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What is it really like to be an event planner? From the glitz and glamour to the harsh reality and pressure of an event planning career we reveal what the lifestyle of an event planner truly entails. Be a proud event professional, passionate about this rewarding career path.

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In the People Archives, we explore:

The thrill of event planning and management - from working on exciting projects to celebrating success.
The pressure and challenges that come with deadlines, budgets, and last-minute changes.
Personal stories and interviews with eventprofs who share their journeys.
Tips on managing work-life balance in a fast-paced industry.

Being an event professional means dedication, creativity, and the satisfaction of making impactful moments happen. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your career, the event planning lifestyle is as rewarding as it is challenging.

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Top 2 CEMA Executives Resign

Kimberley Gishler, executive director, and Olga Rosenbrook, director of programming and member services of the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) — an organization that PCMA acquired in December 2020 — have resigned.

Andrea Doyle | 4 years ago

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Mental Health Crisis Amongst Event Planners Is Real

Event planning has always been stressful, but add the challenges of a pandemic, and a mental health crisis has erupted. Where can you turn for help?

Andrea Doyle | 4 years ago

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A Guide to Burnout for Event Professionals

Mental health issues are not new to the events industry — these experiences have been present for some time. But with event profs currently facing exceptionally high-stress levels, more people are living with mental health challenges like burnout.

Lisa Jade Hutchings | 4 years ago

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Event Professionals Share New Year's Resolutions

Twenty event professionals share their New Year’s resolutions. Seven common themes paint a clear picture of what event professionals want to be and see in 2022. They also offer a good recipe for how to tackle the year ahead.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

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How Event Professionals Can Cope With Imposter Syndrome

Event planning has always been stressful. But with the challenges of the pandemic, event professionals are now experiencing more feelings of self-doubt, leading to growing concerns about imposter syndrome. Fortunately, planners are not alone, and there are ways to cope.

Lisa Jade Hutchings | 5 years ago

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How the Event Industry Is Meeting a Growing Mental Health Crisis

Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. Getting mental health support is crucial, but where and how can event professionals get it?

Maria Lenhart | 5 years ago

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The Rise of the Bleisure Event Attendee

Are you seeing more extended stays after your events? If so, you may be experiencing a slow developing trend – the rise of the bleisure traveler. What will that mean for your event? Here are a few things you should know and what you can do to encourage bleisure and benefit your attendees and your events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 8 years ago

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How Event Professionals Should Deal with Disrespect

Ahhh, the drama. If your workplace is seeming more like a soap opera and less like a place of business, there are a few things you can do to end the disrespect you may be feeling as an event planner.

Christina Green | 9 years ago

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Bipolar Disorder and Event Planning: My Story

Mental health and mental illness is a constant battle for many event professionals and something that is, unfortunately, not discussed enough.

Helen Moon | 9 years ago

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What Event Professionals Don't Understand About Focus

Do you feel like you’re struggling to focus? Like sometimes your brain just needs a break? Turns out that’s not just natural but healthy. Here’s what science is saying about focus and lack of it.

Christina Green | 9 years ago