It IS What you Know!
Today I arrived in Indianapolis to attend my first Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Fall Conference. My seat mate on the plane was a very nice man who is an education consultant to school districts throughout the US who have more students that are failing then are passing. His career includes 22 years as a classroom teacher and he told me that he stills reads and studies constantly. “Every good teacher ” he told me “is always learning.” After observing in the classrooms, he works out a plan that is specific to each district, then he guides the team of teachers and administrators through the implementation process for his action plan. In one of his districts the 7th graders went from having the lowest math scores in the district to among the highest.
As we were getting off the plane I realized that our work processes are very similar. Granted, I’m not raising the education level of our nation’s youth, however, guiding clients through the process of planning their wedding is truly a milestone in their lives. After a consultation with my clients I put my education and 25+ years of experience to work. An action plan is formulated which is then implemented by guiding my clients and their family and friends through the process.
I still get a thrill when I learn something new. That will never get old. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of all this conference has to offer and to participating in other conferences, classes, and networking opportunities as they become available throughout my career as an event planner. The more I can bring to the table for my clients, the better!!