Karen Norris, CMP

Honoured to be named one of 37 Event Professionals of the Year by @SmartMeetings Magazine. Last 3 years were difficult for #EventProfs so it’s inspiring to see the resilience of my colleagues & reading what motivates us & advice for our younger selves smartmeetings.com/magazine_artic…

While this video highlights the US residency match (Canada has already had ours), it’s still powerful to watch. After working with physicians for my entire career one thing is clear- their passion & dedication to their craft. It’s truly not just a career but a calling ❤️🩺

Still we rise ✊ Happy International Women’s Day ❤️‍🔥

Have a fresh approach or an immersive workshop idea? The Call for Proposals for @MPI theEVENT is officially OPEN. Organizers are looking for bold facilitators & subject matter experts to help define Naturally What’s Next in Vancouver, BC Submit b4 Mar 26 lnkd.in/ghu9tTzv

Back from Madrid and Tenerife 🌴& immediately jumped into Meet Week. It was lovely reconnecting with my business event colleagues from across Canada. Highlights: keynotes at Tete a Tete & the annual Fairmont-Strategic Site Selection dinner. Until the next event 👋

Event technology and marketing consultant @NickBorelli on which event-registration trends are easiest to predict by analyzing data. By @barbaraconvene #PCMAConvene #EventProfs pcma.org/using-ai-tools…

Sharing for additional reach for a friend ❤️‍🩹 gofund.me/77374838d

Loved that the program chair of this conference had years of experience as an attendee which led to intentional program redesign. Her experience led her to understand (what we knew): that in-person events need to offer a unique draw you can’t get online pcma.org/aao-hns-making…

Your identity is rented, not owned. Nothing is permanent in this world. You don’t deserve it today because you had it yesterday. You have to do the thing. Chop wood, carry water. Show up and do the work. Rent is due every single day. I can’t call myself a writer if I don’t write. I can’t call myself a leader if I don’t lead. I can’t call myself a builder if I don’t build. Author Derek Sivers has ​a great line​: “Keep earning your title, or it expires…Holding on to an old title gives you satisfaction without action. But success comes from doing, not declaring.” Who you were yesterday is not guaranteed. You have to earn it.

Last night’s Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa was a feast for the senses. A true privilege to watch 10 of Canada’s best chefs share their passion & artistry. Thank you Rogers Centre Ottawa for the (delicious) invite #CCC2026 🍽️❤️

I’m hiring the last position on my team! This one is exciting because it has huge opportunities for market expansion & creative public awareness campaigns. Apply before Feb 20 👩‍💻🧴 dermatology.ca/careers/

In an era of great power rivalry, Canada is choosing to be principled and pragmatic. To name reality, to act together, and to build what we claim to believe in.

The season may be busy, but meaningful connections always make time. We are grateful for a community that shows up, this season and beyond! 💙

Big thanks to the Ottawa Kiwanis Club and @mpiottawa for organizing the annual holiday hamper deliveries. Over 400 underprivileged families in Ottawa were helped & their holidays made a bit brighter ✨ Reach out to MPI Ottawa to join us next year 🚗 🎁 🍗

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The endless approach feels grim until you flip the script and see "arriving" as the real trap, a stagnant plateau where growth flatlines and boredom reigns.

Movie theaters never fully recovered from Covid. Events did. And had 4 record breaking years. If events focus on content only, they risk end up as the movies industry. Content we can get whatever way we want. In person connection and experiences are the added value. Barbie was an experience and it won. Events need to shift more to connection and use content as hooks not as the product

I’m delighted to be hiring for 2 positions on my team at the Canadian Dermatology Association: Conference Manager & Membership Manager. If you are passionate about medical associations, physician education & community building feel free to apply! dermatology.ca/careers/

Another Ottawa Association Exchange Network event sell out. Proud of the organizing committee who put this one together. Advocacy is essential for driving change in your association. See you on Tuesday as we dive into the differences between advocacy and lobbying #governance

Because they were women. Never forget. 💔

“The greatest people are self-managing. They don’t need to be managed. Once they know what to do, they’ll go figure out how to do it. What they need is a common vision, and that’s what leadership is.” — Steve Jobs