Back to the Future of Events: Recent Episodes
Steve Angel, Paul Boustani & Chad Davis
Your backstage pass to thriving in events. Start shaping the future of events with your hosts (and hardcore event nerds); Steve Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis.
We’re thrilled to be ending Season 1 by featuring an ICONIC Australian. Jean Kittson is known and loved as an author, performer and scriptwriter for stage, television, radio, magazines, newspapers and her autobiographical books. She is also an experienced MC, keynote speaker, panellist, debater and facilitator in the corporate, government and community arena.
In this episode, Jean shares her years of experience and outlines the importance of an excellent brief and what it takes to get the best from talent at our events. Jean’s insights into how to present on camera spoke to our co-hosts, and we believe you’ll learn a lot too.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Jean offers us the perspective of the talent which we're yet to explore on the podcast!
In Keep Calm and Reflect Steve leads Chad Davis and Paul Boustani to share what 2020 and creating this podcast has taught them.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. Paul Boustani also edits the podcast. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Our special guest this episode is Helen Fairclough, who has the weighty position of Director of Business Relaunch for the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. In our chat with Helen, we go behind the scenes of the year that was for the Centre, for Helen and the Victorian Events Industry.
What we find is an organisation and leader who have been empowered to evolve to meet the challenges that 2020 presented to us all. Though the situation has been challenging, Helen and the team have used it as an opportunity to pause, reflect and reset to help secure the venue's future and establish a point of difference for customers. The aim of the ‘business relaunch’ is to explore new products, services and ways of working and we find out that there are some genuine, tangible results already shining through with this change in approach.
This is a case study in what it means to build innovation into the DNA of an organisation. The MCEC has moved away from understanding people based on their job function and valuing them for their contribution.
When someone asks you who you are, what do you say? Do you start by giving your job title? If you do, you may have lost your identity in your career. In Keep Calm And Reclaim Your Identity, we look at how we can lose our identity when we blur the lines between work and personal life. This is your reminder that you are more than your job!
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com. Whilst you’re visiting us, subscribe to our complimentary VIP mailing list. You’ll be the first to know about the newest episodes as well as exclusive content we’re creating just for you!
Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. Paul Boustani also edits the podcast. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Jill Covitz and Luke Cook are entrepreneurial business partners who both got their start in working in the media and events apart - before coming together to create Funlocka. When faced with the challenge of the year that has been 2020, this dynamic duo came together to evolve themselves and their business. We’re a huge fan of their purpose; providing solutions for happiness and wellbeing.
Our guests this episode look to INSPIRE, EXCITE & REWARD the people that matter to them and to their clients most.
We loved chatting with Luke and Jill to understand why they created Cuppa of Life a virtual cafe designed to kick start your day with a dose of positivity from experts and personalities who have been invited to inspire, motivate and entertain. This free-of-charge service raises money for charity and has led to the creation of a dedicated community who log in every morning for a boost to their mental health and wellbeing.
Listen in to hear all about the yin and yang partnership of our guests who respect and accept each other’s strengths. You’ll find out how an alignment of purpose and values coupled with the pursuit of happiness has led Jill and Luke through innovation and into growth.
In Keep Calm And with Byron Preston we chat with an event professional and Journey Undiscovered podcaster about mental health in the events industry. We’re grateful to Byron for being vulnerable in sharing his experience, his challenges and what he does to ensure he can be at his best.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In 2020, our peak events industry association, Meetings & Events Australia had to take both the national conference “Evolve” and national MEA Awards online for the first time. We’ve invited National MEA Board members Paula Nolan and Kirsty Forbes on to the podcast to share their experience and learnings as leads on the MEALIVE Awards and Evolve: Renovated respectively.
We had a great time chatting with Paul and Kirsty, and you’ll learn a lot about how important it is to reimagine an experience for an online audience.
We cover a lot of ground from the importance of the right on-air talent, audience interactivity tips, the importance of partnering with the right vendors and making the right content choices. It all comes down to a lesson that has been shared on the podcast several times - when it comes to virtual events; we’re making television now.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. Paul Boustani also edits the podcast. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Our guest this episode is Luke Butler, Managing Director of Hastings People and one half of the dynamic duo behind the Back of House podcast.
Luke is known throughout the industry as one of the most respected and connected people in the hospitality sector. Over the last 20 years, Luke has occupied multiple group management roles with some of the best operators. In 2016, Luke’s attention turned to recruitment which was a natural choice as it combined his experience in hiring, passion for mentoring and vast industry network.
