Category Archives: Giving Thanks

  • It’s All About Perspective

    Posted on May 27, 2022 by Carolyn in Giving Thanks, Just Because.

    Travelling is never easy and it’s often fraught with changes and frustration. On a recent trip, I had to rebook a flight due to some unforeseen circumstances and that precipitated a series of challenges including a missed connection that brought this usually ‘glass half full’ girl to the verge of tears. I pulled myself out […]

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  • Grow from Adversity

    Posted on May 25, 2021 by Carolyn in Giving Thanks, Just Because.

    What a year! I’m sure anyone reading this can relate. It was a crazy roller coaster both personally and professionally. It’s probably an unusual opinion – but in hindsight, I’m grateful it happened (no, not the restrictions, people dying and uncertainty) because it made me pause and reflect. It reminded me that we learn and […]

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  • Unexpected Thank Yous

    Posted on May 23, 2017 by Carolyn in Giving Thanks.

    As a meeting planner, it’s standard practice to go through the list of venue staff who worked your meeting and allocate tips as a thank you for those who have gone above and beyond. This is something extra budgeted for as we know that not everyone shares equally (or is included) in the automatic gratuities/service […]

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  • What are you thankful for?

    Posted on November 24, 2015 by Carolyn in Giving Thanks.

    I just got back from 12 days on the road – it started onsite and ended as an attendee. While I missed my family, this trip helped feed my soul and remind me why I do what I do. I’m thankful for being a part of the meetings industry and this trip reinforced that for […]

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