After working more than 15 years in events industry, Donna Kastner isn’t slowing down —she’s focusing on new entrepreneurial project for the ‘modern elder.’

In her early years, the retired WNBA star avoided conversations due to struggles with hearing loss. When it comes to speaking, Catchings has done a 180 — as evidenced by her upcoming appearance on the Main Stage at PCMA’s Education Conference.

Associations and professional societies aim to send attendees home with tangible takeaways that can be put into action tomorrow. Is it time to take a longer view?

People who cultivate low-stakes relationships (like with their local coffee shop barista), are more empathetic, less lonely, and more likely to find work because of their larger social circle, some experts argue.

Make sure ‘those in charge understand … what you bring to the table,’ advises Johnnie White, whose journey to the office of CEO at the American Society of Appraisers started 25 years ago, when he first set his sights on leading an association.

Time off is important — but how can you stay relaxed and productive once you get back to the office?

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We all have unique preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. Find out why one sales trainer and social-media expert thinks you should showcase what makes you, well, you, so that you stand out in the candidate pool.

Danielle Urbina’s professional-development path caught the attention of the American Heart Association, which chose her to fill a newly created strategic event leadership position.

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.