Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
February 1, 2022

"Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut


Just in case you missed the last edition, here is a link to it for you

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What’s In This Issue?

  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • 2022 Classes
  • Congratulations New CMP
  • Are You Preparing (or think about) taking the CMP exam again?
  • Sit In The Attendee's Chair Podcasts
  • Ongoing Resources
  • And more...
Congratulations New CMP

I have crossed paths during their preparation through a mixture of my 16-hour virtual classes, my two-day in-person classes, the MPI Global Master Class, my videos, and some random conversations. I am very proud and happy for you, and it means a lot to have been part of your journey.
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You
Perspective | I spent the night in an empty airport. It was a dream come true.
With no one around, O'Hare airport is full of adventures.
Night in an Empty Airport Washington Post

Mischief managed: 14 'Harry Potter' filming locations you can visit in the UK
I know there are Harry Potter fans who read this and who is not thinking about their next fun trip?

Pro tips for surviving a long flight during a pandemic
Basically bring everything you will ever need…
 
Everyone is having supply chain issue
Is yours at the bottom of the ocean?
 
COVID entry requirements: Will I need a booster shot to travel in 2022?
Health experts expect booster requirements to become more widespread as countries mull new ways to crack down on the spread of COVID-19.
 
‘Everything has a story’: Behind the scenes at TSA’s lost and found
What TSA does with laptops, smartphones and stuffed animals that get lost and found at Dulles Airport. You cannot tell me you have never wondered…especially if you lost something.
Everything Has a Story Washington Post
 
Please Stop Using These Phrases in Meetings
Think more internal day to day meetings, than conferences..
Stop Using These Phrases Harvard Business Review

General Pessimism Around Continued Impact Of COVID Runs High
I did not even know there was a Travelers Confidence Index

18 Places Across America That'll Make You Feel Like You've Left The Country (No Passport Required)
When we can all vacation again, I know where I'm going.
 
Unique Museums of the Northeast United States
Ooooo---PEZ? Arcade? Children’s Book----It’s a Wonderful Life…
Watching the Upcoming Olympics?

Listen for these two things:
Podium –how do they use it? (Remember you stand on, not behind…)
Retransmission—listen for it as they are signing off each show. It’s important for copyright infringement.
About My Class

Next class being announced soon---registration will be a short time frame so make sure you read the The MeetGuide LinkedIn page for the most up to date information too. It will also be in the EGuide, but will probably not be the fastest way to find out.

For more information about the class go to this link to read what was in the last EGuide.
Are you preparing (or thinking about) taking the CMP exam again?

Join us this Sunday, February 6th at 3pm Eastern Time

Ok so maybe that pass has been elusive and you are wondering how to get yourself ready to go through it mentally, emotionally---and preparing differently. Join me and some of my former students who took the rockier road to passing taking 2, 3 and even 4 times to pass. They will share what they learned along the way about preparing and taking the exam successfully---and about themselves.

I ask that only those who have taken the exam before, and not passed, attend. It is to be a safe space to talk and ask questions.

To register please email your name, email to send zoom link to, when you last took the exam, and if you have taken my class-- which one, to Pauline@joannedennison.com. Please register by February 4th at 4pm ET. I will send the link out the day of the session.
"Sit In The Attendees Chair" Podcast!

As you may know, we are getting the podcast up on multiple platforms, in addition to YouTube where we will keep posting.

New ones coming soon!

Hey! Are you listening? Please email joanne@joannedennison.com to share with us why others should listen! Have topics you want to hear, email me that too.

Try using your Alexa by saying, "Alexa play podcast, Sit In the Attendees Chair!"

We are posting on:
Where will I be?

Will I see you there?


MPI NJ and I have moved the session I was going to do at MEETS to September 15, 2022. It will be so you can learn and experience Open Space Technology, a form of "unconference". Many of you have heard about it, but it is the kind of thing that experience is the best way to understand. Save the date!

I still plan to be at the MEETS conference so I hope to see you there!

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