David T. Stevens®, PMED

David T. Stevens®, PMED

Austin, Texas, United States
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As a Co-Founder of Olympian Meeting a Wellness Consulting firm for Events, Meetings, and…

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  • Do IMEX Your Way

    I Need A Speaker

    Guest Blog Post

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  • 6 Meetings Industry Professionals Share Tips for Practicing Wellness While Traveling

    Meetings Today

    For anyone struggling with prioritizing your well-being while traveling for meetings and events, we spoke with six industry friends about their on-the-go wellness routines for inspiration.

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  • Fast Forward: The Future of Wellness in the MICE Industry

    Meetings Today

    On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews David T. Stevens, one of the foremost wellness and fitness experts in the meetings and events industry on what the future of wellness looks like in the industry and how planners should be implementing wellness into their event agendas and how they can stay ahead of wellness trends.

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  • A New Approach to Wellness

    The Meeting Magazine

    This article explores the wellness expectations of Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and Millennials (born from 1981 to 1996) as they enter the workforce and attend association meetings. Contrary to common criticisms, these younger generations bring a strong focus on work/life balance, mental health, and wellness to their professional environments.

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  • Four Ways to Take Meetings From Exhausting to Invigorating

    Skift Meetings

    This article "Four Ways to Take Meetings from Exhausting to Invigorating" suggests enhancing meetings by incorporating wellness activities to boost physical and mental well-being, fostering interactive and engaging sessions, optimizing the meeting environment for comfort and inspiration, and aligning meeting content with meaningful organizational goals. These strategies aim to transform meetings into dynamic and rewarding experiences, promoting engagement and productivity.

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  • The Convergence of the Events and Wellness Industries: Why Event Planners Should Care

    Smart Meetings

    The article discusses the convergence of the events and wellness industries, highlighting the benefits for event planners in integrating wellness practices. Key points include the enhancement of attendee engagement and satisfaction, improved learning and retention, and positive brand association. Practical strategies for incorporating wellness are suggested, such as offering physical activities, mindfulness opportunities, nutritious meals, and meaningful experiences. Embracing wellness in event…

    The article discusses the convergence of the events and wellness industries, highlighting the benefits for event planners in integrating wellness practices. Key points include the enhancement of attendee engagement and satisfaction, improved learning and retention, and positive brand association. Practical strategies for incorporating wellness are suggested, such as offering physical activities, mindfulness opportunities, nutritious meals, and meaningful experiences. Embracing wellness in event planning is presented as a strategic approach to increase ROI and meet the evolving demands of health-conscious attendees.

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  • Exclusive: The Four Pillars of Wellness for Meeting ROI

    Prevue Meetings and Incentives

    David T Stevens advocates for integrating wellness holistically into events through four pillars: Movement, Mindfulness, Meaning, and Meals. His approach emphasizes not just physical activity but also nourishing meals, meaningful engagement, and genuine mindfulness beyond meditation. He suggests activities like HIIT for brain health and thoughtful meal options to cater to diverse dietary needs. Stevens argues that such integration enhances attendee engagement and significantly boosts event ROI,…

    David T Stevens advocates for integrating wellness holistically into events through four pillars: Movement, Mindfulness, Meaning, and Meals. His approach emphasizes not just physical activity but also nourishing meals, meaningful engagement, and genuine mindfulness beyond meditation. He suggests activities like HIIT for brain health and thoughtful meal options to cater to diverse dietary needs. Stevens argues that such integration enhances attendee engagement and significantly boosts event ROI, as participants leave energized and give positive feedback.

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  • When Wellness Meets Luxury

    Prevue Meetings and Incentives

    A spotlight on wellbeing at luxe-meetings

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  • Relax & Recharge

    The Meeting Magazine Corporate & Incentive Travel

    The article "Relax and Recharge" from The Meeting Magazine focuses on the importance of wellness during meetings and events. It suggests several strategies to help attendees unwind and recharge, enhancing their overall experience. Key highlights include offering wellness activities like meditation and yoga, ensuring nutritious meal options, and incorporating short, rejuvenating breaks throughout the event schedule. The article emphasizes that these wellness practices not only improve the…

    The article "Relax and Recharge" from The Meeting Magazine focuses on the importance of wellness during meetings and events. It suggests several strategies to help attendees unwind and recharge, enhancing their overall experience. Key highlights include offering wellness activities like meditation and yoga, ensuring nutritious meal options, and incorporating short, rejuvenating breaks throughout the event schedule. The article emphasizes that these wellness practices not only improve the individual's health but also enhance their engagement and productivity at events.

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  • Putting the We Into Wellness

    Skift Meetings

    David T. Stevens, Co-Founder, Olympian Meeting and Dami Kim, Director of Corporate Wellness, Body and Brain Wellness join Andrea Doyle, Executive Editor, Skift Meetings at the Future of the Event Industry 2024.

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  • 7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

    Smart Meetings

    Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. This approach, when executed with sincerity, enriches the event experience, fosters a positive atmosphere and promotes lasting impacts on attendees’ lifestyles. Below are practical and affordable tips to embed wellness into your events genuinely, steering clear of “wellness washing.”

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  • Corporate Planner Transitions to Full-Time Event Wellness Consultant

    Prevue Meetings and Incentives

    Long-time corporate planner and event wellness expert David T. Stevens has transitioned to a new career as a full-time consultant focused on bringing full-spectrum wellness to meetings and events globally.

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  • Elite Experiences

    Small Market Meetings

    Contributed in an article discussing Meeting planners want all their attendees to have a good time and feel important. But when it comes to ensuring VIPs have an elevated experience, the stakes are a little higher.

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  • Wellness and Fitness Tips from the Fittest #eventprofs

    Tree-Fan Events

    Podcast Episode 102

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  • Replace Trade Show Giveaways with Charity

    Prevue Meetings

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  • How to Land a Job on LinkedIn

    Men's Health

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  • How to get a job in a recession

    CNN Money

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  • Out of Work? Time to get connected

    NBC News

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Projects

  • Alation Achievers Club

    - Present

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  • President's Club 2013

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  • Integrated Systems Europe

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  • LinkedIn Company Picnic

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  • LinkedIn Holiday Party

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  • Principal Family Fun Fest

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  • MTVu Campus Invasion

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  • MTV and MTVu Spring Break

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  • MTVu Woddie Awards

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Honors & Awards

  • THE LIST

    Club Ichi

    In Club Ichi, we don't do things the normal way. We don't make lists that tag influencers so we can capture reach. We don't make lists full of prospects that we can cold call. We engage the people who want to engage with us and try to bring an air of playfulness and joy to everything we do. THE LIST is no different. We invited Club Ichi members to join the list, and these are the 49 intrepid Club members who raised their hands! We know them and you should too.

  • Smart Speaker Award - Best of the Stage

    Smart Meetings

    Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2024 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations worldwide. It recognizes keynote presenters who excel in attributes such as engagement, humor, originality, empathy, and effectiveness, elevating their audience's meetings experience.

  • BizBash 500 Most Influential Event Professionals

    BizBash

    https://www.tarsus.com/sites/tarsus/corporate/files/magazine.bizbash/2021-fall/index-h5.html#page=94

  • 2021 Planner of the Year

    Smart Meetings

    https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/2021-meeting-planners-year

  • Connect 40 Under 40

    Connect

    https://www.connectmeetings.com/association/features/2020-connect-association-40-under-40-david-t-stevens

  • Sustainable Planner of the Year - Nominee

    PCMA Northern California

  • Employee of the Month

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