It is always an amazing experience to meet and interact with professionals from all over the world who are colleagues helping clients just like we do. You glean new nuggets of wisdom that you can incorporate into your practice, grow and share the same challenges in many cases.
The need for a peacemaker approach using innovative tools came through loud and clear from Rev. Canon Nontombi Naomi Tutu (daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu) challenging us with our out integrity to the closing speaker, Caroline Casey, from Coyote Network News, who gave us plenty to consider in what words we use with both clients, professionals and our personal contacts.
Pushing the envelope to become our better selves in the work we do is key to truly making a difference.