AICI Annual Conference — May 20–23, 2010 — Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Welcome

AICI’s membership has grown tremendously in the past 20 years. Our membership in the US and outside the US are almost neck and neck now! We are as international as we are American and as non-English speaking as we are English-speaking. This is exciting news for our upcoming conference as it is AICI’s 20^th annual conference. Appropriately, we have chosen a global theme to celebrate our global status. We are excited to be going to Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 20-23, 2010.

AICI strives to support, encourage, and educate our members in all aspects of image management. Through our international network, conference participants are able to share ideas and skills, and learn from each other. Please take this invaluable opportunity to become internationally informed. Come meet members from other cultures and learn how image consultants manage their businesses in other countries. It will be a delightful exploration for us all.

The 2010 conference schedule has changed. This will also be the last time that AICI will offer the First Level Certification exam in 2010, so if you are working towards becoming certified with AICI, this will be your opportunity to get started. Plan to join us for the Opening Luncheon on Thursday, May 20th, where you will learn what AICI has planned for 2010 and meet Liz Lynch, founder of the Center for Networking Excellence, and a top networking strategist and speaker. Liz will share how to get 24/7 networking results WITHOUT the 24/7 effort.

Be sure to explore the new conference website for information about workshops and concurrent sessions. We are introducing two tracks of sessions: beginners and intermediate/advanced. If you have just started your career as an image consultant or you have not yet taken AICI’s FLC exam, you will find two options in Track 1 in every time slot. These sessions include technical image information that will help you prepare for and pass your exam and practical tools to run your business. Track 2 will cater to those members who are more seasoned such as our CIPs and CIMs.  These sessions will be on business building at a higher level and ideas to expand your business.

Save $140 when you register online for full conference before April 2, 2010.  Click on the Registration tab for additional details. 2010 is an exciting year for AICI. I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver. Be sure to throw yourself in with all your energy; meet at least 10 new friends; benefit from all the education, networking, resources and events.

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM President	Helena Chenn AICI CIP VP Conference	Sonya Barnes AICI CIP VP Education

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE

Thursday, May 20, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this Opening Luncheon. AICI will hold its annual membership meeting - come find out what’s happening in the organization and meet your international board members.

We’re excited to have Liz Lynch kick off our conference and talk about Smart Networking: How to Attract a Following In Person and Online

If your networking has you spinning your wheels without moving your business forward, it might be time for a tune-up. You already know networking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to get more clients and grow your business, but it can also be frustrating and time-consuming if you don’t know how to put the pieces together correctly. In this session, you’ll learn:

  • the critical mistakes that can leave you drained emotionally, physically and financially

  • how one simple change in your networking style can skyrocket your revenues

  • the missing piece that connects what you want to achieve in your business to the people who can help you get it

  • how you can build your own Smart Networking road map to fast-track your results and streamline your efforts

As founder of the Center for Networking Excellence and a top networking strategist, coach, and speaker, Liz Lynch has taught tens of thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. She’s the author of Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online and has appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and on CNN, ABC News, Fox Business News, CNBC.com, Forbes.com and Businessweek.com. Learn more at www.SmartNetworking.com.

EXHIBITOR RECEPTION

Thursday, May 20      
6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

AICI exhibitors and sponsors welcome everyone to the Exhibitor Reception Thursday evening, where you can preview the vast array of vendors for 2010. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash.

RECEPTION & GLOBAL AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, May 22
6:00 p.m

Put on your fanciest party clothes and your dancing shoes and get ready to dazzle your colleagues as we celebrate AICI’s 20^th Anniversary as the world-renowned “go-to” image association!

After a delicious dinner, you’ll applaud like mad as AICI stars are recognized for their contributions to AICI and to the field of image consulting (because we all know image is more than just looking good). Prepare to be amazed at the talent in the room, not only from “the usual suspects,” but also from some surprise sources. Not only will we sing the praises of our award recipients, we’ll sing “Happy Birthday, AICI!” — and who knows what we’ll sing next. (Better start practicing, just in case!

Escorts & Guests are welcome to attend. Please see the Conference Registration Form for details.

Cocktail Attire 

CONFERENCE SITE / ACCOMMODATIONS

1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3 Canada
Tel: 1-604-689-9211
Fax: 1-604-689-4358
www.renaissancevancouver.com

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

You can make reservations one of two ways:

1. Call the Renaissance Reservations Department at 1-800-905-8582. International toll free numbers by country can be found at http://www.marriott.com/reservation/worldnum.mi.   

2. Book online through the hotel website at www.renaissancehotels.com/yvrrd - using the AICI Group Code: AICAICA

When making your reservation, be sure to identify the group name as AICI Annual Conference 2010 or use the group code.

A limited number of guest rooms have been blocked for AICI, so be sure to make your reservations early!

AICI room rates:

CA$209   Single/Double   (Approx USD$199)

CA$239   Triple                 (Approx USD$225)

CA$269   Quads               (Approx USD$251)

In order to receive this discounted conference rate, reservations must be made by April 26, 2010. Reservations after April 26, 2010, will be accepted on a space available basis and the conference rate cannot be guaranteed.

• Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Rooms cannot be guaranteed prior to that time.

• Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Late check-outs cannot be guaranteed.

The Renaissance Hotel Harbourside Bell Desk can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.

HOTEL PARKING

Overnight prices:

Self Parking 6 pm- 6am. CA$7.00

Valet Parking - CA$13.00

Day rate prices:

Self Parking - CA$19.50,

Valet Parking - CA$25.50

Hotel Guest (with room) prices: 24 hour period – Cost CA$26.00, Valet parking – Cost: CA$32.00. Prices include in / out privileges for registered hotel guest ONLY.

All parking is underground.

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY

Vancouver International airport (YVR) is serviced by most domestic and international airlines.  A complete listing can be found at their website: http://www.yvr.ca/en/Default.aspx.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Vancouver International airport (YVR) is approximately 11.2 miles, or a 30 min drive to the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside. Transportation to the hotel is available via the airport website: http://www.yvr.ca/en/Default.aspx.

Among the modes of transportation available at YVR are van service, local bus lines, light rail, rental cars, and taxicabs.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

There is no shuttle service from the airport to the hotel. The new rapid transit line stops 4 blocks from the hotel. http://www.yvr.ca/en/getting-to-from-yvr/public-transportation.aspx.

TAXI SERVICE

The cost of taxi service to the hotel from YVR Airport is generally around CA$30. The airport is served by multiple taxi services. Taxis are a quick and easy way to get to and from Vancouver International Airport. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance. No reservations are required for mini-vans or wheelchair accessible taxis. Let the curbside staff know your needs and they will get the right vehicle. 

Arriving from Canada on a domestic flight and need a taxi? If you have just arrived and are picking up luggage, you are located in the Domestic Terminal Arrivals, Level 2. Simply make your way outside of the terminal on Level 2 to the taxi stand with an attendant to help.