In our chat with Luke, we explore his background in hospitality operations and his move into recruitment for hospitality and leisure. We also get down to understanding what the current recruitment climate is like. This leads to hints and tips for what to do now to be ready for future employment opportunities.
In Keep Calm and Be Fearless, Steve Angel takes us on a big topic. We look at understanding what fear actually is, how it can hold us back. By better understanding our fears and articulating what’s behind them, we can actually take steps to overcome them.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. Paul Boustani also edits the podcast. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Our guest in this episode is Carmel Crouch, the fearless and innovative Managing Director of the Steps Group of Companies; a national not for profit, making a difference by providing opportunities for individuals and communities to shine.
Steve Angel takes the driver’s seat for our chat with Carmel, to learn how she led her team, sponsors and guests to host their annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball virtually (for the first time ever). We find a strategic thinker who has taken calculated risks to double down and not only on the delivery of a major virtual event but so much more.
You won’t want to miss this discussion of what it takes to “Think Big” and follow through. From a million-dollar investment in the organisation’s training programs going to mixed-mode through to her touching pride in the people, Steps have helped - we think you’ll finish the episode in awe of Carmel as we have.
In Keep Calm And Move, Steve chats with Peter Parker, CEO of the Blue Earth Foundation about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. We learn how Blue Earth promotes and helps Australians to live better and live longer, by making mindful moving a part of everyday life.
Blue Earth are also rallying people and organisations from across the world to ‘pass the baton’ across all time zones on Sunday 4 October, World Walking Day 2020! The virtual baton race celebrates the power of physical activity in unifying the world during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In this episode, Co-Host Paul Boustani chats with past guest Bruce Keebaugh, CEO of The Big Group and champion of the Victorian events industry about his recently launched "Save Vic Events" campaign to lobby government and industry to get Australia's events capital back on track.
Listen in as we chat about his passion for outdoor and carpark events AND the importance of clarity on a quotient for outdoor event capacities to allow some form of activity in the events industry in Victoria this summer.
Bruce's ideas are simple, solution-driven and could see local Jobkeeper hospitality staff back at work and engages hirers, designers, florists and caterers - providing some well-needed hope and joy to Victorians. What can you do to help our Victorian peers?
- Please sign the #savevicevents petition; http://chng.it/wFpfShXkdL
- Share this episode on all your platforms
- Share the campaign on all your platforms
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
You’ve heard our hosts name check them at the end of every episode; our guests today are designer and artist Rosa Morgan with DJ & music producer is by Adam Bozetto. Rosa who created our podcast artwork and Adam who created our podcast soundtrack - are they're here to explore what it’s like to be creative in 2020.
We’re thrilled to be bringing you the unsung heroes of the Back to the Future of Events podcast and put them front and centre. This is an open discussion with both creatives as well as our co-hosts, Chad, Steve and Paul.
You’ll get to know our guests better as we chat about their ‘day-jobs’, discuss their creative approach as well as an in-depth look at what clients can do to bring out the best in the creative process.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
How many leaders openly admit that their team is ten times better than them at what they do? Our guest is John Dinh, Director of Scene Change, is that leader! A leader who is here to share 15 years of tech experience in one convenient podcast episode.
We learned a lot chatting with John and we know that you will too. From understanding how the proper use of tech supports event messaging, how to get the best from your audio-visual company through to a timely reminder to bring your key suppliers into your creative process as early as possible.
Probably the most significant message here is about how producing virtual events is like producing TV and John has a lot of experience and insight that he is happy to share.
In Keep Calm And Listen we learn about our universal need to feel heard and understood. It turns out that whilst listening is a very powerful tool, we don’t always use it well. All this and more when we explore the distinction between listening and hearing & share tips on becoming a better listener.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
It’s time for an update from Back to the Future of Events creators and hosts, Chad Davis, Steve Angel and Paul Boustani. The self-described event nerds are ready to share it all in this episode; you’ll learn about their most memorable events, their epic fails, how they first met and how the podcast came together.
To make this possible we asked Jen Rudland to take on hosting duties and create a space where the team felt comfortable to share. Jen is the former Design Director of Decorative Events and a visual and tactile storyteller, conceptual and collaborative.
