"You work one year for one day." That's the reality of event planning.

As creator of Present to Succeed, the world's largest presentation skills conference, Boris Hristov turned this pressure into opportunity, scaling from 3,000 online attendees to a hybrid event drawing thousands globally.

Leading 356labs, Boris combines relentless attention to detail with presentation expertise to create transformative events. In this conversation, he shares hard-won insights about managing high-stakes situations, building robust systems, and understanding the context that shapes every interaction.

Key Talking Points:

• How Silicon Valley Bank's collapse led to losing €110,000 in sponsor commitments in a single week
• The power of retrospective meetings: turning a venue's network failure into improved contingency planning
• Why process precision matters: From detailed task templates to file naming conventions
• The crucial shift in marketing strategy: recognising who really values presentation skills training

Links & Resources:

• LinkedIn: Boris Hristov
• Website: 356labs.com
• Conference: Present to Succeed
• Training: Virtual Events Essential Training

Today's Exercise: The Phone-Free Morning

This practice helps regain focus and mental clarity by avoiding early-morning digital distractions. Instead of immediately checking your phone upon waking, dedicate the first 30 minutes to personal development.

Steps to Apply:

1. Place phone away from bedside the night before
2. Upon waking, avoid checking phone for 30 minutes
3. Use this time for breakfast, exercise, or learning
4. Notice improved focus and reduced anxiety
5. Track progress using a wellness device if desired