Pulse May 2025 | Page 62

“ Review an Education Session at # ISPA2025”

2025 ISPA CONFERENCE SOUND OFF

EARLIER THIS YEAR, ISPA CONFERENCE-GOERS had 14 opportunities to attend Education Sessions, where spa experts presented actionable tips on myriad industry topics.( See story starting on page 34.) Here, pulled from the session surveys, are a selection of members’ comments and takeaways from their Education Session experiences.

“ Review an Education Session at # ISPA2025”

HEATHER BISHOP Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
LASANDRA BUTLER Spa Adolphus at the Adolphus Hotel
KARRILYNN KEITH
The Spa at Kilaga Springs
SAUNDRA QUINTANA The Broadmoor
REVIEWING MICHAEL CONTE
“ Elevating the Spa Experience to Develop a Loyal Client”
REVIEWING
THE PANEL SESSION
“ Mastering the Art of Budgeting and Forecasting”
REVIEWING JEFF SALZENSTEIN
“ The Zone of Excellence— Empowering High Performers”
REVIEWING
THE PANEL SESSION
“ The GM’ s Perspective: Key Factors that Influence Decisions”
“ This was really helpful
“ The speakers and facilitator
“ Loved loved loved this
“ It was fantastic to hear the
– and practical information
really made the session
session. Helps me to really
GM perspectives. All three
delivered in an organized
worthwhile to sit in on. The
see how to encourage and
panelists were different
and understandable way.
targeted questions and can-
reward my team while
with different approaches,
He did a great job of bring-
did answers were extremely
continuing to boost their
but also very in sync with
ing in humor and relatable
helpful. The biggest take-
performance goals and
the approach. Well done!
anecdotes.”
away was educating C-level
increase their revenue.
Ann was amazing!!”
management on realistic
Very inspirational to see
views and opportunities to
how to guide these high
generate revenue for the
achievers in their career.”
organization.”
( continued on page 46)
In every issue of Pulse, several ISPA members share their observations, experiences and tips on a compelling question. Be part of the fun: Head to https:// form. jotform. com / 242425035292148 to respond to upcoming Sound Off questions.
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