After doing the big green change from Sydney to Tasmania Jen is now part of the team with Milkwood; dedicated to teaching and sharing permaculture skills, for living like it matters. As Jen mentions in the episode intro - they offer a range of virtual courses that are worth checking out!
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In this episode, we chat with Cam Northway who embodies the fire and smarts of a true entrepreneur. The founder and leader of Sweet&Chilli and Cocktail Porter shares a masterclass in passion, commitment and adaptability. We get a look at the inner workings of his specialist drinks businesses based in London, LA, Sydney and Melbourne. We also hear what it takes to steer the business through choppy waters.
Cam’s wisdom is communicated with honesty, pragmatism and optimism. From a sensible fiscal approach for 2021 to better appreciating your team’s lesser-known talents - you won’t have to dig too deep to unearth helpful, easy-to-understand advice in this episode.
In Keep Calm and Feel, Steve Angel offers an insight into what feelings /emotions are, the role feelings have in our lives and we find out how to develop a healthy relationship with them.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Matt Pearce from Talk 2 Media & Events is our pragmatic and honest guest on this episode of Back to the Future of Events. We get the inside scoop on plans for a hybrid AIME 2021 and an understanding of what it’s like to own and operate such an iconic event brand. We also find out how Matt has tackled leading his team in 2020.
Our chat with Matt offers hope for an industry that will eventually come good… it also offers some tough love when we talk about the unavoidable loss of some events post COVID. Our co-hosts have really been impacted by this episode and we hope that you will learn a lot from it too!
In Keep Calm and Write It Down, Steve Angel explains how the process of journaling can be therapeutic and provides us with the techniques we need to give it a try. Just remember the acronym W.R.I.T.E. (and maybe have a pad and pen handy).
Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
You wouldn’t think there are many parallels between producing a rock concert tour and your events would you? Our guest Haydn Johnston from the Architects of Entertainment is here to prove us all wrong!
In this episode, we put co-host Chad Davis in the driver’s seat for a chat with Haydn that covers a lot of ground. Haydn explains how it is that the business came to be and how much it relies on the engagement and development of the next generation of production people. This is a real behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to put on major international concerts and music festivals; but more than that it’s a masterclass in mentorship and team management that we can all learn a lot from.
Other highlights of the conversation to look out for include; Haydn’s 80/20 approach to handing over his events as well as his participation in the Australian Live Music Business Council and the charitable program looking out for the needs of all production crew, Crew Care.
In Keep Calm and Trust, Steve Angel takes us through the importance of trust to our working and personal relationships. We then learn five key characteristics that create trust in our interactions with each other.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
We have great news - we found an iso-beard that is doing something good!
In this episode, you'll meet Andrew Hiebl, CEO of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux. Andrew shares what it’s like growing up the son of two regional artisans and how that has connected to his passion for regional tourism businesses. He gives us a lesson on what it is convention bureaux do... AND he explains the worthy cause that inspired him to grow an amazing beard.
Andrew is uniquely placed to give us all some advice on how to support regional events and tourism businesses that have struggled from a dark bushfire season through to the pandemic-induced crisis. He also sheds light on the lobbying work that has been going on in the last few months. It’s a very complicated landscape to navigate but it IS unified and it is certainly proactive.
We can’t wait for you to hear what we learned from Andrew and to hear how it inspires a riffing session between our co-hosts. We would also love for you to check our Andrew’s fundraising page for Beyond Blue - if only to check out his epic iso-beard AND donate a little (or a lot of) money; https://individual-fundraiser-ongoing.everydayhero.com/au/the-covid-beard-must-go.
In Keep Calm and Self Soothe, we go over what it takes to manage stress, even when we don’t have time for a yoga class or meditation session. Steve takes us through some quick and effective techniques to help us take the edge of right there and then!
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our new website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Ever wondered how TEDxSydney goes about putting together such engaging and memorable content each year? This is the episode for you!
Fenella Kernebone has what some call a portfolio career; ideas curator, MC, speaker and presentation trainer and is known for her many on-air roles with SBS and ABC... oh, and for leading the curatorial team at TEDxSydney.
We’re honoured to have Fenella on the podcast this episode to talk about the intricacies of curating ideas and how a journalistic approach can be adopted by any of us. We recorded this chat just before the announcement of TEDxSydney going virtual and you’ll learn more about what goes into building this aspirational and inspirational event.