Arriving from the U.S.A or an

international destination and need a taxi?

Once through the customs and immigration process, you’ll enter the International Arrivals Greeting Area. Walk outside the building on the same level and look for the taxi stand. Attendants are there to assist.

All taxis who pick up passengers from the airport are fully licensed and all drivers must complete a training course in safe driving, customer service and helping people with special needs.

WEATHER IN VANCOUVER

Spring (April - June)

You can golf and ski on the same day during the spring in Vancouver, with precipitation falling as snow at higher elevations, and rain nearer sea level. The temperature is warmer with April having a daily high averaging 13°C (55°F); by June, the average daily high has climbed to 19°C (66°F).

CONFERENCE ATTIRE

Business attire is appropriate for daytime conference programs and evening events.  Be sure to bring a wrap, as hotel meeting rooms can be chilly.

Attire for Gala this year is cocktail dress. We are celebrating AICI’s birthday.

VANCOUVER TOURISM

Vancouver is a wonderful city to visit and home to some world-class shopping opportunities. If you wish to explore before arriving in Vancouver, visit the Tourism Vancouver official website:  http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visit/

You can discuss Vancouver with other travelers and locals on the official Vancouver Facebook fan page, operated by Tourism Vancouver: www.facebook.com/insidevancouver.

GUIDELINES FOR WORKSHOPS AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Track 1 - FLC & Beginner

     Content relevant to the AICI FLC exam and consultants fairly new to the image industry

Track 2 - Intermediate/Advanced

     Intermediate—with content relevant to the consultant who has been in business 3 – 5 years and attended previous AICI Conferences/Training

     Advanced—for the ‘seasoned’ consultant who has been in business 6+ years and attended extensive workshops or  training

AICI’s conference sessions offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), an internationally recognized educational credit.   To obtain CEUs for the sessions you attend, you will need to arrive no later than 10 minutes after the session starts and stay until the session ends. You will be required to complete the provided CEU Learning Outcome Form and Session Evaluation Form and turn them in before you leave each session.

The CEU formula is:  1 hour of approved training = 0.1 CEU

When you attend one session from each concurrent block, plus the General Session, you will earn 1.2 CEUs from the 2010 conference. Workshops earn you .3 CEUs per session.

PRE-CONFERENCE MORNING SESSIONS

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tracks 1& 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Annie Brumbaugh, AICI CIP

Think you have what it takes to create a dynamic and profitable image consulting business? In this information-packed session, you’ll get the secrets to creating client wardrobes that really work while encouraging the repeat business you need to thrive. First, you’ll get valuable instruction in working directly with the client, including the initial consultation, the “pull,” the wardrobing session, and personal follow-up. Next you’ll get down to the business of doing business by:

·         working with retailers and other insider resources

·         setting profit-building fees

·         fostering client loyalty to gain consistent business 

Annie Brumbaugh is a New York-based image consultant specializing in personal styling and wardrobing for women and men since 1984. She’s a pioneer in the image industry and a noted fashion expert. Brumbaugh has appeared on network radio and TV and in such publications as Vogue, More, The Wall Street Journal and TheDenver Post. An experienced fashion designer, she uses her knowledge of clothing construction and fit to help her clients develop a flawless and unique visual presentation. Learn more at www.abwardrobeworks.com.  Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

Tracks 1& 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Be a Margin Master with Low-Cost, High-Profit Products



Mike Rounds

Get ready to produce value-filled audio, video and web products that sell while you sleep! In this program, you’ll learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to turn your image business experience, insider knowledge, and personal talents into must-have products that people are compelled to buy. You’ll learn how to:

·         write a book in 30 days

·         produce audio products in 30 days

·         get copyright and trademark protection for your work

·         turn PowerPoint training slides into saleable products

Mike Rounds is a professional speaker, trainer and author. He is the face and voice of the new Learning Annex virtual seminars, appears frequently on radio talk shows, and is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Speakers Association. He has personally published over 100 books, audio, and video products and is the author of Self-Publishing for the Clueless, Trademarks and Copyrights for the Clueless, and Book Marketing for the Clueless.  Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

Tracks 1& 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Joshua Zuchter

Did you know that if you’ve been using traditional goal-setting you may inadvertently be turning off clients, minimizing your earning potential, and leading the way to burnout and health issues when you’d rather be living your authentic purpose, earning a great living, and achieving extraordinary success? That’s because traditional goal-setting is flawed and missing three elements that are crucial to achieving what you want and deserve. These components are part of a leading-edge system that includes the best of all worlds of goal setting, envisioning, and desire attraction. In this session, you’ll create and practice a highly effective system for defining and manifesting your goals and desires with less pressure, greater effectiveness, and more ease.

Joshua Zuchter is an international speaker and a business and life coach. Known for his holistic, inspirational and engaging presence, he’s regularly featured as a guest expert in a wide range of media. He has worked with hundreds of individuals and delivered presentations that have reached thousands of people internationally. He runs one of the most successful life coaching practices in Canada. His presentations offer fresh, insightful, and powerful tools and techniques that work for beginners to the advanced! Learn more at www.joshuazuchter.com.  Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

PRE-CONFERENCE AFTERNOON SESSIONS

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tracks 1 & 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Five Steps To Building Successful Business Relationships

Peter Post

Smart image consultants know that to grow their businesses they need to build and strengthen relationships with colleagues and prospective and current clients. What is the key to success? Strong business etiquette skills. Join author Peter Post, director of the Emily Post Institute and great-grandson of Emily Post, to learn how seemingly intangible “people skills” are the difference between success and failure in today’s business world. Post will share his easy-to-follow five-step process, which you can start using immediately to boost your business and social confidence.

Peter Post is the author of five etiquette books and is the creator of the Emily Post Business Seminar series and Train the Trainer Program. He writes The Boston Sunday Globe’s weekly business etiquette advice column, “Etiquette at Work,” and is a popular voice in the media world. One of Emily Post’s four great-grandchildren, he has 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and etiquette education. Learn more at www.emilypost.com. Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

Tracks 1 & 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

“Jumpstart Your Networking” Interactive Event

Liz Lynch

More structured than a networking mixer, more comfortable than speed networking, and more hands-on than a regular seminar, this lively and fun event facilitated by networking expert Liz Lynch will offer a unique opportunity to learn important networking techniques while practicing them first hand. Enjoy meaningful interactions with fellow participants, and get a jumpstart on building key relationships. Get guided instructions on developing a compelling “elevator pitch” to use throughout the event and specific action steps to make following up afterward a breeze. You’ll leave with increased confidence and connections that will propel you through the conference and beyond.

Liz Lynch is a top networking strategist, coach, and speaker, who has taught tens of thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. She’s the author of Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online and has appeared in print and numerous television news shows. Learn more at www.SmartNetworking.com.  Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Introduction to Personal Branding and 360Reach Personal Branding Assessment

Kirsten Dixson

Finding yourself a little confused about how personal branding connects to the image management process? Get a look at personal branding through clear eyes in this exciting session while at the same time becoming certified to offer 360Reach’s assessment to your clients. The Reach Personal Branding methodology is a comprehensive, three-step process for uncovering, communicating, and nurturing your personal brand. It’s the result of 20 years of corporate branding expertise applied to the new world of work and the current challenges faced by entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, professionals and job seekers. Developed by William Arruda and proven with thousands of clients and participants, this methodology is the future of career management and is essential to expanding professional and personal success. By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand:

·         how to help clients grasp their professional reputation by seeking and evaluating feedback from others

·         how to link the concept of personal branding to the image management process

·         how to help clients unearth their personal brand and determine ways to link their authenticity to their brand image, and

·         how to coach clients through external feedback to make decisions about brand aspirations and establish their reputation goals.

Kirsten Dixson is an authority on building personal brands online for career and business success. She’s the coauthor of Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand. She facilitates personal branding certification programs for 360Reach certification and is a sought-after media resource and speaker on career technology topics. She’s been interviewed on Today and has been quoted in numerous publications. Learn more at www.kirstendixson.com.  Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

MID-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Tracks 1 & 2 ( Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Using Perfume to Create the Smell of Success

Diane-Monique Adjanonhoun

Think you’ve covered all the areas of nonverbal communication with your clients? Do you include scent in your image-building toolkit? Discover the magical and private world of scent and the powerful effect it has on people. With the knowledge you get from French perfumer Diane-Monique Adjanonhoun, you’ll be able to find just the right scent for your clients to express their authentic selves. In this session, you’ll learn:

·         the history and composition of perfume

·         the 15 different olfactives (i.e. flowery, woody, fruity, fresh fern)

·         the link between perfume and the other aspects of image, including dressing, makeup and fabric textures and patterns

·         the proper use and riturals of perfume will end this workshop. 

Diane-Monique Adjanonhoun is a French independent perfume creator and image consultant since 2005. She is a member of the French Society of Perfumers and AICI. She conducts seminars throughout Europe and Africa and specializes in custom-made perfume. Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .3 CEU

Executive Media Interview Skills Workshop

Andy Bowen

What are the secrets of a successful news media interview? What skills separate those who shine in media interviews, hitting all of their key messages, and those who end up asking themselves afterward, “Now, why did I say that?” A news media interview can be a critical component of professional and personal success, enhancing your positive visibility with your key publics, but only if it is managed successfully. Come and learn how to prepare for and manage media interviews, get your message across, and achieve your communications goals. Volunteers will take part in mock media interviews, with class critiques, to demonstrate the techniques learned. As Andy says, “If you are going to make the headlines, make sure they work for you!”

Andy Bowen has more than 30 years of experience in the media, public affairs, crisis communications, and crisis management. He is a nationally recognized media trainer who supports executives and spokespersons before, during, and after critical media interviews. Bowen is a communications consultant with Crisis Management International in Atlanta—the world’s most respected crisis management organization. A lifelong writer, editor and journalist, Bowen is also president of Clearview Communications Publishing Inc., which assists authors in getting their works into print. Learn more at www.clearviewcom.com. Additional fee required, please see conference registration form.  

GENERAL INFORMATION

AICI appreciates members’ cooperation in refraining from scheduling educational events of their own from one week prior to one week following the Annual Conference and Exhibition. By helping the image consulting community focus exclusively on AICI events during that period, members are contributing to the success of the AICI Annual Conference and Exhibition.

GUIDELINES FOR WORKSHOPS AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Track 1 - FLC & Beginner

     Content relevant to the AICI FLC exam and consultants fairly new to the image industry

Track 2 - Intermediate/Advanced

     Intermediate—with content relevant to the consultant who has been in business 3 – 5 years and attended previous AICI Conferences/Training

     Advanced—for the ‘seasoned’ consultant who has been in business 6+ years and attended extensive workshops or training

AICI’s conference sessions offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), an internationally recognized educational credit.   To obtain CEUs for the sessions you attend, you will need to arrive no later than 10 minutes after the session starts and stay until the session ends. You will be required to complete the provided CEU Learning Outcome Form and Session Evaluation Form and turn them in before you leave each session.

The CEU formula is:  1 hour of approved training = 0.1 CEU

When you attend one session from each concurrent block, plus the General Session, you will earn 1.2 CEUs from the 2010 conference. Workshops earn you .3 CEUs per session.

MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Track 1 (FLC/Beginner)

First Timer’s Meeting – So You Want to Be a Successful Image Consultant?

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP
VP Membership Development and team

If this is your first AICI Conference, you are in for a real treat. Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP, and the AICI Ambassadors are excited about sharing information about what you will need to initiate your business, what to expect from conference and how to get the most from AICI. You will learn first hand from our AICI Ambassadors about the benefit of belonging. You’ll also discover how to maneuver through the conference and how to select your workshops like a pro! Come prepared to get your questions answered and learn about AICI, CEUs, FLC, CIP and CIM. This session does not offer CEUs.

Track 1 ( FLC/Beginner) .2 CEU

Time Management for Small Business Owners

Jennifer Howard, AICI FLC

Do you ever feel as if you’re running from one “emergency” to the next? Do you find there’s never enough time to work on building your business because there are always urgent matters that need your immediate attention? This session will provide some solutions. You’ll learn how to:

·         pinpoint the chaos that slows your business growth and learn how to create effective systems you can put in place right away

·         identify “time wasters” and prevent them from wreaking havoc on your work schedule

·         take away 10 proven time management techniques that will change the way you do business with others (and them with you!)

·         help people value your time

Jennifer Howard is a small business development coach with Positive Business Solutions, in Oklahoma City, OK. She provides clients with the tools for working on their businesses instead of only in them. A former corporate fix-it person and sales mentor for more than 20 years, Howard is a certified image consultant and serves as an AICI Chapter Officer. Learn more at www.pbsforsuccess.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

How To Build a Training Program That Gets Results

Elizabeth Weinstein, Ph.D.

Do you have expertise in a specific image consulting subject and want to share your experience with others but don’t know how to go about it? Or perhaps you’re an experienced trainer who wants to review the fundamentals of training design in order to reenergize your training presentations. This workshop will outline the fundamentals of how to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a quality training presentation. Preparing for and conducting a training is like building a house. You begin with identifying the house you want (learning outcomes), then develop a blueprint (design the program), make sure it has a solid foundation (built on sound content and participant knowledge), create a strong structure (training framework), involve construction workers in the building process (audience participation), and assess the results (evaluate whether the outcomes were met). Come to this interactive session and learn about the fundamentals of sound training design and delivery.

