PCMA Convene Podcast

Links:·      Brené Brown at Convening Leaders 2025·      The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED·      Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching·      Brené with Michael Bungay Stanier on Dare to Lead Podcast Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/  Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Discover how PCMA’s APAC team is redefining event design with the Business of Events conference. Gain insights into crafting meaningful connections across diverse regions and how technology shapes the future of events.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Guest Information:Florence ChuaWith over 25 years of experience working in Asia Pacific, including 11 years in China and several years in other countries, Florence is well attuned to the diverse cultures and markets in the region.At PCMA, her focus is on growing the PCMA in the region and aligns with stakeholders to advance the industry.The Business of Events 2025: Master. Mind.Sustainability in Business Events IndustryEpisode TranscriptFollow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Research shows traditional networking methods don’t work for women. A growing number of female-only events and spaces are trying to get it right.Part two of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: Architects of ConnectionBeyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their WayWhy Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Season 5 is starting this Thursday!This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Episode TranscriptFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Links:·      Convening Leaders 2025·      Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own·      It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes·      From News Junkie: The Overhaul of Convention Centers·      November Special Issue  Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/  Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Planners share how they are being more intentional about helping their event participants make more meaningful connections.Part one of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Architects of ConnectionBuilding Authentic Connections: The Human-Centric Vision of C2 MontréalAdvanced Networking in the Curriculum at Higher Ed EventLeaning Into Connections Is the Secret to This Event’s SuccessFollow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

An interview, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.Guest Information:Daniel Hires has been a prominent voice for impact-driven innovation and entrepreneurship since 2010. Today, his work is informed by the need for inner growth needed to achieve a regenerative transition. He is a Fellow of the RSA, active as a Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation, and in his role at the IDGs, he supports corporate partners such as IKEA, Novartis or Google integrate the IDGs into their HR and sustainability efforts.innerdevelopmentgoals.orgEpisode TranscriptLinks to resources:·      You Could be the ChangeFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Guest Information:Laura DekkerLaura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.Episode TranscriptAdditional Resources:Knowledge Nugget - The Great UnaskedFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor will not be helping participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene, with excerpts from the original interview with Alex Carter.Read the Article: Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra