I’ve always trusted my gut instinct. I believe when you meet someone there is either a connection or not. It’s the chemistry between you that is the foundation of trust; the building block for a relationship. We’re not talking sexual chemistry here – more that feeling you get that screams – I can work with this person. They get me. …
Of the many ways to navigate our way out of the coronavirus pandemic, the vaccine or immunity passport has to be one of the most controversial. Some have branded the idea ‘discriminatory’; others believe it to be ‘inevitable’ and the only safe for the world to open-up again. Either way, it begs the tantalising question – are vaccine passports the …
Persistence. Not a word that’s often celebrated. Nor, in my view, a trait that is not encouraged enough. For many, it’s a word that invariably throws up pessimism and challenging connotations. Yet, I firmly believe that persistence is your most valuable business weapon, and in the last year, it’s fuelled my drive to continue to reach for the stars. Persistence …
Rudolf is female, Santa’s favourite meal is fish soup and Mrs Claus would love to appear on Strictly Come Dancing! Yes, it appears that everything you thought you knew about Christmas is wrong! That’s according to a new interview with the one and only Mrs Claus (wife of the big man) on the latest ‘Events That Made Me’ podcast, hosted …
As it is for most, December is usually the most hectic month of the year for me. As an event planner of over thirty years, I’m accustomed to spending the festive season in a whirl of organisation, fuelled with coffee, adrenaline (perhaps a glass of wine or two), executing the season’s most exclusive, spectacular parties. This year is different. I’m …
Those who know me will be aware that I’m not shy of being the centre of attention. I learnt to play the piano at four years old and quickly adored the energy and attention it allowed me to gain from people. Yes, I admit it.  I do love an audience. Motivational speaking is something that I revel in for that …
Usually, I pride myself in being able to predict trends within our sector. Having worked, lived and breathed this industry for so many years, I have honed my ability to spot the next big thing. The hottest new talent. The best new venue. The themes, décor, music, food or service that all clients will clamber over one another to book. …
I have news for you. Christmas is not moving. Not even for Coronavirus! And I for one am glad. One of the things that I enjoy most about my role as a hospitality consultant is working with established venues to really help them make the most of their commercial assets. After all: if you’ve got it, flaunt it! And with …
I’m a person that always strives to find the positives in life. When we were forced to stay home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, I made use of the time and space given to me, channelling that into positive activities. I’m lucky to have a home that I love – a place that reflects my personality and gives …
As I write this blog, hundreds of theatres and arts venues across the country are illuminated in red to highlight the challenges for the events industry in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by PLASA, the Red Alert campaign has seen venues such as London’s National Theatre, Manchester Central and the Aberdeen Arts Centre joining together in a show …
