We spent yesterday in an INCREDIBLE annual planning meeting with our business coach, 🔹Andrew O'Brien✔ Chief Energy Officer at ActionCOACH Central Texas. Nicole Osibodu, XOXO and I have made big, bold plans for the year and will reveal them tomorrow! But in case you missed my forecast for 2025 in the holiday edition of The Engaged Attendee, here's a high level of view of what's on my mind for our industry in the year ahead: → Curated collaboration: Communities that thrive in 2025 will actively foster collaboration. Whether through shared problem-solving, co-creation, or unique partnerships, collaboration will become the glue of thriving networks. → The experience-first movement: As people grow more selective about where they invest their time, experiences will reign supreme. Communities and events that prioritize immersion, personalization, and emotional impact will win hearts and loyalty. → Wellness as a foundation, not a feature: Wellness will no longer be a “nice-to-have” but a critical part of how communities operate. From emotional resilience to physical health (and maybe a little "woo" woven in), expect a shift in how we prioritize the well-being of our members. → Authenticity: In a noisy, oversaturated market, the communities that stand out will be the ones that feel real. We're not seeking overproduced perfection. Raw, relatable, and human-first is the way forward. For us, 2024 was kind of a "throw spaghetti on the walls and see what sticks" year. But now we know, and 2025 is shaping up to be the year of "The Bold Experiment." As a community, we’re not armchair-quarterbacking the trends... we’re creating them. From more retreats and innovative programs, to unexpected collaborations, we’re ready to redefine what it means to belong to a professional community. We're gaining momentum, and with people like Janice Cardinale VEMM, Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP , David T. Stevens®, PMED, Tess M. Vismale, CMP, DES, Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CMP, Dahlia El Gazzar 🧿, Sarah Meister - Event Group Housing Expert, Arthur Kerekes, Bruno Silva, Ben Nazario, 📱 Zach Barney, Kris Jenkins, Joe Federbush, Josh Vande Krol, Kyle Morris, Howard Givner, Tahira Endean, MsC, CITP, CMP, CED, Carina Bauer, Dan Shuman, Glenn Stress, Tamar Beck, Matthew G. Laws, Jihan Donawa Gibson, Marcie Merritt, and John Tucker by our sides, we're gonna have a really, really, fun year! ------------------------------------------------------- Haven't purchased your Club Ichi Insider membership yet? Better get in here! www.weareichi.com
2025 is going to be 🔥🔥🔥
I can't wait to hear more. I've been in a reboot mood since last week. I have some things in the works on how my LinkedIn will start looking.
Beyond excited to be join in on "The Bold Experiment!" It’s inspiring to be in a community that’s not just observing the trends but boldly setting them. 2025 is the year Liz Lathan, CMP and Nicole Osibodu, XOXO to push boundaries, create meaningful connections, and redefine what it means to grow together. Can’t wait to see how this year unfolds!
I can't wait to see what you have planned! I know it will be utterly amazing!
2025 will be the best year yet!
I am SO excited for 2025 and all of the great things we will be doing together!
great update and great picture of great people :)
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Let's gooo!!!! I'm here for it all!
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