You may be wondering – if travel is getting harder, more expensive and more scrutinized… what actually needs to change? The answer is not to reduce travel, but to be more intentional about why it exists.

In her latest "Work in Progress" column for The Meeting Professional, Soundings Founder and CEO Tracy Judge makes the case for destination-aligned team design, integrating local freelancers and employees into event planning from the start, not just for onsite execution. The result: reduced travel costs, lower carbon impact, less burnout, and stronger destination partnerships.

Soundings Founder and CEO, Tracy Judge, a proud CSU alum, has been appointed to the California State University (CSU) AI Workforce Acceleration Board.

As Customer Success Manager, Tori’s relationship-focused role will help ensure talent placements deliver the highest impact for our clients.

Abby brings extensive experience in the meetings and events industry to her role as Head of Account Success…

An Offstage with Soundings® recap of our session at IMEX Las Vegas 2025 by Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder of Soundings.

Ben began his career in the meetings and events industry in 1998 and has since held a variety of leadership roles, including…

Survey data reveals slow adoption, rising expectations, and a growing need for people-first solutions.

An Offstage with Soundings® recap of our session at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 by Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder of Soundings.

An Offstage with Soundings® recap of our session at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 moderated by Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder of Soundings.

An Offstage with Soundings® recap of our session at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 by Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder of Soundings.

This month, Soundings is reinforcing our commitment to mental wellness by focusing on one of the most powerful forms of support: aligning talent with roles where they can thrive. Because when people feel seen, valued, and capable, mental well-being follows naturally.

An Offstage with Soundings® recap of our session at Convening LATAM 2025 by Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder of Soundings.

As AI continues to disrupt traditional business models in the business events industry, Soundings aims to gather critical insights to help the industry adapt and prepare for the future. 

On April 2nd, 2018, Tracy Judge made a life-changing decision—she left behind the traditional corporate path and founded Soundings. Join us on April 2nd to celebrate the day YOU took ownership of your career to build something meaningful!

In the reality TV world, drama is part of the game. But for businesses, particularly in the business events industry, drama in the form of hiring mistakes can have real-world consequences…

In the business events industry, talent remains the elephant in the room. It’s a topic that comes up during presentations or in thought leadership discussions, but actionable insights on how to drive real change are rarely provided…

Six strategies for matching talent to roles that meet evolving business events industry demands, helping companies stay competitive and deliver exceptional results.

This partnership combines SITE’s leadership in incentive travel with Soundings’ unique approach to talent development, providing professionals with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to thrive in a changing environment.

Soundings publishes its latest white paper, “Agile Talent Strategies: Leveraging the Expertise of Freelancers in the Business Events Industry.”