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What if... You REALLY went all out tonight for your Halloween dinner? 🎃 #attendeeengagement #randomthoughtsbyLiz --------- 🎉 Get more ideas like this in our weekly newsletter, The Engaged Attendee. Subscribe at: https://lnkd.in/gK3hxdUH
Take a sneak peak at what the Club's got going on next month 👀 These are the top upcoming community gatherings...but if you know us, you know there's much more to come! Stay tuned 🤩 Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #november #upcomingevents #monthataglance
We're dropping another Gather Voices video as part of our "I am Ichi" campaign to hear from you, our community, on what makes you feel like "I am Ichi" = I am ONE 🧡 Bringing some positivity to your day is one of our OG Club Ichi Insiders, Heidi Hiller - Event Producer of Innovative Party Planners 🤗 Thank you for all you do for our community, Heidi!! Share the love with the Club by sending in your own quick clip 🫶 🖇 https://lnkd.in/dUz68Mtu Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #gathervoices #campaign #iamichi #sharethelove
As seasoned event professionals, we have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to mentor the next generation 🤝 The pandemic created a knowledge gap between newcomers and industry veterans making it essential now more than ever to share our expertise and build each other up 🙌 to ensure our industry’s resilience and innovation for the years to come! Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi said it best... Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce Janice Cardinale VEMM #clubichi #weareichi #b2bevents #eventprofs #mentorship #club
The Power of Mentorship: A Lifelong Key to Career Growth In any career, mentorship provides an invaluable path to growth, learning, and success. Having spent years navigating the dynamic events industry, I’ve found that mentors are more than guides—they are leaders who share wisdom, help us develop skills, and support us through challenges. Mentors offer unique insights that go beyond what we learn from books or courses. They bring firsthand experience that teaches not only what to do but also what to avoid. Mentors are often our champions, providing encouragement and advocacy essential for navigating complex career paths. Much of my career advancement is thanks to mentors who invested their time, advice, and belief in me. Research underscores the value of mentorship across industries. A study by Harvard Business Review shows that employees with mentors are promoted five times more frequently, and a LinkedIn survey reveals that 82% of professionals see mentorship as essential to career growth. Mentorship not only builds skills but also enhances confidence, performance, and connection to the human side of work. Mentorship is a lifelong journey. As you grow, your mentors may change, or you might even transition into a mentorship role yourself. This reciprocity—the cycle of giving, receiving, and evolving—shapes both individuals and entire industries. I am deeply grateful to the mentors who have guided me, teaching the value of balance, continuous learning, and self-belief—a mindset that now shapes my work and life. As the saying goes, “The day you stop learning is the day you stop growing,” and I encourage everyone to keep growing. If you're considering seeking mentorship, remember that it’s never too late, and there’s always value in connecting with those who inspire you. Finding a Mentor: Tips for Professionals at Every Stage 1. Within Your Workplace: Many companies have mentorship programs—ask about these during onboarding or personal development discussions. 2. Intentional Networking: Engaging with industry leaders on LinkedIn or professional groups can help form mentoring relationships. 3. Professional Organizations: Many offer mentorship as part of their membership 4. Make a Thoughtful Ask: When reaching out, be specific and respectful of their time. Do you need the support of a mentor? Do you think an industry wide program for mentorship would benefit those entering the field of meetings and events? Todays contribution is written Patricia Schweigler (Barraza) Event Minds Matter Empowered by Club Ichi Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Brian Monahan Leslie Bennett Dana Johnston, MS, CMP
It's no secret working relationships can make or break a business 🤝 Uplevel yours by joining us for an Ichi Academy class on "Winning Relationships: Your Guide to Stakeholder, Vendor, & Client Success" with Gabriella Robuccio of ProEventTips HQ on November 6th from 11:00-12:30p Central! 🎓 Instruction: Master the essential skills of relationship management that drive event success. Designed for event professionals who want to elevate their ability to navigate the complexities of stakeholder, vendor, and client interactions! ✍ Workshop: Engage in a Stakeholder Mapping Project, where you’ll identify key event stakeholders and develop tailored relationship management strategies to ensure their needs are met. $35 to register or FREE for Insiders! 👀 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/g4xtGbfA Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #academy #continuingeducation #relationships
That's right! We're dropping your Ichi Academy lineup for the REST of 2024 👀 What a year it's been for our community! By the end of '24, we'll have held 22 Ichi Academy classes 😮💨 That's a whole lot of learning, curated by and for our Ichi family. But we're not done yet! We've got 6 more classes for you to enjoy as you wrap up the year... Check 'em out! 🎓 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/gzMG-4tW Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #ichiacademy #continuingeducation #virtual #class
We had a blast with our first ever Hosted Buyer experience at IMEX America 2024 🤩 According to the post-show stats, this was IMEX's "biggest and most successful show" in their 23 year history and we were thrilled to be a part of it!! Check out the show stats sheet! 📄 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/guUEh3Jp Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #imex #hostedbuyer #industry #b2bevents #show
Hey, Ichi fam! Beat those Monday blues by registering for the "Broadening Your Knowledge of Investing" class with Ariel Lee of Edward Jones Investment Co 💰 Class is in session this Wednesday from 11:00-12:30p Central! $35 to register or FREE for Insiders! 👀 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/gN-S6HrJ Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #academy #continuingeducation #investments #learn
The Hub for Amazing Things: It's T.H.A.T. Show! Join us on October 31st at 1pm Central for a spooky 5th edition of T.H.A.T. Show (The Hub For Amazing Things) 🎥🕷️ Missed the latest live show? Check out past episodes at clubichi.tv and stay tuned as each month we're bringing you 30 or so minutes of live broadcast and non-stop community action you're not gonna want to miss! Free to enjoy 🙌 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/ejEPeAVH Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #thatshow #community #broadcast #live #tv #tunein
Join us MONDAY at 1pm Central as we dive into Freeman Company research with Molly Witges, CMP, DES in this behind-the-scenes event uncovering the answer to why event organizers aren't evolving 🤔 *An Insider-exclusive virtual event 🔐 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/gxGS4pSj Liz Lathan, CMP Nicole Osibodu, XOXO Kamryn Bryce #clubichi #weareichi #continuingeducation #b2bevents #speakers #money