> Program

> Join the worldwide movement to build more meaningful connections from the ground up!

Well-crafted connections are possible. Meaningful connections are the ONLY way to becoming sustainably significant to those you wish to serve. Join the movement, gain momentum, and learn to build masterful connecting points!

It took me a couple of decades to connect-the-dots, but when I understood I could plan and promote events as the artisan I was born to be, my planning game changed! As a coach, I started applying a more creative, artistic, connection-first approach with my clients. They in turn started to craft more creative and long-lasting connections with their customers, clients, and communities through the events they would plan. "Connection first" was at the heart of every level of the planning process. Now, after almost 15 years as a Connection Strategy Coach, it's still my dream to guide everyday event planners to embrace their brilliance, activate their experience, and cultivate meaningful connections. Even though the global pandemic has passed, the extended period of isolation challenged our ability to connect well, but it has also opened up a new world of possibilities for planners. I believe ANYONE can become a creative connecting force - and that includes YOU! I can't wait to see you awaken your inner artisan and start to build more meaningful connections through the events and promotions you choose to create. Welcome to your Community of Connectors!

Lisa Gareau

Founder & President,

Candy Event Consulting

> What will you gain as a Connection Architect?

> Clarity

With our focus on a creative, "connection-first" mindset, you'll learn how to infuse meaningful connection points into every level of your planning for greater engagement and growth!

> Connection

The Candy Community is ready, willing, and able to support and celebrate your successes! You will have access to a bold, creative, experienced group of mentors and planning peers as you learn.

> Confidence

We believe ANYONE can succeed in creating better connections! You will gain an unstoppable confidence as you learn the skills needed to build meaningful events from the ground up.

> Can ANYONE become a Connection Architect?

YES! If you are curious and open to exploring what's possible, ready to creatively tackle the problems in front of you, approach your work with a sense of playfulness, and remain energetic and inspiring in the face of challenges. The "connection-first" approach to event planning and promotion will allow you to naturally move from just performing the tasks on your list to mastering your mindset and presenting meaningful - well-crafted - events for those you look to serve.