What to do when you are too scared to hold your first event

May 13, 2019

Yes, it happens. A lot! I see so many amazing women who want to hold their first event but find it too confronting to put themselves out there. No matter how far along you are in your business, there are going to be times where you have a burning desire to do something but you haven’t started because of:

a)   Fear
b)   Overwhelm
c)   Comparisonitis
d)   All of the above. Boo!

And if you find that you aren’t breaking through and it’s actually holding you back, it can be frustrating with a capital F.

So what can you do when the brick wall in front of you doesn’t look like it’s coming down anytime soon? Pick up the hammer and swing girl! Here are a few ways you can build yourself up to holding your very first (and amazingly fabulous) event!

Event Confidence Boosters

May 13, 2019

Events. What a sure fire way to bring up some nerves. Even for people like me who are in the freaking industry, I still get nervous before my own events or before networking events where I don't know anyone. That being said, there are a few things you can do to ease the butterflies a little whether you are a host or a guest.

How To Overcome Common Event Planning Fears

May 13, 2019

Yes people TOTALLY have fears when it comes to planning events. Some people know exactly what they are before they even begin planning, while others don't realise what their fears are until the planning process has started and all of the sudden they feel like they have slammed into a brick wall.

Trust me, there is always some level of anxiety or fear around events. Even my most successful clients still worry about certain things in the lead up and on the day. Don't let this turn you off though, just like anything in business, if you want it to happen then you are going to need to figure out a way to overcome it.

Below are some common fears that come up around events and some ways to overcome them.

Uncomfortable Things You Have To Do To Run Successful Events

May 12, 2019

There's no doubt about it. Events can bring up stuff. And by 'stuff' I mean every uncomfortable, confronting feeling that you don't want to face. Are you an introvert by nature? Do you lack confidence in some areas of marketing and selling or even public speaking? Do you have insecurities that you've successfully managed to hide deep down inside you? Well be prepared to meet these babies head on. As scary as it can seem, this is not a bad thing (yes seriously!). This is, in fact, a downright amazing opportunity to be completely liberated and finally free of them!

So what things am I talking about specifically? Well let's drill down and have look!

10 Reasons Why Events Are a Lot Like Dating

May 12, 2019

Dating and events.

You wouldn't usually put these two things in the same category but they are more alike than you think. Here are 10 reasons why events are a lot like dating....

How To Get The Most Out of Events & Build Relationships

May 12, 2019

The best part of events is the face to face time you have with like-minded peeps who are all there for a common purpose. You are all in the same room, at the same time, with the same opportunities but when there is awesome content on offer, it can be easy to forget that one of the most brilliant things you can do for yourself is to connect with the people who are there.

Whether you are the organiser of the event, the helper, the guest speaker or the attendee, here are some ways that you can get the most out of events and build relationships with the people who are there.