by Mike Veny | May 7, 2026 | Articles
Introduction I've delivered keynotes for J&J, Merck, Sanofi, and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Here's what I've learned: most speaker programs that pharmaceutical companies book miss the mark. Pharma audiences don't just need another generic motivational talk. They're dealing...
by Mike Veny | May 5, 2026 | Articles
Here's what I wish I had understood about Global Meetings Industry Day before I started digging into this: We're sitting on a $1.60 trillion industry. The meetings world generates more money than telecommunications or air transport. Yet most people have no idea we...
by Mike Veny | Apr 27, 2026 | Health
⚠️ Content Warning: This article discusses suicide, suicide prevention, and mental health crisis intervention. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. Resources are also available at the end of this article.TL;DR: The 988...
by Mike Veny | Apr 27, 2026 | Articles
Here's something I need to get off my chest right away: most corporate wellness programs are complete garbage. I've been working as a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® for years now, and I've watched companies throw money at wellness initiatives that nobody...
by Mike Veny | Apr 16, 2026 | Articles
I've watched this movie play out dozens of times. The company realizes employees feel disconnected. Leadership springs into action. More happy hours. Team lunches. Mandatory fun events. Six months later? The same employees report feeling even more isolated. Here's the...