Elizabeth Weinstein, Ph.D., has owned and successfully operated her consulting practice, Elizabeth Weinstein and Associates, Inc., for almost 20 years. Weinstein helps a variety of business corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in strategic planning, leadership development, continuous quality improvement, team building and project management. For the past three years, she has worked with AICI, facilitating the international board of directors’ strategic planning retreat. She has been the AICI CEU administrator for two years. Learn more at www.elizabethweinstein.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Etiquette in the 21st Century and How to Combat Incivility

Peter Post

Great business relationships are built—and money is made—when colleagues and clients know how to “play nice.” Practicing respect, courtesy, and honesty in our social and work lives is perhaps even more important today than in 1922, when Emily Post wrote Etiquette. Join Peter Post as he explains what has changed in the world of business etiquette and what remains the same. Find out what you can do today to enhance your relationships and create the success you want.

Peter Post is the author of The Etiquette Advantage in Business and a director of The Emily Post Institute.  He is also creator of the Emily Post Business Seminar series and Train the Trainer Program. He writes The Boston Sunday Globe’s weekly business etiquette advice column, “Etiquette at Work” and is a popular voice in the media world. One of Emily Post’s four great-grandchildren, Peter Post has 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and etiquette education. Learn more at www.emilypost.com.

AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Track 1 ( FLC/Beginner) .2 CEU

The Silent Language of Clothes @ Work

Beryl Wing, AICI CIP

“Dress appropriately for work.” Everyone says it. But what does it mean? Suit or separates? Skirt or pants? Prints or solids? The choices are daunting.

Clothes @ Work simplifies the work landscape. It identifies four distinct work cultures, clarifies which one any job falls into, and defines the style of dress expected of the successful in each field. Viewing clothes through the lens of communication, it spells out the colors, silhouettes, and textures that allow a person to project professionalism symbolically. As an added bonus, by the end of the session, you’ll be armed with standards by which to separate the appropriate from the disastrous in business casual. This information is useful for closet clearings and personal shopping as well as for corporate presentations. If you email questions or problem outfits to berylwing@aol.com in advance, she’ll address them either in the presentation or privately.

Beryl Wing is a corporate culture profiler and image strategist whose specialty is nonverbal branding and the silent language of clothes. She conducts professional seminars and private coaching sessions and writes about effective work dress and nonverbal success strategies. She is currently an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a past president of the AICI New York Tri-State Chapter and has appeared on Inside Edition and on the History Channel, discussing the image of presidential candidates.

Track 1 ( FLC/Beginner) .2 CEU

Expand your Training Opportunities with Workplace Etiquette

Catherine Bell, AICI CIP

Interest in business etiquette training in the corporate marketplace has increased. If you’re an image consultant who wants to add an etiquette component to your programs, begin to equip yourself through this train-the-trainer session that will cover introductions, handshakes, and small talk. We’ll emphasize interactive exercises you can include in your seminars at the very next opportunity. We’ll also examine how etiquette has changed as younger generations, who favor electronic communications, interact with seasoned professionals.

Before establishing PRIME Impressions in 1994, Catherine Bell gained a solid grounding in the fashion industry during 21 years as a head designer, merchandise manager, and professor of fashion design. Bell is the author of Managing Your Image Potential and a recipient of the prestigious AICI Award of Excellence in Education. Her clients attain their full potential through her image management, etiquette, presentation skills, networking and business development strategies.Learn more at www.prime-impressions.com.

Tracks 1 & 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

The 4 Generations in Your Client Base: What Do They Really Want From You?      

Linda Thomas, AICI CIP 

Have you ever left a client meeting or program wondering if you made a meaningful connection, or felt out of touch in the presence of certain people? Perhaps your approach works well only with individuals of your own generation. If this is you, it’s time to expand your message so it reaches more people. This hands-on, experiential session will explore how Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, and Generations X and Y make decisions about what’s important to them and what they purchase. Whether you work with clients one-on-one or with groups, this session will help you tailor your services, products and communications to the age and experience of your target audience.

Linda Thomas, AICI CIP, a dynamic corporate image trainer since 1999, travels across the US providing image awareness seminars for such companies as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toshiba Medical Systems, Texas Instruments, and various professional associations. She also trains other image consultants who want to enter the corporate image training field and/or present energizing informative programs to live audiences. Learn more at www.powerfulappearance.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced)  .2 CEU

Joshua Zuchter

Ready for a consistently full schedule of grateful and paying clients? To get there, just think about it! There’s no way around it. Your thoughts have the power to enhance your ability to create success or diminish your ability to attract and create the business and life you really want. We all have a magnet within us that either attracts or repels clients, prosperity and possibility. In this seminar you’ll develop your ability to take charge of this inner mechanism so you communicate more powerfully and authentically. Life coach Joshua Zuchter will teach you visualization exercises that attract exactly the quantity and quality of clients you desire. You’ll learn how to develop affirmation statements for business, financial and personal success while also practicing positive reinforcement techniques to sustain inspired communication.

Joshua Zuchter is an international speaker and business and life coach. Known for his holistic, inspirational, and engaging presence, he’s regularly featured as a guest expert in a wide range of media. Having worked with hundreds of individuals and delivered presentations that have reached thousands of people internationally, Joshua runs one of the most successful life coaching practices in Canada. His presentations offer fresh, insightful, and powerful tools and techniques that work for beginners to the advanced! Learn more at www.joshuazuchter.com. 2 CEU.

MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Track 1 (FLC/Beginner) .2 CEU

Building Confident Leaders in a Global Environment: Leadership Training – Part 1  

 

Karen Brunger, AICI CIP AICI  Past President	Lynne Marks, AICI CIM AICI  President

If you are a chapter board member, this training is now ‘required attendance’ for all AICI chapter board leaders. It is also open to ambassadors, committee chairs, teams and all AICI leaders. As an entrepreneur and business owner you are also a leader and invited to attend. This session offers .2 CEU

This session will train you in the skills it takes to grow, develop and lead a successful business or chapter in or outside AICI. You will have an opportunity to practice techniques, exchange ideas, share best practices and glean essential information to develop people, deal with difficult situations and develop yourself as a leader with presence and confidence. This session includes:

·         Leadership and communication styles

·         Principle-based leadership

·         Team management and successful delegation

·         Time management and prioritization techniques

·         Techniques to resolve and mediate conflicts

Track 1 (FLC/Beginner) .2 CEU

Go Figure: Get Confident with Line and Design

Carol Davidson, AICI CIP

If you’re still finding it tough to “shop the racks” for clothing that fits your clients’ figure needs, it’s time for a fresh understanding of the basic elements of line and design. The key to really “getting it” lies in understanding the different body shapes and characteristics, then knowing how to dress them for the most flattering effect. That makes for happy clients! Join industry insider Carol Davidson, AICI CIP, as she gives her insights for becoming more confident in your wardrobe recommendations. In Carol’s session, you’ll:

·         discover how to help clients make clothing choices that flatter their unique figures and support their fashion sense using the basic principals of optical illusion

·         learn how to incorporate elements of color, line and design to achieve great results

·         learn communication strategies that weave sensitivity and diplomacy with the necessary assessment skills

Carol Davidson, AICI CIP, is the president of StyleWorks of Union Square, Inc., an image and wardrobe consultancy based in New York City. She is an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and facilitates private trainings via the Image Resource Center of NY. She’s considered “The Consultant to Image Consultants” and takes great pleasure in sharing her knowledge with new consultants. She has held numerous board and volunteer positions in AICI, including president of the NYTS chapter of AICI. she is currently a member of AICI’s Success Coaching Team. Learn more at www.yourstyleworks.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

ClientSpeak: How to Gain and Retain Clients for Life

Brenda Kinsel, AICI CIP

You may have all the technical image knowledge in the world, but if you don’t have great communication skills, you won’t convert first-time clients into coveted long-term clients. Learn the communication skills, key phrases, and powerful problem-solving techniques that are essential if you want to work with clients you love—for life. Infuse your business with rapport-building systems that will enhance your professionalism and naturally encourage repeat business. In this session, you’ll experience:

·         techniques for establishing instant trust and gaining client confidence

·         how to use the 5-5-5 Formula to create client objectives and many more appointments

·         how to get “permission” from your client to keep her on track with her image goals

·         how to keep control of the appointment while empowering the client

In addition, participants will be able to discuss client problems and problem clients and find workable solutions through good communication.

Brenda Kinsel, AICI CIP, is a 25-year veteran of the image industry. A national speaker and author of five popular books on fashion and style, she has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Canada AM, and HGTV as well as numerous radio and newspaper sources globally. A past AICI VP of Marketing on the international board, she has been honored with AICI’s prestigious IMMIE Award. She’s passionate about helping image professionals have more fun and make more money in their careers. Learn more at www.brendakinseletc.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Anna Soo Wildermuth, AICI CIM

Have you ever wondered why you hit it off with some people immediately, while with others it’s like oil and water? The Platinum Rule^® is a program that teaches you how to develop a stronger rapport with others by identifying your communication style and the styles of those around you. Once you understand each type, you’ll be able to get along with nearly anyone. In this session, you’ll learn about your own behavioral style and how you can use it to better communicate with your clients or add it to your training programs. You’ll be able to complete a quick assessment to identify your dominant behavioral style as well as reveal to you some of your style’s strengths and weaknesses. The Platinum Rule will improve your ability to identify the communication styles of those with whom you interact in any social or business situation and teach you how to develop a stronger rapport with them.

Anna Soo Wildermuth, AICI CIM, is certified as a Platinum Rule trainer and consultant and has been using the Platinum Rule for more than ten years in her leadership workshops. She works with Fortune 100 and 500 companies as well as not-for-profit organizations. The founder of Personal Images, Inc., she has been highlighted in the Chicago Tribune, New York Times and Wall Street Journal and featured on television’s ABC7 Chicago, CNN Financial and Fox News. She’s the author of Change One Thing: Discover What’s Holding You Back and Fix It with the Secrets of a Top Executive Image Coach. She was the 2008 recipient of the AICI Award of Excellence. Learn more at www.personalimagesinc.com.

AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Track 1 (FLC/Beginner) 2. CEU

Make Me Over! Styling Strategies for Authentic Beauty

Bev Dwane, AICI CIP	Sharon Chrisman, AICI CIP

Sharon Chrisman is a Master Color Designer and has developed an extensive Color Swatch Lab, the Color Quick Assessment Tool and the Appearance Design Color System. Bev Dwane has established a successful image consulting business specializing in personal color analysis and custom cosmetics. As master educators and mentors for image consultants, they created the Appearance Design Institute to offer resources and training programs. Both have served as AICI VPs of Education of the international board and as CEU chairpersons. Both have been awarded the AICI Award of Excellence. Learn more at www.appearancedesigninstitute.com.

Style-eyes Your Look: Choosing Eyewear to Frame Your Image

Wendy Buchanan, AICI FLC

Eyeglasses are the most “in your face” personal accessory we could own. They’re front and center and bring attention right where we want it. But finding great frames can be as daunting as finding the perfect swimsuit, bra, or pair of jeans. However, with three out of four people in need of vision correction, there’s real opportunity to add eyewear consulting to your “menu” of services. In this session, you’ll learn how to find the eyeglass frames that create balance on your clients’ faces, complement their personal style and business image while reflecting their unique personalities. You’ll also learn to help your clients “look” as good as they “see” by:

·         analyzing face shapes and identifying characteristics

·         identifying the fitting goal when selecting frames for each face shape            

·         naming the different frame styles

·         identifying frame features for each style 

Wendy Buchanan, a licensed optician and image consultant, is the “Eyewear Image Expert” and founder of Perceptions Eyewear, Inc., a trademarked mobile eyewear boutique in Toronto, Canada. Her unique business offers a one-of-a-kind personal service meeting her clients at their home or office. She developed the training system “Be Spectacular—Choosing Eyewear to Frame Your Image,” a unique system of matching eyewear to an individual based on face shape, wardrobe style and personality. Learn more at www.perceptionseyewear.com. 

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Five Easy Steps to Your Own TV Show

Eva Köck-Eripek, AICI CIP

It’s time to show the world you’re ready for prime time with your own TV show! Reach people across the country and let them know how they can present themselves with perfect style.

You’ll walk away from this session with the best ideas for your personal show, how to handle sponsorship and lobbying, and how to organize and prepare your program. In this session, you’ll learn to:

·         analyze your own ideas for TV shows

·         select the best TV format for your show           

·         prepare and complete your own program

·         be prepared for an appearance on an existing fashion TV show       

Eva Köck-Eripek has been an image consultant, educator, and makeup artist for more than 20 years and is the founder of Image Institut. She is also president of VIB, the Association of Image Consultants Austria. She works as a speaker and trainer, and is a celebrity stylist. For eight years, she has had her own styling show on Austrian TV. Learn more at www.imageinstitut.com.

Tracks 1 & 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Civility Counts! Boost Your Business and Your Life

Around the world, news headlines and everyday conversations lament the decline in civility and how it impacts the daily lives of people in business, community and personal settings. Civility Counts! is a long-term, multi-faceted AICI initiative aimed at gaining international support for embracing the civility code of conduct which is based on treating others with Respect, Restraint and Responsibility (principles of civility defined by Dr. P. M. Forni). The goal is that AICI members embrace civility in their personal appearance, behavior and communication, and ensure that it reflects in their business image and branding. Civility brings substance, marketability and profitability to image. Participants will learn about civility and the Civility Counts Project and discover through actual case studies how to boost their image business by incorporating civility in training seminars, coaching, presentations and other client/personal interactions. The seminar will also include a question and answer session with Civility Counts Project Committee members.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010

8:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Clare Maxfield, AICI CIP, VP Chapter Relations
Lynne Marks, AICI CIM, International President

If you are a chapter board member, this training is now ‘required attendance’ for all chapter board leaders. Leadership Training Part 2 is not a CEU session and includes specific information about AICI and the business of running an AICI chapter.

