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2024 Fall Expo Seminar, October 16th - Register today!

2024 Fall Expo Seminar, October 16th - Register today!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

St. Charles Convention Center

One Convention Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303

Event Details

SLAA is excited to offer this rare opportunity to see one of the most highly sought after national keynote speakers in our industry - Valerie M. Sargent!

Agenda:

9am - Seminar Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30 - Seminar Begins

12noon - Seminar Concludes

12noon - Fall Expo Floor Opens

  • Heavy appetizers, soft drinks, and water provided in the Exhibit Hall.  Seating available in the Exhibit Hall and the Reception Area
  • Cash / credit bars located throughout Exhibit Hall for beer and wine
  • Various drawings throughout the afternoon for prizes from supplier partners and vendors
  • Cash drawings from SLAA held at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 4:45pm

4:45pm - Final Cash Drawing / Conclusion of Expo

Who should attend?  Property Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Leasing Professionals, Regional Managers, Corporate Leaders, Supplier Partners, Maintenance Technicians and others will benefit from this educational session.

You won't want to miss this one!  

Valerie M. Sargent, is President of Yvette Poole & Associates and Valerie M. Sargent, Inc. A skilled Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and EQ Executive Coach, Valerie specializes in Leasing, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Leadership. She obtained her Level 1 & 2 TalentSmart Emotional Intelligence Trainer certification in 2013 and thrives in taking companies’ teamwork and communication to new levels as an Emotional Intelligence Strategist. After the pandemic, she became one of NAA’s inaugural Mental Health First Aid instructors to help others focus on mental health needs. Valerie’s trademarked “It’s in the Pause”® series allows her to spread the need for EQ skills development with a focus on self-management for individuals and businesses focused on growth and improvement. Valerie is a dedicated philanthropist, and in 2022 she earned the title of Orange County’s “Woman of the Year” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, leading her team to raise the most funds for the area. She chairs the LLS OC/IE Visionaries Leadership Team for 2023-2024. 

For More Information:

St. Louis Apartment Association Logo 12777 Olive Boulevard, Suite C
Saint Louis, MO 63141
314.205.8844

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Seminar Topics Include:

Emotional Intelligence and You: 
The Crucial EQ Moment – It’s in the Pause ©

In this session, you will learn some basics of Emotional Intelligence such as recognizing your 'moments of danger' that typically set you off so you can choose to approach things from a different perspective. Identify the stories you tell yourself that aren’t true and discover how to be more authentically yourself while understanding the actions of others better.  Learn the value of a 'pause' - the different ways you can use a pause to manage your emotions more effectively to take different action; when to pause, why to pause, and when to act. Emotional Intelligence (EQ/EI) accounts for 58% of performance in all types of jobs, and is critical to success. 

The Path to Perseverance:
Building Powerful Habits for Mental Strength and The Art of Practicing Positivity 

 Audiences leave this presentation feeling inspired, ready to handle life gracefully and make a difference in the world around them. This motivating presentation tells an important story of perseverance that won't soon be forgotten. It seems as if “peopling” has become more difficult lately. In this motivating session, you will discover how understanding your brain, your body, and your emotions can help you infuse Emotional Intelligence into your self-understanding and people skills. You will realize how your EQ is involved in ensuring mental strength during challenging times. It will also help you discover more about improving your outlook, building positive habits, and increasing your tenacity while handling stressful situations. What are you willing to do when the going gets tough? You will leave with tangible steps to expand your happiness baseline so you can SHINE with your residents and prospects! Take away tips for perseverance that you can rely on to increase your mental strength to better enable you to achieve your goals and dreams.