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The Groan Every Team Knows You know that groan your team makes when you say “team-building day” ? Yeah… we’ve all been there. The collective sigh, the hesitant glances, the unmistakable tension. Awkward icebreakers, forced fun, and eye-rolls feel inevitable. Many employees would rather tackle their inbox than join what they see as a wasted day. Why Team-Building Isn’t Cheesy But hear me out — team-building isn’t about contrived games. It ’s about: Fostering real connections

🎄 ‘Tis the Season… to Plan! December sneaks up on all of us, doesn’t it? One minute you’re enjoying a crisp autumn morning, and the next, you’re staring at your calendar thinking, “Wait… it’s almost Christmas? And we haven’t even planned the office party yet?” If that sounds familiar, take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Planning a Christmas event can feel like juggling a million little things while trying to keep your sanity intact. Venues book up, suppliers get fully boo

Planning a corporate event can feel overwhelming — there are a lot of moving parts, and you want it to impress your team without being stressful. Here are a few of the trends I’m loving at the moment: Interactive workshops: hands-on sessions that spark creativity and collaboration, like designing a mini campaign together, solving a company-themed challenge, or creating something tangible that celebrates your team. Branded experiences: subtle but clever touches that reinforce

It’s officially that time of year… when someone in the office gets volunteered to plan the Christmas party. 🎄 You know exactly who you are. You didn’t apply for this role. You didn’t train for it. And yet, somehow, every year, your name gets thrown into the hat (or maybe you are the hat) when the company starts talking about the Christmas party. You’re the one who suddenly has to juggle venue options, menus, budgets, and a dozen opinions on whether we really need a DJ this y

Over the years, working in hospitality, corporate events, and now running my own little venture, Lemon Squeezy, I’ve learned that the magic behind a smooth event isn't a movie montage — it’s about process.  Here are a few lessons I’ve learnt along the way: 1. Organisation: the not-so-secret ingredient I’ve juggled multiple weddings at hotels, corporate events, and my own clients all at the same time. The only way to survive (and actually enjoy it) is to have systems in place.

When people ask me why I started Lemon Squeezy, the answer isn’t just “because I love events” (although I really do). The truth is, I wanted to build something of my own. I didn’t want to spend my whole career working hard just to build someone else’s dream — I wanted to create my own. It’s a bit like the difference between renting a house and paying off your own mortgage: at the end of the day, one belongs to you. That’s how I want my career to feel — like I’m investing my t