Turnover is no longer the exception in the events world - it’s the rule. This post offers a strategic blueprint for preparing your team, processes, and event strategy for inevitable staffing changes. Learn how to design for continuity, protect your strategic vision, empower new hires quickly, and keep vendor and partner relationships strong - even when the team looks different than it did a month ago. Real-world insights, including a personal leadership story, show how to survive - and thrive - through turnover.

Behind every seamless event is a team that’s running plays under pressure, adapting in real time, and carrying the emotional and physical weight of the game. From early mornings and long days on your feet to last-minute changes and high-stakes decisions—event work demands the stamina of an athlete, the instincts of a coach, and the unity of a championship team. In this post, we explore why events aren't just strategic—they're competitive, intense, and undeniably full contact.