ARA YPN Conference

November 29 & 30, Scottsdale, AZ

Inspiration in Scottsdale

Get ready to experience pure inspiration in Scottsdale! This vibrant desert city is an adventure playground filled with warm Sonoran Desert breezes, swaying palms, southwestern cuisine, and endless shopping. Scottsdale is bursting at the seams with the makings of a memorable getaway.

Take one look at Old Town Scottsdale and you will fall in love with the effortless blend of urban chic and Old West charm. Nestled within nine walkable neighborhoods you’ll find a unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs, as well as contemporary public art installations, world-class museums, and historic sites from the late 1880s.

Event Info

Event Information

$495 registration fee includes

Two nights hotel stay The Scott Resort, conference materials and swag, two interactive networking receptions, breakfast & lunch during conference, your choice optional afternoon activity, engaging education session with Galen Emanuele, and the unique opportunity to volunteer in the local community

2 NightHotel Stay

Engaging Speaker

Interactive Networking

Event Details

Hotel Information

ARA will arrange and pay for your reservations for Tuesday and Wednesday. You will simply need to provide a credit card at check-in for any incidentals. Requests for an extended stay must be coordinated ahead of time by contacting the association.

This Mission-inspired boutique hotel brings together the colors and comforts of old Havana, the edge and flair of New Orleans, and the elegant geometry of Bauhaus. This lush retreat in the middle of the desert has 204 guest rooms and suites and two pools – a sand-bottom swimming pool and the main lagoon pool with private cabanas and a pool bar. The iconic lobby lounge bar and signature restaurant, The Canal Club, provides an unforgettable dining experience that melds American classics with Caribbean inspired flavors.

Also, featuring a studious wine list and cinema-inspired craft cocktails to compliment your meal. With six private sun-washed treatment rooms, LaVidorra Spa is dedicated to your serenity and tranquility. Hotel check in is at 4:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m.

The Scott Resort & Spa
4925 North Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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About the Area

Recommended arrival destination airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Travel Information

There is not an airport shuttle but we recommend Uber as the airport is only 10 minutes from the resort. The average cost for this Uber trip is under $20.

Recommended arrival:
Tuesday, Nov. 29 before 4:00pm

Recommended departure:
Thursday, Dec. 1 prior to 11:00am check out

You will want to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled flight departure to allow plenty of time for security procedures.

Your participation in the entire conference is preferred. ARA requests that you do not bring a guest.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, November 29th
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Registration
- 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 30th
- 8:00 - 8:45 am – Combined Breakfast* with Women in Rental Attendees
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm – Education Session with Galen Emanuele
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm – Combined Lunch* with Women in Rental Attendees
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm – Education Session with Galen Emanuele
- 2:00 - 5:00 pm – Optional Activities Exploring Scottsdale
  - Climb Camelback Mountain Guided Hike
  - Guided Historic and Cultural Pedal Bike Tour Downtown Scottsdale
  - Group Give Back Project benefitting active military abroad
  - Explore Scottsdale Shopping on this self guided tour of the Fashion Mall and 5th Avenue Shops
- 6:00 - 9:00 pm – Closing Reception and Dinner
  - Combined with Women in Rental Attendees
  - El Churro Classroom Bar & Bocce Lawn
* Smile and say cheese for this new opportunity! Has it been a while since you updated your professional headshot? If so, join us during breakfast or lunch and take advantage of this opportunity to have a complimentary one taken, courtesy of ARA. Don’t forget to pack your professional attire to be camera ready.
Dress Policy

Business casual for the conference but please bring appropriate attire for desired activities. Professional attire is recommended if you wish to have your complimentary headshot taken.

Registration deadline is November 7

This event is available exclusively to ARA members ages 18-40 and two attendees per company.

Our Speaker

Galen Emanuele

Galen transforms the way teams and organizations approach and establish culture, and how humans perform together and impact each other at work. His unique content is full of actionable tools to massively improve team dynamics, communication, EQ, and generate high-level performance and engagement.

A highly sought-after international speaker, with clients including Microsoft, Safeway, and NASA, Galen is also a world-class improviser, having taught and performed improv for many years and toured with the cast from Whose Line Is It Anyway? An authentic, captivating teacher and performer, Galen has a unique gift of cutting through the noise and fluffy language to translate broad concepts into simple, practical skills and mindsets.

Developed over thousands of hours on stage working with audiences and teams, his profound truths and tangible takeaways permanently change the way humans show up in business and life.

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Transforming Impact: Next Level Leadership, Culture, & Feedback Description

This session will change the game for how you show up as a leader and impact others. Galen provides training and resources around applying the improv concept of “Yes, And” as well as helping you define your Leadership DNA Code to increase self-awareness, leadership presence, and effectiveness. Additionally, you will learn how to skillfully give & receive feedback and establish a “Culture of Feedback” on your team for consistent growth and stronger, healthier relationships. Galen will also translate the complex and elusive topic of creating exceptional team culture into a simple, step by step formula and tangible skill set that will level up what you bring to the table as a leader throughout your career.

Learning Objectives & Takeaways

Understand how to communicate and influence others with the tools of “Yes, And.”
Develop your leadership identity by defining your Leadership DNA Code.
Learn how to skillfully give and receive feedback and create a “Culture of Feedback.”
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Galen’s “Clarity, Commitment, Consistency” approach to drive and establish team culture.

Schedule

Tuesday, November 29

5 to 7 p.m.: Registration

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception

Wednesday, November 30

8 to 8:45 a.m.: Combined Breakfast with Women in Rental Attendees
9 a.m. to noon: Education Session with Galen Emanuele
Noon to 1 p.m.: Combined Lunch with Women in Rental Attendees
1 to 2 p.m.: Education Session with Galen Emanuele
2 to 5 p.m.: Optional Activities exploring Scottsdale
- Climb Camelback Mountain Guided Hike
- Guided Historic and Cultural Pedal Bike Tour Downtown Scottsdale
- Serene Yoga Experience in Chaparral Park
- Group Give Back Project benefitting active military abroad
- Explore Scottsdale Shopping on this self guided tour of the Fashion Mall and 5^th Avenue Shops
>6 to 9 pm.: Combined Closing Reception and Dinner with Women in Rental Attendees
>El Churro Classroom Bar & Bocce Lawn

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