What we thought we knew...
no longer applies
2012 has become a phenomenon marked by numerous theories and ominous predictions. We are willing to offer the on-going questioning that these uncertain times require. The question really is... what's your future?
Speakers:
Geno Stampora - Attitude Adjuster
Influential in helping salons and businesses worldwide refine their abilities for growth and success, Mr. Stampora's contributions to the beauty industry have won him an induction into the 2009 NAHA Hall of Leaders and features in Elle, The New Yorker and Glamour.
Dr. Andrew Saul - Natural Healer
In his 35 years' experience in natural health education, Dr. Saul has helped thousands of people restore their health without drugs or surgery. He has taught nutrition, health science and cell biology at the college level, appeared in the movie Food Matters and is the author of the popular books DOCTOR YOURSELF: Natural Healing that Works and Fire Your Doctor!, as well as co-author of several books including The Vitamin Cure for Alcoholism.
Sally Hogshead - Fascinating Advertiser and Creator of the F-Score
People. Products. Brands. Sally Hogshead's mission is to uncover what makes these things fascinating, and how we can use those innate qualities to make more persuasive marketing messages. She's been described by the press as "intrepid" and an "advertising mastermind." Her clients past and present include Nike, MINI Cooper, Target, Coca-Cola and Godiva. Sally's work and insights have been profiled by The New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS and MSNBC. She is the author of RADICAL CAREERING: 100 Truths to Jumpstart Your Job, Your Career, and Your Life, and FASCINATE: Your 7 Triggers of Persuasion and Captivation.
Watts Wacker - Unparalleled Futurist
Mr. Wacker -- lecturer, best-selling author, political commentator and social critic -- is one of the world's most respected futurists. His uncommon versatility and vision has allowed him to help the world's top corporations and organizations navigate the sea of change that is taking hold in the new millennium. He has written numerous award-winning books including The 500 Year Delta, The Visionary's Handbook, The Deviant's Advantage and What's Your Story.
David Adams - Inspirational Global Hairdresser
It was David's lifelong love of artistry that led him to a career in hairdressing—and ultimately, a globally known and respected specialist in color. He previously was the technical artistic director for AVEDA Corporation and his current role is founder and president of the newly formed redCHOCOLATE. He is also held in high regard among the art, fashion and music worlds, garnering an enviable list of celebrity clients including Cher, Claudia Schiffer, Kylie Minogue and has worked for such fashion greats as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Miu Miu and Prada.
Tim Freke - Standup Philosopher
Tim is a philosopher or 'lover of wisdom' who is pioneering a simple new way to experience a profound spiritual awakening, which fully embraces our everyday humanity. He has spent his life exploring the awakened state he often simply calls 'The Mystery Experience'. He is a passionate and playful communicator, whose enthusiasm for life is contagious. He is often featured in documentary films and chat shows broadcast by the global media, such as the BBC and the History Channel. Tim is the founder of The Alliance for Lucid Living (The ALL), an organization dedicated to our collective awakening.
Leslie Rice-Winterrowd - Challenge Coach
While Leslie has been in the professional beauty industry since 1996, she's been involved in the salon world for much longer - ever since she got a perm in her highchair when she was just a year old. After graduating from The University of North Texas in 1996 with a degree in marketing, she went back to her roots and worked for Neill Corporation. Now in her current role as the "Mayor" of Goldwaves Salon in Fort Worth, TX, she advocates transformation and staff longevity. Leslie's strength is in taking everyday challenges businesses face and offering a simple approach using games and metaphors to find solutions, devise plans, and engage staff in the desired outcome.
Chris Murphy - Entrepreneur and Early Adopter
Chris Murphy has a highly diversified background as a business owner and manager, financial analyst, and a consultant to entrepreneurial/owner-managed businesses. He has 17 years experience working in large, publicly-held corporations such as Ford Motor Company and Dell Inc., as well as owning his own entrepreneurial start-up companies. He is co-owner and Director of Operations of Maximum FX Salons Spas in Austin, Texas. Maximum FX is a leader in marketing systems and Internet lead generation through social media platforms and has been recognized by Salon Today Magazine, Modern Salon, Strategies Magazine, and Austin American Statesman.
