refuse to build their identities on what they do for a living. It’s also notable that Gen Z came of age during crises like Black Lives Matter and the pandemic. Being socially conscious is almost imperative for their generation – and it’s a key driving force behind their career decisions. After attending IMEX, I recognize how little the majority of event professionals know about this generation as if they are unconscious to what is going on around them. Their education will have to feed their curiosity, and drive their souls. They care about human sustainability. I scratch my head, when I hear conversation that points fingers at them for everything they have not  succumbed to. Is that because many event profs think that what they were doing all these years was perfect? "I don't think so." I study Gen Z because this is the generation I care about most. They deserve to learn how to recognize problems in the workplace and they are entitled to know how to respond to them. If only we would pay more attention to them instead of measuring the difference between a cup of surveys' compared to a tablespoon of why the wifi did not support the registration platform! Guess what, they matter and the sooner you understand them, the better you will be in allowing them to support your business models. I say this with all due respect to our leaders who are still living in glass offices. Don't throw stones until you take time to listen to this generation. They are smart, strong, and sensitive. Do you agree, disagree, agree to disagree? Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Gabriella Robuccio Huong N. Brian Monahan Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi Joanna Lean Jenny Blaschke Nidhi Tewari, LCSW

They say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But not this time! What began in Vegas at IMEX, continues to impact at the PCMA Canada East Chapter as Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi takes its ideology and mission to the Innovation Conference at the end of November. I have never been to Saskatoon, but I am told that it is a beautiful city and one that makes Canadians proud. My influence extends to Generation Z and how we are going to train them to recognize a problem in the workplace and how to respond to it. Lip service is useless and yet it's the popular go to for many leaders who do not prioritize their people. My mission is to Gather Voices from near and far from those in the event ecosystem who care about education and training enough to mandate it within the CMP, CMM, and other careers relating to the meeting, hospitality, and destination travel industries. I will not stop until I complete my mission because I have not spent the last three years listening, researching, and bringing awareness to a crisis that continues to affect the human capital in our industry globally. I am really looking forward to meeting the PCMA group who make up the East chapter to influence their thoughts and actions when it comes to trust, safety, and human sustainability. Together we can make changes and put an end to the fear, shame and stigma that is rampant in the industry because everyone worries about their reputation. Remember, your job does not define who you are, but wellness will get you through the toughest challenges in life. Tell me what your concerns are or what you would like to chat about this topic. My ears are open and I welcome you into my brave space. To be continued... Erica Orecchio, DES Barbara Bruns Palmer PCMA Event Leadership Institute Vinodhini Deshetty Brian Monahan Tammy Moore, CMP, CMM

Today we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving. There are no black Friday deals, or Cyber Monday leftovers, but there is a sense of family that come together for the greater good of joining together especially for many who have not seen each other for a long time. From our community table to yours, we wish all of our Canadian friends, colleagues and families a very healthy, happy and peaceful day. What are you doing this year for Thanksgiving? Share in the comments. Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi #Canadianthanksgiving #family #celebration #wellness

Wellness that wakes up the event industry professionals is one way to get their attention perhaps. How we start our day is as important as how we live our lives. Our industry is chaotic and disruptive to say the least, but when we fill our souls with energy and enthusiasm we empower ourselves and others to practice Life, Work, and Balance. Work does not define you and it does not come ahead of your life if you pay attention to what your mind needs. Wish you were here at IMEX to thrive with 15k other event industry profs. It’s exhausting but fun and fabulous. Kate Patay, CPCE JT Long (she/her/ours) Susan Hatch Sarah Kloepple Andrea Doyle Barbara Scofidio Barbara Bruns Palmer Michael Shapiro Meetings Mean Business