Oregon Region Seaside Retreat

Wednesday Education

Kick Things Off in The Situation Room...

Dive into this retreat adventure by engaging with your peers through creative conversations and problem-solving. In this highly interactive session we'll examine your real-world challenges, develop potential solutions, then discover “what really happened,” followed up by lessons learned. Leave with a strengthened network of peers and new insights that will build confidence and resilience in your role. Led by CalSAE President, Jim Anderson, CAE

Thursday Education

SPARK: Ignite What’s Possible in Your Life and Leadership

In a world of competing demands and finite resources, how can we ignite a SPARK in our leadership and expand both personal and organizational capacity? This dynamic and interactive workshop dives into the SPARK framework—Stress-Proofing, Possibilities over Problems, Accountability, Recognition, and Key Relationships—to explore how we can lead with clarity, connection, and resilience. Participants will reflect on their own capacity, uncover strategies for building more effective teams, and learn to reframe challenges into opportunities for growth. Through engaging activities, reflective exercises, and collaborative discussions, attendees will leave with actionable tools to amplify their impact while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. Come ready to connect, reflect, and reignite your leadership potential.

Pricing

Association Professionals

• Members:  $275
• Non-Members:  $399

Industry Partners

• Members:  $375
• Non-Members:  $499

CAE Credits

As a CAE Approved Provider, this program may be applied for 6.5 credits toward your CAE professional development requirements.

Content Leader

Chris Failla, Founder and Lead Facilitator, See the Human, LLC

Chris Failla is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, executive and relationship coach, and Gallup-certified Strengths Consultant. He worked in Community Development for five years in China and has a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Chris has worked with leaders and teams on every inhabited continent, and helps humans from all industries find their WHY, stress-proof their life, and play to their strengths, so that they and their teams are energized, fulfilled, and productive!

Chris has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Adult Learning and Development. Over the last 15 years he’s coached or trained people on every inhabited continent (at some point he’ll get to Antarctica as well!). He lived in China for five years and has some of the most amazing mentors ever.