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HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD FOR FREE: EMBRACING CHANGE IN THE CORPORATE WORLD
Michael Wigge | Tuesday, July 16 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Visit Hendricks County

Courage and adaptability are required to bring your dreams to life, as well as being unconventional and the willingness to leave one’s comfort zone. As an expert in applied creativity—both a humorous and practical way—change speaker, Michael Wigge shows that the pay off for acting on a vision can be enormous to embrace change in personal and professional life as he proved in How to Travel the World for Free. Check out www.my-challenge-coach.com for more information about Michael.

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE
Brian Wagner | Wednesday, July 17 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Sponsored by MemberClicks

A survivor of brain surgery, Brian Wagner was blind for 6 months. Though this experience, he developed new ways to overcome his blind spots and create a vision for the future. In this keynote presentation, Wagner will motivate, entertain and share his secrets to success. You will learn to focus on the meaning of your circumstance, see your own powers to effect change, increase your ability to make decisions and take action as well as grasp a vision for your professional and personal life.


Session Date/Time
Challenge for Change: Sales S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 7/16 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Inside the Mind of a Young Professional 7/16 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Seeing is Believing - Discover Your Blind Spots 7/17 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Governance 2020 7/17 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Leaving Your Ego at the Door: Cutting the Cost of Workplace Drama in Your Office 7/17 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Bodyworking 101 7/17 | 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Awaken & Rise: Embrace the Change! 7/17 | 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Managing Your Emotional Bank Account 7/17 | 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Resources for the Sandwich Generation: Navigating the Health Care Needs of Older Adults 7/17 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Don't Chance It: The Risks and Rewards of Charity Gaming 7/17 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Remarketing 101: Tools and Tips for Successful Campaigns 7/17 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
See full session descriptions below.

 

AWAKEN & RISE: EMBRACE THE CHANGE!
Brian Lidle, Founder, The Brian Lidle Company, LLC | Wednesday, July 17

This session will deliver a high-energy and inspirational message that teaches participants the critical mindset to see change as a catalyst for growth and excellence. In essence, by taking the momentum of change and flowing with it instead of resisting allows you to become a co-creator of change.

BODYWORKING 101
Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director, Shafer Leadership Academy | Wednesday, July 17

Networking is a common business experience, and while these events present a fantastic opportunity to make new connections, they can be overwhelming. Who do you talk? What do you talk about? How do you move on from an awkward conversation? How do you know when someone is doing talking to you? You shouldn’t have to figure these things out on your own.

Join us for bodyworking. In this session we’ll explore the nonverbal side of networking. We’ll teach you how to the read subtle nonverbal cues which will give you an advantage in these challenging social situations

Bodyworking is the art of using your body, and reading others, to improve your networking experiences.

CHALLENGE FOR CHANGE - SALES S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Michael Wigge | Tuesday, July 16

In this presentation Wigge breaks down his SALES S.U.C.C.E.S.S. acronym: S: Self-confidence, U: Upping your game, C: Customer friendliness, C: Closing questions made simple, E: Emphasize sales science mastery, S: Self–responsible sales teams, and S: Serve for zero defects based on his incredible challenge story How to Barter for Paradise (Wigge bartered an apple for bigger and better in 42 steps to get his own house in Hawaii).

GOVERNANCE 2020
Gary Bolinger, CAE | Wednesday, July 17

This session will examine various aspects of governance for associations in the 21st century.  What considerations ensure an effective and successful governance structure?  What are the most important aspects of the governance process from a macro and micro perspective?  Culture, strategy, innovation, risk and technology are among topics to be discussed.  Bring your observation, questions, concerns and success stories to this interactive session!

INSIDE THE MIND OF A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Young Professional Committee | Tuesday, July 16

From fresh ideas and new perspectives to enthusiasm and ambition, young professionals bring tremendous value to associations. But do we truly understand the value we can bring to them? Are we providing them with the tools they need to succeed not only in their current role, but in their career path? This panel discussion will dive into the mind of a young association professional and shed light on their unique needs, what their supervisors (and even members) might not understand as well as what the panelists wish they knew in their first few years as association professionals!

LEAVING YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR: CUTTING THE COST OF WORKPLACE DRAMA IN YOUR OFFICE
Kim Stoneking, Senior Associate, Springboard International Inc. | Wednesday, July 17

It is estimated that organizations are loosing billions of dollars annually due to the collateral damage resulting from drama in the workplace. Today's executives are not prepared to deal with this challenge.  The solutions are actually easier than you may think. This presentation will cover: Effective use of the "open door" policy; Recapturing the hours wasted on processing drama in your office; Starving the ego monster; Tools to defuse drama and turn recapture this energy for positive outcomes!

MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT
Tisha Gierhart, Program Director, Shafer Leadership Academy | Wednesday, July 17

Our emotional energy, like our money, is limited. Every day we make deposits into other people’s emotional bank account, while others are making deposits and withdraws in our own. Join us for this session as we explore how to maintain a healthy account, for healthier relationships! 

During this session we will:

  • Gain awareness of how deposits build and repair trust in a relationship while withdrawals lessen trust in relationships
  • Define an emotional withdrawal and deposit and what it takes to build up your account as well as the account of others 
  • Understand that every interaction with another human being may be classified as a deposit or withdrawal

REMARKETING 101: TOOLS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS
Feathr | Wednesday, July 17

Visitors rarely take action their first time to your website, but that doesn’t mean they’re uninterested. So how can you connect with site visitors once they leave? Remarketing campaigns are a cost-effective way to position targeted messaging to these individuals and drive them to take action. Listen to this panel of association and marketing professionals share their remarketing successes, tools and tips to help you maximize your ROI.

RESOURCES FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION: NAVIGATING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS
Kristen LaEace, MBA, CAE | Wednesday, July 17

By now, you’ve heard the news that our population is aging. In just 10 years, there will be more older adults (age 65+) than children in the United States. In Indiana, the percentage of older adults will increase from about 15% today to more than 20% by 2050. Caregiving for older adults is having an increased impact on the workplace as stressed employees juggle raising their children and coping with the increased healthcare and support needs of their older family members. This session will provide an introduction to navigating long-term care services, including the state and nation’s Area Agency on Aging network, sources of monetary assistance and other supports. It’s information that can be used by your own staff and member organizations today!

SEEING IS BELIEVING - DISCOVER YOUR BLINDSPOTS
Brian Wagner | Wednesday, July 17

Do you ever wonder why some people are more successful than you? CRUSH your performance goals by seeing what used to be hidden. PINPOINT 3 blindspots that keep you from being more successful. GRAB a vision for 3 goals that matter, not just hitting another number.


MASTERING MEETINGS
Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director, Shafer Leadership Academy | Wednesday, July 17

Meetings can be a vehicle for change or a burial ground for new ideas. Join us to explore why meetings fail and to explore the fundamental elements of successful meetings. In Part One of this two-part session we will discuss how to set an agenda, how to keep people on topic (but still feel heard), how to prioritize items, and how to commit the group to action. During Part Two we will describe what a “one on one” is, explain why it is useful, and provide a method for effectively implementing it with your team.

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT AND RENEWAL
Scott Oser, President, Scott Oser Associates, Inc. | Wednesday, July 17

In this interactive and participatory session, you will be be immersed in membership for two hours. During this time you will learn, discuss, and develop the cornerstones of a strong membership strategy. Join this session to hear best practices in the areas of membership recruitment, engagement and retention as a basis for ideas you will be able to take back to the office and implement immediately.


Tuesday, July 16 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Find support and solutions in this hands-on, solutions-oriented session by leveraging the brainpower of your peers. Designed for both experienced professionals and those new to the industry, this workshop provides the opportunity for a focused, facilitated problem-solving exercise. Bring your challenges and leave with strategies you can implement in your own organization. Start brainstorming the topics and issues you’d like to discuss in this fast-paced, interactive session!

Peer to Peer Topics:

  • Business Operations
  • CAE Exam Study Prep
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Meeting Planning Updates
  • Sticky Issues in HR
  • Tech Trends
  • Young Professional/Early Career Concerns

ISAE reserves the right to add, change, or remove session titles, content, times, and/or formats without notice.