Jackie Freiberg - Leadership Compass
Jackie is dedicated to helping leaders create BEST places where the BEST people can do their BEST work to create a BETTER world. As a bestselling author and leadership expert, Jackie has dedicated her career to helping executives and managers practice the art of leadership. She is the author of NANOVATION: How a Little Car Can Teach the World to Think Big and Act Bold. Jackie and her husband Kevin are also authors of their international best seller NUTS! Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success, BOOM! 7 Choices for Blowing the Doors Off Business-As-Usual! and GUTS! Companies that Blow the Doors Off Business-As-Usual.
Scott Buchanan - Aspirational Innovator
Scott Buchanan began his career in the beauty industry as an apprentice in a Long Island salon. Today, he owns a salon and spa on New York's fashionable Columbus Avenue, an active, full-service high-end Aveda concept salon near Columbia University, and an Aveda lifestyle salon and spa on the Upper East Side. Scott regularly leads ABC seminars on Benchmarking, Front Desk Systems and Measuring Business Profitability. He has also appeared on several television shows, including the Oprah Winfrey Show. In addition, his artistic team travels around the US, teaching innovative trends for the salon environment. They are also the leaders of many New York fashion week shows, and within the Aveda Network.
Andrea Eaton - Creative Collaborator and Beauty Business Expert
With 12+ years of industry experience, Andrea is the General Manager of Paris Parker® Salons and Spas and the Consumer Lifestyle Group, overseeing the management of 15 AVEDA salons/spas in LA, TX and NC with over 200 employees. Recently she implemented the "New Artist Modeling Program" and a training module for INYU® designed to expedite the process of getting new stylists booked.
Andrea is a life-long student of art, style and design and has an eye for what's to come. She's been featured in Salon Today, Modern Salon, UK Metro, ELLE Canada and national beauty and fashion blogs. She also founded NOLA Fashion Council — an L3C organization that aims to create exposure for Southern designers.
Heath Smith - Industry Coach and Best Practices Innovator
Heath Smith is a co-founder of the Jackson Ruiz companies in Austin, Texas. As Director of Operations, he has been instrumental in growing Jackson Ruiz to a tremendously successful company recognized nationally by Salon Today Magazine, Day Spa Magazine, American Salon, Modern Salon, and the Austin Business Journal for its innovative business practices and unique employee culture. With more than 18 years' experience leading retail and service businesses, Heath has developed a core management system built upon strategic planning and fundamental systems development. As an active industry coach and consultant, Heath assists business owners in all facets of development and company growth.
Carol Sanford - Responsible Business Leader
Carol Sanford is on a mission to create a better world, and she believes that business can and will play a major role in accomplishing that. To that end, Carol has been leading major consulting change efforts in both Fortune 500 and new-economy businesses for more than 30 years. Her client list includes long-term relationships with Colgate Europe and Africa and DuPont Canada, US, Asia and Europe. She also works with new-economy companies like Intel, Agilent and leaders of corporate responsibility such as Seventh Generation. Carol has published dozens of works in 10 languages, including a series of articles in Executive Excellence, Stephen Covey's newsletter and At Work, a Berrett-Koehler Journal, and is the author of The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success.
Marilyn Ihloff - Multi-location Industry Expert and Major Beauty Influencer
Marilyn opened her salon in 1980, with a staff of six. Now, with her sons sharing ownership, her business has grown to two full-service salons and spas in Tulsa, a salon in Kansas City, and a total staff of 150! The salons are all Aveda Lifestyle locations, and have been voted "Best of Tulsa" yearly and were on the Salon Today 200 Fastest Growing Salons in America four times. Marilyn was voted 2007 Tulsa Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration.
Ken Schiller - Restaurant Manager Extraordinaire
Ken Schiller is the co-owner of Austin restaurant group K&N Management, the licensed area developer of the four Austin-area Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q locations and creator and owner of Mighty Fine Burgers, Fries and Shakes. K&N Management was selected as the Top Place to Work in Austin by the Austin American Statesman in 2010, the same year they became the first restaurant group to win the Texas Award for Performance Excellence and received the highest Presidential honor for quality and excellence in organizations, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Allyson Young - High-Caliber HR Director
Allyson Young is the Human Resources Director of Austin restaurant group K&N Management. She joined K&N Management in 1997 as the Human Resources Director. In 2000 she earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credentials. Her primary focus includes employee relations, branding, graphics, technical writing, publications, process mapping and concept flowcharting, as well as designing and conducting K&N Management's performance excellence learning sessions. Allyson was the author of both the Texas Award for Performance Excellence application and the Malcolm Baldrige application.
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