We can’t wait for you to hear what we learned from Fenella AND we can’t wait for November 6th and the next TEDxSydney. There are lots of lessons in this episode from understanding the need to have a story arc behind event content through to the importance of curiosity and continuous learning.
In Keep Calm and Fail, we discover that fear of failure can stop us dead in our tracks. We explore that fear of failure prevents us from even starting. We discuss the importance of reframing the idea of failure on our way to striving for excellence. We also touch on the importance of working with those that align with our values to create environments where a “failure” is a step towards improvement and excellence.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our new website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Welcome to this episode featuring DJ, composer, music producer, community builder and hugger Jonny Seymour (AKA Seymour Butz). Jonny is also 50% of Stereogamous, the Sydney-based music-producing powerhouse formed with Paul Mac ; and has composed scores for theatre, fashion shows and exhibitions with the likes of The Sydney Theatre Company /ATYP, Force Majeure, Liveworks and David Jones to name a few.
In Paul’s chat with Jonny, we draw back the red velvet drape and take an in-depth look at how they** have become a leader and nurturer of the Queer scene through music. Jonny builds community through music and its music that is the common thread to their life.
We aren’t going to sugar-coat this - there are some raw and emotional moments in this episode as we journey through some of the highs and lows of Jonny’s journey. They generously share the challenges of growing up gay in Tasmania in the 80’s, we hear about how they were there at New York Fashion Week for September 11th - they also explain how their special brand of inclusive LGBTQ+ events were created out of the necessity of being excluded from the mainstream in the past.
Some of the fabulous artists that Jonny Seymour works with and mentions in this episode are listed below - we strongly recommend checking them out.
- http://www.ngaiire.com/
- https://lupajmusic.bandcamp.com/
- https://brendanmaclean.bandcamp.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/JamaicaMoana/
This is a story of triumph over adversity through acceptance, patience, generosity and gratitude. Whilst Jonny’s story might sound different to yours, you’ll find some profound lessons that you can apply to your work and life - we know we did!
“Keep Calm And” returns with Keep Calm and Practice Gratitude with guest Marilou Coombe; A coach who helps families thrive and author of gratitude journals for teenagers and adults. We learn why practising gratitude is vital in helping us live more fulfilling and positive lives (even in darker times).
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our new website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
**Jonny Seymour identifies as gender non-binary - their preferred pronouns are they, them and their.
In this episode of Back to the Future of Events, we find out what it’s like when the CEO of a major events brand started in the company warehouse (when he could have been a spy). Gab Robinson, the CEO of Harry the Hirer is a disciplined leader who isn’t one for the spotlight - it’s his humility and confidence in those around him that get the spotlight instead.
From the state of play for major international events like Melbourne Cup, the heartbreak of having to stand down over a thousand staff and even the importance of a morning routine; we get in deep in this conversation with Gab. You’ll come away with an understanding that Harry the Hirer is a business that doesn’t just talk about employee engagement, they live it in the good times and the bad.
We really don’t want to say too much here - it’s best you listen to how it all goes down in the episode.
In Keep Calm And Set Up Your Day, Steve Angel takes us through the importance of starting your day right. A little discipline at the start of the day seems to go a long way towards success. Steve takes us through the why and the how. Make sure to take notes.
We love that you’re listening to the podcast, we love it, even more, when you share episodes with your network! Feel free to share any of our posts from LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram. All these links and more can be found on our new website www.backtothefutureofevents.com.
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Keith Harwood has spent his career perfectly matching speaking talent to events audiences - a global pandemic shutting down the live events industry certainly hasn’t stopped that. In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how Keith and his business, Inspire Speakers have adapted to survive in these challenging times.
In our chat with Keith (and in the discussion amongst our hosts), we cover a lot of ground; from understanding what Keith means when he says business fit through to the lessons learned from putting on virtual events - there are some real nuggets of wisdom in this episode!
Keith inadvertently drops some truth bombs about how we’re delivering virtual events. Hint, it’s all about the audience experience and interactivity. Keith’s perspective adds weight to our chats with previous guests including Alex Daoust in Episode 5 and Bonus Episode 2 with Maz Speaks.
Also in this episode, we consider some questions around pricing in a crisis. Should the price of our services drop because most events are currently virtual? Should you reduce your rates to attract the few clients who are spending on events right now? What impact could these decisions now have on your future? This is a hot topic for the industry and one that we’ll be grappling with over the next few years.
