Making an Event Special: Toni Dudsak

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Making an event Special
My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York.
Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights.
Toni also has the gift of organising elegant, fun events that flow beautifully without a hint of stress or sloppiness.
Here are some of the highlights of our conversation.
One hand washes the other.

• Be there for anyone who needs assistance.
• Being open and giving will pay dividends when you need to call on others for help.

Bringing people together to make an event a success

• Appreciate everyone who has helped.
• Make sure you celebrate and talk about the event.
• Invite people in and allow them to contribute.

Cookie Baking Appreciation

• Make a personal thank you to the people who have helped you or your organisation.
• Make appreciation a team event.
• Develop a team ethos to encourage strong relationships.

Developing community

• Being careful not to exclude anyone
• Forging community through events

Creating an event at home

• The Italian culture of sharing food
• Learning to be a generous host
• Sharing what you have made and opening your door to others.

Developing the confidence to host an event.

• Planning is key
• Start small and think about what you are comfortable with
• Keep it simple
• Build up confidence and progress onto more significant events.
• Bringing people together in your home shows you who you are and that you are comfortable in your skin.
• Perfection does not exist; you can only do your best.

The details of an event.

• Small details do make a big difference.
• Personal touches are appreciated.
• Be open and talk to people.
• What do you want to share?
• Let people contribute if they want to.

Reference

You can learn more about Toni here: linkedin.com/in/toni-dudsak-1132a34