THE 2026 ISPA CONFERENCE COUNTDOWN
give you practical takeaways you can put into action immediately. My goal is that you feel inspired but at the same time have a real tool you can use in your world on a busy Monday a month later.
Pulse: What kind of mindset or curiosity would you encourage attendees to walk into your session with to get the most out of it?
JA: Be honest about your own broken soundtracks. If you pretend you have it all together, you don’ t get to grow. I don’ t like watching speeches where the presenter acts like they’ ve been on a 20-year win streak and have never made a mistake. That’ s fake. I’ ll share my wins and losses in the talk as a way to encourage you to get brave too. n
ON THE MAIN STAGE
MARCH 31 – APRIL 2, ISPA MEMBERS will come together in Las Vegas for the 2026 ISPA Conference— three unforgettable days, each anchored by a keynote speaker delivering an inspiring, can’ t-miss message. In the months leading up to the event, Pulse will spotlight these dynamic voices in three special Conference Countdown profiles, giving you an exclusive preview of the insights and energy waiting for you on the main stage at The Venetian.
DAY ONE: Diana Kander
( profile appeared in November 2025 Pulse)
DAY TWO: Jay Shetty
( profile appeared in December 2025 / January 2026 Pulse)
DAY THREE: Jon Acuff
A Mindset Quick-Take with JON ACUFF
l Go-to spa treatment or favorite wellness ritual? Exercise is my favorite wellness ritual and sauna. l
Coffee, tea, soda, or green juice? Coffee. l
Quick way to unwind? Running or working out with weights.
l Early alarm or hit-snooze routine? I get up at 5 a. m. most mornings l
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Best“ cheat code” you’ ve ever received? People are a shortcut. Find someone 10 years ahead of you and ask how they did it. They can cut years off your journey if you are humble enough to take their advice.
One book you gift most often? War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
l A recent discovery that’ s made your life better?“ I’ m right on time.” That’ s a new soundtrack I’ ve been saying. I recently realized I’ ve been calling myself a“ late bloomer.” Boy is that an unhelpful label. Instead, I’ m learning to say, I’ m right on time. l
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Describe a great leader— in one word. Curious.
One non-negotiable part of your morning routine. I read at least a few minutes every moring.
l Alternate calling? Advertising copywriter. l
When you’ re not inspiring others, what inspires you? The great outdoors.
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