Hitting Reset: A busy spring, a fresh start, and what’s ahead for Meetings Academy

If you’ve been wondering why things have been a little quiet around here lately… you’re not wrong. The past few months have been full—full of projects, full of travel, full of life, and leaning hard into family time with a teenager leaving the nest in a year. Sigh.

And while I haven’t been publishing as frequently, I have been thinking a lot about this community, the conversations we’ve started, and the resources I want to continue building for meeting professionals who deserve practical, real-world support.

So consider this post a reset button—and a promise.

Where I’ve been

Like many of you, I hit a stretch where the calendar simply won. Between a busy tradeshow season, lacrosse season starting up, and a few big behind-the-scenes projects, writing consistently had to take a temporary back seat. (I know you understand that feeling all too well.)

But stepping away also gave me clarity about what I want Meetings Academy to be: A place where meeting planners can learn, laugh, and level up in a way that actually helps their workday.

Where we’re going next

Starting now, Meetings Academy is back in motion. Here’s what you can expect for the rest of the year:

• More consistent blog posts: Short, practical, “you can use this today” insights—just like the ones you’ve told me you love.

• New tools and templates: I’ve been building some resources I think can really help

• Deeper dives into using Microsoft: Because let’s be honest: the tech is powerful, but only if someone shows you how to actually use it.

• A few surprises: Yes, I’m being vague on purpose. But they’re good. Really good.

Thank you for sticking around! If you’re reading this, you’re part of a community I care deeply about. Your work matters. Your meetings matter. And you being here helps me realize I’m not screaming into the void.

Here’s to a productive, creative, and well-organized rest of the year. Let’s get back to it.