Recent studies link anticipation to a greater sense of well-being. Photo: Cinque Terre National Park, Italy. Adobe Stock

The Overlooked Power of Anticipation

Next spring, I’m traveling through Italy with friends. Although the trip is months away, we’ve already spent hours comparing flights and hotels, talking about restaurants, deciding what to pack, and imagining our arrival. In many ways, the fun has already begun. It has me thinking about an opportunity event organizers often overlook: anticipation.

Salary Survey 2026: Balancing Act

In many ways, these findings reflect a balancing act, as professionals weigh financial considerations against the support, resources, flexibility, and opportunities they need to succeed in increasingly demanding roles.

Co-founder Tim Leberecht, lower right in a yellow suit, at the World Beautiful Business Forum in Athens. Leberecht created the House of Beautiful Business to explore ways to add more emotion, adventure, and beauty into modern work. Photo courtesy House of Beautiful Business.

Making Business Events Beautiful

Tim Leberecht, co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business, on creating events infused with the “art of life.”

Situated between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami, PortMiami is recognized as the “Cruise Capital of the World.”

What’s Going on in Miami Beach

In January, Convening Leaders heads to sunny Miami Beach just as the destination kicks into high gear. Here are several great reasons to make time for exploring while you’re in town.

Truth Seekers Unite at GlobalFact 2026

While networking and sharing best practices still rank high on the agenda for GlobalFact attendees, the summit also serves as a launchpad for big ideas.

People on the Move

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

Business event organizers can increase the likelihood of "peak moments" by designing the attendee journey around them.

Is Human Capacity the Next Frontier in Event Design?

Across six conversations on Season 11 of the Convene Podcast, wellness experts, researchers, and strategists made the case that the industry's biggest design constraint isn't content or technology — it's how much attendees can actually absorb.

People on the Move

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

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA