Not
The Same as
Last Year Podcast

In this episode I look at ways to transform attendees from passive spectators to active contributors. Discover how letting attendees shape the agenda through session submissions, voting, and 'unconference' sessions can create a more dynamic and engaging event experience. I suggest various ways to empower attendees, such as gathering feedback, co-creating content, offering flexible schedules,...

A big part of making an event successful is building a community. You can do this before, during, or after an event. Giving attendees the opportunity to be part of one can make them feel connected and valued.  My guest today has a background in creating engaging events. Liz Lathan is the co-founder of The...

In episode 4 we talk about the human experience at events and the need for better event design. We also touch on the topic of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) in events and how it is often treated as a tick-box exercise and emphasise the importance of creating inclusive events that prioritise the human element....

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the importance of having a clear objective for successful events. She highlights how unclear objectives can lead to events falling flat and the needs of attendees not being prioritised. Clare emphasises the need for a clear objective to guide every decision made during event planning. She suggests that a...

Welcome to episode one of Not The Same As Last Year!  I’m Clare Forestier, a professional business host, media trainer, and presentation coach. I’ve been an event host for years now, covering webinars, trade shows, conferences, engagement dinner parties, in-person association meetings, and much more. I’m here to share some of the valuable lessons I’ve...

In this episode, Clare Forestier discusses the importance of securing wider event team buy-in for the attendee-first concept. She emphasises the need to involve suppliers, speakers, and the emcee early in the event planning process to create a truly attendee-first event. Clare shares a story about a client who had to make expensive decision, highlighting...

Hi, I'm Clare Forestier, your guide to shaking up business events.  Welcome to Not the Same as Last Year, where we ditch the predictable to focus on attendee-first experiences.  Every week, we challenge the norm, offering tips to create events your attendees will love, alongside insights from event rebels.  Ready to make your corporate events...