MPI Potomac Cast

The conversation with Drew Dudley continues from the January 2024 e2 and explores the concept of lollipop moments, where small acts of recognition and empowerment can profoundly impact others. The Zeigarnik effect is discussed, highlighting the importance of breaking down tasks and creating consistent habits. The conversation also delves into conscious leadership behaviors that become unconscious over time, emphasizing the need to align actions with values. Closing the gap between who we want to be and how we behave is a key focus, with the suggestion to plan to matter, plan to lead, and plan to add value. Dudley's book, 'Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership that Matters,' is recommended as a resource for personal growth and development.

Guest Speaker: Drew Dudley, Internationally Acclaimed Leadership Speaker | Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Moderator/Host: Shawn Pearson, Principal | Pearson & Associates and VP, Education  

Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard, Photographer/Videographer | Chip Dizárd Studios

Takeaways

•  Small acts of recognition and empowerment can have a profound impact on others.

• Breaking down tasks and creating consistent habits can lead to increased productivity.

• Aligning actions with values is essential for conscious leadership.

• Closing the gap between who we want to be and how we behave requires planning and consistent effort.

Dudley's book, 'Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership that Matters,' offers practical advice and stories to inspire personal growth and development.

In this episode, audiovisual (AV) experts discuss the importance of AV for events and the common issues that planners face in AV planning. They emphasize the need for advanced planning and understanding of the basics of AV equipment, negotiating various charges and AV contracts, and budgeting for AV needs.

Featuring AV Experts: Deirdre "Dee" Clemmons, CMP, CAE, Chief Event Strategist, DLC, Meetings & Events and Raegan Smythe, EO Executive Producer, CYT Productions, LLC

Moderated by: Sean Byrne, Director of Individual Giving, Teach for America

Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Background

03:05 The Importance of AV for Events

06:05 Common Issues in AV Planning

09:58 Advanced Planning for Events

19:29 Advanced Planning for Large Association Events

21:11 Benefits of External Consultants or AV Brokers

22:16 The Importance of Experience in AV Planning

22:45 Negotiating AV Charges and Fees

23:12 The Complexity of AV and the Role of Meeting Planners

25:32 Scenic Elements and Stage Design in AV Contracts

28:33 Cost-Friendly Scenic Elements for Events

32:09 Key Takeaways: Advanced Planning and Budgeting

In this first episode of 2024 and in honor of Presidents Day, MPI Potomac's 2024-25 Incoming President Cheri Fairchild, CMP is joined by Phil Rappoport, Immediate Past President who shares their goals and vision for the chapter and offers advice to new and existing members. Episode Highlights:

- Benefits of Membership

- The importance of networking, volunteering, and giving back to the industry

- How giving back can elevate your leadership skills and career

Hosted by Carolyn A. Patterson-Kemper, VP of Communications

As we begin our 2022-23 year we hear from Phil Rappoport, Principal of Virlybird, and the 2022-2023 MPI Potomac Chapter President.  Phil shares with us the value of volunteering as an act of "giving to the greater good" and how this leads to industry and career security.  

Phil also shares his vision for his presidential term as he keeps the chapter on the path of "having a sense of purpose and being intentional about it."  Hear about the lessons we've learned and where we carry those lessons forward by holding onto the "anchor of MPI" and the value of our professional and social networks.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#mindfulness #eventprofs #volunteerism

This week we have Mike Matthews, CMP, Producer, Technical Director, and President of Event Alliez, a strategic event consulting firm helping organizations and meeting planners maximize their events.

Mike shares his stories and lessons learned when working on presidential inaugurations, global summits, and various city-wide events that consist of high-profile speakers. From there he helps to explain the value of having an event production partner to work with your stakeholders, planning team, and AV company to elevate the experience for your attendees.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#liveevents #eventproduction #eventprofs

As we come out of the pandemic “gratitude” should be on our minds as we extend thanks to our family, friends, clients, vendors, event attendees, and co-workers.  But are we showing gratitude to those that are grateful for us, and most importantly... are we showing gratitude to ourselves as well?

Join Linda Roszak Burton, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Founder of DRW Coaching as she guides us through how we can practice gratitude towards others and gratitude towards ourselves in every step of our lives.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#eventprofs #gratitude #giveback

What is the true role of the meeting planner in events as we move toward the second quarter of the 21st century?  Hear from our members as they share their path from "falling into it" to managing some of the largest trade shows and events in the world.

This episode of "Share Your Journey" captures an exciting conversation with Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of The North American Trailer Dealers Association.  Andria shares her journey from planning consumer shows, navigating a mostly male driven industry, and moving up through the ranks to her recent transition to Executive Director.  

This podcast is done interview style courtesy of Stephanie Santini, CMP, DES, Senior Director, Education and Events with the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. 

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

Intuitive Healer, Devon Whitaker, is one of a kind.  Take a listen to her gentle approach toward the New Year as she provides helpful tips on workplace stress and soul quenching advice.  

Follow Devon on Instagram @Dmindfulsoul and via Facebook.  If you haven’t booked one of her sound bath experiences, we highly recommend it.  

Thank you Devon! @MPI #mpipotomac #wellness #eventprofs

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

In our first podcast of 2022 who better to kick things off than our own Chapter President, Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC as she shares her own goals, the collective goals for the chapter, and how we can become more engaged and connected to one another in '22.

