May 29, 2024

How to handle unexpected challenges during high-stakes situations? Mistakes can be costly, but meticulous preparation ensures success in everyday tasks. ?

Mary Kelly’s military background profoundly influences her approach to event planning, emphasizing rigorous preparation and a high-stakes mindset. With experience where mistakes can lead to severe consequences, Kelly applies meticulous planning and anticipation of potential issues to ensure smooth execution under pressure. Her“training like you fight” principle involves thorough and repeated preparation, making actions second nature, and ensuring that our response to unexpected situations is automatic and controlled so we can maintain the event’s flow.

By recognizing meeting planners as essential to an event’s success, Kelly fosters a collaborative environment, assisting with any task to alleviate stress and build camaraderie. This extra level of dedication to preparation and teamwork upholds the professionalism and quality of the event, maintaining a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Book Mary Kelly for your next event and experience her unparalleled preparation and dedication firsthand. Watch our full interview to see more of Mary Kelly’s insights in action!

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