I recently leaned into talking about the realities of being mid-career in events, and I’m not talking mid-career in terms of seniority. I mean someone who’s been in long enough that the early excitement has settled, you’re not close to retirement, and you’re in that long middle period regularly looking at what you’ve built and […]

Freelancing in events is always a hot topic. As time goes on, more freelancers seem to be defending their working model all over social media, and in a way, they are combating assumptions people have about them and what freelancing actually entails as companies expect more and more of them. I’ve seen a lot of […]

Want to work at the Olympics? Every Olympic cycle, people watch and think, “I’d love to be part of that.” Then, a year before the next Games, they start searching: jobs, organising committees, Olympic-branded roles. And often… nothing. I first stepped into this world during London 2012. Being on the ground, I quickly realised something […]

At the start of a new year, it’s tempting to only look forward. I have vision boards, lists, etc. just like most people. But I’m throwing it back to November for a moment, because last year I intentionally worked on something that has quietly shaped how I think about events, careers, and strategy. It’s a […]

Working with celebrities at events is an art, and a well managed celeb appearance and experience can elevate the event’s reputation and yours whilst a misstep can turn into a PR nightmare. Maybe you’re handling A-list talent entirely, or maybe you will come into contact with them at some point, but knowing how to create […]