Do your blockers explain what needs to happen next? Or who's responsible for it? Or when it's due? If you want them to get done reliably, they'd better.
My tried-and-true structure/template for writing emails that get me the response I'm looking for. Plus a few ground rules to keep you on the right track.
Attending a conference is so much more than time away from work and branded stress balls. Make the experience worth it by thinking deeply about how you want to grow.