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Event Wellness Isnāt Just A Morning Yoga Class. Itās A Strategy.
Oct 30, 2025
In todayās event world, wellness has become a buzzword. You can Google "conference wellness ideas," scroll LinkedIn for 3-minute energizers, or even hire a yoga teacher for the morning.
But hereās the hard truth: if your attendees are zoning out by 2pm, your wellness strategy isnāt working.
In this blog, Iāll walk you through how I help event planners move beyond check-the-box wellness moments and design full-day experiences that keep attendees energized, engaged, and fully present. Itās all grounded in my proprietary Event Energy Mapping Flow and the Power Pause Method:Ā science-backed strategies that support both brain and body.
Why Most Conference Wellness Ideas Fall Short
Letās say a planner comes to me and says:
"We want to integrate wellness into our event in a way that actually improves the experience and our feedback scores."
Theyāve probably already tried:
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Early morning yoga or 5K fun runs
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A mocktail happy hour
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More fruit or herbal tea options on the snac...
Why Your Event Agenda Might Be Hurting Engagement
Oct 29, 2025
Is Your Event Actually Designed for Humans? Or Just Schedules and Speakers?
Event organizers spend months perfecting agendas, securing speakers, and curating experiences.
But thereās one system most forget to design for the nervous system.
And that oversight?
It might be quietly sabotaging your engagement, feedback scores, and ROI.
š§ In my latest YouTube video, I share 4 powerful questions every event planner should ask to ensure their event supports attendees not just logistically, but biologically.
Because hereās the truth:
If your attendees are zoning out, checking their phones, or vanishing after lunchā¦ itās not a content problem.
Itās a nervous system problem.
š„ Click here to watch the video now
This is the shift that turns events from exhausting to energizing.
From forgettable to unforgettable.
š Ready to rethink how you design your next event? Let's chat!Ā
Energize Your Events: Create Experiences That Recharge Attendees
Oct 28, 2025
Most events end with fatigue and faded attention. But what if your attendees left brighter than they arrived- more alive, more engaged, and ready to implement every insight you shared with them?
Energizing an event starts long before the agenda begins; it starts with designing intentional moments that spark connection and renewal.Ā
Which is exactly whatĀ Anders Boulanger's and I chatted about on his Engaging Personalities Podcast recently!
Watch hereĀ
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What People Miss About Event Engagement
Oct 23, 2025
You can have world-class speakers.
A flawless agenda.
And still watch your audience check out.
If you've ever glanced across a ballroom after lunch and seen people slowly melting into their chairs, you know the moment. The one where your audience becomes one with the furniture. Phones start glowing. Eyes get glassy.
Itās not that your content isnāt great, itās that the human brain (and body) wasnāt built for eight hours of sitting and being talked at.
Most Maui event planners think the issue is content overload.
"We just packed too much into the day."
So they try to shave down slide decks or swap panels for keynotes. But the truth is: itās not how much you share, itās the state people are in when they receive it.
At conferences and corporate events in Maui, Hawaii, where people are surrounded by natural beauty, sunshine, and the call of the ocean, itās even more important to design experiences that align with how humans actually thrive.
Behind the scenes, whatās really happening ...
The New KPI For Your Events
Oct 15, 2025
Would You Get on a Plane for That?
Itās a simple question that changes everything about how we design events.
In a world overflowing with sessions, slides, and schedules, what truly moves people isnāt information, itās emotion.
When experiences are built around connection, energy, and emotion (not just content), people feel the difference. They remember the moments their eyes lit upĀ not the bullet points on the slides.
Thatās why the new KPI for events isnāt attendance or applause.
Itās ELU: Eyes Lighting Up.
Because what attendees remember most is how you made them feel.
š Watch the LinkedIn episode here to discover why ELU is reshaping the future of event design and how small shifts in energy can create big, lasting impact.
Why Your Agenda Is Draining Your Attendees (& How To Fix It)
Oct 09, 2025
You packed the agenda. You booked the speakers. You added morning yoga.
But by 2PM... your attendees are checked out.
Phones come out. Eyes glaze over. The buzz in the room disappears.
And that keynote you spent weeks planning? Barely lands.
This isnāt a motivation problem. Itās a biology problem.
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The Mistake Most Organizers Make
Most event planners believe the biggest challenge is time:
āWe just donāt have time for wellness.ā
But hereās what Iāve seen after 20 years in the wellness world:
Time isnāt the issue. Itās how the day is designed.
