Making an event Special  My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York.Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights.Toni also has the gift of organising elegant, fun events that flow beautifully without a hint of stress or sloppiness.Here are some of the highlights of our conversation.  One hand washes the other.Be there for anyone who needs assistance.  Being open and giving will pay dividends when you need to call on others for help.   Bringing people together to make an event a successAppreciate everyone who has helped.Make sure you celebrate and talk about the event.Invite people in and allow them to contribute.Cookie Baking AppreciationMake a personal thank you to the people who have helped you or your organisation.Make appreciation  a team event.Develop a team ethos to encourage strong relationships. Developing communityBeing careful not to exclude anyoneForging community through events  Creating an event at homeThe Italian culture of sharing food Learning to be a generous host Sharing what you have made and opening your door to others.Developing the confidence to host an event.Planning is keyStart small and think about what you are comfortable with Keep it simpleBuild up confidence and progress onto more significant events.Bringing people together in your home shows you who you are and that you are comfortable in your skin.    Perfection does not exist; you can only do your best. The details of an event.Small details do make a big difference.Personal touches are appreciated.Be open and talk to people.What do you want to share?Let people contribute if they want to. ReferenceYou can learn more about Toni here: linkedin.com/in/toni-dudsak-1132a34