Given all of this our regular wellness segment in this episode is focussed on how we can better negotiate. In Keep Calm and Negotiate, Steve Angel takes us through effective pointers on what to remember when approaching a negotiation. He helps us to consider how clarity of intention and our emotional state impacts on the process. We can tell you now that anger doesn’t help!
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Back to the Future of Events is produced and hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani. Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
At the best of times wrangling 170 unique venue brands would be a challenge - in this episode you’ll learn what it’s like to do it in 2020! As the dynamic General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Australian Venue Company, our featured guest, Kylie Moncur, generously shares the ins and outs of her experience of this year (so far).
Without sugar-coating the facts, the thing that shines through in this episode is that Kylie relishes her role and takes great pride in the business and its people - it’s the kind of positivity that is contagious!
You’ll hear about the two million dollar fund that the company set up to support over 4000 staff that had to be stood down at the start of the crisis. We discover the importance of each one of the 170 venue managers in the business. Kylie shares some current innovations in the company as well as where she believes we’re headed and what events might look like going forward. Hint, the day of the buffet is over.
We learn about the power of belief (and investment) in your people. We discover that it takes an understanding of client wants and needs, quick responses to changing conditions and a good dose of gut instinct to thrive.
Our co-host discussion centres on Kylie’s pride in what the Australian Venue Company has done and is doing for their staff and the rest unfolds from there for Steve, Paul and Chad. There are key takeaways here that apply to even the smallest of businesses.
In this episode’s segment of Keep Calm And, Steve brings in special guest Natascha Lavery - an executive coach and trainer to talk about a challenging topic, burnout. In Keep Calm And Prevent Burnout, Steve and Natascha chat about what it’s like to experience burnout. Natascha then brings her unique blend of business, neuro-psychology and education to share with us what it takes to recover.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan, and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Have you ever left a networking event after not being noticed? Have you given a presentation and had your audience looking at their phones?
Well, buckle up and join co-hosts Steven Angel, Chad Davis and Paul Boustani for a rollercoaster of a bonus episode - with the incomparable Maz Speaks (a.k.a. Maz Farrelly) who flips the script on professional communication.
Maz spills the secrets to grabbing attention that she's learned from a career in television; interviews with 12,000 would be reality stars and an audience of 8 billion eyes. Learn to cut out the white noise, to be interesting and even some tips on how to dress to impress.
Everything you hear will challenge you and some of it is down-right confronting. Trust us, you will hear the moments where she blows our minds - several times.
If you're waiting for a sign to Subscribe, Like and Follow our podcast on your favourite podcast app and social media - this is it! For all of that information visit our LinkTree on www.linktr.ee/bttfoe.
Maz references some newsworthy moments and content throughout the episode. We’ve included them for you below:
- Susan Boyle Video (spot the sandwich shot that Maz mentioned) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jca_p_3FcWA
- Big Brother Merlin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3N83X0gb_c
- The Turkey Slap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ONUFvQc1w
- Every Covid Ad is Exactly The Same Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM3J9jDoaTA
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Again and again one of the keywords that come up in our work with this podcast is Collaboration. Join us this episode for a peek behind-the-scenes at how special event production agency Team Event runs on collaboration, with General Manager, Rebel Barty.
Rebel is a powerhouse of an events person and in our opinion a bit of a guru. You'll hear all about her background in hotels and with Place Settings in Melbourne before she got swept up into Team Event.
Rebel is very real and really goes there in discussing her passion and appreciation for her clients, her teammates and her extended supplier network. There's even a special shout out to our previous guest David O'Brien from episode six.
The chat with Rebel inspires a lot of chatter with your co-hosts and you're going to get some of our war stories and more detail about some of their past projects. We can't help it - we're just really inspired by what our guest had to say.
In this episode's Keep Calm And segment, Steve brings us special guest Alan Stevens an international facial profiler and communications specialist. You won't want to miss Keep Calm and Connect - not only will you get four facial characteristics to help you better connect with, Alan profiles all three of us with nothing more than a photo and it's mind-blowing how accurate he is.
This is a jam-packed episode - we're sure it's going to ring a lot of bells for you. Please share your thoughts and questions on our Facebook page or drop us a line on our Instagram and LinkedIn pages - all those links and more can be found on www.linktr.ee/bttfoe.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In this episode, you meet the Adam McCurdie, Co-founder and Director Humanitix; the only social enterprise third-party ticketing platform for events, festivals, venues and conferences. The unique selling proposition with Humanitix is that 100% of the booking fees are donated to improve education for those who need it most.
