3 ways to go from surviving in your event career to THRIVING!

If you have ever felt like you’re barely keeping you head above water in the fast-paced world of event planning and management,?

You find yourself merely surviving, caught up in the whirlwind of deadlines, logistics, and client demands.?

It can feel near impossible to feel like you will ever get on top of it all and feel like you are ahead.

However, amongst the chaos, there lies a path to not just surviving, but THRIVING.

So, join me, as I take you through an exploration of the 3 key strategies aimed at helping you navigate the journey of going from a survivor to a THRIVER in your event career!

#1 Embrace Versatility & Adaptability

Picture this: you're juggling a dozen tasks, the venue suddenly changes, and your client wants to throw in a surprise theme just for kicks. Sounds like a typical Tuesday in the life of an event planner, right? In the unpredictable world of event planning, being adaptable is a necessity.? Being ready to pivot at a moment's notice, whether it's adjusting to last-minute changes in venue, accommodating shifting client preferences, or navigating unforeseen challenges like extreme weather or logistical hiccups.? If you can embrace these obstacles and see them as opportunities to showcase your resourcefulness and problem-solving skills you will position yourself as an invaluable asset in the eyes of clients and your colleagues.

#2 Level Up Your Skill Set

Sure, you may already be a master multitasker and a pro at soothing frazzled nerves, but why stop there. Complacency is the enemy of progress.? To thrive in your event career, you must commit to ongoing learning and skill development.? The event landscape is constantly changing with new trends emerging year to year. Being across the latest technologies, honing your project managed skills, communication and negotiation and other professional development will see your event expertise and growth elevate your value & worth in the industry and open new possibilities and career advancement.

#3 Network Like Your Career Depends on It

Success in the world of events is often as much about who you know as what you know (and how many free drinks you can snag at the open bar ??). Being able to build and establish genuine connections with clients, vendors, industry peers, and other stakeholders can significantly impact your ability to thrive in your event career. Develop a reputation for being reliable, having integrity, and being professional in your interactions (don’t forget to add your personality), will allow others see what value you add to any workplace and project.? By taking opportunities to collaborate and expand your network will you also find also find a community which will also support and help propel you towards greater success.

As Jim Rohn says, “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”.? So, network like a seasoned socialite, embrace adaptability and level up your skills, and you'll transform your event career from drab to fab in no time.

So now is the time to channel your inner event ‘warrior’, and get ready to conquer you’re your career, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and the lives of those you touch, one fabulous event at a time!

Which strategy is your favorite to thrive in your career?

Comment below and let me know ??

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