GSLA is pleased to announce, Valorie Burton,
as the 2023 GSLA Conference & Trade Show Keynote Speaker
as the 2023 GSLA Conference & Trade Show Keynote Speaker
Valorie Burton, life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology - the study of what happens when things go right with us.
Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.
She has appeared regularly on the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, and Essence, and has spoken for hundreds of organizations around the globe. She was named one of the top 60 motivational speakers in America and one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in the field of personal development.
For over 15 years, Valorie's books, speaking engagements, and coaching programs have helped people:
- Make major life changes that are exciting and scary at the same time.
- Be happier and have more fun, even when life seems routine.
- Become strong leaders, navigate office politics, and achieve professional dreams.
- Navigate setbacks and disappointments in a way that makes life better, not bitter.
- Speak up with confidence rather than settling for less.
- Go to sleep at night feeling at peace about decisions.
- Conquer emotions that cause procrastination, emotional spending, and self-sabotage.
Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.
She has appeared regularly on the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, and Essence, and has spoken for hundreds of organizations around the globe. She was named one of the top 60 motivational speakers in America and one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in the field of personal development.
For over 15 years, Valorie's books, speaking engagements, and coaching programs have helped people:
- Make major life changes that are exciting and scary at the same time.
- Be happier and have more fun, even when life seems routine.
- Become strong leaders, navigate office politics, and achieve professional dreams.
- Navigate setbacks and disappointments in a way that makes life better, not bitter.
- Speak up with confidence rather than settling for less.
- Go to sleep at night feeling at peace about decisions.
- Conquer emotions that cause procrastination, emotional spending, and self-sabotage.
Educational Agenda
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This program is intended to be approved for Continuing Education Units through NAB.
Please note your NAB ID Number on your Conference Registration. Educations sessions are continually being updated. Check back often for the latest detailed conference information. Cheryl Bonhag and Jason NievesNicole Bergquist, Traci Wagner, Mary Ann CadgerSchedule is tentative and subject to change
Monday, October 23 1 PM - 5 PM Pre-Conference Education- Certificate of Advanced Senior Living Leadership (by invitation only) 2 PM - 5 PM GSLA Board Meeting (by invitation only) 4 PM - 6 PM Attendee Registration 5 PM - 7 PM Opening Reception- Denim & Diamonds GSLA Board & C-Suite/Senior Leadership VIP Section (by invitation only) Tuesday, October 24 7:15 AM Attendee Registration Opens 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking inside of Exhibit Hall 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Welcome & Opening Keynote: Valorie Burton Dream Granted with Second Wind Dreams 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Education Break Out Sessions Sales & Marketing Building a Stronger Sales Pipeline - The 5 W’s of Outreach- Julie Podewitz Memory Care & Programming Dementia Causes and Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behaviors- Laura Medders and Carolyn Clevenger Clinical Transition of Care from a Medication Perspective- Lori Newcomb and Josie Kirchner Executive | Leadership | HR Mitigating Risk- Hall Booth Smith& Marsh Limitless Track EHR Ecosystem - Becoming a Paperless Operation- Sam Shah 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch & Education in Exhibit Hall 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Education Break Out Sessions Sales & Marketing The Full Monty: Left-Brain and Right-Brain Approaches to Senior Living Marketing and Marketing Automation- Wendy O'Donovan Phillips and Sean Leonard Memory Care & Programming Successful Family Visits using Validation Theory- Michelle Minor Clinical Navigating Late-Life Challenges: Comprehensive Insights into Depression and Mental Health Among Older Adults- Gabrielle Juliano-Villani Executive | Leadership | HR Employee Retention and Hiring Trends in Senior Living- Evan Kuo Limitless Track Executive Director Influence on Team Culture- Erin Thompson 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break & Education in Exhibit Hall 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Education Break Out Sessions Sales & Marketing Successfully Connect Sales and Operations- Michael Moye and Michelle Anderson Memory Care & Programming Program Design: The Intersection of Wellness and Wellbeing- Nicole Bergquist, Traci Wagner, Mary Ann Cadger Clinical Update in New Alzheimer's Medications and Clinical Trials- Dr. Monica Parker Executive | Leadership | HR Executive Director’s Guide to Positively Influencing Team- Erin Thompson Limitless Track Hypnotic Language and the Sales Process: Impact of Words on Sales- Angelia Brigance 5:15 PM Networking & Partnership Evening Events Wednesday, October 25 8:00 AM Attendee Registration Opens 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking inside of Exhibit Hall 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Plenary Leadership Session including GSLA Award Recognition 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee & Education in Exhibit Hall 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch & Culinary Competition: Aaron Fish & Shawn McGregor 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Education Break Out Sessions (5) Sales & Marketing Debunked: Marketing Myths Stifling Your Growth- Cheryl Bonhag and Jason Nieves Memory Care & Programming Activities to Mitigate Sundowning- Victoria James Clinical End-of-Life Conversations with Legal Guidance- Stacey Chapman Executive | Leadership | HR Advancements in Technology - Staying Ahead of the Game- Jackie Ramieri and Jeff Gray Limitless Track Killing the ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) - 5-Step Approach to Maintaining a Positive Mindset- Lillian Crayton 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Closing Session with DCH 3:45 PM Adjourn 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PAC RAFFLE |
Education Program Line-Up
With more than 25 CEU'S available, engage your mind and professional experience in our custom education tracks.
