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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SPEAKERS
3 MINUTES WITH…
Getting to
Know the
Speakers
WE’vE Got aN all-star liNE-uP of speakers for the
Professional development sessions at this year’s iSpa Conference &
expo. These educational sessions feature experts in leadership,
business strategy, marketing, sales and more. We spent three minutes
with each speaker to give you a bit of insight into their personalities.
Heather lee favorite book: Johnathan Livingston Seagull by richard Bach
ExPErtisE: MarKEtiNG last great place traveled: i just spent a week trail running from village to village along
the Costa Brava in Spain.
Session: “Marketing Spa Services as a
Component of the Longevity Lifestyle”
favorite thing to do in las vegas: When in vegas...dine!
favorite podcast: Modern love by The new york Times
My inspiration: a daily dose of nature on my Colorado trails
keeps me inspired.
best part of my day: When i am out on the trail, one with
nature, running and feeling fit, healthy and alive.
Greatest lesson i’ve learned about business: Believe in
yourself.
favorite breakfast: a shake made with fresh pineapple.
Favorite
book!
if i could be anyone else for a day i’d be: fergie—so i could
kiss Josh Duhamel!
best presentation i’ve attended: Joe Biden speaking from the heart on his
choice not to run for president.
les sweeney favorite book: Unbroken by laura hillenbrand
ExPErtisE: WorKforcE
dEvEloPMENt last great place traveled: grand lake, Colorado
Session: “In Your Hands: Staffing and
Supporting Your Massage Team”
favorite thing to do in las vegas: Depart
favorite podcast: Planet Money or npr
My inspiration: helping others, helping myself
best part of my day: The small pieces—running, getting things done,
bringing Mrs. Sweeney her coffee.
Greatest lesson i’ve learned about business: play well with others.
favorite breakfast: Wow, i have a lot, but it’s hard to beat Sarah’s
fried egg sandwich.
if i could be anyone else for a day i’d be: Some guitarist, but i’m fine
staying who i am.
Favorite
book!
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September 2017
best presentation i’ve attended: The rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels
Tour in 1989.