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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPEAKERS tanya Chernova
ExPErtISE : SALES Session : “ Complete Guide to Creating Profitable 12 Month Spa Promotions ”
Favorite book !
Favorite book : Fugitive Pieces by anne Michaels — i read this book a long time ago , but her poetic imagery is still with me .
Last great place traveled : Dubai — breathtaking and remarkable in every way .
Favorite thing to do in Las vegas : The iSpa Conference , early morning desert hikes , comedy clubs , people watching and brunch .
Favorite podcast : TeD Talks
My inspiration : My son , the beauty i see in the world , and people who boldly dare .
Best part of my day : Morning cuddles , morning coffee , and the connection i feel with the people i touch .
greatest lesson I ’ ve learned about business : Trust your instincts , but measure your results . failure is feedback , don ’ t take it personally , see it as a step forward and make the changes required .
Favorite breakfast : indulgent — cinnamon french toast with maple syrup . healthy — green chia pudding with tons of fruit .
If I could be anyone else for a day I ’ d be : Will Smith or Jada pickett Smith .
Best presentation I ’ ve attended : So many ! i love the speakers i ’ ve seen at iSpa : Jim Collins , Mike Walsh , Brené Brown were great .
Kathy Klotz-guest
ExPErtISE : MArKEtINg Session : “ Four Ways to Break Content Rules and Win ”
Favorite breakfast !
Favorite book : So many , especially in the business and comedy spaces , it ’ s hard to think of just one .
Last great place traveled : alaska
Favorite thing to do in Las vegas : See some great shows like penn and Teller . So amazing .
Favorite podcast : i listen to a lot of storytelling podcasts . My favorites are The Moth and Comedy Bang Bang !
My inspiration : having great people around me who push me to be better .
Best part of my day : When i am working out , and when i get to visit with my son about his day . That is special .
greatest lesson I ’ ve learned about business : Do things that scare you , do it your way , be you and have empathy for others and yourself along the way .
Favorite breakfast : pancakes !
If I could be anyone else for a day I ’ d be : Keegan-Michael Key : funny , brilliant , talented . one day , he ’ ll play me in a movie and be better at it than i am .
Best presentation I ’ ve attended : presentations where there are few slides . The speakers are more connected to the audience .
( cONtINUEd ON PAgE 44 )
42 PULSE ■ October 2017