Kirsty Lewis

Kirsty Lewis

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real

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Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans Well we have made it to March 1st and that date is exactly 100 days until the start of SOFest 2025. My name is Kirsty…

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Exploring ticket sales tactics

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Kirsty Lewis on the ups, downs and wild ideas behind getting people to SOFest 2025 How are you? If you are new to this blog it is all about my crazy idea to put on a festival for 100-plus facilitators,…

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Show me the money

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How much does a new learning summit cost? Kirsty Lewis shares an eye watering amount This month I want to share the emotional rollercoaster that is creating a festival from scratch with NO financial backing. If you are discovering this…

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops

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Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by…

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The journey begins 

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An honest account of the roller coaster of creating a newconference, with Kirsty Lewis About five years ago I came up with an idea of an event whereby 100 facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants would come together, in a field,…