In Adam's conversation with Paul Boustani and the co-host's discussion after, we cover a lot of ground. We define what a social enterprise, we hear about the multiplier effect and we get an insight into how Humanitix was originally funded and how it is now a self-sufficient model. We also get to hear how Adam and the Humanitix team have helped event organisers through the shut down of live events as well as the connection to, and importance of, listening to your audience.
We have an absolute cracker in our regular Keep Calm And wellness segment. If you have ever found yourself making excuses instead of starting a new task or project this is the segment for you. Steve takes us through a deep dive into procrastination in - Keep Calm Start Now.
We hope you get as much out of this episode as we have and please remember to Like, Follow, Subscribe and Rate us online. You can find all of our online channels on our LinkTree.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Our guest Mandi Ford is the formidable owner and leader of Essential Solutions. This episode showcases her and her business as a study in someone’s purpose, values and career being perfectly aligned. We discover some of the key values that have helped Mandi grow the business over the last decade. Mandi's passion for what she does is clear and her level of self-awareness is impressive.
Our guest also shares some great client stories, her own self-care practices. Mandi is also very upfront about the importance of knowing to surround yourself with people smarter than yourself.
Our chat with Mandi inspires an open discussion across a range of topics with co-hosts Steve Angel, Chad Davis and Paul Boustani.
Continuing the self-care conversation, Steve has a special guest for our regular wellness segment, Keep Calm And. In Keep Calm And Exercise guest Karlah van Arend of Tribe Functional Training Leichhardt, tips on how to start an exercise routine as well as explaining what it’s like to build a new business during a global pandemic.
Join the conversation on Facebook and check out our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts - all of that and more can be found on www.linktr.ee/bttfoe.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
There’s been so much speculation about when our beloved industry will be able to start up again... some of us have even been wondering if we have a voice representing us. In this episode, we find out that we don't have one voice, we have an army of them. Our guest, Felicity Zadro from Zadro Agency joins us for a chat straight after an Exhibition & Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) meeting just minutes before our chat. We hear all about the proactive lobbying that the board of EEAA have been doing on our behalf.
We get great insights into Zadro Agency's approach - including the four R's of crisis management. We were thrilled to hear the first thing that they do for clients is not WHAT do you do but WHY do you do it? This, of course, sets the tone for our co-host discussion with Steve Angel, Chad Davis & Paul Boustani. It's also inspired us to redefine our "why" for the podcast.
Also in this episode, Steve brings our regular wellness segment, Keep Calm & with Keep Calm & Sleep. Tune in to understand the benefits of a good night's sleep and best of all, to learn five simple steps to get there.
Join the conversation on our Facebook page - find that link all about us via our LinkTree.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at The Big Group? I know we have!
Recently Paul Boustani had the opportunity to arrange a chat with Bruce Keebaugh, CEO of The Big Group. It was a bit of a last-minute and as luck would have it there was a tech fail - we persevered and recorded a Zoom call (so please excuse the audio quality).
Having said all that, there are some cracking moments with Bruce Keebaugh that you won't want to miss.
As it's a bonus episode we thought we would try something different. You'll hear the interview broken up into segments followed by discussions featuring Paul as well as co-hosts, Chad Davis and Steven Angel. The listening experience is a little more free-form than our normal episodes and we can't wait to hear what you think.
So, join the conversation on Facebook, share your feedback on LinkedIn or even Instagram. If you're wondering where to find all of those channels, just visit our LinkTree.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Join us for a conversation with David O’Brien from Food Rascal as well as Cook and Waiter. David’s take on his career as an events chef and into owning and running his catering businesses is filled with charisma and Liverpudlian charm. David's passion is obvious and his stoic optimism is infectious and that shows up as we riff over what came up for us in the interview.
Stick around for our wellness segment “Keep Calm &” with Keep Calm & Breathe. Steve explains a bit about box breathing and how it works - it’s brilliant for when you need to ground yourself and bring a little calm into your life.
Before our next weekly episode, we will be dropping a bonus episode featuring The Big Group CEO, Bruce Keebaugh - so watch this space.
In the meantime, if you want to find out more about the podcast or share any feedback please comment on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages. Find those and more on our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/bttfoe.