Keynote & Plenary Sessions
Keynote & Plenary Sessions
- Coaching for Leaders: How to Bring Out the Best in Yourself & Others - Valorie Burton
- Elevating the Senior Living Industry through Advocacy: Workforce Development & State and Federal Involvement - Argentum & GSLA Government Affairs
- Regulatory Update with the Department of Community Health - DCH
- Building a Stronger Sales Pipeline - The 5 W’s of Outreach - Julie Podewitz
- The Full Monty: Left-Brain/Right-Brain Approaches to Senior Living Marketing and Marketing Automation - Wendy O'Donovan Phillips and Sean Leonard
- Successfully Connect Sales and Operations - Michael Moye and Michelle Anderson
- Debunked: Marketing Myths Stifling Your Growth - Cheryl Bonhag and Jason Nieves
- Dementia Causes and Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behaviors - Laura Medders and Carolyn Clevenger
- Successful Family Visits using Validation Theory - Michelle Minor
- Program Design: The Intersection of Wellness and Wellbeing - Nicole Bergquist, Traci Wagner, Mary Ann Cadger
- Activities to Mitigate Sundowning - Victoria James
- Transition of Care from a Medication Perspective - Lori Newcomb and Josie Kirchner
- Late Life Depression - Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
- New Alzheimer's Meds/Clinical Trials - Dr. Monica Parker
- End of Life Conversations with Legal Guidance - Stacey Chapman
- Leadership, Coaching (Disciplinary Process), and Investigations: A How-To - Kelli Michaud and Natalie Zeleznikar
- Employee Retention and Hiring Trends in Senior Living - Evan Kuo
- Risk Mitigation - Drew Graham and Tara Clayton
- Advancements in Technology: Staying Ahead of the Game - Jackie Ramieri and Jeff Gray
- EHR Ecosystem: Becoming a Paperless Operation - Sam Shah
- Executive Director’s Guide to Positively Influencing Team Culture - Erin Thompson
- Hypnotic Language and the Sales Process: Impact of Words on Sale - Angelia Brigance
- Killing the ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts): 5-Step Approach to Maintaining a Positive Mindset - Lillian Crayton
- Falls Prevention: Identifying Risk and Communicating with Families - Stacey Chapman
- Micro-learning Techniques: The Next Evolution of Culinary & Hospitality Training - Aaron Fish
- Practical Solutions for Enhancing Resident and Staff Well-Being Through Design - Rick Glassman
- The Science and Art of Language - Margaret Titus
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
- Atria Senior Living
- Brookdale Senior Living
- CaraVita Senior Care Management
- Fellowship Home at Brookside
- Genesis Whole-Body Donation
- Georgia Living Senior Care
- Great Oaks
- Parc Communities
- Stegenga + PARTNERS
- Atria Senior Living
- Brookdale Senior Living
- CaraVita Senior Care Management
- Fellowship Home at Brookside
- Genesis Whole-Body Donation
- Georgia Living Senior Care
- Great Oaks
- Parc Communities
- Stegenga + PARTNERS
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email: conference@gasla.org for more information.
