Meals. Movement. Mindfulness. And Meaning. (ft. David T. Stevens | Co-founder | Olympian Meeting)

Title: Meals. Movement. Mindfulness. And Meaning. (ft. David T. Stevens | Co-founder | Olympian Meeting)

Bio:

A 20-year veteran planner and 6x Fittest Male #EventProf, David is the co-founder of the event-wellness consulting firm Olympian Meeting — where he co-authored a white paper on the increased ROI that can result from incorporating wellness elements into a meeting.  David has also been on the speaking circuit since 2022 and has presented to his industry peers and private institutions.

Opening Quote:

“This is just how to make us, as meetings and event professionals, more efficient. That's why I don't see it as a trend. I see it as a way of really getting more juice out of the squeeze and making the time you spend with your attendees more effective so that people leave changed.”

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, guest David T. Stevens discusses the significance of integrating wellness into event planning to enhance both the attendee experience and overall event success. Stevens, co-founder of Olympia Meeting, shares insights from his fitness background and holistic wellness approach, advocating for physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and meaningful engagement as foundational elements of successful events.

Stevens emphasizes breaking traditional long sessions into engaging segments, catering to dietary restrictions, movement-friendly setups, sleep-conscious scheduling, and informative labels like "brain boost bar" to support cognitive function. Stevens argues that these intentional changes can lead to better ROI, improved attendee satisfaction, and enhanced corporate culture.

Stevens concludes with a balanced model of intense focus and calm reflection, termed "Olympian or Ohm," underlining the value of mindfulness, movement, meaning, and meals in creating memorable and impactful events.  

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