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CMP Podcasts2025 National Match Highpower Matches Featuring Electronic TargetsIn this podcast, we highlight the upcoming National Match Highpower Matches which will feature electronic targets in 2025. Ashley talks with CMP Highpower Manager, Brian Williams, as he explains the set up, how the targets work and answers a few questions that competitors have had. Mark your calendars for July 22 - August 3 and join us on the Camp Perry Ranges in Port Clinton, Ohio. The matches are open to the public. Learn more on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/ or call (419) 635-2141.2025-03-0144 min
CMP PodcastsCMP Custom Shop & Auction RoomIn this episode, we speak with Luke Tyus, supervisor for the CMP Custom Shop and Auction departments. He discusses what each entails and talks about a few exciting projects they've been working on within – including some new rifles and other unique items!2025-01-2252 minCMP PodcastsBrian Williams, CMP Highpower ManagerIn this episode, we talk with Brian Williams who discusses his journey from decorated competitor at CMP events to CMP's Highpower Manager. He also gives us some tips on how to compete with that tricky M1 Garand!2024-06-0534 min
Planners on Purpose PodcastTop "Must Have" Meeting & Event Industry CertificationsUnderstanding how to level up in your career can be confusing. Especially when there are so many certifications within the event industry to choose from. This episode will unpack some of the main robust event planning certifications out there to help you make the best choice for your career path.After listening to this episode, you'll be able to understand which direction you want to go in getting certified, or perhaps realize that you are good right where you are. Whatever the case, let's make your decision process easier. Links and ResourcesCMP Study...2024-05-1718 minPlanners on Purpose Podcast5 Reasons Why Getting Your CMP Is Important to Your CareerIf you're an event professional that's looking to level up your career, then getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation, may be the boost that you need.In this episode, Naomi shares 5 reasons why getting your CMP is important to your career. If you're struggling with deciding what your next step should be in your career, then the reasons given in this podcast may help you make this decision.One of the main reasons that getting your CMP is so beneficial is that it gives you additional knowledge about the event industry that you can find...2024-04-1608 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastTakeaways from CMP Advance 2024In this episode, let's dive into the highlights from CMP Advance 2024, the go-to conference for Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs).Conference Rundown: CMP Advance, hosted by the Event Industry Council in Toronto, offers a packed agenda spanning two to three days, tailored to align with CMP domains. It's a prime opportunity for CMPs to level up their skills and connect with peers.Key Insights:AI Integration: Sean Kanungo's keynote urges CMPs to embrace AI's role in the industry and prepare future professionals for its impact.Global Certification Impact:2024-03-2220 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastThe Neuroscience of Kindness with Janet Sperstad - Part 2In this episode, I explore the neuroscience of kindness with special guest, Janet Sperstad, CMP-Fellow and Faculty Emeritus for Madison College. Janet Sperstad’s professional history reflects her lifelong vocation: driving excellence in meeting and event management execution and education. She has dedicated her career to defining the competencies and career pathways that articulate meeting planning as a design discipline requiring skills in the social sciences, executive leadership, and the cognitive sciences. Her contributions are global in scope and rooted in over 25 years as a meeting professional and executive leader in the corporate and non-profit sectors.2024-03-0121 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastThe Neuroscience of Stress and Resilience with Janet Sperstad - Part 1In this episode, I explore the neuroscience of stress and resilience with special guest, Janet Sperstad, CMP-Fellow and Faculty Emeritus for Madison College. Janet Sperstad’s professional history reflects her lifelong vocation: driving excellence in meeting and event management execution and education. She has dedicated her career to defining the competencies and career pathways that articulate meeting planning as a design discipline requiring skills in the social sciences, executive leadership, and the cognitive sciences. Her contributions are global in scope and rooted in over 25 years as a meeting professional and executive leader in the corporate and non-profit sec...2024-02-2934 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastGathering Continuing Education for Your CMPIf you're looking to get your CMP, then you have come across the need to gather continuing education for you to submit your application. Even those that are looking to recertify their CMP, have the struggle of getting their continuing education credits completedThis episode will discuss some tips on how to track your continuing education, plus provide some really great tips for attending industry-related webinars and conferences. Thank you for listening, stay on purpose!Support the showShare today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose Snag F...2024-01-1710 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastPassing the CMP Exam: What You Should KnowAre you prepared enough to pass the CMP exam? If not, then this episode will provide you with some tips and tricks to pass the exam with ease. Taking the Certified Meeting Professional Examination isn't easy by all means. You have to be eligible to apply to take the examination. After being accepted, you have to take the examination within a year. In your wait to take your examination the best possible thing you should do is study for your exam. Now there is a lot of information in the texts of the EIC Manua...2024-01-1616 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastHow To Study for Your CMPIf you're looking to get your certified meeting professional designation, then you'll need to know how to study for the CMP.The Certified Meeting Designation is a prominent designation for event professionals. In order to obtain this designation, you have to be eligible and successfully submit your application, and then succesfully pass the CMP exam.Passing the exam doesn't come lightly. There are several recommended texts and many tips to study well for the exam. This episode will unpack how you should study for the CMP Exam. Naomi uncovers the 3 recommended texts that you should...2024-01-0918 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastIs the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Designation for You?If you are an event planner, this year you may be wondering if getting your Certified Meeting Professional Designation is for you. The CMP is a designation that many meeting and event industry professionals consider when wanting to boost their careers to the next level.This designation is one of the most popular in the industry and was one of the first established, as it's been in circulation for more than 30 years. This CMP designation has been tried, tested, pruned, updated, and is always relevant to the meeting and event industry experience as it is reviewed for...2024-01-0612 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastWhat Is Your Next Event Planning Career Goal?The whole world is making resolutions for the New Year. As an event professional, it may be advantageous to take a look at an event planning career goal for this year,Creating goals can be inundating, but when made well, you can have a higher goal that really drives all of your intentional steps. When you're working towards your goal, every step that you take aligns with that goal in mind, and before you know it, you'll be reaching your goals in no time.In this episode, we discuss SMART goals and review what they...2024-01-0523 minPlanners on Purpose PodcastYour Event Planning Career with Shanondoah NicholsonIn this episode, I connect with Shanondoah Nicholson about many subjects, mainly event planning and how you can embellish your career as an event professional. Shanondoah shares her story of how she came into the event industry and gives some suggestions and advice for aspiring event professionals.Episode Highlights:Shanondoan shares the most important part of where you are in your career. How a great team can help you see your ideas differently for the best perspective.Getting her CMP impacted Shanondoah's career, learn how important she thinks that the designation is.How to r...2023-09-2639 min