Speakers

Keynotes

Three Amazing Keynote Speakers for AICI’S 2019 Conference that You Can´t Afford to Miss!

Nena Ivon

Closing Keynote Speaker, Sunday, April 7

As Fashion/Special Director at Saks Fifth Avenue for 53 years Nena produced thousands of fashion shows, events, chaired many galas for Chicago charities and served as President of the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, the Fashion Group of Chicago, The Women’s Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo and other organizations.

Nena has worked with over 150 international fashion designers when they came to Saks Chicago (some on many occasions), and other fashion and social personalities. Nena has done fashion shows not only in Chicago and the suburbs but also in Cleveland for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as for many charities in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. She has assisted with several shows for the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship. In addition to her Saks Fifth Avenue Shows and events, Nena has been invited to produce several shows for the City of Chicago, an Ethnic Headdress Show and other shows featuring Chicago’s ethnic population. She also produced Fashion Focus for the City for several years, in which all the local design schools participated; these were scheduled during the City’s Fashion Weeks.

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Bridget Halanski

Walks the Runway Panelist, Friday, April 5

Bridget Halanski is the Vice President of US Runway for MP Management, representing hundreds of high fashion women and men in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Miami. Bridget manages the careers of these models from the ground up—starting with their first photoshoot and training them how to walk. She then books the talent for runway shows and events globally. Some notable clients include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Oscar De La Renta, and more. After graduating from the University of Miami, Florida with a B.S. in Broadcasting Communications and B.A. in Theatre Arts, Bridget started as a Model Booker at Irene Marie Model Management in Miami Beach. In 2008, she relocated to the Chicago market as the Director of Runway and Promotional Events at Elite Model Management, which transitioned to Factor|Chosen. Most recently, Factor|Chosen was acquired by MP Management looking to expand their US presence. MP is a European network of modeling agencies in Paris, Milan, Miami, and Stockholm. She has been with MP Factor for a decade and looks forward to growing the company ever more. Bridget jokes that she is a glorified babysitter, but she is truly a publicist, agent, manager, and friend all wrapped in one. A regular day at the agency consists of copious amounts of coffee, emails, and phone calls from models and clients alike.

Lyn Slater

Opening Keynote Speaker, Thursday, April 4

Lyn Slater is currently a professor of social work, a cultural influencer, a model, a writer, and content creator. She started her blog, Accidental Icon, in September 2014 because she could not find a fashion blog or magazine that offered an urban, modern, intellectual aesthetic and also spoke to people who live “interesting but ordinary lives” in cities. Lyn has reinvented herself as an influencer of popular culture and promotes the use of fashion as a vehicle to make change. Her rejection of identity categories as a variable to be considered in how one dresses has resonated and her blog has fans of all ages from around the world. Her Instagram has over 480,000 followers. Lyn as Accidental Icon has been featured in: W Magazine, V Magazine, I.D. Magazine, Grey Magazine,Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue.com, Vogue Italia, Milk, Flaunt Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Brazil and Netherlands, Le’ Officiel Italia and Manila, Elle Germany, Cosmopolitan Japan, Vogue Espana, InStyle, Washington Post, NBC Nightly News, Refinery29 and many more print and online media outlets. Collaborations include: Valentino Eyewear, Mango, Uniqlo, Oribe, John Hardy, Dior, British Airways and other beauty and lifestyle brands.

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Speakers

Image consultant and face analysis expert, Cris Alves has created her own method to join the two areas and offer to customers a high performance to their visual identity: Persoona®. By raising the face as the most important element of the entire personal image, she has revolutionized the manner in which image consultants practice in Brazil, where she is recognized as one of the nation's leading specialists and a reference in image consulting. She has taught vocational training based on her methodology to image consultants and other professionals in the field of beauty.

Carolina Bejar has distinguished herself through her method of teaching "ESTIMA" (Assertive Image Strategies). Carolina has presented at more than 70 national and international conferences and has provided more than 5,000 hours of consulting. She has earned a Bachelor of Education, and has also taken courses in in finance and business. Carolina received The AICI Rising Star Award in 2010. She co-founded the Guadalajara AICI Chapter in 2010. In 2012, she achieved the Member of the Year award and the AICI Excellence Award for Contribution. In 2016, she became AICI Master Certified.

Delby is a multi-award winning Image Consultant and Fashion Designer, Speaker, Author and Entrepreneurship Advocate. She is the President of the North Road Image & Fashion Group. As a fashion designer, Delby has had well-applauded fashion shows across the United States, Singapore, India and her native Philippines. From a business solely devoted to changing "looks", she has expanded to focus on changing "lives" through the creation of an image training & consultancy division — Image Designers International — where she leads customized workshops and speaks on Image Strategy, Personal Change, and People Branding. Inspired by the power of makeovers and reinvention, Delby launched her first book, The Purple Pig Wears Red Lipstick, where she talks about the 8 steps to a personal brand makeover for impact, influence and incredible income.

Karen Brunger is President of International Image Institute Inc. An international Past-President of AICI, she also served four years as VP Education. Karen is a two-time recipient of the Award of Excellence and has coached top consultants in the industry. With over 3 decades in the image industry, her systems and products are in over 80 countries, and she has conducted training on 5 continents. Karen has authored numerous books, contributed to various magazines, and is a regular guest expert in the media.

Honored as the trailblazing entrepreneur For Women in Canadian Optical, Wendy Buchanan is the founder and creative force behind Perceptions Eyewear Inc.: a one-of-a-kind mobile eyewear boutique in Toronto, Canada. Recognized as the Eyewear Image Expert, Wendy is an Image Consultant, Licensed Optician and Educator. Wendy simplifies the process of selecting eyewear to help her clients accessorize and stylize their total image with fabulous specs. Nominated for RBC Women of Influence Award, Wendy works globally teaching her unique process of eyewear selection to her elite peers in both the image and optical industry.

Spark Image Consultancy Limited was founded by May Chan, one of the very few Certified Image Trainers in Hong Kong (with corporate management experience). Specialized in personal and corporate image branding and management training, Spark Image focuses on global and luxury brands in fashion, retail, insurance, hospitality and banking industries. We pride ourselves as a unique training consultancy combining both image and management knowledge to transform managers to great leaders. Our goal is to inspire and help people realize their potential both physically and intellectually through an interactive, fun and practical approach.

Priscilla is a certified AICI CIP and the past president of AICI HK Chapter. Since establishing P.C. Image Consulting in August 2003 in Hong Kong, Priscilla has garnered excellent feedback as a talented trainer with a friendly, passionate and motivational delivery style. Over the past decade, Priscilla has worked with top international brands, including Chanel, AXA China Region Insurance and Wing Hang Bank. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, she successfully clinched and retained the Chanel training project from 2010 to 2015 to groom and equip their entire sales force through the Asia Pacific region.

Ana is the current Vice President of Certification of AICI International and an AICI CIP certified image professional. She has over 20 years of experience in consulting and currently runs her own consulting practice in Malaysia. Over the past 6 years, her business has experienced significant growth with positive feedback from clients and she credits these achievements to the practice of mindfulness. It was her chance meeting with the founder of a non-profit research and development organization in 2012 that gave her the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills on mindfulness, which she has embraced as part of her life ever since.

Patrick Chun graduated with first-class honors in engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, and subsequently co-founded high-tech educational company Greenwood Canada in 1994. In the mid 2000s, Patrick led Greenwood into closing the sale of a subsidiary to a multinational.

Sandy has earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires. She is the owner and Academic Director of CEimagen and has served as VP Education for the AICI Argentina Chapter. Sandy has been a Professor of Image and Style 2 at the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires since 2006. She has been a speaker and trainer for different associations: Tiflonexos (blind people), GUORK (oncology patients), etc.

Aysha Correa is a specialist in style and the only Certified Universal Style Consultant in Brazil. She has also taken courses in Psychology of Style, Color Analysis, and Fashion History. Holding a certificate in adult teaching from St Gilles College (London), Aysha started her career as an English teacher in 1998. Nevertheless, for the past 5 years she has been using all her experience with clients and in the classroom to teach style and color at EnModa, Daillus Institute and Studio Immagine in Brazil and at BBS in Angola. She is also the current VP Communications of AICI Brazil Chapter.

Cynthia has a major in Marketing, is a Certified Image Consultant and a certified intercultural consultant. She uses this knowledge and her studies in emotional intelligence, body language, psychology, public speaking and co-active coaching to help executives, entrepreneurs and companies advance in their professional career. Her previous retail business as well as the two terms she served in AICI as VP of Membership and Teleclass chair gave her experience working with people from Japan, Holland, France, Thailand, Malaysia, India, China, Canada, USA, México, Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina. She will speak to us about Intercultural Intelligence in International Image Consultants.

Maria Pia Estebecorena serves as VP - Business Development on the AICI International Board. She studied Political Science, has an MBA in Geopolitics, Postgraduate in Strategy, PhD in Positive Psychology and MBA in International Business from Georgetown University. She is a Professor at the University of Palermo and the Austral University, Premaster of Law in charge of Personal Branding. She is a Professor in Political Science and is currently studying the University Program in Pedagogy for Teachers at the University of Palermo. In the business area she worked for over 16 years at Falabella, Walmart, Tiendas Paris in Chile and as Business Director of Grupo Salinas de Mexico. In 2000 she started CE Image, dedicated to the formation of Image Consultants with more than 4000 graduates, founded AICI Argentina and created the International Postgraduate in Image. The company provides training to companies such as Banco Santander, IATA, Pemex, and America Economia, among others.

Rosario Galindo is a professional certified and internationally qualified Image Consultant, Make-up Artist, and Personal Growth expert by several institutions (including AICI CIP). She has a certification in Logotherapy and emotional intelligence. She graduated as an esthetician in 1991 and has a specialty (1992) as a Cosmiatra (SEC) from Valencia, Spain. She founded Armonia y Estilo in 1990, where she has performed hundreds of classes for image consultants and has formed many advisory groups of image and make-up professional artists. In addition, she is the author of four books: Mujer armonia y estilo, Como te ven te tratan (two editions: one for men and for women), and Amandote en poesia. She is the producer of the video 33 ways to wear scarves. She also givies lectures and classes around the world (United States, Moscow, Paris, Argentina, Chile).

Jainee is a CIP and her personal motto, "refuse to be unseen", is strongly reflected in all of her work. She strives to develop a holistic method of Image Makeover for her clients and the image professionals she trains. Jainee has a zeal to assist every individual portray their best authentic image, with a special focus on their appearance, for more often than not there is nothing more impactful than what first meets the human eye. After years of experimenting with the tenets of style trends she concludes, "Style is inclusive of all ages, sizes and colours. Restrictions of any sort in this regard will only limit clients in a box and not let them explore their true worth." She is a post-graduate in Human Resources from Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (Mumbai), serving as a mentor for Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and President-Elect for AICI Singapore chapter. Her work has been covered extensively by various media — TV shows, newspapers and scores of digital media groups.

Sarah Hathorn is an internationally-distinguished executive coach, corporate consultant, and speaker. The CEO of Hathorn Consulting Group and the Illustra Business School, she coaches and develops leaders from over 36 countries. Her expertise attracts dozens of prestigious blue-chip Fortune 500 companies. She's known as "the acceleration coach" to help business owners level-up their businesses rapidly. Her insights and advice have been cited by publications including Forbes, The New York Times, and Money Magazine.

Dominique, pioneer and co-founder of AICI and Image Resource Center of NY, facilitates the Image Consulting Certificate program at F.I.T. in New York, is a Certified Strategist® from CoachU and has a certificate in Leadership Studies from NYU. She's trained image consultants and trainers globally, and coached corporate professionals on customer service and media prep. She cites that her fear of public speaking, along with parachuting from a plane, were overcome when she discovered her ability to inspire, motivate and empower people to find their true potential. Her greatest rewards are successful graduates and clients. She lives in both New York and Belgium.

Rachel Jordan is an image, behavior and international protocol specialist. President of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) Brazil Chapter, Rachel is a reference in the Brazilian Image Consulting market. Holding certificates in International Protocols and Corporate Etiquette from renowned institutions such as The Protocol School of Washington and EuroProtocol, her résumé also includes specializations in Fashion History, Fashion and Styling Production, Color Analysis and Facial Analysis. Rachel provides strategic and personalized service to companies and people interested in enhancing their personal and professional images, in career repositioning or in presenting themselves more appropriately in everyday situations.

Eva Koeck-Eripek has been an Image Consultant for over 29 years and is the CEO of Image Institute Austria and Image Product. She has trained more than 900 Image Consultants and is president of the Association of Image Consultants Austria. She works as a speaker and trainer for successful people, celebrities and companies in Europe and internationally. For 16 years she has had her own Styling Show on TV and gives more than 300 speeches and seminars every year. Eva is the IMMIE Award Winner 2012.

Imogen Lamport, certified Type Practitioner, writes the much-loved style blog Inside Out Style which demystifies colour and style in an intelligent and thoughtful way, and has garnered her a large and loyal global following. She's authored 5 image related e-books and created online and in-person image programs that inspire women from around the globe to take control of their image and style. Her Academy of Professional Image trains aspiring image consultants in the science and art of colour and style.

Yan Liang is a published author, educational trainer, President and Founder of IDEO Image with offices in New York, Shanghai and Dalian in China. She is the President and Founder of AICI China Shanghai Chapter. Yan Liang is a pioneer in introducing the "image management" concept among the Chinese communities in the metropolitan area of New York and a leader of the image industry in Mainland China. She is the first consultant from Mainland China who received CIP designation and CEU trainer qualification. She was President of AICI Beijing Chapter, Secretary, VP Business Development of AICI International Board (2014-2018). Yan Liang is the author of three published books. She lives in New York and travels frequently between the US and China.

Ann Lindsay is the owner of Style of Success for Men and Women and Senior Managing Partner of J.Hilburn Menswear. She has made working with men and training of over-50 women to grow a business her passion for the last 10 years. Trainer, author of The Men's Interview Advantage and The Men's Dating Advantage, Ann has worked with and presented to AICI, J.Hilburn, individuals, universities, and businesses to create real change.

Brian Lipstein is the founder of Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants. He became the first certified male image consultant in Pennsylvania and uses this designation to create a holistic approach to his clients' wardrobes. Realizing from an early age that his true passion lies in helping others, Brian was able to create his unique approach to professional image that combines the old-world tradition of custom tailoring with the modern service required for busy executives, to help educate them on the importance of how they present themselves and perfectly fulfill their wardrobe needs at the same time.

