Planners on Purpose Podcast

Becoming a lifelong learner is all about leveraging your growth mindset versus fix mindset. In this episode, we talk about the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, and also unpack five tips that helped Naomi to be an effective, lifelong learner and shared those tips with you. The tips that we talk about on this particular episode are: Have a growth mindset Have a mentor, be a...

When we come to the end of the week, event planners can typically wonder how much work they have completed that week. However, the question should be how well did they work this week? The answer to this question will lead us to some profound solutions that can allow us to get even more work done because we are focusing on what matters. We are focusing on our systems, our processes, and how well we...

If there was any way for you to eliminate just a little bit of stress that you have to work through on a day-to-day basis, would you do it? That is the question that highlights and goes through this episode. And if you said yes, to that question, then how you reduce your stress will be to systemize. When we talk about systemizing we mean to put in place basic systems that will allow you to create...

We have all been on the edge, nearing burnout, not seeing a way out of the mess that we are currently in. If you're an event planner and are in a place like that, then it may be time that you embrace a burnout prevention strategy, so that you can put yourself in a position to thrive when planning events. In this episode, you'll learn about four different burnout prevention strategies to...

Gor Gyulkhasyan joins the Planners on Purpose podcast to discuss social event trends insights from Permeet.  Permeet is a digital planning tool that can be used when planning social events like birthdays, anniversaries, and even weddings.  Social event trends can be here today, and gone tomorrow, however, Gor highlights key trends that he's currently seeing when it comes to those planning and...

Has curiosity or necessity driven your event career success? That's the question that is being asked in this podcast episode and what we will dig into deeper. When it comes to having curiosity, this soft skill can bring a lot of expansion in your life. It allows you to explore, figure things out, learn new things, and think outside of the box. When you don't have curiosity, you aren&apos...

Event managers are in an industry that is built on supreme service. Due to our service standards, we aim to please our clients, customers, and attendees. Although serving and exceeding expectations of the people that we work with may seem like a good thing, it could actually have its opposite effect if we aren't checking ourselves appropriately. This episode unpacks how to say no and thrive a...

Many of the experiences that we have can be used for inspiration for event marketing. In this episode, I share a little bit of my holiday tradition and help share some insights from my experience and it can apply to events. In marketing events, it's important that we focus on experience. Our attendees should be excited for our events, and have an enjoyable experience, along with an incentive...

Have you ever felt your brain drain after a long day? This can happen when you go through much stress and have to recall and lean on your short-term memory. In this episode, we will talk about brain drain and stress, and how it interacts together and can make it difficult for you to recall such things as remembering your keys in the car or remembering names, or faces. We can overwork our brains of...

It can be such a struggle to cope with life changes. You struggle with understanding that changes happening, and you may also struggle on understanding what the next step for you might be. In this episode, we unpack some insights on how to cope with life changes, so that you find yourself moving through them with more ease. When you are coping with the changes that are going on in your life, it&ap...

Employee wellness trends have changed their trajectory in the last year. Many companies have been adjusting their current offerings, and even adding new offerings and benefits to their employees in an effort to support well-being efforts. With approximately 60% of the workplace saying they work in toxic environments and are on the verge of quitting, employers are doing what they can to ensure that...

There are many efforts out in the workforce being done to help support employees overall well-being. In order for you to know what matters we are unpacking the five essentials of well-being in the workplace in this episode. You're well-being, matters and recognizing what these workplace essentials are will also help you to understand if you can champion for change in an effort to help support...

Did you know that burnout can affect introverts more than it can affect extroverts? There is a such thing as introvert burnout. And if you are an introvert, it is important that you are aware of how you best thrive in working with others, and how your energy can be managed to support your overall success. This episode puts introvert burnout on the table and showcases the symptoms to look out for i...

If you want to have an amazing year, then you have to have a big vision for what is going to drive your success. This episode explores the big questions that you should ask yourselves in order for you to be able to have that perfect vision for your new year. An area that can help you put your vision together easily is reflection.  Reflection is the pathway to progress and understanding and reflect...

When comparison strikes, it can be tough for us to move forward. Comparison fosters stress, anxiety, and depression and if you're not careful, it can take over our lives. This episode unpacks comparison, and talks about some of the consequences of comparing ourselves to each other. Naomi motivates you to take your own path, follow your own dreams, and guide your life in the only way that you...

Why work harder when you can work smarter? This episode talks about automation hacks that event professionals can use in order to make their lives a  little bit easier so that they can handle more important tasks. From email automation tools, to technological integrations, all of these have the potential, for being so helpful to us, personally, and to our businesses. And although many different pr...

When it comes to navigating stress and being overwhelmed, it's important to get our hands up, stress down, and get the support that we need. It's ironic that if we have challenges in our health, we will call the doctor, and if we need our car fixed, we will call the maintenance technician. However, when it comes to our mental health, we can allow it to faster and sit without raising our...

When we're planning events and doing this great work of event planning, we can fall into creating bad habits for ourselves especially when we are in busy environments. This episode will help you to develop good habits through some simple tips. By fostering good habits in your life, you can show up better for yourself, for your business, and for your clients. In this episode, Naomi shares how...

Event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. However, many people may argue - why? This episode will unpack a few reasons why event planning is stressful and give some tips on how to overcome this stress in your work.  Some of the areas of stress  that the podcast touches are: Expectations Increased Global Demands Pricing Struggles Lack of Concern Long Hours or Overwork Although...

Systems, process, and people are three pillars that we want to look through when doing problem-solving for our events, and for our businesses. In this episode, Naomi shares how you can filter problems that are brought to you through this filter to avoid drama and to have ease when solving problems.  When unpacking systems, Naomi speaks about how systems are the framework for which your work is don...

When it comes to getting things done, how you use your calendar has a lot to do with ensuring your success. This episode focuses on quick and easy tips that you can use to wield the power of your calendar effectively. In this episode, Naomi shares how having a holistic view of your calendar can work to your benefit, allowing you to have all of your calendars (both work and personal) in one place....

This is a celebratory milestone for the Planners on Purpose podcast at which they are celebrating 100 episodes. This episode features the top 5 highest listened-to episodes on the podcast. Naomi shares what impacted her on those episodes and shares her outlook on the podcast moving forward. Links and Resources The Power of Moments, Deanna Nwosu Turning Positivity into Criticism, Jordan Kentris 3 K...

High-performing teams need a sense of safety, be dependable, and be connected to a higher purpose to be impactful. In this episode, Naomi unpacks what it means to have a high-performance team. Whether you are an event planner, leading an event planning team or an industry level, knowing what makes up an impactul team can be helpful. And not focusing on these aspects can lead to mistrust, and slowl...

The holidays can be very exciting, but they can also cause a lot of stress. Many times, we struggle with our familial relationships, the demand of buying gifts, and the responsibilities that are bestowed on us. All of this can lead to holiday burnout. In this episode, we discuss what holiday burnout is, what are the symptoms of holiday burnout and how it can manifest in your life.  We also talk ab...

Living a life on purpose means a daily commitment to living in a way that reflects your ultimate life goals. This episode will unpack what that means for you and will challenge you to contemplate if how you spend your days, in fact, is how you'll spend your life.   To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit www.plannersonpurpose.com. Thank you so much for listening, until next time, stay...