The Sponge Curve with Evan Babins

I am so happy to welcome this week’s guest, Evan Babins! Evan is a husband, father, and Canadian Events Professional. Evan has been in the Canadian Events industry for over 11 years and has been recognized on different event industry “best of” lists. 

Evan shares with us his own winding journey. He started off his career in Grade 10 doing something he absolutely enjoyed - both as a hobby and professionally - and DJ-ed for various venues and events. Eventually, Evan transitioned to corporate trade show production, then to the hospitality industry, and then to the event industry where he works with clients and produces events. During Evan’s professional journey, he was able to work with various clients both nationally and internationally, and has been exposed to multiple perspectives of the event industry which now informs his work as an events professional. 

We may often think that our journeys are “supposed” to be linear, but at some point or another, our journeys wind and twist - and that’s not a bad thing at all! A winding journey helps us to really reflect and think about what we want, what our priorities are, what our goals are, and how they may change over time.

Listen to this episode to learn more about: 

• Evan’s professional and academic journey, which took many twists and turns, and how it was informed by his passion for DJ-ing
• Evan’s personal health recovery journey and how it informs his positive outlook on life and his drive for continuous advancement in his personal, professional, and academic endeavours 
• How advancement in our professional careers never end - we are always advancing
• How it’s absolutely okay to navigate through life and your advancement journey based on your own values and expectations of yourself, not others’ expectations, and  
• Evan’s “sponge curve method,” which you can implement in times of transitions, whether it be for a new academic program, a new job, or a new chapter of your personal life

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