Burnout Is Costing You More Than You Think—and the Industry Can’t Afford Your Silence Let’s cut through the fluff. Burnout isn’t just a “wellness” issue. It’s a leadership crisis, a business liability, and the slow leak that’s draining your top performers, your profits, and your reputation. And in the meetings and events industry? It’s baked […]

Fact: Event planning is ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in the world—right up there with military personnel, firefighters, and airline pilots. (PCMA) Reality: 79% of event professionals say their jobs are more stressful now than before the pandemic. (The Incentivist) Truth: Despite these numbers, planners who speak up about burnout are met […]

The event industry, often celebrated for its dynamism and creativity, conceals a pressing issue: the pervasive burnout and undercompensation of its professionals. While certifications are marketed as gateways to career advancement, they frequently serve as revenue streams for organizations, offering little respite from the industry’s systemic challenges. The Burnout Epidemic Meeting and Events has been […]

The meeting and event industry is facing a silent crisis: burnout among professionals is reaching unprecedented levels. While the demanding nature of event planning has always been acknowledged, the current surge in burnout cases is alarming. A significant contributor to this issue is the glaring lack of external advocacy from our industry’s leading organizations. The […]

Alright, seasoned planners, let’s talk. You know as well as I do that being a meeting and event professional is less “glamorous dream job” and more “survival of the fittest.” We’re expected to create magic out of chaos, achieve perfection, and always make it look easy. But here’s the truth: behind the perfect presentations and jaw-dropping […]

We need to have an honest moment here: Event planning is no walk in the park. We’re talking juggling a dozen million moving pieces, calming vendors mid-meltdown, and still finding time to smile while the stakeholder/CEO/Boss/Event host decides they want to scrap the entire plan and start fresh a day before the event. Sound familiar? […]

Burnout in our industry is like that unwanted guest who crashes the event and refuses to leave. Most (if not all) of us know the full blown exhaustion that comes from tight deadlines and sky-high expectations. This guide offers you tools to rekindle your passion through wellness and stress management tips. From spotting burnout symptoms to adopting self-care, we’ll help you create a better work-life balance.