Fê Luchesi is Certified by FIT, Digital Marketing and Social Media (MIT/Boston), Coach (SBC/Brazil), Branding (ESPM/Brazil), Marketing (Insper/Brazil), Sales (FGV/Brazil), and Trainer by Success Resources/US. She serves on the AICI Brazil Board as VP Membership. Fê has been a speaker for the Image Business industry and for Coca-Cola, P&G, Visa, Ericsson, Estee Lauder, and LATAM Airlines. She has written for Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Folha de Sao Paulo, journals and TV programs. She is coauthor of the Online Program Você Mais TOP and of the book Empodere-se Agora.

Josephine Lui, AICI CIP, has had 25 years of corporate training experience with top international fashion and beauty brands. Having spent 8 years with Chanel, she has acquired a strong sense of luxury fashion style and was the key facilitator of its Corporate Orientation Programs. She is an image educator who believes in exquisite quality whilst integrity and commitment is prime. Josephine Lui is one key leader in the image industry in Malaysia for over 10 years. As the Past President of the AICI Malaysia Chapter (2014-2016), she is also the recipient of the AICI Global Excellence Award in Participation (2015).

Evelyn is the Principal Facilitator for First Impressions Institute of Colour and Style (FIICS) and MD of First Impressions Image Consultancy. She has frequently served on the board of the AICI Sydney chapter, and on the international board as VP, Membership. The First Impressions brand was launched in 1990. Since then, Evelyn has personally trained hundreds of consultants, and transformed the image and expanded the prospects of her clients. As the creator of the Definitive Colour Profiling System, she continues to develop cutting-edge programs and tools to support image professionals. Evelyn is also a certified NLP Practitioner qualified in Timeline Therapy.

Lynne is an image industry leader, AICI award winner, keynote speaker, transformational coach, author, trainer and London College of Fashion department head. As head of curriculum design and one of three founders in the branding and consulting firm CEO International, she has coached professionals in companies such as United Air Lines, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and Pacific Dunlop. For over 25 years as owner and principal of internationally acclaimed London Image Institute, she has coached hundreds of image consultants worldwide. Featured in Time, Forbes, Business Week, Bloomberg Business, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Elle, Women’s Day, and Glamour, she is co-author of the industry best-seller, The Perfect Fit, and author of Skinny Bits.

Carla Mathis is a pioneer and sought-after trainer in the Image industry. She is one of a few stylists to have worked and taught with Suzanne Caygill, the woman who pioneered Image Consulting. One of 19 Certified Image Masters (CIM) worldwide, Carla Mathis provides image consulting for individuals and groups in the US and internationally. Her landmark book, The Triumph of Individual Style, has been used in design schools in the US and abroad and has become the "bible" of the personal image industry. Carla is co-founder and instructor of the Style Core Institute (www.TheStyleCore.com), and has trained a network of stylists from around the world. She is a founding member of both the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and Color Designers International (CDI), the two preeminent professional associations in the field. The Style Core is based in Northern California, with courses held in San Francisco and around the world.

After more than 15 years in corporate brand and marketing, an international career that took her to New Zealand, through the US, and to Hong Kong, she retrained as an image consultant and began her "second act" as Chief Image Maker at My Personal Stylist. For the last 10 years, Emma has taken great pleasure in providing personal brand and professional image management, coaching and training to female business owners and professionals aged 40+. She is often invited to present sessions on colour and on online shopping to her peers at retreats and education days. Collaborating with Evelyn Lundstrom, AICI CIP, of First Impressions on the Definitive Colour Profiling System has been one of her career highlights, reinforcing her passion for colour and its ability to completely transform a client's world. Emma has also served as VP Communications, AICI Sydney Chapter Board and is a qualified NLP Master Practitioner, Trainer, Coach and Facilitator.

Hitomi K. Ohmori is CEO of Ohmori Method Inc., and founder of Ohmori Method Academy. She has been dedicated to the image consulting business for more than 29 years. In addition to numerous corporate trainings, she offers media trainings for executives and gives counsel on establishing company dress codes and dress code manuals. She has many male politicians, medical doctors, lawyers, professors, newscasters and many Japanese executives from Fortune 100 Companies and the world's leading luxurious brands as clients. She has introduced on various TV and radio programs, provided more than 10 publications and 2 streaming services.

Christina is a visionary trailblazing pioneer in the field of image consulting in Asia, having clocked over 20 years of experience. Through her dedicated work with thousands of clients, she has gained the well-earned reputation for being an exceptional trainer and someone who is truly committed to creating extraordinary results.

Alyce Parsons is president of Universal Style International, founding member and co-director of AICI, and two-term president of the founding San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. The recipient of numerous industry awards including the Award of Excellence for Innovation and the IMMIE Award of Excellence, she is a global image-profession leader. The author of seven image books, her most recent is StyleSource: The Power of the Seven Universal Styles for Women and Men. A Master Enneagram Instructor, she has also trained image consultants on seven continents, and consults with leading business and professional organizations.

Shanna is a sought-after etiquette expert and premium image and etiquette consultant trainer. She is the Creator of the Pocket Color Compass – Step to Your Best Coloring. She works with Image & Etiquette consultants-to-be worldwide and has conducted educational classes and seminars of varying lengths and to varied audiences for a decade. Currently, she serves as VP Education at AICI Global, Master trainer at ISSTA and NYC Image Consultant Academy.

Cindy Ann Peterson is a designer and award-winning international image consultant in the Washington, DC, area specializing in fashion, image transformation, and education for a broad base of clients. Peterson is an author, keynote speaker, radio and television spokesperson on custom sewing, civility, communications and posture. She received her degree in Apparel, Textiles and Design and Business from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is certified in Image Consulting from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Universal Style. A former tailor-on-call to President Clinton during the APEC Conference in 1994, she has been featured by Vogue Bridal, Simplicity, McCall's, Country Living, Oprah, International Posture Institute and World News. She is Founder of the Peterson AICI CIC Accelerator, Posture: the Foundation of Style and Image, P-3 Peterson's Posture Protocol, Co-Author of My Style, My Way and The Power of Civility and Past President of AICI Washington DC Chapter.

María Pinola is a Fashion Designer (University of Buenos Aires), Image Consultant (AICI - CIC International Certification as an Image Consultant), Professional Make-up Artist, Group Director Image, President of AICI Argentina and a Teacher at the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires.

Teresa Prieto has been a student of the Sandler® Training System since 2012, but when she moved to another country in 2014 it forced her to apply herself and adapt the system to her business. Today she works with clients in Mexico, Colombia, and the US. Teresa’s image consulting practice is focused on Personal Branding and Executive Presence, but over the past year she has also trained and coached entrepreneurs and executives of big companies on the Sandler Training® System and empowers them to reach their goals through taking full control of their sales process.

Joanne Rae has been developing successful images for 18 years and has been featured as an Image Expert in print and television in her area. Through AICI, she attained her CIC in 2005 and CIP in 2009. AICI has given her a platform for growth and development and in 2005, she helped start the AICI Washington DC Chapter. She has served on the AICI Washington DC Chapter Board and on the AICI International Board of Directors as Treasurer (2011-2015) and VP Certification (2015-2017). Joanne received the President's Award for Excellence in 2015 for her outstanding commitment to the growth and well-being of AICI.

Reach Your Brand and What's Your Brand Style? – Branding and Re-Branding Part I & II (English)

Lorena Saca is President of the Committee of Female Entreprenuers for the El Salvador Chamber of Commerce, professor at the School of Communications Mónica Herrera, and anchor of two radio shows. She has earned a business administration and finance degree. Until 2017, she was anchor of Renuévate con Lorena^TM reality show and a magazine columnist. She has experience in leadership and personal development while working 15 years for Shell International Petroleum Company. She offers services providing expertise and knowledge in a simple and entertaining way.

Carolina Tan is president of ENHANCE YOUR IMAGE Training Consultancy, from the AICI Philippines Chapter. Her 23 years as image consultant with 16 of those at John Robert Powers International helped place her at the helm for One-On-One Coaching, Group Training & Corporate Image. A licensed real estate broker as a 2nd profession, Carol is also a part-time consultant for property giant Megaworld Corporation. In 2014 an opportunity opened to set up the image business for a corporate client F.I.G. Image Gateway hence the business-licensing model was born. In 2017 Carolina also partnered with Warren & Brown Technologies HR and is the lead image consultant for soon-to-launch CLG Image.

Karen Tsuo is a business image instructor and visual brand expert for many top Chinese and US universities, including Tsinghua and Fudan University, and University Washington. The Fortune 500 clients she serves include Microsoft and Amazon. Ms. Tsuo has lived in Britain and the US for over 30 years. Her rich overseas life experience and the cultural background of the East and West have created her unique international vision. "To have a good image, we must first cultivate good physical and temperament." Over the years, she has studied ballet, point, yoga and international ballroom dance to pursue a perfect personal image and use it for teaching.

Luciana Ulrich is the founder of Studio Immagine, a pioneering Brazilian company in the Image Consulting field focused on Color Analysis and a market leader in training courses and tools for this segment. She is a professor in many Image Consulting foundational courses and renowned universities. She has also been training specific courses on color analysis based on her own methodology and innovative research since 2012, not only in Brazil, but in other countries as Angola and Portugal. She is the past president of AICI Brazil Chapter (2016-2018) and current VP Events for the Chapter.

Nelly is a Chemical Engineer who worked in one of the largest mining companies in Chile. At that time, she was expatriated to work in Australia. Still working in mining, she started studying at Advanced Image Consultancy (London Image Institute) and other related Image topics, most of them abroad (including Buenos Aires, San Francisco and Los Angeles). Since 2011, she has worked as the owner and founder of NV Image Consultancy. Certified as AICI CIP and CEU Provider, she specializes in Image Consultancy training and coaching CIP and CIC Certification process. Nelly is a global CIC certification reviewer.

Lucy Xiaofeng Wang is a Chinese AICI CIC, ICF PCC, facilitator and co-founder of Sheng & Wen Consultancy. She has more than 17 years of managerial experience in hospitality, capable of cross-cultural communication, talent management and guest experience — with passion and belief in the mission of "developing people on their unique strengths combination with their image and style as best-of-self in confidence." Lucy established Sheng & Wen in 2015 and makes this mission her focus half-time. As AICI CIC & ICF PCC, Lucy supports executives and teams in various types of corporations developing their Image Intelligence to be confident in building relations and positive influence by presenting their appropriate style and etiquette in different business occasions. Lucy conducted over 100 various workshops in Chinese and English focusing on themes of "Image Intelligence", "Unique Strengths for Growth", "Creating Presence as A Leader", etc.

Dr. Elizabeth Weinstein has owned and successfully operated her consulting practice, Elizabeth Weinstein and Associates Inc., for the last 28 years. Liz has more than four decades of experience consulting in strategic planning, leadership development, team development, project management and developing and delivering customized training programs. For the last 11 years, Liz has been honored to work with AICI. As AICI CEU Administrator, Liz has worked with many talented and dedicated CEU Providers and members.

Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, is the founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach and the bestselling author of Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work and Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities that Distinguish Outstanding Professionals.

Jacqueline has appeared on CNN, Fox and Friends, CNBC and National Public Radio. She has been featured or quoted in hundreds of national and international publications including The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Glamour, Business Insider and O: The Oprah Magazine. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur.com and The Huffington Post.

She has earned a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association, the highest recognition awarded.

Sheila Wong is actively sought after by clients for image trainings, an industry still in its infancy in S.E. Asia. With an 18-year track record of consistently winning rewarding contracts from over 150 corporations and 50000 individuals, Sheila has refined the art of navigating the deep waters of S.E. Asian markets. An author of three image books, Sheila has been featured in publications and television for her tips in etiquette and grooming.

Ferial's career spans 30 years and she has no intention of stopping. She is the founder and director of ByFERIAL Image Consulting Firm and the creator of the renowned 4X4 color system, also known as the 16 Seasons^TM. With an award-winning charity and an international business, her mission is to inspire and empower image consultants to build their business and bottom line. Ferial Youakim's passion is evident in her work with a belief that no person should feel less than what they deserve, she wants every single person to understand their own positive self-value. Ferial hosts image seminars in the hope that people can discover their true beauty, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. These seminars create scenarios reflective of social and business settings with the use of personal consultations. Now, as a published author using her writing as a means to create a better world, she will not stop until everyone has discovered their true worth.

Schedule

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April 3, 2019 Wednesday

April 4, 2019 Thursday

Friday April 5, 2019

Saturday April 6, 2019

April 7, 2019 Sunday

Sessions

Expand Your Business to High-Level Clients with Coaching Techniques (0.4 CEUs English Workshop) (Certified Member Only)

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM

This session will help you gain coaching skills to offer new and existing clients a process to set and fulfill long- term goals.  You will learn:  1.Three different types of language for each phase of the process  2. Techniques to help you help clients recognize and overcome roadblocks  3. Methods to help a client set and achieve predictable results.  You will also practice questions to use for each step of the way and role-plays to gain the skills for real life situations. These skills once practiced will allow you to develop long- term and lucrative packages, raising the level of your services and developing new income streams.  

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between advice and coaching modes
• List three different steps in the coaching process
• Role-play ways to determine the positive or negative mindset of a client
• Practice methods to shift a client from limiting to productive perspectives
• Identify and practice different types of language for each step of the process

Secret Strategies to Create Evergreen Clients (0.4 CEUs English Workshop) (Certified Member Only)

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIM

Are you ready to transform one corporate client into a 6-figure client?  Do you want to convert one-time individual clients into high-paying evergreen clients? Now you can. Just learn to innovatively market your unique services, utilizing Sarah's proven turnkey system for strategic success. During this highly interactive, thought-provoking session, she reveals strategies that land huge corporate contracts and grow a roster of Fortune 500 clients. She'll share her secrets to find longer-term, revenue-rich work with both corporate and private clients. Obtain multiple referrals, valuable introductions, and influential testimonials. She also shows how to apply the 80/20 rule to leverage your brand, increase revenues, and attract 6-figure clients you retain forever. Sarah's expertise attracts dozens of prestigious blue-chip Fortune 500 and 6-figure clients. She has years of experience teaching many other high-profile consultants how to win their own lucrative corporate contracts.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• List 12 advanced strategies to predictably turn one corporate client into numerous 6-figure clients with ongoing, long-term contractual work.
• Explore innovative customer-centric marketing techniques to turn private and corporate customers into everlasting clients who actively broadcast your value to others.
• Discover 3 powerful techniques that will open multiple doors to lucrative corporate collaborations with you as a valued partner.
• Analyze exactly why the 80/20 Pareto principle is your key to building repeat business with premium high-dollar clients.

Personal Brand Makeover: Reinvent Yourself for Impact, Influence & Incredible Income (0.4 CEUs English Workshop)

Delby Bragais, AICI CIM

This session provides image consultants with a road map to reinvent themselves using the proprietary program - "8 Steps to a Personal Brand Makeover"  to grow their business in the face of rapid technological advancement, the onslaught of multiple messages bombarding us on a daily basis, and stiff competition.

(B) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Describe 3 advantages of a strong personal brand
• Name the 8 Steps to a Personal Brand Makeover
• Give an example for each of the 8 Steps to a Personal Brand Makeover
• Identify 3 different ways to increase visibility and share your personal brand

Present Like Ted Become a Master Speaker (0.4 CEUs English Workshop) (Certified Member Only)

Carolina Bejar, AICI CIM, ICF Certified Coach

If you've ever wondered what it takes to prepare and deliver a winning TED presentation, this session is for you! Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams.   The goal of this workshop is to learn  the techniques, structures and specific points to give presentations in the TEDx style and to present ideas in a short time.  "If you want to present a talk of one hour give me a month, if you want to present a talk of 15 minutes give me 6 months" Winston Churchill.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify the skills needed to speak in public
• Describe how to synthesize a theme into a great idea and connect each point with the main theme
• Identify how to make the audience feel connected to the speaker
• Develop strategies to intrigue, attract and engage the audience
• Describe the importance of professional appearance to achieve a leadership projection
• Recognize the relevance of nonverbal communication to use as a strategy

Step by Step Process and Procedures for a Woman's vs Man's Image Consultation (0.4 CEUs English Workshop)

Eva Koeck-Eripek, AICI CIM & Ann Lindsay, AICI CIC

If you are new to Image Consulting this is the perfect workshop for you. International educator/CIM Eva Kock-Eripek and menswear expert Ann Lindsay team up to ensure you are confident in executing the early consultations that will be the building blocks for your business. It is valuable to picture yourself actually moving from step to step with the client and in this class Eva and Ann will bring to you two different practice styles, and for both men and women's consultation to help you decide which is best for your own style while working with clients.

(B) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Compare two different preparation/intake procedures for men vs. women
• Compare two different color analysis procedures (men vs. women)
• Compare two different procedures (men vs. women)  in analysis of hair, makeup, skin, glasses and how to communicate to your client
• Compare two different procedures (men vs. women) to determine Universal Style and how to communicate to your client what styles of clothing and colors/patterns would be best for them.
• Compare two different procedures for measuring a man and a woman and how to communicate this information into suggestions for proportion and silhouette.
• Compare two different descriptions (men vs women) that take your image discoveries and translate them into a future work.

History of Costume: How it is the Secret Ingredient to Sensational Style (0.4 CEUs English Workshop) (Certified Member Only)

Carla Mathis, AICI CIM

Go on a visual journey with Carla Mathis as she shows you the origin of fashion trends that can still be seen today, from ancient to modern periods of history. You'll learn to identify historic costume periods from Ancient Persian to Modern, and then use this knowledge to create artful & exciting clothing presentation.  In this fast paced, inter-active and fun-filled workshop you will be able to identify specific costume details in various time periods, and how to apply this to modern dress: Line Movement, Line Direction, and Silhouettes As well as Quality of Design Effect, Amount of Design, and Weight of Design.  You will walk away with a trained eye for design, and a better understanding of the secret ingredient for Sensational Style!  Bring along your fashion mags and catalogs!

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Articulate the importance of using History of Costume Knowledge in order to create artful clothing presentations
• Recognize & Identify historic costume periods from Ancient Persian to Modern Identify specific costume details in periods from Ancient to Modern - Line Movement: Straight, Curved, Meandering, Jagged; Line Direction: Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal; Silhouettes: Rectangle, Oval, Hourglass, Figure-eight, Triangle, Inverted Triangle; Quality of Design Effect: Smooth, Soft, Light, Rugged; Amount of Design: Simple, Medium, Complex; Weight of Design: Light, Medium, Heavy 
• Choose accessories that 1. Are in harmony with a garment that is reminiscent of a period of History 2. Are from an historical period in order to create interest in a basic garment, and support the personality of the person

Top Secrets to 5X Your Revenues & Results (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIM

Multiply your business and profitability, with transformational strategies presented in this highly interactive and engaging session.  Sarah helps you to discover, list, and leverage your unique "5 Pillars" of success to accelerate the results your clients love. You'll also learn Sarah's special "know and grow" approach to elevate your business with phenomenal productivity and powerful performance. Expand your market share with innovation, evangelism, and the ability to easily increase your fees to 5X your revenues. Fill your client pipeline with loyal customers who actively help you continue to increase your client roster. Think bigger. Grow faster. Boost your brand. Amp-up your revenues. Do it all, with Sarah's expertise and easy-to-implement proven techniques and secret strategies.  Sarah's expertise is why her private clients refer to her as "the acceleration coach," for helping them 5X their revenues.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the 5 Pillars of your unique offering and expertise.
• Identify 5 amazing results your clients enjoy by choosing you.
• Explore actionable ways to 5X your magnetic marketing methods and attract premium clients glad to pay higher fees.
• Learn 5 specific, proven ways to successfully and predictably 5X your

MakeUp & Hair to Enhance The Over 45 Female Client (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Eva Koeck-Eripek, AICI CIM

As we age the appearance and needs of our hair and face changes. This Workshop will detail the differences in selection and makeup performance of mature skin as well as suggest youthful but age-appropriate hairstyles for woman over 45.  Learn how to perfect makeup application techniques and hair and makeup color choices for a mature woman using nuances of color, placing each in it's ideal setting and arranging the most flattering composition for your client.  This session demonstrates visually the step by step methods to bring out the beautiful mature woman in your client and expands your consulting target offering to a wider group

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to analyze the changes to skin and features at different ages
• Participants will be able to select materials and products for aging type MakeUp
• Participants will be able to describe the ideal MakeUp Technique for mature eyebrow, eyes and lips
• Participants will be able to name the basic principles for hairstyles for mature woman
• Participants will be able to identify the right haircut and style to support the client's personality
• Participants will be able to demonstrate consulting expertise perfect for their over 45 client 

Mastering New Men's Business Dress Code (0.2 CEUs Japanese Session)
男性の新たなビジネスドレスコードをマスターする

Hitomi Ohmori, AICI CIM

あなたは男性クライアントに対して、ビジネスシーンに合った適切な服装を提案していますか？そして、企業におけるドレスコードの変化を知っていますか？
本来、ドレスコードが持つ意味と価値は何なのでしょうか？
ビジネスでの服装は、単なるおしゃれではなく戦略です。成功するための重要なツールです。単に似合う色や服、身体に合ったスタイルだけでなく、
職種、ポジションなどのTPOの3乗の法則により適切な服装をアドバイスすることこそ、クライアントに成功をもたらします。
働くスタイルの変化、ＩＴ業界の広がりや起業家の増加、グローバル化の加速、地球環境の変化によって、ビジネス環境は急速に変化しています。
それに伴い、それぞれの職場におけるドレスコードも進化しているのです。
このセッションで新たなビジネスドレスコードの公式を手に入れることにより、あなたのコンサルテーションに価値と変革をもたらすでしょう。
そして男性クライアントや企業トレーニングに対して、あなたのビジネスが大きく切り開かれると確信しています。

(B) Learning Outcomes

• ビジネス戦略としてのドレスコードの基本を定義できる
• シーン別(TPO)のビジネスドレスコードを識別できる
• アイテムやカラー別にビジネスドレスコードを分析できる
• 職種や役職別にビジネスでの服装を分類できる
• 実例を共有し、成功する服装術を向上させることができる

Making Business Sense of the Dollars in Colour Expertise (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Christina Ong, AICI CIM

If you are an image consultant with a passion for colour, this session is a must! Learn how to accelerate earnings from colour expertise to expand business opportunities.

The myth – “Image consultants can’t make money on colour expertise.”

Typically, image consultants start their career full of passion for transforming the visual image of clients, only to let this go for more lucrative aspects of image consulting.

However, those who have successfully grown their business to include visual image management will tell you that 9/10 people are curious to know their colours. Clients are also more likely to remember and engage you after personally learning interesting insights about their colours.

So, how can you earn more and leverage on colour services to scale an image consulting business?
Challenging a shift in mindset, Christina shares proven strategies that will help you to increase colour-related earnings. Each strategy will make perfect sense as you work through the dollars to create a business plan. This session is packed with fresh ideas that you can immediately put into action after this session.

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Assess your colour consulting success quotient (quiz)
• Calculate earnings on fees and delivery methods for colour services
• Compare the difference between working “in your business” and working “On the business”
• Review 2 strategies for scaling your business on colour expertise
• Brainstorm ideas for at least 1 strategy
• Write one key idea or strategy that you can apply from this session

What’s Your Brand Style?
Branding, Rebranding & Reaching Your Brand (0.4 CEUs English Workshop)

Judith Rasband, MS AICI, CIM

Your brand is what gets you booked by clients in the first place.  A great brand is what gets you re-booked for continuing seminars and services.  Join Certified Image Master Judith Rasband as she explains why nobody cares about function, features, and benefits anymore.  Learn the difference between Brand Style and Brand Value from an image industry icon whose brand exemplifies authenticity, alignment, professionalism, and effectiveness.  You’ll get the inside scoop on the “competitive strategy curve” and how to create, build, refine, and re-define your own brand.  You will receive great ideas and inspiration for your own branding or re-branding journey.  Then hone in on eight simple steps or goals for profitable communication of your brand that moves potential clients from lookers to bookers.  If you want to learn what it really takes to build a great brand and a six-figure image consulting business, you can’t afford to miss this session.

Your brand is what makes people choose to book with you, and to choose between you and someone else.  You’ve got to take charge of the outcome—take action!  This is a content-rich, fast-paced, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves session in which you’ll work individually and in group exercises, to complete your own Brand Strategy Sheet.  You’ll clarify your message, target market, content and value provided, positioning, brand image and personality projection.  We’ll also connect to the emotional fuel and mindset you need to support this work, and help you gather the fuel to stay committed and motivated in the execution.  You’ll narrow your focus and identify top priority projects to propel your brand development.  You’ll identify the resources you need to accomplish your projects.  By the end of this session, you will walk away with a 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day Brand Plan of Action to get yourself booked.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define/Explain Brand Concept.
• Define/Explain Brand Value.
• Define Brand Style.
• Diagram the Competitive Strategy Curve.
• Diagram the Classic Brand Pyramid and explain.
• Explain what “all about them” means in relation to your brand.
• List 5 of the 8 goals for profitable communication of your brand.

Calling the Courageous: Watch the Image Consultant's Image Consultant in Action (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Carla Mathis, AICI CIM

Carla Mathis, the world-renowned "image consultant to image consultants" will demonstrate on three volunteer professional image consultants how to: Refine their image (even more) because every image consultant needs an image consultant!. At this fun, interactive workshop Carla teaches your eye to 'see' subtle design differences that can elevate your look from "Looking Good!" to "Looking Great" as a "Walking Work of Art." After watching Carla in action you will get to practice with each other.  For the Brave: before Conference: send a picture of you in your favorite presentation outfit to Carla. If chosen, you will receive an intake questionnaire to bring to this session.

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• List strategies for improving your or your client’s clothing to improve ‘fit’ and ‘proportion’
• Demonstrate the Principles of Relatedness, and the difference they can make in your visual clothing communication
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze a client’s visual presentation based on the  ‘Big 5”
• Demonstrate how to use The Language of Encouragement when analyzing a client’s visual presentation

Essential Tips to work with different Fashion Brands (0.2 CEUs Chinese Session)
如何有成为不同时装品牌之形象顾问

May Chan, AICI CIP

Since I changed my career from a Hotel Group Director of Human Resources to a full time Image Consultant 3 years ago, I was appointed by different fashion brands to be their image consultant  which includes Mont Blanc, Shanghai Tang, Calvin Klein, Agnes b, Michael Kors as well as Jewelry  Bands in Hong Kong.  I would like to share with all new image consultants how to prepare yourself to be an image consultant who works with various fashion brands, how to get your image diversity to work with the fashion brands and how to market your position in the market.

自从3年前我从酒店集团人力资源总监摇身一变成为形象顾问，在短短的数年里，我非常荣幸能成为不同风格的时尚品牌之形象顾问，包括Montblanc ，Shanghai Tang，Calvin Klein ，Agnes B, Michael Kors及拥有一百年历史的香港惠记珠宝。我想与各新晋的形象顾问分享如何让自己成为尝试与不同的时尚品牌合作，如何令您的形像多元化，与时尚品牌接轨，以及如何在市场上推广您的个人品牌。

(B) Learning Outcomes
學習成果

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify how to get ready yourself to work with various fashion brands
  如何装备自己与不同的时尚品牌合作
• List an effective way to attract the potential clients
  如何运用有效方法吸引俱潜质的客户
• Identify the tactics on how to connect with the fashion brands and make them confident to work with you
  如何与不同的时尚品牌联系,让他们有信心与您合作

Keys for getting AICI CIC & CIP Certification (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
Claves para obtener la Certificación CIC & CIP

Nelly Villarroel, AICI CIP

Esta sesión describe, de manera simple y estructurada, las claves para obtener la Certificación CIC y CIP. Respecto a la Certificación CIC, se propone una fórmula simple para desarrollar el Portafolio en corto tiempo y enfocando el estudio del examen solo en contenidos claves. Para la Certificación CIP, se propone una secuencia lógica de desarrollo, considerando aspectos comunes entre ambos Portafolios y organizando la información de tal manera que reduzca el tiempo de trabajo y la complejidad. En forma práctica, la propuesta es una sesión de dos horas para simular a grandes rasgos ambos Portafolios.
El beneficio para los participantes es conocer la real complejidad del proceso de Certificación, referido principalmente al desarrollo de Portafolios, y por otro lado, entender lo valioso de estar certificado, lo que significa validar las habilidades, estar acreditado por AICI global y entregar servicios con reconocimiento de calidad.

(I) Resultados de Aprendizaje

Al término de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Evaluar los beneficios de obtener la certificación CIC y CIP
• Describir los contenidos claves del examen CIC
• Describir en forma general el Portafolio CIC
• Desarrollar un plan de trabajo fácil para el Portafolio CIC
• Describir en forma general el Portafolio CIP
• Desarrollar un plan de trabajo fácil y estructurado para el Portafolio CIP

Styling Specs! AccessorEYEZ your Clients with Great Glasses! (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Wendy Buchanan, Eyewear Image Expert, Licensed Optician

Eyewear has become the Hot Fashion Accessory with many clients looking to create wardrobes of eyewear and utilizing their specs to help build their personal brand. This fun, hands-on workshop will give you optical savvy to be the "go to" eyewear expert in your neighborhood and grow your referral business.  You will learn the 5 Spec Styles, the eyewear trends each will wear and how to complement their clothing style.  This workshop will also laser focus on facial features showing how to accentuate best facial features and truly showcase your client’s personality! 

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify 3 Top Eyewear Trends
• List the top 3 Fitting Tips
• Identify the 5 Spec Styles
• Practice fitting a peer with eyewear to enhance facial features and complement their Top 2 Spec Styles

Leadership Presence, Why that's not enough. (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Dominique Isbecque, AICI CIP

Today, more than ever, looking like a leader does not make you a leader. In this 2-hour program you'll discover how leadership is necessary to business success and to clients.  There are leaders who are effecting positive change and those who really wield power. There's an old saying, "if women ran the world, the world would have no wars."  Corporations invest in leadership development and we see how there are more men in positions of leadership than women.   We have the opportunity to use our professional skills to help our clients move that needle towards an equilibrium. Invest in your own leadership development to discover how that can increase your revenues as well as empower clients to use their personal presence to effectuate change.  Most clients come to us for their outer appearance, when, they actuality are hiring us to solve a problem.  Often what is in the way of achieving their goals is beyond image. Be a leader, embody your strengths and you'll see your clients transform.

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Compare leadership (L), power, influence, coaching.
• Identify consequential impacts to business growth with a lack of L and with conscious L.
• Discover core personal values that will awaken natural L within.
• List 3 core elements to developing L communication
• List methods to uncovering clients’ potential L Goals
• Practice creating strategies to incorporating L in both client consulting and client prospecting opportunities

Learning Circles with Experts (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Dr. Elizabeth Weinstein, PhD

Be inspired by four AICI CEU Providers in one session. In this innovative and fast-paced educational workshop, participants can choose four of six mini learning circles to attend. Each CEU Provider expert will present rich content combined with engaging activities in an intimate learning circle.   Topics will cover a diverse range of subjects that will appeal to image consultants. The presentations could include such topics as building a client base, harnessing social media to enhance your business and working with challenging clients.  Our CEU Providers are experts. They come with a wealth of knowledge and experience but they are also innovators. They are ready to share their ideas.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify at least six useful ideas to enhance their image business
• List at least two people to contact at Conference who can help them apply these ideas to their image consulting business.

Mindfulness in Consulting (0.2 CEUs Chinese Session)
正念的咨询

Ana Cheong Cheok Yin, AICI CIP

In consulting, the ability to listen, having the capacity to pay attention to details, holding the natural ability to communicate clearly, providing relevant feedback & recommend effective solutions proficiently are essential skills that makes one a great consultant. This is why “mindfulness” is extremely important. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, so that the mind is fully attending to what is being done at that point in time. This may seem trivial but we often realize (only in hindsight) that our mind often takes flight midway through work & we seem to get engrossed in obsessive thoughts about something that just happened or worrying about the future that hasn’t happened -  and all that can easily lead to poor consulting. Mindfulness is not a spiritual practice or some philosophical guff. It is all about cultivating a greater awareness of “self” and the devotion to break free from old habits & thought patterns that hinder transformation of goals into reality.

在咨询方面，具备倾听能力、注重细节、保持清晰沟通的本能、提供相关反馈并熟练地推荐有效的解决方案，这些都是让人成为优秀顾问的基本技能。这就是为什么“觉察”非常重要。 觉察是人们全神贯注感受当下的本能，这是心灵完全关注在此时此刻所做的事的状态。 这看起来似乎微不足道，但我们经常意识到（或后知后觉）我们的思维经常在工作中途失去专注力，而我们常着重于思考刚刚已发生的事情或过度担心还未发生的事情，而这一切很容易导致咨询效率降低。觉察并非一种精神练习或一些哲学上的胡言。这一切都是为了培养更高的“自我觉察意识”，以及突破将目标转化为现实的阻碍及旧习惯和思维模式。
本次研讨会可以帮助顾问仔细检查自己的思想，顿悟出他们的思绪经常会妨碍他们的咨询能力，以及协助他们如何通过采用简单的方法来帮助他们提高自己的觉察。

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
學習成果

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify how closed cognition hinders professional growth and business development
  确定封闭认知如何阻碍专业成长和业务发展
• Practice open cognition to enhance client-consulting outcome and improve focus on building business
  实践开放认知，以增强客户咨询成果，并提高对业务建设的关注
• Identify key habits that cause loss of focus
  确定导致失去专注能力的关键习惯
• Avoid a wandering mind
  避免思绪徘徊
• Develop a life-long mindfulness practice
  培养终身正念练习

How to Build your Trainings Pedagogically (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
Como utilizar la Pedagogía en sus trainings

Maria Pia Estebecorena, AICI CIP, PhD

En este Workshop usted conocerá  las claves para producir cursos y entrenamientos diseñados a partir de elementos pedagógicos y didácticos que faciliten el aprendizaje y garanticen la comprension a personas de diferentes culturas . Aprender como enseñar a quienes enseñan a través de herramientas de la Didáctica que permitan dar un optimo entrenamiento aun frente a diferentes públicos. Como enseñar a pensar y aprender. Identificar su estilo de enseñanza y mejorar sus habilidades como facilitador. Saber como planificar y armar una propuesta de enseñanza eficaz.

(A) Resultados de Aprendizaje

Al término de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Puedo comparar mis estilos de enseñanza con nuevas categorías para lograr una mejor forma de entrenamiento
• Puedo identificar las claves esenciales de la enseñanza y lo que nunca debería faltar en una propuesta educativa a nivel académico
• Puedo planificar escribiendo objetivos
• Puedo identificar los niveles de prioridad en la enseñanza a través de la construcción de un mapa conceptual
• Puedo identificar la diferencia entre la enseñanza conductual, constructiva y cognitiva para lograr un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje efectivos

Personalization: Making the Most of Color Consultations (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Aysha Correa, Style Consultant & Luciana Ulrich

We all know how color plays a significant role in image management and how excited clients usually are about learning their best colors. On the other hand, some people fear that being categorized in a season would put them "inside a box" and restrain their possibilities. In this session, we are going to explore how to personalize color consultations, based not only on technical analysis but also considering the client style and essence. We believe that having a service that respects people's individuality through a personalization can be an important factor in the success of your business. 

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to discuss current topics in color analysis
• Participants will be able to compare different styles and seasonal colors at the same process
• Participants will be able to recognize the importance of personalization beyond pigment's technical analysis

Effective Design Thinking (0.2 CEUs Chinese Session)
高效设计思维

Yan (Lucy) Liang, AICI CIP

The mindset is essential when creating (and selling) something. This Image consultant educational course will help image consultants open the third eye to look at image management skill. It will help to gain insights on how to Design effectively and successfully present the Useful and effective class or training program to clients.   You'll discover key methods, tools and information resources you can use immediately upon finishing this course. Learn how to think and design effectively before present and delivery.   In addition, you will learn the critical method for effective design thinking to enhance professional growth and income. This session is in the Chinese language.
思维模式在创造或销售时尤为重要。《高效设计思维》将帮助形象顾问开启脑洞，换一种思维看待和运用形象管理技能。将帮助顾问提升洞见，有效组织和运用适合的方式设计工作坊。 参与者将能够在工作坊中发现关键方式、方法、工具和信息，运用至未来的设计和输出中。助力有效转化为创造经济效益的生产力

(I) Learning Outcomes 學習成果

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define Design thinking.
  参与者将能够定义设计思维
• Describe the key point of effective design thinking.
  参与者将能够描述设计思维的核心要素
• Evaluate what is the main issue and Develop insight by Discussion and Practice. 
  参与者将能够评中心思想，并且通过讨论与练习提升洞见
• Develop logical and effective methods and ability of tell a story or design a workshop
  参与者将能够运用设计思维方法讲述一个故事或设计一个工作坊。

How to Create your own Media Show and Gain Customers (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
Como crear tu propio show de medios y ganar clients

Lorena Saca, AICI CIC

Muchas personas consideran que no es necesario contratar los servicios de un especialista en imagen. Creen que para proyectar su imagen basta con usar prendas de su agrado,  visitar un salón de belleza, estar a la moda o usar X marca. También creen que los modales o hábitos aprendidos en casa son suficientes, sin preguntarse si estos son los apropiados socialmente. En esta sesión Lorena Compartirá su experiencia y estrategia para que tú puedas crear tu propio show de medios y ganar clientes. Tú serás capaz de analizar tu situación actual, identificaras los pasos para crear tu propio plan, mejorar tu presencia incursionando en los medios y ganar clientes.

(I) Resultados de Aprendizaje
Al final de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Analizar su estado actual como asesor de imagen
• Evaluar los medios de comunicación de su entorno
• Identificar la mejor plataforma de medios de comunicación para su público deseado
• Hacer una lista de temas básicos
• Desarrollar los pasos básicos para lograr su presencia en los medios
• Preparar estrategias para construir una sólida reputación

It's not Luck, it's Soft Skills. (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Rachel Jordan

It is no use for technology to reduce borders if the professional does not know how to exceed them. Having good social skills is the magic trick for anyone who wants to extend their relationships beyond the screen (computer or smartphone). Good manners, civility, and concern with others represent conscious social behavior in every corner of the world. In this session you will learn to establish positive and pleasant relationships through behaviors, gestures, attitudes and body language that will make a difference.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to recognize the importance of good manners
• Participants will be able to discuss the perception of professionalism using behavior as a differential
• Participants will be able to practice essential topics to engage in a polished and professional manner
• Participants will be able to recognize the importance of behavior as a form of differential for interpersonal relationships 

S.E. Asia Culture: Etiquette & Market Behavior (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Sheila Wong, AICI CIP

"DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, DIFFERENT CUSTOMS,” as Sean Connery said to Michael Caine in The Man Who Would Be King.  And that is what South East Asia is about “a Different Mindset. South East Asia, a melting pot of culture, cuisine, races and language “comprises of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, among others. Every country has its own culture that contribute to twists on etiquette and business behaviour, which, if not observed, could form the biggest obstacle to smooth sailing in that country.  S.E.ASIA CULTURE: ETIQUETTE & MARKET BEHAVIOUR is a 2-hour program that focuses on how to navigate the business minefield of S.E. Asia with the right foot forward and avoiding the landmines of greetings, gifts, etiquette, protocol, and market behaviour of these Asians at their workplace and in a social setting.  Sheila shares practical tips derived from real experience, gathered in her 18 years of establishing a strong business position.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate two different types of greetings for different nationalities in S.E.Asia
• Identify 2 taboos in business in at least one S.E. Asian country.
• Practice 2 business behaviours that are welcomed in S.E.Asia.
• Describe 2 don'ts to avoid as the welcomed guest during a meal hosted by a Chinese, a Malay or a Hindu Indian.
• Name one religion that is predominant in two S.E. Asian countries.
• Use the right business attire in a Government office in Malaysia. 

Mastering Men - The Essential Foundations (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Brian Lipstein, AICI CIC & Ann Lindsay, AICI CIC

Master menswear trainer Ann Lindsay and Master bespoke tailor Brian Lipstein present this fun and valuable session for those considering adding the entire other half of the potential image clients available to you - Men! Why leave consulting dollars on the table, and the oh-so-valuable big-ticket corporate clients looking for an image professional who can work with both men and women? Ann has launched over 50 women into a career working with men - coaching them where to find clients, how they buy and how to do a man-perfect image session. Brian has worked with over 2,500 men to help style them for any occasion, from weddings to boardrooms.  His experience and knowledge of tailored clothing, and individualized approach to working with his clients, uniquely positions him as one of the foremost experts in menswear throughout the United States.  This session promises that you'll leave with all of the basics to begin working with men.   

(B) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify at least 5 key differences between men and women in terms of how they shop, how they think about their image and what triggers make them want to retain you.
• Identify how to modify your approach to an image assessment, closet and personal shopping work to be optimally suited for the male client.
• Define 5 basic skills needed to begin a practice working with men.
• Define at least 6 style elements of men’s tailored clothing and how to choose what's right for different clients
• Define how to use color, contrast, scale and pattern specifically in your work with men
• Select appropriately for your client from a wide range of apparel resources available.

4 Secrets to Clinch USD 1.2 million Client Account (0.2 CEUs Chinese Session)
獲得美金120萬超級大單的4大秘訣

Priscilla Chan, AICI CIP

As an image consultant, have you had a US$1.2 million client, or are you struggling to strive in your business?  After years of relentless work put into this image business, many image consultants still could not make good income successfully. Why is it so? This 2-hour business workshop conducted in Mandarin will provide solutions to this challenge! Through CHANEL case analysis, participants will explore opportunities and practice the essence of 4 secret steps to clinch that 1.2M dollars contract. This intensive workshop includes goal setting, self-development plan, consultative selling and facilitation techniques to enable participants to fully grasp the secrets of winning “big” clients in the future and take actions immediately.  This session is highly interactive. Participants will be engaged in various discussions and exercises. Participants will learn in a fun, effective and interesting way. 

作為一名形象顧問，您是否有過120萬美元的客戶？還是正在努力為您的生意掙扎求存？許多形象顧問經過多年不懈的努力，仍然無法獲得良好的收入，這是什麼原因呢？
這2小時工作坊會為您解答以上問題！通過“CHANEL”的案例分析，您將有機會充分掌握將來贏得“大”客戶的4大秘訣，並能立即採取行動。 工作坊的內容包括目標設定，自我發展計畫，諮詢銷售和引導技能。 這是一個具有高度互動性的工作坊，您將會在開心之中學習，並參與各種討論和練習。

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
學習成果

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Determine their business vision and goal in writing.
  決定並寫下自己的業務願景和目標。
• List 5 methods for achieving your goals
  列出實現目標的5種方法
• Identify the difference between normal selling and consultative selling 
  辨別普通銷售和諮詢銷售之間的差異。
• Describe 4 effective training techniques.  
  描述4種有效的培訓技巧。

Sell More and Stop Hating the Sales Process (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
Aumenta tus Ingresos y Deja de Odiar el Proceso de Ventas

Teresa Prieto, AICI CIP

* ¿Tienes suficientes "leads" o contactos pero se te dificulta convertirlos en clientes?
* ¿Con frecuencia sientes que en las reuniones de ventas te va muy bien pero al final el "cliente" desaparece?
* ¿Te gustaría tener un paso a paso que te guíe en tu proceso de ventas?

En estas sesión aprenderás que tener un sistema de ventas te permitirá tener mayor control de tus procesos de ventas. También te proveerá de la seguridad que necesitas para alcanzar tu metas de ingresos.
Compartiré estrategias y herramientas que he aprendido a través de 6 años del mejor sistema de ventas del mundo, Sandler Training®, y he adaptado a mi negocio de imagen exitosamente. No te convertirás en experto de la noche a la mañana pero estoy segura que te ahorrará 6 años de trabajo que yo he invertido en descubrirlas y aterrizarlas a mi negocio.

(I) Resultados de Aprendizaje

El participante: 

• Evaluará los obstáculos que los consultores de imagen encuentran en las ventas y recibirán +7 herramientas para poder superarlos.
• Identificará los 7 pasos del sistema de ventas Sandler Training® para tener más claridad y certidumbre en sus procesos de ventas.
• Practicará como crear una misma estatura de negocios durante sus procesos de ventas para evitar que los clientes abusen o tomen el control de la venta.
• Calificará a los clientes de acuerdo a dolor, presupuesto y decisión para no perder tiempo con prospectos que no van a comprar y reducirá el tiempo de un proceso de ventas de aquellos que si estén interesados.  
• Diseñará preguntas que le ayudarán a encontrar la verdadera razón para comprar de un cliente y así no tener expectativas falsas.

Facetelling: What Facial Features Tell about your Client? (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Cris Alves, Image Consultant, Face Analysis Specialist

Although it takes up only 1/8 of body proportions, the face is the element of greater impact in personal image. It is the point of visual and affective contact with everything around and it's responsible for 80% of the judgments formed in first impressions - the visual language of facial features is the factor most quickly interpreted by the brain. Thus, the reading of facial features is a valuable analysis tool for understanding people's behavioral and personality tendencies, with scientific basis. This presentation will provide image consultants with practical tools for identifying the shapes and proportions of clients' facial features, as well as reading each of them according to Morphopsychology (also named Facial Psychology). Through the study of each element of the face (forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, asymmetries and face dimensions), we will teach the techniques for proper facial analysis by connecting it to behavioral areas and "noises" in the clients' image.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Describe the process of neural image creation;
• Recognize how face elements affect first impressions (before clothing);
• Identify and nominate lines and forms of facial features - forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth and chin - in frontal and profile plans;
• Analyze face segments (upper, middle and lower thirds) and their relationships with the visual balance and behavioral tendencies;
• Analyze face asymmetries, interpret their meanings and find ways to harmonize them;
• Identify the emotional and behavioral tendencies of each facial feature.

Building Your Business & Bottom Line (0.2 CEUs English Session)                

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP & Jacqueline Whitmore

In this fiercely competitive world, growing your business while keeping up with social media and marketing is a big challenge for image consultants. In this session we will be sharing with you the tools that will give you the cutting-edge; making the difference between your business and others.   You will learn how to expand your business by improving your marketing and social media skills to sell your services, enhance the potential of success and increase your bottom line. We will share with you our trade secrets, the tools and tactics that make a difference to build a successful business.   In this session you will be equipped with new, easy and straightforward methodologies that will take the guesswork out and ensure your clients get the maximum benefit from your services as well as adding additional services to maximize every client sale.  So come along and join us, you will be inspired, empowered and have the ability to up sell and cross sell new and existing services. This

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the multifaceted business of image consulting
• Distinguish their own cutting-edge differences
• List various services an image consultant can provide
• Compare their knowledge, tools and products
• Define their ideal client and discuss how to market to that client
• Develop a social media and marketing plan for their own company

Image Consultant for Brides, Bridesmaids and Guests (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
Asesoramiento de Imagen para novias, madrinas de bodas y quinceañeras.

María Pínola, AICI CIC

En esta sesión desarrollaremos el paso a paso que el consultor de imagen debe seguir para realizar un correcto asesoramiento de imagen para novias, madrinas y quinceañeras. Aprenderemos como usar una herramienta fundamental para el consultor de imagen, el test de estilo para novias y eventos.
Análisis de:  morfología corporal y los diseños adecuados para cada caso.  Colorimetría y los colores adecuados para diferentes estaciones y eventos. Desarrollo del estilo de las protagonistas del evento.

(I) Resultados de Aprendizaje
Al final de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Como se estructura el servicio de Asesoramiento de Imagen para eventos.
• Utilización de nueva herramienta para descubrir y potenciar el estilo: Test de estilo.
• Reconocimiento de los diferentes estilos aplicados a la protagonista del evento.
• Conocer telas, cortes y diseños adecuados a cada tipo de cuerpo para asesorar correctamente.
• Realización de un informe personalizado para entregar al cliente.
• Calificará a los clientes de acuerdo a dolor, presupuesto y decisión para no perder tiempo con prospectos que no van a comprar y reducirá el tiempo de un proceso de ventas de aquellos que si estén interesados.  
• Diseñará preguntas que le ayudarán a encontrar la verdadera razón para comprar de un cliente y así no tener expectativas falsas.

Increase Income to Your Image Business with Digital Marketing (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Fê Luchesi, Coach, Trainer

Marketing has always been the strategic tool to make business to stand out and have success. But today it is all digital and the marketing strategy has changed a lot! If you do not follow the new rules of content and relationship with the audience, you will be out of the game soon. Instagram, for example, is one of the main social media in the Image Consultant market today and will help you grow your business faster. Like Instagram, other tools and resources will provide you with agility and productivity, especially with you have no team.  Understanding how to apply the marketing trends, concepts, resources and using techniques of influence to engage will help you built a better communication and sell more! You need to stand out in your market niche, and it needs to be now.

(I) Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Digital Marketing Concept and Vocabulary
• How to Create an Audience on Instagram
• Digital Marketing Trends for 2019
• How to create sales/marketing funnel
• Digital marketing resources ( apps, websites, softwares)

Show me the Money, Honey! (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Joanne Rae, AICI CIP

Do setting fees and packages give you nightmares? If so this session is for you! Clients are the core of your business and you want them coming back season after season to work with you. We will have lively and enthusiastic discussion, and conceive ideas that will work for you personally. These will include what to do and what not to do in setting fees and creating packages. Joanne will share the four most important components to consider when deciding on your fees, and she will share her personal approach to selling retainers and packages to secure a more consistent annual revenue.

(B) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Illustrate the Importance of the client
• Identify a formula to help determine their own fee structure
• Analyze & compare fees from online sources
• Define their personal value for service
• Write up to three personal packages to implement immediately
• Demonstrate and practice the art of selling retainer packages

Coloring Outside the Lines: How to Follow the Rules, or Break them on Purpose (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Evelyn Lundström, AICI CIP & Emma McDermott, BaCS

Have you ever wondered if there was something more you needed to be aware of to have the ultimate confidence that your client's’ color analysis was accurate?  This session is about building upon the training and experience you already have, so that you feel more confident assessing your client's color direction without second guessing yourself.  We will examine some of the confusion surrounding the approach to, and process of color analyzing your client, and share tips and techniques for helping them get the most out of their swatch...and ultimately their wardrobe.   When you can blend the science of color analysis and the art of color application, you will have the edge over those who simply follow a process.  Confidently navigating any challenges your client presents; helps you be the go-to color consultant; and enjoy all the referrals your client can't help but send your way.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between undertone and overtone.
• Identify the changes that may occur to the client's complexion while color draping.
• Analyze the combined effect of skin, hair and eye color to determine color value.
• Evaluate the impact of eyes/hair/personality on signature color.
• Recognize opportunities to ask better questions and get better results.
• Develop strategies for creating an experience for the client that meets his/her immediate needs, and sets up future opportunities for you the consultant.

Positive Body Language for Professionals (0.4 CEUs Chinese Workshop)
专业人应有的积极肢体语言

Shanna Pecoraro, AICI CIP 吳珊娜

Get ready for an inspiring session that will renew and enhance your understanding of body language and go deep into the non-verbal practices with your clients and people around you. In this unique session, you’ll learn to read the non-verbal signals and practice positive body language in your everyday life.

為了更新和加強您对肢体语言的理解，珊娜老师将带领你深入探讨， 您的客户以及您身边的每个人的非语言实践。 在这一堂独特启发性的课程中，您将学习阅读非语言信号，增加专业能力，并在日常生活中实行积极的肢体语言。

(I/A) Learning Outcomes
  學習成果

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Practice positive body language purposely.
  有目的的实行积极的肢体语言
• Use nonverbal cues to communicate and get the reaction you want
  使用非语言提示进行交流并获得您想要的反应
• List three positive body languages that will increase your authority.
  列出三种能增加你的权威感的肢体语言
• Explain how body language influences communication more than words.
  解释肢体语言如何影响沟通而不是语言

Increase Clients with Cultural Intelligence (0.4 CEUs Spanish Workshop)
Incrementa tus clientes con Inteligencia Cultural

Cynthia De La Garza, AICI CIC

Desarrollar una Inteligencia Cultural ayuda a los Consultores en Imagen a expandir sus servicios a personas de otras culturas. Examinaremos el impacto que la cultura tiene en la apariencia, la comunicación y la etiqueta verbal y no verbal en todo el mundo y los ajustes necesarios en cada una.

Cuanto mejor podamos leer y adaptarnos a una cultura, más fácilmente podremos establecer credibilidad y construir relaciones con los clientes. Por lo tanto, es esencial explorar lo que las personas de diferentes culturas ven como "la norma" en su cultura.

La cultura influye en nuestra manera de gesticular, en nuestro lenguaje corporal y nuestro manejo de espacio personal; comprender, interpretar y ajustarnos a ellas contribuyen a generar rapport. Saber que decir y comportarnos de manera apropiada son esenciales en nuestra etiqueta al dirigirnos a personas que tienen diferentes niveles jerárquicos. Adquirir el conocimiento de los ajustes que se deben hacer al entregar tarjetas de presentación, al hacer una auto presentación, al introducir personas, al referirnos a las personas y al dar obsequios son parte del conocimiento que todo consultor de imagen internacional debe adquirir.

Esta sesión fue diseñada para dar conocimiento y la aplicación práctica en Inteligencia Intercultural para Consultores en Imagen Internacional.

(B/I) Resultados de Aprendizaje
Al final de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Identificar el impacto del desarrollo de la inteligencia intercultural
• Entender la sensibilidad cultural necesaria como Consultores de Imagen para trabajar con clientes de diferentes culturas.
• Identificar formas de expandir nuestros servicios y aumentar clientes
• Nombrar las variaciones culturales en apariencia, comportamiento, comunicación y etiqueta
• Dar ejemplos y practicar la influencia cultural en la comunicación no verbal: prosémica, kinésica (lenguaje corporal y gestos) y para lenguaje
• Demostrar el uso de factores culturales para comparar las diferencias culturales
• Calificará a los clientes de acuerdo a dolor, presupuesto y decisión para no perder tiempo con prospectos que no van a comprar y reducirá el tiempo de un proceso de ventas de aquellos que si estén interesados.  
• Diseñará preguntas que le ayudarán a encontrar la verdadera razón para comprar de un cliente y así no tener expectativas falsas.

Dressing for the Power of Three: Finding Your Hidden Gifts (0.4 CEUs English Workshop)

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP, CET, CIHM & Karen Brunger, AICI CIP

The Universal Style System is an essential, unique tool that empowers image professionals to accurately and successfully reveal clients' Inner-and-Outer beauty and character.   The Universal Style system helps us understand ourselves - what makes us excited and what is life-enhancing. It is a unique inner-guided way of bringing truth and beauty into the world. It's a call to action to help us formulate the best that is in us - who we are and what we love to do.   It is through the filter of our Classic foundational style - whether Sporty, Traditional or Elegant - that we perceive the world and ignite our Center of Intelligence to discover our hidden gifts.   Universal Style is a gift that we can offer clients to reveal the best of what lies hidden--a wonderful journey of self-discovery for all of us in this invaluable workshop. The best part: Universal Style has no global boundaries. It has been proven to work on any individual no matter their age, culture, condition.

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the qualities of each of the 3 Core Classic Styles™.
• Identify your personal Core Classic Style™ and its significance.
• List three 2019 Spring trends that are in alignment with the Three Power Centers™.
• Describe the energy transmitted in the colors, line and design, and fabric that align with each Core Classic Style™.
• Define the Power of Three™ and its importance and relationship to discovering your “Hidden Gift™”
• Identify clothing strategies to Balance the Three Power Centers / Core Classics™ to operate at maximum capacity for your unique mission.

Working With Corporations on Signature Program (0.2 CEUs Chinese Session)
培训主题：公司客户的定制化课程项目

Xiao Feng (Lucy) Wang, AICI CIC 王晓峰

This session will focus on how to work with corporations on identifying their needs, proposing your signature program based on clients expectations, designing tailor-made program and utilizing facilitation and coaching skills with image expertise to make the training workshop a memorable journey and build long-term cooperation with corporations. 

此分享将聚焦“如何与公司客户合作”的主题，涉及服务前确认其培训需求，设计专注于客户需求的定制化项目，将引导及教练技术结合于形象专业打造一场注重学员体验的工作坊，并寻求后期和企业的长期合作。

(B/I) Learning Outcomes
學習成果

• Identify 3 methods of identifying corporations’ needs and expectations
  学习3 种明确公司客户需求和期待的方法
• List 5steps on designing the program like a learning journey want
  掌握为公司客户设计学习体验式定制课程项目的5 个步骤
• Demonstrate 3 facilitation skills with image expertise for workshop;
  参与在公司客户工作坊中结合形象专业的3 种引导技巧
• State the keys for observing feedback and seek for long-term cooperation.
  理解为寻求长期合作给予课后项目反馈的要点

The Image Advisor and its Therapeutic Function (0.2 CEUs Spanish Session)
El asesor de imagen y su función terapéutica

Sandy Cornejo, Lice n Psicologia

Nuevos horizontes se abren para el asesor de imagen cuando comprende que puede ayudar a clientes que están pasando por una situación vital especial.

Personas ciegas, pacientes con operaciones bariátricas, pacientes oncológicos son clientes que pueden recibir gran apuntalamiento de su autoestima a través de un asesoramiento de imagen.

