Eventualists

There’s no formal roadmap for career progression, both in the events industry and almost all others. Nobody gives entry-level employees a clear checklist to follow that will lead them to their next promotion, or a map showing them how to climb the corporate ladder rung by rung. Yet somehow, some people figure out how to progress quickly while others compare themselves and wonder what they’re doing...

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no matter what happens. They work long and odd hours, spend many weekends and days onsite and are often expected to be available for clients 24/7. That need to be “always on” can take an emotional and physical toll on event professionals, but it’s rarely...

Every generation has its labels. Gen Zers are often described as job-hoppers who are purpose-driven, as tech-dependent individuals who are too online, as highly sensitive employees who are impossible to manage—but what is Gen-Z actually like to work with? What do they want from their careers, and are leaders really listening? In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston...

In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston are joined by Tyler Sturdivant, assistant manager of events at Inspire Brands, to explore what new professionals can really expect when entering the events industry.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Eventualists: Real Stories, Eventual Experiences, a new podcast from Meetings Today that pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a next-gen professional in the meetings and events industry. In this debut episode, Eventualists co-hosts Taylor Smith of Meetings Today and Hannah Elston of Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) introduce the concept of an “event...