As many companies around the world are doing their part to combat the spread of COVID-19 by instructing their employees to work from home, Global DMC Partners (GDP), the leading global network of independently-owned destination management companies (DMCs) and creative event experts, is hosting a weekly webinar series designed not only to combat social isolation but also to educate, innovate and inspire members of the meetings & events, hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Each week, GDP will host featured subject matter experts with topics ranging from resiliency and leading through change to health and wellness and financial management.

Join us April 7 for Behavioral Finance & Self Care where Lynne Marino from The Marino Halbrecht Group will explain what your brain does during a time of crisis and how panic affects investor behavior. She will also address stock market performance during epidemics and guide attendees through actionable steps they can take to be more in control of their finances during these stressful times. And, that's not it - Lynne will be providing a free 30-minute consultation to all attendees! Two times will be available at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 7. View recording here.

Additionally, Marino will be hosting a follow up session, Organizing Your Financial Life, on April 15 at 10a.m. or 2 p.m. EDT. Building a solid finanical life takes careful planning and preparation in a normal environment, not to mention the "COVID-19 new normal". As people are spending more time at home and financial uncertainty is top of mind, now is the time to focus on financial fitness. During this session, Lynne will take attendees through five actionable steps they should take to thrive financially. Two times will be available at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 15. View recording here.

On April 9, we'll be hosting Home Office Ergonomics & Healthy At-Home Work Behavior with Caryn Stretton, MSPT. During this session, Caryn will highlight the typical injuries and pain that can be linked with sitting at a desk. She'll then advise on home treatments and demontrate stretches that can aid in prevention and recovery. Additionally, she'll discuss the ideal ergonomic set-up and will recommend ways to be more productive, comfortable, and healthy while working from home. This webinar will be exclusively available at 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 9. View recording here.

On April 14 and 16, Libby Gill, the former head of communications for Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting, will discuss the science of hopefulness, called Hope Theory, and describe its application to the workplace. She’ll share science-based strategies to help attendees move past obstacles, define a positive picture of the future, and get the team into action despite uncertainty with her trademarked True Hope Process.™ The Journey of Change Through the Lens of Hope will be held on April 14 at 11 a.m. ET or April 16 at 2 p.m. EDT. View recording here. 

For additional questions we are here to help! Please contact your Global DMC Partners Sales Advisor or info@globaldmcpartners.com.