Para esto es necesario conocer el funcionamiento del psiquismo de las personas, las recomendaciones especiales que requiere la atención de estas personas  y que el asesor de imagen cuente con ciertas herramientas emocionales y teóricas específicas 

(A) Objetivos de Aprendizaje
Al final de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Identificar las habilidades personales necesarias para enfrentar clientes con cáncer,  con operaciones bariátricas  o personas ciegas según sus particularidades
• Reconocer los signos de autoestima dañada en estos clientes  y la forma de desarrollar herramientas para asesorar a  estos clientes específicos. 
•  Identificar estrategias para incorporar las sugerencias básicas para cada tipo de clientes de acuerdo a cómo está afectada su apariencia
• Describir cómo aplicar el asesoramiento de imagen en el área de prevención y de reconstrucción de la autoestima  ( Asesoramiento paliativo)

Mission Possible: Business Licensing for Retention & Recurrent Revenue (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Carolina Tan, AICI CIP

This session is designed to help image consultants to spread out and stretch their market reach by providing meaty programs and delivering complete modules that they can sell to schools, institutions and corporations via the business licensing model. Granting the rights to use these materials for a specified period of time gives the image consultant a substantial one-time fee structure charge plus guarantees retention of services on a monthly basis with an added bonus of consistent passive income through royalties.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the three (3) target market for clients.
• Outline the scope of services as image consultant including the core subject deliverables, time frame & cost breakdown.
• Identify strategies to produce at least two (2) levels of program – primary & advanced.
• Name the ten (10) core subjects and categorize them under the ABC’s of image.
• Identify how to develop a substantial core curriculum, from customized workbooks to ppt which clients can use for the next ten (10) years of business operation.
• Demonstrate a sample live training in front of clients & their representatives the module/s delivered.

Know Yourself: Grow Your Wealth (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Cindy Ann Peterson, B.S., AICI CIC

In our ever-expanding world of style and image experts, one problem that often arises is the question of what differentiates one image consultant from another. With similar services and training, it's virtually impossible to distinguish one consultant from another. Every consultant needs to understand that their competitive advantage and brand equity doesn't just come from their training and experience. It is the historical context of where they were born and raised, and major influences in their lives that makes each consultant unique.   There is no cookie cutter solution for what defines the best in the field. What is the best image consultant for one client can be the worst for another. Knowing how to apply your own personal history and adapt to your client should be the foundation for your brand. When plotting a course to success, image and style consultants need to understand that their unique value proposition doesn’t just come from their training and professional experience.

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define your core values
• Identify your life experiences that make you unique
• Analyze core aspects of your life and their impact on you today
• Review the key skills of successful entrepreneurs

Unlocking Your Client's Style from the Inside Out (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP

It is human nature to feel understood and accepted and now you can discover a new way of unlocking the door into your client's style essence, challenges and strengths. 16 Style Types unlocks the mysteries of psychological type's impact and influence on style. Myers Briggs is the most used, researched and trusted psychological type indicator globally and is the foundation of the 16 Style Types.  Discover what your client really wants from you, the best approach to use with them, how to determine the kind of consultation they will respond best to and what strategies will be the most effective for each type will revolutionise how you work as an image professional. Based on over 3 years of rigorous, ground-breaking research 16 Style Types is a new window into image and style unlike any other.  Discover a new tool that explains the psychology of your client's style that will change how you work with them forever.

(I) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Determine your own Super Style that is the core of your Style Type
• Compare the 4 Super Styles and the different ways they approach style and image
• Identify the most effective ways of working and communicating with each of the Super Styles

Building Your Confidence to Build your Business Beyond Beauty & Style (0.2 CEUs English Session)

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP

Building & maintaining your self-esteem is one of the most important things you can do in life & profession. People rarely chase their dreams or set long-term goals because they believe that doing so is pointless. Even when they put in the effort, they will use any setback to validate their lack of confidence. Having low self-esteem can even cause you to feel depressed, so working on it is vital. Once you make some progress and start feeling better about yourself, you will notice that you will have more motivation than ever before, & you will then be able to take control of your life and the direction in which it's moving. Although maintaining a positive state of mind is vital for those who want to build their self-esteem, you must also take action. Setting and achieving short-term goals will show that you can improve your situation & deal with the problems of life and profession. To take this take this tip to the next level, join us to hear how to Build your Business Beyond Beauty & Style.

(B/I/A) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Define the source for the lack of confidence and low self-esteem
• Practice how to validate their lack of confidence  
• Prepare a plan of action to overcome the issues discovered
• Discuss the solution that lies in the five simple truths

Beautiful Posture and Manners - Show your Grace (0.4 CEUs Chinese Workshop)
美姿美仪 - 举手投足展现优雅

Karen Tsuo, AICI CIP

Elegant, natural, and vivid manners are the expression of grace and temperament, and also beautiful body language. This session combines the theories of motion, dance, and yoga with power point presentation, video and classroom exercises to show the charming deportment from the gestures, manners, and movements. Use the beauty of the form to add points to the overall image.  Outline - Understanding the negative effects of bad posture. - How to cultivate a swan-like neck line. - Maintain a good posture at any time: Say goodbye, eating, waving, speech, walking upstairs and downstairs, etc. - What are the bad habits that undermine elegance?  - Practice and develop correct sitting, standing, and stepping postures.  - How to be the best in front of the spotlight.

优雅，自然，生动的仪态，是风度与气质的表现，也是一种美的形体语言。本课将结合律动、舞蹈和瑜珈的理论，配合图片、录相及课堂练习, 从姿态、举止和动作的修饰来展现动人的仪态。运用形体的美为整体造型加分。（参加学员请自备瑜珈弹力带，宴会包。着装要求：舒适，寛松的衣服和鞋子。另，晚礼服，高跟鞋可自选。）

(B) Learning Outcomes
學習成果

• Demonstrate your gracefulness and confidence - demonstrate how to walk on the red carpet.
  学会走红毯必修的美姿美仪
• Identify one pose to make you a long-legged sister.
  摆个 pose ，就能成为长腿姐姐
• Identify more than 20 destructive body movements and keep your posture in good condition at any time.
  例举20个以上破坏优雅的小动作
• Demonstrate the physical exercises and theory learned to develop and maintain healthy postures and a high energy presence.
  保持良好仪态的肢体训练：长颈、 开肩、 挺腰、提臀、并膝。
• Distinguish the authoritative and the masculine walking VS slender and feminine walking. Using the tips for self-image enhancement and future client needs.
  权威阳刚的走姿 vs 纤细阴柔的走姿

Apply Your Own Makeup: Teaching your Clients the 12 Basic Steps (0.4 CEUs Spanish Workshop)
MAQUILLAJE PARA TI Y TUS CLIENTES EN SOLO 12 PASOS

Rosario Galindo, PM, AICI CIP

En esta sesión, las participantes aprenderán lo básico y la rutina diaria del cuidado de la piel.  
Identificarán la morfología del rostro que incluye las formas de cara, nariz, ojos y labios. Conocerán las principales técnicas para la aplicación de maquillaje diario y recibirán recomendaciones sobre cómo hacerlo. Además, las participantes descubrirán los  12 pasos básicos para hacer las correcciones de cada rostro. Por último, las asistentes podrán utilizar todas estas técnicas en si mismas y en  las necesidades de sus clientes.

(B) Objetivos de Aprendizaje
Al final de la sesión, los participantes podrán:

• Descripción de la estructura de la piel y sus capas.
• Haz un simple diagnostico del tipo de piel.
• Clasifica la estructura del rostro y la  morfología: ojos, cejas, labios, barbilla y mejillas.
• Aprende como hacer las correcciones necesarias con el maquillaje.
• Selecciona los colores correctos de maquillaje de acuerdo a cada estación.
• Identifica las herramientas disponibles en el mercado que te ayudaran a realizar un buen maquillaje (brochas, regla Vernier, pinzas, etc.)
• Practica los 12 sencillos pasos del maquillaje para crear un look diferente en distintas ocasiones para aconsejar a tus clientas.

Think Big! 100 million potential users in Latin America!  (0.4 CEUs English Workshop) (Certified Member Only)

Patrick Chun, Serial Entrepreneur, Professional Engineer

One great thing about Latin America is the single language that is common to these emerging countries.  With a young population, one in four people (100 million) is at an age that needs to go through job interviews, and work with people in an increasingly globalized world.  What if you can be a part of a movement where we can serve these 100 million young people by creating a cellphone product that they can use on an on-going basis?!  Imagine you can contribute by making a short, 5-min training lesson that can reach them.  Now imagine charging 99 cents per lesson...and we have 1 million viewers each week.  You do the math.  Similar initiatives are already happening in other emerging markets.  It is a collaboration between (1) your training company, (2) AICI, and (3) with AICI's strategic partner, IITTI, the standards people.  Come!  Think big!  Let's change the world!

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Appraise business models within the image industry that are scalable
• Develop new training paradigms using micro-learning, informal learning and blended learning
• Identify the strategy for synthesizing a business consortium made up of private companies, non-profits, and governments to make image training a respectable, household name in Latin America

Masterclass for Individual / Private Consultations (0.4 CEUs English Workshop)

Jainee Gandhi, AICI CIP

In this session "Masterclass for Individual / Private Clients", I will cover techniques and ways to Get Private clients and work with them. Understanding the market and attitude, ways to create different programs for clients, how to budget your quote, social media management and how to network efficiently and much more. With having setup my Image consulting business in two countries (India & Singapore), developing a steady Private client base is my expertise.

(B) Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Recognize the nuances of Individual Image Consultations for both Men & Women, across all age groups
• Identify, a step by step approach to Individual / Private consulting.
• Create a Stylefile for clients – Online & Hardcopy
• Determine the costing for your clients
• Identify strategies for creating smaller workshops / group talks on their broader services topics

Cris Alves

Carolina Bejar, AICI CIP

Catherine Bell, AICI CIP

Ilana Berenholc, AICI CIC

Delby Bragais, AICI CIP

Sarah Brummitt, AICI CIP FFIPI

Karen Brunger, BHEC, AICI CIP

Lilian Bustamante

Patrick Chun

Sue Currie

Sue Donnelly, AICI CIP FFSM LFIPI

Stacy Flynn, CEO and Co-Founder, Evrnu

Rosario Galindo, AICI CIP

Rossy Garbbez, AICI CIM

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIM

Olen Juarez-Lim, AICI CIP

Dr. Hyeri Kim, AICI CIP

Eva Koeck-Eripek, AICI CIM

Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP

Yan Liang, AICI CIP

Ann Lindsay, AICI CIC

Brian Lipstein, AICI CIC

Fernanda Luchesi

Bernice Maldonado

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM

Carla Mathis, AICI CIM

Clare Maxfield, AICI CIP

Zakiya Mills-Francois

Gail Morgan, AICI CIC

Raul Nava Salazar, AICI CIC

Dr. Carol Parker-Walsh, AICI CIC

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP, Distinguished Member

Shanna Pecoraro, AICI CIP

Cindy Ann Peterson, AICI CIC

Judith Rasband, AICI CIM

Ann Reinten, AICI CIP

Howard Roberts, Marketing Guru

Mindy Scheier, Founder of 'Runway of Dreams'

Coca Sevilla, AICI CIP

Elizabeth Weinstein, PhD

Jacqueline Whitmore

Denise Wu, AICI CIP

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP

Wednesday, May 17

Thursday, May 18

Friday, May 19

Saturday, May 20

Sunday, May 21

Wednesday May 17, 2017

Thursday May 18, 2017

Friday May 19, 2017

Saturday May 20, 2017

Sunday May 21, 2017

Sola Adelowo, AICI FLC

Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner

Sarah Brummitt, AICI CIP

Karen Brunger, AICI CIP

Wendy Buchanan

Ceci Chalita

Patrick Chun, Christina Ong, Deborah King, Kimberly Law, Lilian Bustamante, Lynne Marks, Riet de Vlieger

Keiko Couch

Liciane Diniz-Tonklw, AICI FLC

Sue Donnelly, AICI CIP FFIPI FFSM Assoc CIPD

Pamela Eyring

Rosario Galindo, AICI CIP

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIM

Chunyuan Hu, AICI FLC

Dominique Isbecque, AICI CIP & Founder

Eva Koeck-Eripek, AICI CIM

Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP

Yan Liang, AICI CIP

Ann Lindsay

Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM

Carla Mathis, AICI CIM

Clare Maxfield

Hitomi K. Ohmori, AICI CIM

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP and Founder

Joanne Rae, AICI CIP

Judith Rasband, AICI CIM

Howard Roberts

Catherine Schuller, AICI CIP

Jane Seaman, AICI CIP

Coca Sevilla, AICI CIP

Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM

Elizabeth Weinstein, Ph.D. - Facilitator

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP

Mirella Zanatta

Wednesday, August 26

Thursday, August 27

Friday, August 28

Saturday, August 29

Sunday, August 30

Participants can earn up to 1.4 CEUs for the conference

Wednesday, August 26

All Day | Very Special Activity

Join AICI President Jane Seaman for a very special trip to the National Gallery in Washington DC where you’ll have an opportunity to participate in a unique event that will have you walking in the shoes of Carla Mathis back in the 90’s! The book ‘The Triumph of Individual Style’ was unique as the illustrations that accompanied the information on line, design and body shape’s where actual art and sculptures from Washington’s top galleries, the majority of which came from The National Gallery.

Following this unique adventure into the past we’ll lunch together in a garden with the sounds of fountains in the background and hear Carla tell the incredible story of how the pictures from the National Gallery ended up on the pages of the book.

The day does NOT end there! After lunch, we will head to one of Washington D.C.’s top shopping malls for an AICI Conference 2015 VIP Shopping Experience! You’ll have to be there to experience it!

Once we’re all shopped out, then it’s on to the very famous and breathtaking Lincoln Memorial where we will stand in the shadow of this great man and watch the sun set on Washington D.C.

Finally, it’s back to the hotel for an “End of The Day” surprise. You won’t want to miss it!

Thursday, August 27

7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Conference Registration Open

7:30 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast Buffet

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Keynote Address

Bestselling Author “You are What You Wear” What Clothes Reveal About You

Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner

We are told image is everything. Is this true? And do we buy it…literally? In an interactive presentation and Q&A, clinical psychologist, image consultant, and author Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner will answer these questions exploring image work, the positive and negative responses to image work, and current research. Dr. Baumgartner will explore the connection between image and consumer behavior, the signs and symptoms she’s encountered in the course of her work, and the reasons for them. Finally, Baumgartner will teach us how to generate ways to alter negative behaviors and formulate a healthy image sans negative influences of materialism.

