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Get to Know ME with Trisha Neff

Motivation Excellence

A great book, and 3. During the short summer months in Northern MI: going to the beach, enjoying outdoor concerts, and reading a million novels on my screened-in porch – please ask me for book recommendations! For public speaking, if I’ve had time to rehearse what I’m going to say, I will be much calmer and do better.

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Planning a Destination Wedding

Traveler's Q

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company

Endless Events

But first, consider the following: Do you want someone to train your presenters and manage rehearsals? You’re actually competing with the whole Internet, books, their kids, and many other things. And the right virtual event production company will jump at the opportunity to help you with all of this!

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1.

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How to Make A Good Presentation in 10 Steps 

Endless Events

To be most effective have your presentation follow the traditional story plot, there is a reason time after time movies, books and so much more stick to it. This session allows the audience to pick the topic of discussion, similar to path story books where you get to pick what comes next. On that note, don’t make it all about you!

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Celebrating Team Success in the heart of Rio’s Carnival

inVOYAGE

One of the best ways to experience Rio Carnival is by booking VIP access to the samba school parades at the Sambadrome. Planners can arrange private samba rehearsals for a behind-the-scenes tour of the intense preparation that occurs before the grand performances.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?