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Part tWo of tHrEE 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! 36 PULSE ■ September 2017 best presentation i’ve attended: The rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels Tour in 1989.