11:00 am - 12:15 pm | How New Image Industry Standards Can Accelerate Your Business

Lunch on own

Patrick Chun, Christina Ong, Deborah King, Kimberly Law, Lilian Bustamante, Lynne Marks, Riet de Vlieger

Want to expand your corporate training? What is the one thing that is lacking in your offering? It can’t be your quality, can it? You say they really love your style, and you have great testimonials? So what is it? Why are companies reluctant to do a massive roll-out of image training? Let’s just say that if it was a quality issue, you would have heard it from them long time ago. The answer may surprise you. Come find out how you can be part of the movement to lead our industry to become a mainstream, household name. For the restless, check out www.IITTI.org.

12:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Sessions

Essence and Presence of Image

Ceci Chalita | Spanish | .2 CEU

This session describes the gold standard of Image Consulting. We will cover Concepts of image, equation of image and its breakdown in depth. We will examine the concept of reputation, including the thirteen axioms of image, the three planes of image, physical expressions inside and outside of image. We will examine the external physical expressions: personal image, sensory and body. We will also examine the internal physical expressions of image: verbal, written and attitudes. Participants will look at the Perfect measures of communication of image. Ideal Image and real image supported in the kinesthetic, proxemics and para-verbal. We will learn the four impressive qualities of internal image and the keywords of image.

Professional Presence: The New Successful Dressing for Women

Hitomi K. Ohmori, AICI CIM | Japanese | .2 CEU

Currently, according to the social trend to promote diversity, the government and enterprises virtually became positive to encourage women’s social advancement and support their activities in society. For this, women’s working environment is seeing ground-breaking change. Now working women are starting-up of their own business, seeking employment, carrier change, promotion, are all creating new opportunities of consultation. Women being active in the front lines are becoming a new market of Image Industry. Business dress is not an adornment but definitely a powerful strategy. It is a vital tool to make yourself successful which you never find within those fashion magazines. Today, we are going to share the mechanism of strategic dressing and consulting, with touching upon not only successful examples but failure stories also. I’m sure it will give all of you a chance to obtain new formula of professional dressing which brings you an innovative value-driver and change.

Empower Your Image

Yan Liang, AICI CIP | Chinese | .2 CEU

Empower Your Image course to gain insights on how to effectively and successfully present the right image within the business world at different levels. You’ll discover key tools and information resources you can use immediately upon finishing this course. Learn how to dress effectively, how to choose color, style, line, pattern, fabrics for different business scenarios , the critical points for professional image, do and don’t, and much more. This course will build your confidence and provide skills that are essential to work with your or your clients.

Define yourself: Attract your ideal client!

Liciane Diniz-Tonklw, AICI FLC | English | .2 CEU | Beginner - Intermediate

Would you have brain surgery with a medical intern? How about getting legal tax advice from a general lawyer? We must see our business from the client’s perspective, if we are a Jack-ofall- trades, we could be perceived as a master of none. How do you determine your specialty or how to find one? In a market is full Image Professionals offering the same services how do we stand out for the right reasons? Do not let fear of “not enough clients” keep you from attracting your “ideal clients”. Specialized professionals often charge higher fees. Let’s put previous experiences to use and create businesses or services aligned to our uniqueness. Your work will be meaningful to others as it resonates with who you are in the world. We will explore your personal and professional skills, market opportunities, and service offerings that make a difference in your portfolio and revenue.

Stylin’Specs - Let’s Focus on this Hot Accessory

Wendy Buchanan | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate

Please join me for this fun interactive session as we focus on fitting eyewear to compliment your clients’ wardrobe style, accentuate their best facial features and reflect their personality so they look spectacular. Eyewear has become a “must-have” accessory and clients are investing in multiple pairs to create a wardrobe of eyewear. This is an opportunity to add Eyewear Consults to your list of services. You will learn tips and tricks to create balance on the face when selecting eyeglass frames for your clients. I believe glasses are all about personality and getting the right fit for the individual so they look and feel confident when wearing spectacles. This session will give you optical savvy and the opportunity to work with a team to select eyewear styles to match wardrobe styles and personality with a peer model.

Gaining Traction in the Corporate Space

Sola Adelowo, AICI FLC | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

Connecting with corporations is an important way to scale an image consultancy. In this session, we will outline the fundamental requirements for creating and managing a growing account list that includes corporations and small businesses. In addition, the need for maintaining the human touch after the deal has been made. Managing a growing account list has a string of challenges. Providing individual attention to each client entails a fluid workflow including: a functional calendar system, easy communication, purchasing trust and a reliable billing system. These key factors must be in place before venturing into the corporate world. The expectations and stakes are much higher at this level. In this session, we will discuss how to gain credibility within corporations and how to create a roadmap to get from point A to the decision maker. In addition, we will examine the back-up a consultant will need to get the job done effectively.

12:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Workshop

Boost Your Image Business Powerfully with Male Clientele

Eva Koeck-Eripek and Ann Lindsay | Certified Members Only | .4 CEU | Beginner - Intermediate

Men are an untapped market for Image Consultants, and wrongly so, as most men are looking for assistance and happy to leave the nuances of style, fashion and fit to a professional. The savvy consultant will understand the approach for consulting is different for men than women. Part One details the male as a client; how to market to him, retain him, manage his expectations brilliantly, and help him to invest in your services/products. Part Two is specific to his physique; proper fit, guidelines for proportions, best practices for different body types, how to help him mix and match and understand the nuances of menswear. This interactive session will also help you set up an ongoing income stream that engages him season to season. Double your client base this Fall by adding men to your business.

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Sessions

Claves para Asesorar a un Politico

Coca Sevilla, AICI CIP | Spanish | .2 CEU

There are a number of myths surrounding political image consulting due to what it entails. However, it is a reality that this is a poorly exploited niche of the market for image consultants and is therefore worth evaluating. Advising politicians represents an enormous commitment, which means that having an efficient methodology is fundamental to fulfilling our job successfully. Highlighting the virtues and minimizing the defects of these public figures is a challenge in an environment in which the people are constantly becoming more difficult to convince. In politics, there are no second places: you either win or lose. In this conference, we will identify how, through different image techniques; we can help a candidate to obtain the votes necessary to reach their goal.

Fashion Feng Shui

Keiko Couch | Japanese | .2 CEU | Advanced

I will introduce Fashion Feng Shui® (FFS) principles and show how they can be used in everyday life. According to Feng Shui everything is influenced by five life-forming energies; ”Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal”, each of which has a distinct energetic quality that is translated by specific colors, shapes and substances. FFS stems from Feng Shui. This new approach (originated the late Evana Maggiore, AICI, CIP) considers clothing to be our body’s most intimate environment and teaches us to dress the mind, body and spirit. What is your essential core energy? With a Fashion Feng Shui® assessment you will discover colors, patterns, fabrics, textures and silhouettes that express your essential energies. This often brings unexpected ways of joyful dressing. And you will learn to visually affirm what you desire. You will become centered and energized. Fashion Feng Shui® is a fabulous add-on for a color and style consultation.

The Most Money Saving Wardrobe for First Interview of Man

Chunyuan Hu, AICI FLC | Chinese | .2 CEU

Participants will learn to build the smallest wardrobe, approximately 7 pieces, within RMB 2000 or ï¼,300, to help male graduates to succeed in their first job interview. They will learn how their client can wear these 7 pieces through all seasons. This wardrobe will allow the client to dress up for most occasions: attend class, deliver speeches, be casual, have a successful job interview, and date. In China employment for recent graduates is not easy, parents invest a lot of money to help their children with their image. Usually RMB5000-10000. This wardrobe will help them save money and gain self-confidence no matter the cost of the clothing. This wardrobe will also help the Image Consultant create a new service and find a niche for marketing. Come and learn the 7 secrets and 4 tips of how to get the lowest price using internet shopping.

It’s Elementary

Sue Donnelly, AICI CIP FFIPI FFSM Assoc CIPD | English | .2 CEU | All Levels

“Elementary dear Watson” is the often used reply from famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Watson. In this session, we use elementary detective work of our own. East meets West using the 5 elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal to assist us. Each element has its own characteristics enabling you to uncover who you are at your core and your preferred way of dressing. You can also use them to execute perfectly balanced workshops, seminars and business plans and develop brilliant relationships with your clients.

Business of Style - Understanding Line and Design

Joanne Rae, AICI CIP & Jane Seaman, AICI CIP | English | .2 CEU | Basic

Polls show that 42% never find clothes to fit; the reason, there is no standardization in women’s sizes! Ready-to-wear garments have become virtually the norm and labels mean more than fit. Bottom line; regardless of our body type, fit is always of supreme importance. Our clothing can make us appear slimmer, larger, or taller. We can use the correct fit of a garment to emphasize or de-emphasize a particular area. In this session you’ll learn the skill of identifying ‘Design Lines’ and ‘Proportions’ within ready-made garments. We will introduce to you to the same skills used by designer tailors on how the use of horizontal, vertical, symmetrical & asymmetrical lines, scale and proper measurements will impact the way you shop in the future and dress your clients with spectacular results.

Speaker Boot Camp - Tactics for Successful Presentations

Pamela Eyring | Certified Members Only | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

As an image professional, much focus is on building your technical skills and not enough on presentation skills. Delivering enthusiastic and high-impact presentations build business opportunities through referrals. These skills are critical to your career success because it defines how great you are and why you should be sought out by prospective customers. Speaking to audiences builds your reputation and your name as a top consultant.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Setup

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | First Timers Meeting

If this is your first AICI conference, you are in for a real treat. VP Membership, Jane Seaman, AICI CIP, and the AICI International Board Members are excited about sharing information with you: what you will need to initiate your business, what to expect from Conference and how to get the most from AICI. You will meet many new people and learn how to maneuver through the Conference schedule like a pro. You will find out about AICI, its education and certification process. The board has also invited some of our current members who represent the pioneers of our industry who will be available to answer your questions.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

Friday, August 28

7:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

7:30 am - 8:45 am | Chapter Presidents’ Breakfast

7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Conference Registration Open

8:00 am - 8:45 am | Certification Walkthrough

FLC Certification Walkthrough

AICI’s First Level Certification (FLC) is the basic level of certification and requires two steps: 1) submitting a successful AICI FLC Portfolio and 2) passing the AICI FLC Exam. Learn about the benefits of certification, the portfolio requirements and the preparation needed for passing the FLC Exam. There will be time for questions and answers. This session is open to all NON–certified consultants. No CEUs.

CIP Certification Walkthrough

If your goal is to become an AICI Certified Image Professional (CIP), and you have successfully achieved the First Level Certification (FLC), you are encouraged to attend this session to review the process and the necessary documentation for submitting a successful CIP Application. The benefits of receiving this level of certification will be discussed and your questions about the process will be ad dressed. No CEUs.

CIM Certification Walkthrough

The highest level of certification that AICI offers is Certified Image Master (CIM). This is the next step for current CIPs. If you are currently an AICI CIP, attend this session to review and discuss the Master process. Long-range planning is a must for the Master level. The application and documentation required will be reviewed and questions answered. No CEUs.

CEU Walkthrough - How to CEU Your Program | Elizabeth Weinstein

8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am - 11:00 am | Keynote Speaker

Brand You Inspiration to Create Your Own Brand

Howard Roberts

Embark on a fun and enlightening journey with Howard and discover what makes great brands truly great and how you can apply these principles to your own business every day. In this lively and informative session, you’ll be inspired to think of yourself like a brand. Howard will bring you food for thought from his 25 years of experience in some of the world’s greatest advertising agencies, getting to know people from all around the world to uncover human truths to help build all kinds of successful brands. His instinctive curiosity has enabled him to discover key brand building fundamentals that will encourage you to take a fresh look at how you create your own personal brand. He’ll draw on real examples and proven approaches, all served up in his own unique storytelling style.

11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Fashion Show & Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Join us for a fashion show

1:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Sessions

How to Build Client Confidence, Clout and Charisma

Karen Brunger | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate

Bring a holistic approach to your image business to expand both your profitability and your client satisfaction. In this session you will identify habits of top performers and high achievers to be adopted by your clients. You will also acquire exercises and tools to guide your clients to heightened levels of confidence, clout and charisma. Using a systematic approach, you can enable your clients to: 1. Build rapport and develop positive relationships with warmth, empathy, respect, and courtesy. 2. Use words, tonality, mannerisms, and internal techniques to establish competence, credibility and personal power. 3. Somersault challenging situations and conflicts into peaceful solutions. 4. Identify self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors and exchange them for higher levels of insight, self-esteem, and balance. This session integrates logical left-brain with creative rightbrain strategies, which you can use with your clients for accelerated results.

Executive Presence

Mirella Zanatta | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

Experts agree that EP is far more than leadership abilities. The ability to lead is a component. Communication is also a significant skill set and facilitates powerful, interpersonal engagement. EP is clearly multi-faceted. This highly interactive workshop focuses on teaching transferable skills to communicate with confidence and poise. Whether the focus is promotion, team building or leadership, making a positive first impression, gravitas, strong interpersonal communication skills and a professional appearance are all critical components for accessing and enhancing executive presence. Participants learn: - Executive Presence: What it is and what it is not - The EP4 Fundamentals - Ways to increase your Executive Presence - Helping others with their Executive Presence.

This workshop illustrates how EP will educate our clients so that they are able to look and act appropriately, professionally, and confidently while carrying themselves with poise and class, in any situation.

Taking Shape: Throwing Image a Curve

Catherine Schuller, AICI CIP | English | All Levels

Full Figured woman helped build plus retail sales to $32 billion with over 30% of women's clothing brands finally providing attractive and fashion conscious clothing to satisfy this woman's newfound confidence. However, many plus customers are confused about what is right for them and where these resources exist in the marketplace. The need for image services has never been greater and the consultant's ability to become the "missing link" and connect in an advisory capacity serves an all-important assessment, recommendation and permission role that is emotional as well as practical and knowledgeable. The consultant serves to help shift from confusion to confidence, transforming attitudes by demonstrating that they no longer have to meekly accept frumpy fashions of yore which were foisted upon them by a one-size-fits-none fashion world that assumed they had no interest in fashion otherwise they would lose weight if they did. Things have changed, and the curvy community has grown to 63 million woman in the US alone, but many of them are overwhelmed by the choice (all of it not appropriate) There is a growing need to help rework and revamp women's closets starting with everything from a great bra (the foundation of style) to apparel that fits and flatters and is versatile and adaptable to every occasion creating a repertoire of "reliables" which also emphasizes the cluster and capsule wardrobe building concepts. This market is on the forefront of everyone's radar mostly because the internet has empowered this woman to claim her status as a fashion icon in her own right. It is up to us to guide her in this direction and provide her with the wardrobe wisdom that will empower and enlighten as to what's out there and where to find "it" and then what to do with it when she does.

