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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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How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Work Late in Events

It can sometimes be a challenge to motivate yourself and other team members to work (another) evening or weekend but here are some motivational tips and incentives to help get everybody on board.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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15 Ways Eventprofs Can Be More Productive On Their Commute

Use your travelling time to your advantage and adopt some of the activities of the most successful eventprofs. Here are 15 ways you can be super productive on your commute.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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15 Monster Ways To Master Your To-Do List

When your to-do list is looking a little stale and you aren’t sure how to make the most of it, we can help with these monster ways of getting it done!

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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13 Tactics For Event Planners To Stay Calm In All Situations

Event planners take pride in appearing unruffled, calm and collected, but this can be super challenging in certain situations. Here are some tactics for ‘keeping your cool’ at all times.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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How Eventprofs Can Be Better At Multitasking (Even Though You Shouldn’t)

For event professionals, multitasking can be an essential part of the job role. You know that you shouldn’t do it but, when you are juggling multiple deadlines, it is the only way to stay on top of everything. Here are some tools and tips to make juggling various projects and tasks more effective.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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15 Questions You Should NEVER Ask Event Planners

Warning - DO NOT ask event planners these questions. Under ANY circumstances.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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7 Tips To Stay Motivated In Events

Do you feel like you’ve lost your motivation? Do you dread each day? If so, it’s time you do something about your lack of motivation.

Christina Green | 9 years ago

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13 Reasons Why Every Kid Should Become an Event Planner

From the moment a child is born, parents fantasize about what career their offspring will eventually hold. Is event planner on your top ten wish list? Possibly not. But you just might want to reconsider that.

Christina Green | 9 years ago

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The Essential Motivational Playlist For Eventprofs

It doesn’t matter whether you’re the CEO, event manager, event intern or the coffee maker, music affects us all and we have just the playlist to motivate all eventprofs.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 9 years ago

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12 Things Only Eventprofs Understand

No one understands eventprofs like other eventprofs. The following twelve truths may seem weird to those in other industries but they’re our norm.

Christina Green | 9 years ago