Event Garde

The Gardian Blog, featured in Alltop and Association Universe, serves as a rich content library that illuminates topics and issues of importance to our community—particularly as they relate to learning, meetings, and facilitation. Check out February's most-viewed blog post, "The Unseen Power of a Skilled Facilitator," here: https://ow.ly/fqoY50VlwbA

When it comes to writing style, do you prefer the clarity of an informative approach or the engagement of storytelling?

Meeting and event planners, you play a HUGE role in supporting wellness during conferences and gatherings! Here are simple ways to boost attendee well-being: - Healthy Options: Offer nutrient-rich meals, hydration stations, and mindful snack breaks. - Movement Breaks: Encourage stretch sessions, standing tables, or even walking meetings. - Mindfulness & Relaxation Zones: Provide quiet spaces for meditation, deep breathing, or even short naps. - Outdoor Time: Incorporate fresh air breaks or walking tours to help attendees recharge. - Connection & Mental Wellness: Foster meaningful networking through small group discussions or gratitude walls. What wellness initiatives have you seen work best in the last 6 months? Drop a comment with what attendees are most excited about! For more health and wellness tips, join us here: https://ow.ly/64zV50Vih5r

Did you know our clients love working with us? We have the receipts to prove it! We're proud that 46% of our clients are repeat business and 59% of client inquiries turn into ongoing partnerships. Thank you for trusting us to deliver meaningful results time and time again! Learn more about our client engagement in the 2024 End of Year Recap: https://ow.ly/hIFJ50VfSR4

Last week, Aaron was onsite training with Public Sector Consultants—creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment! From thoughtful setup to meaningful content and conversations, it was a great session, and it’s all part of a four-part series designed to enhance the team’s facilitation skills. Each session builds on the next and is crafted to help the team grow their knowledge and confidence of sound facilitation tools, methods and best practices. Interested in customizing a training session for your team, board, or members? Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more!

Have you ever thought of community agreements as a form of collective decision-making? Rather than a top-down approach, they invite us to answer questions like, "How do we want to be together?" and "What does respect look like in this space?"—fostering psychological safety and deeper engagement. Join Krista Rowe from Event Garde on March 19th, from 1-4 pm, as she co-facilitates with ERACCE on using community agreements as an anti-racist practice. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gBVZKn-j Let's learn and reflect together!

Exciting news! The Event Garde team is thrilled to welcome the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) to our client family! NAWIC is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community, and advocacy for women. Over the next month, Aaron will collaborate with NAWIC to fine-tune its target audience, set measurable goals, and enhance session content through a reimagined event at-a-glance. We’re excited to support them in achieving success at their August event! Need extra planning support for your annual conference? Whether you’re in crisis mode or simply looking to lighten your team’s load, we’re here to help! Reach out at [email protected] or learn more: https://ow.ly/hW6k50VigZ0

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We're thrilled to announce that Judy Spanogle is our newest Gardian of the Month! Check out more here: https://ow.ly/VXqJ50Vi7Cq

Aaron and Kara hit it out of the park during their recent IHS site visit in Indianapolis! They could see Victory Field from the hotel and had a great time exploring the property, meeting with hotel staff, and making sure everything is on track for a seamless event. They can't wait to be back this September for the Annual Conference & Expo!