“I really enjoyed your discussion on planning events and
really appreciated all of your ideas to help me begin the planning
stages (of my event)…. I am more confident and know exactly
how to get the ball rolling.”
Everyone can benefit from acquiring event planning skills. Once you learn the proper techniques and tricks, you have the potential to:
- Maximize the proceeds from fundraisers
- Organize a more successful conference or trade show
- Conduct more effective meetings
- Create memorable occasions for your friends and family
- Become a stronger and more valuable leader in your career
“Great talk this morning! Love your attention to detail, which I firmly
believe is a make it or break it factor for a successful event!”
Linda can tailor her programs to any organization or audience:
- Non-Profit Leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- Associations
- Corporations
- Human Resource Professionals
- Women’s Groups
- Meetings and Conference Planners
Programs
Creating and Promoting Successful Events
When you’re planning a fundraiser, gala, festival or other public event, it’s crucial to create a solid action plan, find and impress your target audience, and develop a promotional campaign strategy that helps you achieve your goals. This program explores the following components in order to insure a success event:
- Event Planning Basics
- The Power of Branding
- Basic Promotional Strategies
- Unleashing the Power of Social Media
Planning Your Professional Legacy; Leadership Lessons from a Lifetime of Organizing People, Places, Things, and Events
Drawing on more than 30 years of corporate leadership, organizational development, human resources, and event planning experience, Linda Jones uses the art of planning extraordinary events as a powerful analogy for leading people and projects. Through real‑world stories and practical insights, participants will explore the ten leadership traits that strengthen collaboration, elevate teams, and turn shared goals into meaningful outcomes. This session is designed to inspire leaders and future leaders to recognize and leverage their individual power to lead with clarity, and purpose. Using event planning as a metaphor, Linda demonstrates how to turn individual effort into collective impact. Attendees will see how shared leadership, mutual support, and intentional teamwork amplify results—strengthening organizations, advancing careers, and building a real-world success strategy.
Event Planning and The Wisdom of Betty Crocker
In this program, we explore the definition of true hospitality, and learn how to incorporate elements of hospitality into every aspect of our events to make them truly memorable.
- How to be ready in detail and in spirit
- How to entertain others while enjoying the event yourself
- How to extend generosity by providing events that exceed expectations
- How to serve with kindness so guests feel treasured
“Thank you again for the inspiring talk you
gave at our planning meeting yesterday”
Applying Project Management Principles to Event Planning
In this session, you’ll learn how scope, resources, and schedule affect the quality of your project/event, and how to adjust your action plan as the project progresses.
- Set goals and determine requirements
- Identify resources (budget, people, equipment)
- Creating an action plan and timeline in order to achieve on-time results
The World Café – Hosting Conversations That Matter
Those who are planning events understand how crucial it is to take the time to explore the vision, purpose of the event in order for it be successful. In this session you’ll learn the guiding principles of the World Café and take part in an exercise that will help you prepare to host a World Café session for your organization.
- Learn how to identify your purpose
- Encourage everyone’s contributions
- Make a connection between diverse perspectives
- Harvest and share collective discoveries