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As I usually do I like to share personal stories and how those experiences have impacted me throughout my career. I believe Presence and Engagement within the given industry we are connected to provides great power and influence to how we develop our skills and gain knowledge and just as important (maybe more importantly) - how we contribute of our expertise, insights and perspectives and from those we gain value which is leveraged to benefit our own business, and relationships. The barrier to engagement...most often it's time, second is a monetary consideration. But when one considers engagement as an investment in themselves and their business suddenly perspectives are reconsidered on what they will gain from those experiences. But it takes commitment and effort...there is no magic trick to share. To be a champion, you have to be in the game otherwise the sideline is as far as one can go. https://lnkd.in/g_hdZZ_M

What's your love language? We show/give love best via Acts of Service (of course) and we receive love best via Words of Affirmation! Speaking of Words of Affirmation, I tear up a little every time a client leaves little love notes on social media. Coming from a property management background where the work is, quite frankly, "thankless" (let's be real, no one is calling their landlord saying 'hey thanks for keeping the lights on'...), it warms my heart seeing and hearing the joy people exude at one of my events. It's what fuels my creative fire! "Thank you SO much for helping execute my vision and keep the party on track all night long! I will never throw a party without calling you! I was able to enjoy a party for the first time ever! I can't thank you enough!" - Jenn Y. (private event client) "You make us better." - Miranda C. (corporate event client) "Special thanks to [Meredith] for the organization of the event, adding a ton of value to the experience." - Jorvic V. (corporate event client) "Above and beyond! You truly went above and beyond to make my daughter's birthday so special. Wow!" - Amy L. (private event client) "We couldn't have done it without you!" - Kathryn B. (corporate consulting client) #tootyourownhorn #lovelanguage #saythankyou #propertymanagement #tenantrelations #houstoncre #tobyconsultant

In the journey of building a thriving organization, it’s crucial to focus on nurturing relationships. Each connection is an opportunity to foster trust, understand needs, and create value. Let’s prioritize creating meaningful connections, knowing that today’s relationships could be tomorrow’s partnership. Thank you Daniel H. Camp for sharing this story. #BusinessGrowth #Networking #RelationshipBuilding #ChartwellHospitality #Success

I'm not a party guy. I'm not naturally festive. I'm most comfortable behind the camera doing my best to be invisible. (If you've met me you know I'm not naturally invisible.) It's been fun experimenting with getting people to interact with the camera lately. Getting some really fun reactions and lots of genuine smiles. How do you feel when you see a camera at an event? Do you try to avoid it? Do you know what to do with your hands? Does a little direction from the person with the camera make you more or less comfortable? #napavalley #videoproduction #eventvideo #corporateevents #corporatevideo #wine #winery #contentcreation #brandbuilding

Does kindness pay the bills? A couple of months ago, a client reached out, thinking I was the Conference Planner assigned to her event—even before her contract was signed. When we first worked together, I was new to the role and knew very little about planning, but I put everything into making sure her event was a success (thanks to my operations background, I knew I could deliver a great experience). When I confirmed that I’d be handling her event again, she texted, “Woo hoo!! 🙌🏻 dream team!! 💗” And this wasn’t the first time. Another client once said, “Let me know what I need to do for you to plan my next program.” It got me thinking—people don’t just care about the service; they care about the person behind it. So, is kindness a good career strategy? It’s not something I can list on my CV, but it’s a powerful reminder of what truly matters: the soft skills that build trust, connections, and ultimately, success. How you treat people is something worth holding onto. Agree? #conferenceplanner #corporateevents #tarrytown #tarrytownhouseestate #kindness #customerservice

Explaining what you do for a living is probably the most common story we tell on a daily basis. And yet, so much of our identity is wrapped into just ONE facet of our identity. 🙁 🌟 This week during a meet and greet call,  a client wrapped up his introduction with a smile and said, “I also do other things - like beekeeping and raising my two kids.” 🐝 👨👧👦 🌟 Last night I learned that a colleague I’ve been working closely with on #learningexperiencedesign is also an incredible singer and performer. 🎤🎶 I was moved to tears watching and listening to this video and realizing I’ve been working every day with Yasemin Arın over the past month and never knew this talented and inspiring side of her. 🤩 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eCNPdUTn 👉 In fact, there are SO many aspects of people we lose out on when we don’t get curious about the multiple identities they hold. When we don’t take time to reflect on people’s ✨STORIES OF BEING✨ vs. just their stories of working. One of my favorite prompts to kick off an #online #event is “share an identity you hold outside of work” or “share an aspect of your identity most people may not know about you”. Beautifully diverse answers typically pour in, such as: ✨ doting godfather  ✨ cool aunt ✨ self-proclaimed citizen of the world ✨ writer struggling with imposter syndrome, and more. At a time when we so desperately need more #humanizing working spaces, it’s a great reminder to us all to get curious and dive deeper into people’s life stories. ❣️ 💬 YOUR TURN: What’s an identity you hold outside of work? Drop it in the chat below👇 Me? I’m the “Carmen San Diego” of my family - I’m a global explorer, determined to visit every country in the world and eat every cuisine around the world 🤌😉 #ExperienceLearningwithRomy #connection #humanizing #work

As I've shared on LinkedIn, I recently started working at Houston First Corporation, the destination marketing organization for the City of Houston. If you would like to know more about Houston First, The Houston Chronicle recently published this article showcasing what Houston First does to promote region.

Reunited and It Feels So Good! There's something special about reconnecting with old colleagues, isn't there? Despite our vastly different roles now compared to when we worked together at what's now known as LocaliQ | USA TODAY NETWORK, when Amber Rebold, Katie Smith and I sat down together, it was like no time had passed at all. We seamlessly picked up where we left off, sharing stories of our journeys and celebrating each other's successes. It's moments like these that remind me it's not just about catching up; it's about cherishing friendships, sharing insights, and perhaps even hatching plans for future collaborations. 🚀 So here's to the power of staying in touch and the magic that happens when old colleagues come together in new chapters of their careers. Cheers to friendship, growth, and many more coffee-fueled conversations to come! ☕️💼 Tag someone you miss working with and set up a coffee or virtual meet up today! Trust me, you won't regret it. #CoffeeBreak #Reunion #OldColleagues #NewRoles #Networking #CareerGrowth #CatchUp #Collaboration

Discover insights from Shahjakhan, General Manager at Big Bull Lounge, as he shares the secrets behind exceptional hospitality in this exclusive interview. #HospitalityInsights #GMInterview #BigBullLoungeGM #ExclusiveInterview #HospitalityLeadership #HospitalityIndustry #HotelManagement #HospitalityExperience #HospitalityExpert #GuestExperience #HotelierLife #HospitalityCareers #IndustryLeaders #HospitalityTalks #events #indiahospitalitynews