That Could Have Been An Email

We see it multiple times a week… a colleague posting about their newest certification. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Mary Beth Micucci to discuss the event professional certifications that are out there, how valuable they really are and who seeks them out when looking for talent. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Another year down...In the last episode of the year, we'll discuss what worked in 2022, what definitely needs to go, like the use of the word, "pivot", and what we hope to see in 2023! Also in this episode, we reference a very insightful article written by Ken Madden, SVP, Head of Digital Engagement for George P. Johnson Experience Marketing, on the Future of Event Tech. Check it out here: https://marketing-automation.martechoutlook.com/cxoinsights/the-future-of-event-tech-nid-2515.html?fbclid=IwAR2Ev7-zoYzrTQtRTmxMtjn800qV5Teqnq2wS8jQuBUv9ujE4BAue3_uaro For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

We’ve heard people say they work to live, not live to work, but what if your work becomes your life in a positive way and enriches the lives it touches? In this episode, we welcome Anna DeShawn, the busiest person we know! We’ll talk with Anna about turning passions into a business, choosing opportunities that line up with your values, and pursuing those passions while still working a full time job. You can learn more about Anna, E3 Radio and the Qube on all of your favorite social media networks: @e3radio | @thequbeapp | @annadeshawn For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

How do you keep yourself from becoming the “default” go to team member to cover for others to complete tasks? In this episode, we’ll be joined by Fallon Cryer to discuss the assumptions that sometimes creep up when looking at a team and analyzing team members’ situations, such as who has a family, who’s “always” available and how those assumptions can result in a tense, unfair environment. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

With the holidays upon us, organization and team celebrations are filling up our calendars. In this episode, we'll discuss appropriate party etiquette such as open bars, conversations, and how much you should actually let your hair down when partying with colleagues. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Unlimited vacation, team happy hours, abundance of snacks; these are benefits we’ve all seen advertised in job postings for years now. As newer generations enter the workforce, inquiring minds want to know, are these really benefits of a workplace? In this episode, we’re joined by our colleague, Kass Stavropoulos, to get her take as a younger professional and what characteristics of a job and company are really beneficial. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Designing your ideal career path based on your interests, time and values is a new and exciting opportunity! In this episode, we are joined by Connie Cay-Santos, who discusses her experience with striking out on her own, saying “yes” and “no” to opportunities and how to foster the relationships with connections to get and give what you need. Connie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniecaysantos/ CAY VII: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cayvii/ and https://www.cayvii.com/ For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Are emojis a sufficient mode of communication? In this episode, we’ll discuss when it’s appropriate to use emojis in communications, especially emails, if they really convey clear responses and how it represents your communication style. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Sorry for my delayed response. Sorry for not responding yesterday. Sorry, but can you take a look at this? STOP! We’re not actually sorry most of the time, we just want a way to convey to that person that they weren’t intentionally being ignored or dismissed. In this episode, we’ll discuss why we find ourselves apologizing for things in our everyday activities, how we shouldn’t be sorry for asking questions and not dropping everything for someone else in the moment and ways to overcome and change our language to dump the word, “sorry” in communications when not relevant. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

It’s a blessing and a curse… knowing what you’re doing and doing it well. The blessing being that this expertise makes projects run smoothly, the curse is that the client often comes to you for everything once they experience your knowledge base and find you trustworthy. In this episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of being a “yes” person for all questions and “second opinions” in a project and how it helps and hurts all involved. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Those tangled webs of email chains we weave, how do we get ourselves into them and why do they always somehow include your manager’s cousin’s wife and everyone under the sun? In this episode, we discuss the meaning and interpretation behind using the word, “just”, sending “polite” reminders and thinking before you copy multiple team or client members on an email and what it means to the recipient when they see more people enter the conversation, or everyone’s anxiety nightmare; high-ups copied. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Client and contractor relationships can be complicated and rewarding at the same time. In this episode, we chat about the push and pull of this relationship, share experiences and tips on how to foster this relationship for a successful project and future opportunities. For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

Direct messaging; a double-edged sword. While convenient, it can, at times, be intrusive. In this episode, we discuss when to use direct messaging such as teams or slack, and when it’s better to pick up the phone or convey the message through email. Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts on communication tools and preferences for getting everyone on the same page! For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

With so many communication mediums and the ability for rapid responses, how much is too much? In this episode, we discuss answering emails outside of the “typical” business hours and if it’s helpful or hurtful to your time and need for a brain break. Does replying on a weekend seem dedicated or workaholic? Does it destroy boundaries that you tried to set at the beginning of the project? Give us your feedback as well! How and when do you prefer to communicate? For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!

In this pilot episode you will meet the hosts Leslie and Ron as they introduce the podcast and discuss why it is important to pause before sending the meeting invite and ask yourself “could it be an email.” For every download/view of the podcast for the months of October - December I will be donating one dollar per download/view to Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/). Help us get the total donation amount up by checking out the podcast each week!