No matter who you are and where you live across the Globe our lives have been turned upside down. As I take the time to reflect on an emotionally challenging and ever-changing year, I look back at the good, the bad and the ugly. But it’s not all doom and gloom – 2020 has provided us with some positive changes as we all flex and adapt to a new way of living.
So, I am three months into my journey as a mentor for the Fast Forward 15 Programme and now Katharine and I have built a lovely little relationship, goal setting has become our number one priority.
We are three months into Lockdown in the UK and the events industry has been shaken to the core by the impact of no live events for the foreseeable future. It looks like virtual events are here to stay for a while at least.
During the last two months, Story Maker Events founder and wedding planner, Kelly Frew has helped many worried couples who have been forced to postpone their weddings due to COVID-19.
The lights twinkle in time to the carols playing merrily in the background. The smell of mulled wine fills the air and the mince pies and festive fizz are prepped ready for your guests to arrive.
We have all sat through conferences or ‘away days’ in dark, dingy rooms with no natural light for hours on end. How did it honestly make you feel? Energised, inspired and motivated? No, I didn’t think so.
In today’s world, any reputable event management company is acutely aware of the impact events can potentially have on the environment. As industry professionals, it is our responsibility to proactively encourage sustainable practices when delivering events.