Too often, wellness is an afterthoughtāsomething squeezed in at the end, or slapped on as a token yoga session in the morning. Meanwhile, attendees sit for 6+ hours, barely moving.
Thatās not wellness. Thatās a slow burn into disengagement.
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Whatās Actually Going On Behind the Scenes
The real issue? Weāre designing events for how things have always been done.
Even though the research is clear:
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The brain can only focus f...
Why Your Conference Needs Wellness Breaks to Succeed
Oct 02, 2025
Planning a corporate event or retreat on Maui? Here's what most planners miss.
Maui is one of the top destinations for conferences and corporate retreats and for good reason. With its stunning natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere, it promises inspiration, connection, and a break from the grind.
But here's the problem:
Too many Maui events are packed to the brim with back-to-back content and zero time for participants to recharge.
If you're organizing a conference, team retreat, or leadership summit in Hawaii, there's one key factor that could make or break your event's impact: wellness breaks.
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The Assumption:
"We don't have time for wellness."
Most event planners mean well. They squeeze every moment with content, thinking that's what brings value.
But here's what actually happens:
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Attendees get tired.
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Focus drops.
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Phones come out.
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People check out mentally (and sometimes physically).
Even the most inspiring speaker can't compete with a tired bra...
Why Your Conference Investment Is Disappearing By Lunchtime
Oct 01, 2025
Ā Can you name three specific takeaways from the last conference you attended?
Not just "it was great" or "the speaker was inspiring." Actual frameworks. Action items. Concepts you're still using.
Struggling?
You're not alone. And it's not your fault. Curious? Check out this recent LinkedIn live I did about it!
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The $70,000 Problem No One's Talking About
Here's the uncomfortable truth: within one hour of hearing new information, your attendees forget 50% of it. By tomorrow, 70% is gone.
If you invested $100K in speakers and content, and attendees only retain 30%, you've effectively wasted $70K.
That's not a content problem. It's a brain biology problem.
And it's happening at every single conferenceāincluding yours.
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The Post-Lunch Content Graveyard
There's a time slot no speaker wants: 1:30pm, right after lunch.
This is when your most expensive content goes to die. It's often when sponsors get their speaking slots. And it's exactly when your attendees' brains are at the...
Whatās Next For Wellness At Events: Predictions For The Months Ahead
Sep 25, 2025
Top 2025 Trends For Energizing Attendees and Elevating Experiences in Maui and Beyond
Planning a corporate event, conference, or retreat in Hawaii? Whether you're hosting in Maui, OŹ»ahu, or any other island, one thing is clear: event wellness is no longer a luxury itās a must-have.
In fact, according to a 2025 industry report from Caeser's Entertainment, events that integrate wellness see:
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ā Up to 25% higher attendee satisfaction
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ā NPS scores 15ā20 points higher than traditional formatsĀ¹
As a Conference & Event Wellness Expert based in Maui, Iāve supported events across the Hawaiian islands and Iāve seen firsthand how intentional wellness experiences turn good events into unforgettable ones.
So whatās next for corporate wellness in Hawaii?
Here are the trends Iām watching and how you can use them to energize your attendees, reduce burnout, and create impact that lasts long after the lei comes off.
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Why Wellness Matters More Than Ever at Hawaii Events
Hosting yo...
What If 3 Minutes Could Fix Your Conference Energy Crash?
Sep 21, 2025
How Micro-Movement Breaks Boost Focus, Engagement, and Well-Being at Events and Work
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Why Coffee Isnāt the Fix
After 20 years in wellness, Iāve learned something most event planners and team leaders donāt hear enough:
ā You donāt always need more coffee.
š§ Your body often just needs a reset.
At conferences, retreats, and high-performance meetings, Iāve seen the same pattern over and over again. Energy drops. Eyes glaze over. Attendees start checking their phones or leaving the room. Not because the content is boring but because humans werenāt designed to sit and absorb information all day.
This is why I created the Power Pause Method:Ā a science-backed, body-friendly reset you can do in under 3 minutes, without a yoga mat, outfit change, or awkward ice-breakers.
Whether youāre planning an event or powering through a long workday, hereās why the Power Pause works and how you can start using it right now.
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The Hidden Problem At Conferences And Events
When intentional movem...