Shelli will also share how volunteerism motivates her and how she got involved with our chapter four years ago, eventually moving into her current position at the helm of the largest MPI Chapter in the world. 

Bonus material:  Does Shelli prefer her sandwich to be called a grinder? Hoagie?  Sub?  Find out!

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon “Overcoming First Timers Syndrome.”

In the final episode of our three-part series Dr. Habtewold helps us understand the best practices when it comes to articulating your leadership philosophy, developing a successor, and the value of volunteerism as a key element to promotion. “You have one life, one opportunity and you want to maximize that and what a better way than by stepping up to leadership.”

Dr. Habtewold is a transition and transformative strategist, coach, author, and speaker, who empowers 1st-time supervisors, managers, and executives to make a smooth transition to leadership.

“Better fathers, better mothers, better brothers, better sisters… better citizens.” - Dr. Habtewold

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

Join  Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon "Overcoming First Timers Syndrome."

In part two we Listen to Dr. Habtewold as he shares the tools to allow you to jump in and deliver results by building your team through coaching, mentoring, and cross-pollination. You'll also learn why it's important to say no and how to do it by providing alternatives.

Dr. Habtewold is a transition and transformative strategist, coach,  author, and speaker, who empowers 1st-time supervisors, managers, and  executives, to make a smooth transition to leadership.

This three episode series will give you the precise resources and  mindset to take that first step if you’re not in a leadership role yet  or perfect your leadership skills if you’re an experienced leader  already.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon. He takes us on a three-part journey that starts with recognizing your value and place as a leader, enhancing those skills, and developing your team while creating a flow of succession.

Dr. Habtewold is a transition and transformative strategist, coach, author, and speaker, who empowers 1st-time supervisors, managers, and executives, to make a smooth transition to leadership. 

This three episode series will give you the precise resources and mindset to take that first step if you’re not in a leadership role yet or perfect your leadership skills if you’re an experienced leader already.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

Listen to Brian Monahan, Vice President of Sales and Business Development with Prestige AV @PrestigeAV and Troy J. Peters, CTS Vice President of Marketing & Business Development with Video West, Inc. @VideoWestInc as they discuss the ins and outs of embracing the "New Normal" of virtual, hybrid, "simulive," and in-person production as we head into 2022.  

This podcast will set you up with everything you need to know to take your event to the next level including significant event marketing ideas and room diagrams/renderings, streaming options, and unique venue installations following the design, bid, build process of AV professionals.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

Join author, speaker, swimmer and host of Hospitality Today Live, Deborah Gardner as she shares her journey of adaptation through the pandemic and how it lead her to launch International Women in Hospitality Day. This inaugural event will take place online on September 23rd and consists of several women hospitality leaders from around the globe and one “surprise male guest.” Get the inside scoop here on this week's MPI Potomac Podcast. #eventprofs #MPI #IHWD21 #hospitalitytodaylive

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS. 

Join current MPI Potomac President Shelli Vasser Gilliam and Immediate Past President Devin Lewis as they share the ups and downs of leadership during the past two years of the pandemic.  Learn from their stories of staying positive, staying involved, and how they were able to evolve and embrace the chapter's needs and their own.  Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum.

As our audience grows with our twice-a-month podcast we take a step back this week to introduce the team that's bringing you your Voices of the MPI Potomac Chapter Podcast.  

Listen in as Troy Peters, CTS, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development with Video West Inc along with Nataki Hemmings, CMP Sr. Event Specialist with Honeywell, and Nancy Rosenbaum, Event & Business Development Strategist with Visit Alexandria as they discuss their hopes and dreams for the podcast in 2021 and beyond.  Hear about their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives as well as ideas and suggestions for the direction of topics and speakers for upcoming episodes. 

#EventProfs #LiveEvents #MPIPotomac

Join us as we have an open conversation around the advantages of inter-sectional work and educational experiences in the events industry with David L. Dirks, Esq., CMP Director of Meetings & Events with the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

Hosted by:  Anjali Sanghvi

On episode 3 of MPI Potomac Cast we speak with Anthony Molino, Immediate Past President of MPI Potomac, about what it was like to end his year as President during a global pandemic and amid a human rights crisis. We also get a behind the scenes look at how Anthony rose to the leadership position he's in and the struggles it took to get there, as well as the lessons learned.

In episode 2 we sat down with Devin Lewis, MPI Potomac President, to talk about the challenges of leading the largest Meeting Professionals International chapter through a pandemic that has decimated our industry. We also learn what it's like to be the first black female President of the chapter and the weight of that responsibility.

In episode 1 we had the privilege to interview Carlos Pelham, Past President of MPI Potomac, current VP of Membership, and the driving force behind the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion taskforce that evolved into the current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for MPI Potomac. Hear how MPI Potomac took a leadership role in the organization by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Mentorship can be such a scary or foreign concept but most of us engage in it informally all the time. Leadership and mentorship often go hand in hand. Being a mentor and being mentored by others is rewarding in both a professional and personal capacity and can make our lives richer and deepen our relationships with our mentors and mentees.

Listen to this engaging podcast with Ronda Keys of Inspired Event Productions, LLC, a 20 year veteran of the event industry with numerous designations including an MBA, CMP, CMM, CEM, CTA, DES, & HMCC as she shares her experiences in leadership and mentoring.