1:15 pm - 5:30 pm | Sessions

Story Telling - The Language of Leadership

Sarah Brummitt | Certified Members Only | .4 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

The amount of information created in the world is doubling every two years and the speed of generating yet more data continues to increase. As professionals and as individuals we are overwhelmed with facts, figures, chat, charts, tweets, posts, messages, texts and emails. Our attention span is under assault as we strive to be ‘plugged in’, online, texting, emailing, posting, tweeting, blogging and messaging 24/7. What all of this means is that the challenge facing professional men and women everywhere is how to stand out, rise above, be heard, impress, persuade and motivate others against a background of all this ˜noise’. Exquisite influencers talk the language of leadership in a wide variety of professional contexts - and that means telling great stories. This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to both deliver and coach the art, science and magic of storytelling in your business.

From Image Consultant to Image Expert, Taking Your Consultations to the Next Level

Clare Maxfield & Imogen Lamport | Certified Members Only | .4 CEU | Intermediate

Take your consultations to the next level as you learn how to integrate the style puzzle into your client’s three life pillars, their professional, social and personal lives. This interactive workshop will delve deeply into advanced styling techniques using the concepts of Yin and Yang. It includes the elements of voice, presence and movement and how they influence clothing style selection, along with the essential elements of body shape analysis. You will discover how to integrate the communication of line and design elements and the impact of color. You will learn a myriad of often overlooked and undervalued processes to assist you understanding the needs of your individual clients. Plus have access to innovative tools to ensure you give your clients the most valuable consultation experience. Harnessing your current image knowledge you will walk away from this workshop being able to create effective communication messages and solutions for your clients, whether corporate or personal.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Leadership Program

Mandatory Attendance for ALL Chapter Board Members Leadership training is mandatory for all AICI Chapter Board Members every year. During this session you will learn the systems and documents which govern your AICI Chapter. You will discuss strategies for running and growing your AICI Chapter and have the opportunity to meet and discuss concerns and ideas with your counterparts and international board leaders.

For the incoming 2015-2016 AICI Chapter Boards and the existing Board Members mid-term from 2015-2016, no matter what role you will be holding in your Chapter, it is important that you attend this session.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Chapter Awards Ceremony

We will recognize our members that with their Social Entrepreneurship empowered individuals, organizations, and communities and recognize chapter members of the year.

Saturday, August 29

7:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Registration Desk Open

8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Round Table

Founders/CIM Round Table

All attendees will be asked to sit at a round table. There will be a brief introduction as to how the session will work, and of course the reading of the CEU statement. Then, each Founder/CIM will be asked to go and join a table. Once they are at the table, then they will deliver their topic, and at the end the participants at their table will be able to ask questions. After 55 minutes the Founders/CIM will be asked to move tables and present their topic again to another group of attendees After another 55 minutes they will once again be asked to move to another table for the last time.

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Founders, CIMs, CIPs and International Board Reception

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Tear Down

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sessions

Color Theory: Understanding the Basics for Color Analysis

Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM | English | .2 CEU | Basic

Before learning to perform human color analysis, you must understand the elements of design and the properties of color. An attendee would be able to describe the basic properties of color and select examples of color hue, temperature, value, value contrast, and intensity.

Sell with Authenticity. Don’t Lose your Soul

Dominic Isbecque, AICI CIP & Founder | English | .2 CEU | All Levels

Want to increase sales but hate to sell? Have a terrific service or product but freeze at the thought of selling? Successful consultants make sales by identifying needs and solving problems. Communication builds relationships. Relationships bring referrals. Tap into your natural communication comfort zone to help you sell from the soul and build long-term mutually profitable relationships. These communication skills will open doors, establish strategic alliances, and cultivate rich networking opportunities. Develop your own artful dialogue to transform prospects from mild interest to I need to hire you! This interactive program takes your sales communications to a higher level of clarity, confidence, and conviction. Consultants develop techniques to manage communication challenges and recognize buying and change motivators of clients. You learn how to sell to your clients the way they want to buy with a methodology that you can apply over and over again both in person and online.

Brand New Market! "Expressive Image Therapy"

Judith Rasband, AICI CIM | English | .2 CEU | All Levels

This session will thrill members with passion for the art and science of image, passion for the people who need our help, and those dedicated to the belief that appearing authentic, appropriate, and attractive is therapeutic, transformational, and life enhancing. Judith Rasband AICI CIM has defined and developed an entirely NEW field in image management and mental health counseling. Explore the details of expressive image therapy, a NEW and natural way to speed the process of psychotherapy, restore a client’s ability to function effectively, and increase their sense of well-being. Discover how to implement this approach in your own business and your opportunities for employment with these advanced services: sample treatments for negative body image, depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, obesity, bariatric recovery, and more. Through the use of accurate tested concepts and cutting-edge materials, dynamic presentation style, fun and engaging interactive exercises, expressive image therapy completes the whole of expressive therapies currently available and will elevate the credibility of the entire image industry!

Retaining Clients Through the Decades with Universal Style

Alyce Parsons, AICI CIP and Founder | English | .2 CEU | All Levels

Your clients are your greatest business asset. You have formed a psychological as well as service-oriented bond. They want to stay with you, and you want to have them in your professional life. Learn how you can retain these loyal clients. Using documented research and the Pyramid of Purpose, you will discover the goals and aspirations of each generational group. A moderated panel of industry leaders will give you first-hand insight into the perspectives and inherent changes in each decade of life. The Universal Style System provides a timeless foundational tool that allows you to evaluate your client’s Core Essential© style and relate it to trends and decades. An in-depth PowerPoint will deconstruct Fall 2015 fashion trends. Biannual trend reports keep you and your clients up to date through the decades of their lives. Attendees will receive a copy of the Fall 2015 Universal Style Trend Match^©.

Master Coaching Techniques for Image Consultants

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

Have ever wanted to enhance your image skills to make even more of a difference with your clients? Coaching can be the answer. This session reveals the specific language, mindset, and in-depth techniques essential to successful coaching. You will discover three different coaching steps, in-depth listening skills, and linguistic tools to shift perspectives and guide your clients to the results they want. This session will help you navigate tough conversations, coach clients, manage teams, and support family!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm - 12:00 am | Formal International Gala Celebration and Awards Ceremony

It’s a celebration! Join our founders to celebrate our 25th Anniversary!

International dinner stations will bring a taste of world to you, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing colleagues on their outstanding efforts as key contributors to AICI and the image consulting industry. AICI will close the night with music. Dance your heart out enjoying a trip around the world.

Spouses and guests are welcome to attend. Please see the Registration Desk for ticket details. Formal attire is appropriate for this event.

7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Conference Registration Open

7:00 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00 am - 1:15 pm | AICI Certification Exam: FLC Paper Test in English and ESL (English as a Second Language)

8:30 am - 12:45 pm | Sessions

Increase Corporate Clients to Totally Supercharge Your Business

Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIM | .4 CEU | Certified Members Only

As an image consultant and executive presence coach, Sarah has built an international reputation and highly lucrative business delivering a range of corporate seminars and services. She is right at home in the corporate environment and has found it to be extremely rewarding and profitable. In fact, her constantly-growing client list includes household names like Kimberly Clark, Home Depot, GE, and McDonald’s. Now Sarah wants to share the secrets of her consultancy’s rapid ascent and ongoing success with other image consultants like yourself. If you have the desire to break into the corporate market for bigger revenues and greater career acceleration, this session was designed specifically for you. Join Sarah for this highly intensive and interactive session. She will reveal the exact same marketing steps, systems, and up-leveling strategies she uses to get her foot in the Fortune 500 door and then form scalable, dynamic, long-term relationships. Experience a full pipeline of ideal clients eager to pay top dollar? If so, Sarah’s session is a game-changer designed just for you, to put your business on top of the charts!

The Color Master Class

Carla Mathis, AICI CIM | .4 CEU | Certified Members Only

Be prepared for an eye-opening 4 hours that will refresh and enrich your understanding of color and color theory. Go deeper into the psychological effects of color. Learn new ways to develop color palettes for your clients as Carla demonstrates techniques and principles to heighten the impact color can have in people’s lives. In this hands-on session using fabric swatches and acrylic paints, you will practice how to see, identify, and match subtle nuances of color in skin tone, nature, clothing, and interiors. You will put to memory the psychological profiles of many well-known classic and contemporary color harmonies for fashion and interior design. You will also learn how to paint skin tones in order to identify colors found within an individual’s inherent palette.

9:30 am - 11:30 am | Sessions

Makeup for You and Your Clients

Rosario Galindo, AICI CIP | English | .2 CEU | Beginner - Intermediate

When we make an Image adviser, women ask for the best make up and in many occasions we don’t know answer appropriately, for this reason I think that in this conference people are going to learn about this topic. In this session the participants will learn the basic daily routines of skin care. They will learn the principal techniques to practice a simple make up and the way to recommend this to their clients when they will make an Image consulting. I would like to teach them the different shapes of faces, eyes (morphology), etc. and the way how to make corrections in those morphologies, and the 12 steps to making an easy make up for different occasions. They learn also make all this things in themselves. They learn also tips to sell more advisers in another thing.

Building a Successful Business by Communicating with Confidence, Clarity & Credibility

Ferial Youakim, AICI CIP | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate

Do you ever get the feeling that the Image Consulting business is so confusing? Are you missing out on building your business because you are not satisfied with what you have to offer? Are you ready to learn how to simplify and build your business and client base with our proven 3-step method once and for all? Becoming a Personal Branding Expert has never been easier, with our proven methods and system. It is straightforward and easy to work with, so say goodbye to guessing games and hello to our three easy steps to color code an individual. It is easy to be a successful entrepreneur and run your own business; however, to be able to do that you need to understand the business you are in.

Stop Selling Your Time and Start Making Money

Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

When you’re doing any sort of image consultation you are selling your time, yet your time is limited and you can only work fact to face with clients so many hours per week. This will cap your income and your potential to grow your business. In this content packed workshop you will learn how to stop selling just your time and start making money by selling your knowledge in different formats, from e-books and blogging to creating communities using social media. Learn how you can work smarter, not harder, using your image knowledge to boost your income and create a thriving and successful business.

Advanced Men’s Wardrobe Building, A Focus on Fit, Fabric, and Construction

Brian Lipstein, AICI FLC | English | .2 CEU

This session is geared toward advanced individuals looking to work more deeply with male clients and their wardrobes. We will focus on 3 key areas of quality tailored clothing – Fit, Fabric, and Construction. The course will also explore aspects of color and design as it relates to individual personality types and career positions. A brief look at current men’s fashion trends and an explanation of mixing and matching colors and patterns will round out the session. The participant should leave with a much better understanding of how to take their men’s wardrobes to the next level.

Jump on the Merry-Go-Round to Learn Innovative Ideas to Grow Your Business

Elizabeth Weinstein, Ph.D. - Facilitator | English | .2 CEU | Intermediate - Advanced

This session is an opportunity to hear from six of our top-notch AICI CEU Providers on topics that will peak your interest for their innovation and relevance to enhancing your business. Diverse subjects such as how to Use Social Media to Build a Client Base, Kick Start Your Image Business, how to Earn Income from Online Styling, Tools to Change My Business and Automating Technology to Deliver Content, will be presented in twenty five minute sessions. You will select four of the six presentations to attend. Our CEU Providers come with a wealth of experience, but they are also innovators. They want to share their ideas with you.

Secrets to Effective Colour Analysis for Asians | Christina Ong, AICI CIM | English

The subtle differences in Asian skin, hair and eye colouring make a successful colour analysis trickier than meets the eye. This session offers fresh insights, with practical tips and techniques, to refine colour analysis and enhance your colour palette recommendations for Asians.

Kick Start Your Image Business | Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM | English

Have you taken image training but are stuck trying to start your image business or are you thinking of starting a business but clueless on what to do first? In this workshop learn how to create your own Action Plan with “By-When Dates”. When you arrive home you will have a list of things to do immediately. You know the first phone call or email that you are going to make.

Maximizing the Business Value of Social Sites | Joyce Knudsen, AICI CIM | English

Google+ and Twitter can give your business a significant boost, if you use these sites the right way. Google+ might not be the most-used social networking site, but it does offer a more focused, serious take on the popular tool. Twitter allows you to use keywords to find opportunities for your business. Taking the time to use Twitter and Google+ will result in many followers who are interested in what your business has to offer.

Change in Pace of Business | Shanna Pecoraro, AICI CIP | English

"Change in Pace of Business" - a lively and entertaining presentation that showcases leaders and some challenges that have sparked creativity and innovation in their business and industries. Attendees will discover ways that several industries have taken measures to innovate while keeping their core business offerings intact. Participants can learn from these examples, and be inspired to innovate in the image consulting industry through technology and creative thinking.

4 Keys to Motivate Follow-through | Cathy Liska | English

Motivating follow-through is easy when you recognize personality in the moment and then adjust effectively. With powerful questioning and specific focus, your client engages fully and is empowered to create their plan for implementing change.

Success Tips, Tools & Templates | Judith Rasband, AICI CIM | English

You’re in the image business, but do you have the tools and templates you need to engage your client, keep track of what’s in your client’s closet, what goes with what, what you added last season, and what’s needed next season? See innovative Plansheets that do the job, and then practice the process. Experience creative tools that engage your client, then color code with the ColorSense Guide. You’ll head home eager to apply your advancements!

11:45 am - 1:45 pm | Lunch on Own

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Inspiring Change Making Over the Image Industry

The pace of change today is unprecedented. 65% of children aged 5 or less will work in a job that does not yet exist. 60% of one of the most successful companies in the world (Apple) generates their revenue with products that are less than four years old. The roles of women throughout the world are continuing to transform like never before. As a result, we as an image industry also need to change. To do this, our technical skills have to translate into commercial success. The way we do so needs to be pioneering, dynamic and transformative. In this session we look at finding purpose, evolution and choice to help accelerate your business. It doesn’t matter what you do; it’s why you do it that counts. One size doesn’t fit all; this session will give you ideas to take away so that you can pursue, excel and evolve.