Learn how to organize your chapter board, schedule meetings, plan programs, build chapter membership and more. You will have an opportunity to exchange ideas with your counterparts in your chapter and from around the globe.

Come prepared to ask questions and share ideas, as we explore the requirements, strategies and proven techniques for starting, growing and maintaining a winning chapter. This session includes:

·         Information about Association Management Ltd. and AICI needed for AICI leaders

·         How to design dynamite chapter programs and education days

·         How to build membership

·         Specific AICI issues aired and best practices shared

·         Counterpart meetings to pass the baton seamlessly

Track 1 & 2 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)  .2 CEU

Make Your Pitch Perfect: How to Sell Against The Competition

Sarah Brummitt, AICI CIP

This practical session is designed to give you the edge when selling against the competition in a corporate environment. You’ll learn the key stages of a corporation’s buying process, how to identify those opportunities to pursue and those to avoid, how to engage effectively with the customer when selling against others, and finally the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of an effective pitch presentation. 

Sarah Brummitt is an award-winning image consultant and a seasoned sales professional.  As a Master of the International Federation of Image Consultants (IFIC) and an AICI CIP, she focuses her business on the corporate market and high net wealth individuals. She has more than 10 years’ experience of selling against the competition for business and is a veteran of the corporate pitch scenario. Learn more at www.sarahbrummitt.com. 

Track 2  (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

The Presentation Experience

Lauren Solomon, AICI CIP

Make them laugh, make them cry … just don’t make them snore. Make every presentation an experience and keep your audiences coming back for more! The central purpose of any presentation—written, oral or visual—is communication. You need to know your subject matter, your audience and yourself. Lauren Solomon will share her techniques and tools to help you from start to finish, including: developing a theme, preparing your script, and selecting the proper visual aids. She’ll also offer suggestions for producing the best graphic materials for your presentation, how to address audience questions, and how to ensure that your presentation goals are met.

Lauren Solomon is the trusted image advisor to CEOs, millionaires, and private individuals alike. She is president of LS Image Associates in New York City, and author of Image Matters! First Steps on the Journey to Your Best Self. She is a contributing author to Executive Image Power and the bestselling Law of Business Attraction.  She’s the creator and lead instructor of the professional skills workshop, “The Brand Called Me,” at the New York University’s Stern School of Business. Lauren is also a faculty member of the Image Consulting Certification Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Learn more at www.lsimage.com.

Track 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Immunity to Change

Jeffrey Jones

Sometimes we need to make changes in order to get what we want and achieve our dreams. We tell ourselves we’ll lose that weight, get more organized, or be a more courageous communicator. However, our best-laid plans and efforts for improvement don’t work out. Take heart! You’re not lazy, stubborn or weak, and it’s NOT that you secretly want to fail or are uncommitted to making the change. You’ve got an immunity to change—a system that keeps you from realizing your goals and reaching your potential. In this eye-opening session, you will engage in an intense personal learning experience that will teach you the process of putting YOU back in charge of your immune system. Get ready for big and lasting results. Jeffrey will:

·         guide you through a process of enhanced self-understanding

·         help you recognize the destructive system you’ve created that prevents you from reaching your goals

·         show you why the system is so important to you

·         help you build control over your immune system 

·         help you create an action and follow-through system

 Jeffrey Jones is an executive business coach focused on helping clients succeed in reaching their personal and professional goals and attaining optimal performance. His career encompasses more than 20 years of experience in human resources. He is also founder of Eight Lions Corporation in Vietnam which holds master licenses for 15 leading home, lifestyle and fashion brands including French Connection and Mexx. He is a coach on the faculty of both the London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery, where he coaches graduates of the business-building and entrepreneurship program. Learn more at www.humanfactorinternational.com.

GENERAL SESSION

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tracks 1 & 2 (Beinnger/Intermediate/Advanced) .2 CEU

Understanding East-West Etiquette Differences

The Academy of Image Mastery (AIM) Alumni will present a panel session promoting an appreciation of and understanding of the diversity of East-West etiquette. This dialogue among speakers from Asia and the US will be moderated by Jeffrey Jones, a well-traveled AIM faculty member. Attendees will get a glimpse into the mindset, customs and etiquette that shape and differentiate social norms, business practices and dressing across East-West cultures. You’ll learn how to adapt and modify communication in social and business interactions when working with multiple cultures. The world is truly our oyster as AICI and business goes global. Come to this session and expand your world view as a global citizen and enrich yourself with this informative and insightful panel discussion. Panel participants: Josephine Lui, Malaysia; Ling Zhang, China; Olen Juarez-Lim, Philippines; Sonia Samtani, Hong Kong; Gregory McCrea, Ph.D., Canada; and Peter Post, United States.

POST CONFERENCE SESSIONS

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

CEU Providers and Potential Providers Workshop

AICI CEU Administration Elizabeth Weinstein, Ph.D., will take you through the AICI CEU application process for getting your training programs CEU-approved by AICI. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and to share their experiences in applying for and delivering CEU-approved programs. The goal of the CEU application process is to set the standard for high-quality educational experiences for all members. No fee required / no CEUs.

Around the World with Civility and Philanthropy

Come learn how you and your chapter can get involved with ongoing AICI initiatives designed to spread the message of civility around the world and practice goodness, kindness and generosity through acts of philanthropy. No fee required / no CEUs.

You will discover how supporting a worthy cause can gain visibility for your business through AICI. This session will help you understand the facts on three AICI global initiatives:

1. International Civility Awareness Month Proclamations Project
2. The AICI “Gives Back” Philanthropy Project
3. Civility Ambasssadors
 

AICI Philanthropy Project 

AICI has chosen the Cinderella Project as our Philanthropy recipient for 2010. The AICI Philanthropy Committee will be giving back by conducting a seminar to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged high school graduates across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. AICI image consultants will donate their professional expertise and knowledge to foster change and make a positive difference in the lives of these teenagers. For more information about the Cinderella Project: www.thecinderellaproject.com. AICI conference attendees are welcomed to come watch Philanthropy in Action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AICI appreciates members’ cooperation in refraining from scheduling educational events of their own from one week prior to one week following the Annual Conference and Exhibition. By helping the image consulting community focus exclusively on AICI events during that period, members are contributing to the success of the AICI Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Exhibitor Prospectus


Customs Brokerage Information


 

GLOBAL EXHIBITION

A "don’t miss” opportunity is the array of exhibits featuring image and color training programs, image tools and supplies, unique clothing and accessories, makeup and skin care, and much more. Need something for your business? You’re sure to find it here. For exhibitor information, please download the Exhibitor Prospectus or contact Sharyn Baudler at AICI headquarters at conference@aici.org or +1 515-282-5500.