- Steve Angel, Paul Boustani & Chad Davis
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In this episode, we share a conversation with Alex Daoust from Fourth Wall. Alex shares about his background, the specific elements to consider for virtual events as well as some advice inspired by Fourth Wall’s work with the charity RUOK. Chad Davis, Paul Boustani and Steve Angel (that's us) then go on a few tangents discussing how what we've learned this episode.
Our regular segment “Keep Calm &” is Keep Calm & Stop Being Busy. Steve brings you a special guest Vari Longmuir, a life and business coach for busy, overwhelmed people. She teaches you a brand new way to approach time-management. For more information on Vari check out her website (https://www.varilongmuir.com) and podcast (https://apple.co/2XfOtjM).
We would love to hear from you with any feedback or questions and comments on Facebook, Instagram - we're also working on a website! Anyway, you can find all our channels in one convenient spot on https://linktr.ee/BTTFO.
Join us next episode for our chat with David O’Brien of Food Rascal and Cook & Waiter; also keep an eye out for a special bonus episode dropping soon.
- Paul, Chad & Steve
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
This episode is the second of two-parts inspired by continuing our conversation with Tanya Brown from Create Engage. If you haven’t heard episode 3 we would recommend doing that before this one.
Part Two brings us real wisdom from our guest including easy to understand advice that we think you’ll appreciate. Stick-around for our discussion of what we’ve learned from Tanya. Following this riffing session, Steve Angel brings us our next instalment of “Keep Calm &” and this episode we have Keep Calm & Meditate; Steve has created a bespoke meditation for you available on YouTube or on our Facebook community. Links to both locations are as follows;
- https://youtu.be/hfG9st-keFY
- www.facebook.com/backtothefutureofevents
Please share any questions and insights you might have on this episode at our Facebook community or you can also email us your thoughts on backtothefutureofevents@gmail.com.
Make sure to join us next episode for our chat with Alex Daoust from Fourth Wall.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
If we've learned anything in the last couple months about this new normal malarkey, it's that you have to roll with the punches, learn from miss-steps and celebrate the little wins.
Join us for Part 1 of our conversation with Tanya Brown from Create Engage and On Air. In this first part, we get to know Tanya’s story as she shares her honest and relatable experience of running a digital event business a time where there has never been more demand (and a need for education) about online events. Whilst you'd think success would've been assured, it was not without its significant challenges. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll learn a few things (and NOT about tech!)
The conversation is so good that we’ve split it across two episodes with Part 2 being released in two days. It’s important you listen to them over two episodes.
The format of these two episodes means that you won’t hear our usual “Keep Calm &” segment or the three of us riffing about the interview. Both of these sections will be saved for after the conclusion of the chat with Tanya Brown - in the second half of Part 2.
Post any questions and insights you might have on this episode at our Facebook community via www.backtothefutureofevents.com. You can also email us your thoughts on backtothefutureofevents@gmail.com.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
Be inspired by our conversation with Jeremy Fleming from Stage Kings. When the pandemic hit, he went from letting go his entire team of stage production experts and almost shutting down, to bringing back his whole team and hiring another 30+ events people. Jeremy will tell you all about the journey to Iso Kings; producing furniture for the work-from-home market including how he and his team are supporting the charity Support Act.
After your co-hosts Chad, Paul and Steve share their thoughts, stick around for Steve's segment "Keep Calm &..." Today it's Keep Calm & Relax where we learn about how PMR can help you out of stressful states. Visit our Facebook page, via backtothefutureofevents.com, for a link to the PMR video.
Join us next episode featuring Tanya Brown from Create Engage and On Air.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.
In our first episode you get to meet us, your co-hosts, Australian event producers and long time collaborators; Steve Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis.
We chat about why this podcast and why now. We explain how the podcast will work and share a little bit of our take on the events industry in Australia - through the challenge of the global pandemic and beyond.
Oh, and if you're wondering about the name of the podcast, we explain that too. If you want to know more or join our growing community please visit our Facebook group; Facebook.com/backtothefutureofevents.
Join us on this journey to help our fellow event professionals thrive into the future of events.
Back to the Future of Events is co-produced and co-hosted by Steven Angel, Paul Boustani and Chad Davis. The podcast is also edited by Paul Boustani.
Our podcast artwork is by Rosa Morgan and all of our music is by Adam Bozetto.