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What if every meeting you planned had a clear purpose, a focused outcome, and left everyone energized instead of drained? Today, we’ll show you a simple framework to make every gathering count.

Tired of meetings that go nowhere?

In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica reveal how the POP (Purpose, Outcome, Process-plus People and Preparation) framework can transform your meetings from time-wasters into powerful, purposeful gatherings.

Jessica walks you through each step of the POPPP approach, shares real-world examples, and explains why starting with purpose changes everything.

Whether you’re planning a team meeting, a project kickoff, or just your next agenda item, this episode will help you design meetings that matter.

Plus, get a downloadable resource to put the POPPP framework into action right away!

Resources to help you have great meetings:

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Plan With Purpose: The POP Framework for Effective Meetings

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MP3•Episode home

Send us a text

What if every meeting you planned had a clear purpose, a focused outcome, and left everyone energized instead of drained? Today, we’ll show you a simple framework to make every gathering count.

Tired of meetings that go nowhere?

Jessica walks you through each step of the POPPP approach, shares real-world examples, and explains why starting with purpose changes everything.

Whether you’re planning a team meeting, a project kickoff, or just your next agenda item, this episode will help you design meetings that matter.

Plus, get a downloadable resource to put the POPPP framework into action right away!

Resources to help you have great meetings:

Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant: Use the 4 Reasons Rule to Decide If a Meeting Is Worthwhile

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