EXHIBITOR RECEPTION

Thursday, May 20     6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

AICI exhibitors and sponsors welcome everyone to the Exhibitor Reception Thursday evening, where you can preview the vast array of vendors for 2010. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar.

CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HOURS

Friday, May 21          10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 22     10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

ON-SITE BOOKSTORE

Current Best Sellers:  While at Conference, don't forget to stop by the AICI Bookstore (located in the Exhibit Hall) and buy the current best-sellers. Bookstore hours are the same as the Conference Exhibit Hours.

If you would like to participate in the AICI On-Site Bookstore, please:

• Review the Bookstore Author Guidelines
• Complete and return the Bookstore Submission Form
• Complete and return the Bookstore Contract

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE

Even if you are unable to attend this year's Conference, you can shop the best-sellers on AICI's website. AICI Virtual Bookstore will be posted year-round on the AICI website. Be sure to visit and browse the AICI Bookstore for the current best seller image publications as well as many “hard-to-find” titles. The Virtual Bookstore will be available soon when you Shop AICI.

If you would like to particiapte in the year-round AICI Virtual Bookstore, please complete and return the Virtual Bookstore Form.

CD & MP3 SALES

Concurrent sessions will be audio-taped this year. You will be able to purchase CDs at Conference and download MP3 files shortly after Conference.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Please download the Exhibitor Prospectus or contact Sharyn Baudler at AICI Headquarters conference@aici.org or  +1 (515) 282-5500 for details. 

Any individual and/or company wishing to display/sell their products or services during the AICI Annual Conference and Exhibition must do so in the Exhibit Hall during official hours. Exhibitor registration is necessary and fees must be paid in advance. No exceptions will be allowed.

Any individual or company who does not follow these rules and regulations governing the AICI Exhibition will be subject to immediate dismissal from the AICI Annual Conference and Exhibition and be subject to an ethics violation.

SPONSOR

Please thank this year's generous AICI sponsors.

AICI Global Sponsor

LONDON IMAGE INSTITUTE (Booth 29)
4279 Roswell Road, Ste.102-318
Atlanta, Georgia  30342
USA
Phone: +1 (404) 255-0009
Fax: +1 (404) 506-9050
info@londonimageinstitute.com
www.londonimageinstitute.com
Contact: Lynne Marks, AICI CIM

London Image Institute is one of the most established and respected training companies for image consultants. Internationally recognized, it has centers in Asia, the UK and the US. The institute offers foundation and advanced courses in image, branding and business development proven to advance image businesses by at least seven years.

AICI World View Sponsor

INTERNATIONAL IMAGE INSTITUTE INC. (Booth 14)
34 Rachelle Court Drive
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 1A6
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 303-8639
Fax: +1 (289) 304-9152
karenbrunger@ImageInstitute.com
www.ImageInstitute.com
Contact: Karen Brunger, BHEc, AICI CIP, Director

A respected and quality supplier of resources and training, our products include color analysis tools, image tools, and workbooks. Choose from 10 courses in our 21 day certification program; CEUs are provided. Karen is known for her holistic, transformational approach, her dynamic, inspirational presentation style, and her open, sharing nature.
 

Virtual Trade Show

Make plans to visit the following exhibitors at Conference!

PERCEPTIONS EYEWEAR INC.
1668 Angela Cres.
Mississauga, Ontario L5J1B9
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 916-9494
Fax: +1 (905) 916-2088
wendy@perceptionseyewear.com
www.perceptionseyewear.com
Contact: Wendy Buchanan, Licensed Optician/ Image Consultant
Booth 1

Eyewear Image Expert, Wendy Buchanan will help you select eyeglass frames to compliment your wardrobe style, business image and face shape.  Wendy will work with you to create your personal "WOW" with EYEWEAR and have you looking spectacular!!

Wendy had developed the  BE SPECTACULAR™ training program to help you add Eyewear Consultations to your list of services to expand your business.

STOLTZ IMAGE INSTITUTE
2800 S. Hulen Street #105
Fort Worth, TX  76109
USA
Phone: +1 (817) 924-8300
Fax: +1 (817) 924-0083
image@stoltzimage.com
www.stoltzimage.com
Contact: Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM, President
Booth 2

The Stoltz Image™ Institute is focused on teaching you how to become a successful image consultant. Meet Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM, one of eight image masters in the world. Learn about her 8-Day Image Training Course and how it can enhance your image business. Elaine will also be demonstrating the custom color analysis process, part of the 8-Day course curriculum.

BRENDA KINSEL, ETC.
P.O. Box 118
Sonoma, CA  95476
USA
Phone: + 1 (707) 996-6345
brenda@brendakinseletc.com
www.brendakinseletc.com
Contact: Brenda Kinsel, AICI CIP
Booth: 3

Brenda Kinsel ETC provides education, training and consulting to image professionals worldwide. Programs include the Monthly Marketing Bundles, providing image consultants with speech outlines, tip sheets and feature articles to use to market their business. Brenda offers both new and seasoned consultants CEUed classes focusing on creating long-term client relationships.

THE AUSTRALIAN IMAGE COMPANY / IMAGE INNOVATORS
P.O. Box 3075
The Pines Doncastel East, Victoria
Australia 3108
Phone: +613 9841 7197
Fax: 613 9841 7297
ann@taic.com.av
www.imageinnovators.com
Contact:  Ann Reinten
Booth 4

Company Description:

The Australian Image Company (also known internationally as Image Innovators) was founded in 1996 by Ann Reinten. Today it is the largest image training and resource company in the Southern hemisphere and has over 500 consultants in 24 countries as well as Master Licenses in South Africa, Mexico and The Adrian Region of Europe. The company’s success is in large part due to Ann’s internationally acclaimed, computer assisted personal styling programs as well as her fully personalised color analysis program. By the end of 2010 all major TAIC/II products will be available in English, Spanish and Slovenian.  www.imageinnovators.com  Ann Reinten AICI CIP   ann@taic.com.au

POWERFUL PRESENCE
P.O. Box 366
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
USA
Phone: +1 (831) 625-2000
Fax: +1 (831) 625 2535
mlgellatly@powerful-presence
www.powerful-presence.com
Contact:  Marion Gellatly, AICI CIM
Booth 5

Marion Gellatly, a respected Certified Image Master with over 15 years of experience, will be showcasing a breakthrough technology in skincare. Experience the latest in genetic-based skincare , clinically proven to deliver visible results in minutes. Provide clients with a powerful image from head to toe while creating an additional profit center in your business.

