Keynote Session: Doing Good & Doing Well: The Business Case for Compassion
Keynote Presenter: Joshua Becker 

Prepare to be inspired! Join us for a powerful keynote session the highlights and champions the important work we do. "Doing Good & Doing Well: The Business Case for Compassion" is not just a talk—it’s a celebration of the contributions we make every day for our clients, both physically and emotionally. Explore how the values of love, compassion, and service don’t need to be sacrificed for the sake of profit‚ but actually are at the very heart of what we do and also the secret to unlocking both financial success and personal fulfillment. This session will elevate your perspective, reinforcing that by putting people first, not only does the world change for the better—so do our own lives. Get ready to see the ripple effect of your work in a new light and leave motivated to pursue your passion with even greater vigor.

Breakout Sessions

Session Title: 6 Dangerous Myths that keep us in a never-ending cycle of anxiety, fear, and overwhelm.
Speaker: Tammy Adams

Divorce! Moving! Death of a pet or a loved one! Job Loss! Retirement! We have been socialized, as a society, to believe that life is about “getting” things. Regardless of our education or experience…most of us have not been taught or prepared to deal with “losing” things. Yet at some point, we can all experience a loss that leaves us feeling empty; sometimes physically, sometimes emotionally, sometimes spiritually. Tammy Adams of Intuitive Understanding inc., an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, will be sharing an open and honest discussion of what grief really is and the myths that keep us stuck in our emotional pain. Tammy has witnessed the power of this incredible program and understands, on a personal level, that it is possible to move forward, from any loss, and step fully back into life.
By the end of this session, participants will have learned, and will have a clear understanding of the following:

1. Attendees will have a clear understanding of grief and how it effects you and your clients.
2. Attendees will recognize the 6 myths and learn how they are driving your choices.
3. Attendees will walk away with practical suggestions on how to begin the healing process.
    

Session Title: Beyond Diversity 101: From Allyship to CoConspirator
Speaker: Tiffany Blassingame 

Everyone has a role in DEI work. When people in dominant groups decide to invest in DEI initiatives, communities see real change. Participants will engage in hands-on and reflective exercises to examine the roles of ally, accomplice, and co-conspirator. This interactive session will explore why and how professionals can better support equity and justice initiatives for historically marginalized groups. Participants will engage in introspective work to explore their multiple identities. Small groups will participate in a perspective-taking exercise that simulates experiences of inclusion and exclusion based on race, gender, class, sexual orientation, religion, and ability. This structured play experience will provoke discussion about intersectionality and how we, as professionals, can support colleagues and clients. Attendees will generate actions for supporting others as an ally, accomplice, and co-conspirator.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 

1. Deepen their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of allies, accomplices, and co-conspirators 
2. Examine their own multiple identities 
3. Generate ideas for transformative actions to support others in their ongoing work to understand the impact of bias on historically marginalized people and groups
    

Keynote Session: The AI Mindset
Keynote Presenter: Juliano Lissoni

Join Juliano Lissoni in an eye-opening session that explores the profound ways artificial  intelligence is reshaping industries and everyday life. In "The AI Mindset," Juliano dives  into how AI is not just a tool but a catalyst for change, driving innovation, enhancing  productivity, and creating new value across sectors.

This presentation will focus on real-world applications, demonstrating how AI empowers businesses to elevate operations, foster creativity, and unlock growth opportunities. From optimizing current technologies to integrating cutting-edge AI solutions, discover how AI is revolutionizing workflows, decision-making, and customer engagement.

Prepare to understand AI’s true potential and how it can lead to a future where  businesses and society alike can thrive through enhanced collaboration between  humans and technology. And what it means for your sector, business, and profession.

Breakout Sessions

Session Title: Safety First for Professional Organizers 
Speaker: Michael Maedel

Whether we realize it or not, each of us face some degree of risk to our own health and safety each and every day. Professional Organizer work in all types of environments and are exposed to various hazards on every job they take. Some are obvious, some  are not. Can you be safe? Do you know the hazards, types of exposure and risk levels?  Can you ensure safe working conditions for you, your staff and clients? Are you able to  provide the required training and protection to work safely in these situations? Do you  know when to step in, step up or step away? In this session you will learn to identify  basic to extreme hazards, methods of exposure and the risk levels; how to best protect  yourself and those around you; the selection and proper use of personal protective  equipment; and an introduction into developing and implementing the policies,  procedures and best practices required to provide a safe working environment. We will also discuss the use of safety areas; waste disposal; cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of PPE; the importance of hand sanitizer and proper handwashing and more.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 

1. Identify actual and potential safety hazards, risk levels and exposure types 2. Have a basic understanding of the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment 
2. Have a starting point to develop policies, procedures and best practices to keep those around them safe.

Session Title: 5 Ways to Promote Yourself with Confidence 
Speaker: Sheena Yap Chan

Self-promotion is empowering but most people feel uncomfortable putting themselves  out there. I will share 5 ways that people can promote themselves with confidence so they can land more clients. 

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Promote with confidence 
2. Learn why self-promotion is empowering 
3. Learn to increase your confidence in your profession 

Session Title: Se détacher: arriver à la fin de chaque boucle de réflexion
Speaker: Edith Dandenault 

Dans le cadre de notre travail, on rencontre bien des gens et bien des objets. Lors de  ces rencontres, on vit le cheminement, le déchirement et parfois même la crainte de  nos clients lorsqu'ils se défont de leurs trésors. Après 20 ans de métier, j’ai appris à  guider mes clients à travers le parcours de la réflexion du pourquoi en les faisant rire,  en leur faisant voir les forces à l’oeuvre. Cet atelier vise à vous offrir des outils et des  pistes à explorer avec vos clients pour faciliter ce qu’ils vivent et les aider à mieux  comprendre pourquoi le désencombrement et les transitions font parfois peur. Venez  rire un peu et apprendre à donner de la lumière à vos entretiens professionnels!

À la fin de cette présentation, les participantes seront capables de :

1. Reconnaître les différentes réactions des clients envers leurs objets
2. Se sentir plus confiantes dans leurs discussions avec leurs clients au sujet de l'attachement aux items
3. Savoir poser au moins 4 questions de suivi aux phrases se terminant par « parce que ».

As a token of our appreciation, once you complete your registration, you’ll receive a $25 incentive. This incentive can be used towards your POC-Membership and Courses.