THE IMAGE COACH
3063 E. Kent Avenue N.
Vancouver, B.C. V55456
Canada
Phone:  604-786-1780
marianne@atheimagecoach.ca
www.theimagecoach.ca
Contact: Marianne Greaves
Booth 6

BESS HEITNER JEWELRY DESIGN, LLC
510 E. 23rd Street, Ste. 10-H
New York, New York, 10010 
USA
Phone: +1 (212) 228-0008
Fax: +1 (212) 228-1610
info@bessheitner.com
www.bessheitner.com
Contact: Bess Heitner, President
Booth 7

Limited edition contemporary jewelry designed to flatter the skin and enhance every ensemble. The collection features dramatic tones and textures, unexpected combinations of raw and polished gemstones, opulent pearls, precious metals, custom clasps, and exotic minerals from the world's treasure troves. Each piece is created and handmade in New York City.  Sold exclusively  through image consultants, stylists, online, and in a few select boutiques.

POWERFUL APPEARANCE CORPORATE IMAGE ADVISORS
736 Thompson Lake
Dallas, Texas  75065
USA
Phone: +1 (940) 321-2594
Fax: 800-929-5683
linda@powerfulappearance.com
Contact: Linda Thomas, AICI CIP
Booth 8

Are you looking for a high quality, full color, proven marketing system for working with corporations and professional associations? Powerful Appearance can save you the hundreds of hours it would take to create, design and produce marketing and presentation materials of this caliber. If you already love the materials you have, then you can Learn From Linda© on-line, in person, through CDs, phone coaching or her 1.3 CEU  2 day train-the-trainer workshop on the 10 Keys to Presenting Successful Seminar. Linda will also be presenting a concurrent session at the 2010 Conference on The Four Generations in Your Client Base: What Do They Really Want From You?

NEXT LEVEL GROUP
P.O. Box 2105
Enid, OK 73083
USA
Phone: +1 (405) 330-0611
jennifer@nextlevelgo.com
www.nextlevelgo.com
Contact: Jennifer Howard
Booth 9

Business Coaching for Image Consultants 
A business coach considers your company as a whole. The coaching program concentrates on the “health and well-being” of your entire business, not just surface challenges. Your Next Level Group coach is an expert in stabilizing and helping you grow an Image Consulting business that supports your life goals.

IMAGE RESOURCE CENTER OF NY LLC
330 West 38th Street, Suite 802
New York, New York 10018
USA
Phone: +1 (212) 268-9778
Fax: +1 (212) 268-9777
info@ircny.com
www.ircny.com
Contact: Dominique Isbecque, AICI CIP, Executive Director
Booth 10

The IRC provides tools, training and coaching to empower individuals and organizations to communicate with greater confidence and achieve results.  Training/Coaching in all aspects of personal image communications, tools that help build successful image businesses worldwide. Corporate presentation PPT ToolKits, Color Diagnostic RangeFinders, QuikColorCards, Goal Mapping, leader’s guide and men’s suiting sets.

CONSELLE INSTITUTE OF IMAGE MANAGEMENT
7052 University station
Provo, UT 84097
USA
Phone: +1 (801) 224-1207
Fax: +1 (801) 226-6122
judith@conselle.com
www.conselle.com
Contact:  Judith Rasband, AICI CIM
Booth 12

A year for celebration, the Conselle Institute of  Image Management staff celebrates 50 successful years in the image business—eagerly embarking on the next 50. One of the first AICI Certified Image Masters, founder Judith Rasband is recognized for Conselle’s creative and comprehensive coverage of accurate image information, tools, and teaching methods for colleges, image consultants, and clients. Conselle offers potential and practicing image consultants the internationally respected Educational-Training in Image Management Careers, mentoring certified consultants worldwide and including a registered licensure in India. Conselle’s focus is on preparing you for successful consulting, seminar presentation, business management, and marketing. Judith and Sarah will be demonstrating the cluster concept, and the personalized color evaluation process and figure evaluation process at the Conselle booth—and more.

ByFERIAL
6A Parkkham Rd.
Oatland, NSW 2117
Australia
Phone: +61 413 094 773
Fax:  +61 296 307 269
ferial@byferial.com
www.byferial.com
Contact: Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP
Booth 13

ByFERIAL Training and Image Consulting, provides coaching and support to all new and seasonal consultants with fresh and innovative Tools & Products.

• Colour Analysis Tools & Supplies
• Computerized Fashion & Style Guide
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Image Consultants Training & Coaching
• Etiquette Training
  

INTERNATIONAL IMAGE INSTITUTE INC.
34 Rachelle Court Drive
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 1A6
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 303-8639
Fax: +1 (289) 304-9152
karenbrunger@ImageInstitute.com
www.ImageInstitute.com
Contact: Karen Brunger, BHEc, AICI CIP, Director
Booth 14

A respected and quality supplier of resources and training, our products include color analysis tools, image tools, and workbooks. Choose from 10 courses in our 21 day certification program; CEUs are provided. Karen is known for her holistic, transformational approach, her dynamic, inspirational presentation style, and her open, sharing nature.

Congratulations to AICI’s 2010 Awards Recipients:

IMAGE MAKERS MERIT OF INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE (IMMIE) for Innovation
Ann Reinten, AICI CIP

RISING STAR AWARD 
Carolina Bejar, AICI CIP

JANE SEGERSTROM AWARD 
Hitomi Ohmori, AICI CIP

CIVILITY STAR AWARD
Lewena Bayer 

Click here for information about AICI Awards and previous award winners.
 

Highlights & Photos

For photos from AICI’s Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, go to http://aici2010vancouverconference.shutterfly.com/. Click on “Pictures & Videos” then click on the title of each album or on the words "View Album" to see all the pictures in the album.  

"I came to conference hoping to meet others in the industry and to gain as much knowledge and advice as I could to feel more confident that I should pursue this field as a career.  I am feeling like I'm definitely moving in the right direction. I am very glad that I came."  

"I always enjoy my time at conference, but this year was my best one yet. Lots of magical things occurred..."  

"Speakers were wonderful!  I learned so much!"  

"[Conference was] educational, organized, good speakers, nice people, fun experience."  

"It was more than I expected because of all the warmth put into it by all of you."  

"The people are a class act. Great Education. Great Speakers."  

"As a first timer, the contacts and information and education were invaluable."  

"As always, conference is one of the most fabulous business and personal opportunities for growth and personal networking. Conference is a 'don't miss.'"

AICI 2011 Annual Conference
CREATE MAGIC IN YOUR
IMAGE CONSULTING BUSINESS
The Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive • Orlando, Florida • USA
May 19 – 22, 2011 

Please note: The deadline for submitting session proposals has been extended to Friday, July 23, 2010.  

2011 Conference Session Proposal Guidelines