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Survivin’ vs Thrivin’: 7 Power Moves Every Trailblazer Must Make

Stuck survivin’ the nonstop wave of releases and Agentic AI? It’s time to start thrivin’. With 21 years in the Salesforce ecosystem, Matthew shares seven hard-learned lessons across tech, business, and personal growth that culminated in a royal award. This session is for admins, developers, consultants, and architects ready to grow their impact. Walk away […]

From Order Taker to Strategic Partner: What Great Product Managers Do

Tired of being a yes-person? Product Managers face constant pressure to say “yes” to every request, becoming ticket processors. This session teaches you to reclaim your strategic role: translate vague requests into real problems, uncover opportunities in tactical demands, and reframe conversations without saying “no.” Walk away with tools to pitch solutions that deliver exponential […]

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Becoming a Salesforce Product Owner

Perhaps you’re at a point where you’re considering a career switch, or you’re simply wondering if becoming a Salesforce Product Owner could be for you. In this session I’ll share 5 key things I wish I’d known before starting this journey: what the role really involves, how to balance demanding stakeholders, prioritize an endless backlog […]

The Power of Storytelling in Salesforce Delivery

Are you struggling to bridge the gap between technical delivery and meaningful conversations with stakeholders? With 15 years of Salesforce experience, I’ve seen how powerful storytelling can transform any Salesforce delivery, including Agentforce. Turning complex strategies into clear, engaging narratives which boosts understanding, trust and retention.

The ‘Just Build It’ Myth: Surviving Demo‑Driven Expectations

We’ve all seen an impressive Agentforce demo and then been asked to ‘just build it’. This session shows how to turn ambitious stakeholder expectations into realistic delivery paths. Through a fun scenario, we’ll explore how to assess big ideas, reveal hidden constraints, define what’s truly feasible, and guide leaders toward achievable outcomes… all while protecting […]

Who Wants To Be An Architect(aire)?

What does it really take to think like a Salesforce architect? In this interactive, game show inspired session, the audience is quizzed on familiar architectural dilemmas, from data models to automation trade-offs and scaling decisions. Together, we’ll work through the options, challenge assumptions, and unpack the reasoning behind good architectural choices, helping you sharpen your […]

Brand You: 5 Strategies to Stand Out

Imagine this: You’re navigating the Salesforce ecosystem, eager to make your mark. Now picture this instead: Your personal brand is so strong that opportunities come to you. Building your brand doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re new to Salesforce or a seasoned pro, your brand is your superpower. In this session, you’ll learn five […]

From Salesforce Admin to Manager: Leverage Transferable Skills for Career Growth

Admins are cross-functional leaders and strategic partners who use essential management skills daily: communication, problem-solving, change management, project coordination, and data analysis. This session shows how their transferable skills align with management roles. Attendees will receive practical advice for transitioning into leadership positions. Ideal for Salesforce professionals, hiring managers, and those developing technical talent.

Neurodivergency: Beyond Masking

A deep dive into common autistic and ADHD concerns. We’ll be (hyper)focusing on topics from disclosure in the workplace to rejection sensitivity, from values to personal impact. They’ll be stories, explainers and interactive elements, leaving you with much food for thought, both for your Salesforce projects and for home life!

Human Advantage in an AI World: How to Use Agents Without Losing Your Craft

AI can speed you up, but it can also make teams sloppy: shallow understanding, copy/paste designs, and hidden risk. This session shows how to use AI to accelerate thinking, not bypass it. You’ll learn how to structure prompts, challenge outputs, and keep accountability. The goal: faster delivery, better decisions, and a career that’s strengthened by […]

Emotional Intelligence in Action: Thriving Under Pressure

In complex projects, I’ve faced high-pressure situations where emotional intelligence was essential to managing conflict and keeping teams engaged. In this session I’ll share stories of how I applied this skill and provide tools to strengthen your resilience and foster collaboration in your projects.

Crazy Hair? Don’t Care! Owning your Personal Brand

There’s a place for everyone in the Salesforce ecosystem! You’ll establish a personal brand along the journey to being your true self. This interactive session will look at the variety of personal brands thriving in the ecosystem (is blue hair okay for a professional???) and discuss the importance of your brand. You’ll leave with steps […]

Leap of Faith: Building Your Solo Career

Ever thought about going freelance, contracting or a solo partner? Want to know how to find customers? Curious about what kind of work we get involved in? How to set yourself up for success? How to find your niche? Practical advice to get you started and suggestions to inspire you on the art of the […]

Recover your Focus: Discover the Art of Strategic Alignment

Feeling overwhelmed with daily life or client projects? Maintaining a long-term perspective becomes challenging when you are struggling to get through the week. It’s time to hit pause and realign your focus. Discover the power of V2MOM to regain clarity and learn how it can be used for individual growth or to seamlessly integrate in […]

Productise: Express Yourself!

Whatever you do: Do it good! You may have heard of the idea of ‘productise’, it can be also observed within Salesforce product offering, acquisitions and servicing. I want to show how this concept can be applied to oneself, and why is that a helpful thing to do given the current financial trends and the […]

Wag Your Own Tail

I was once told, ‘how sad is it a dog that doesn’t wag its own tail.’ You need to wag yours and a resume may not do it alone. You need to highlight your own achievements & in this workshop I will use the skills I have learned in my career and reading the book […]

Community as a Catalyst to Success

Who is in your Salesforce community? Who is in your wider community? How can you grow your network? How can you make the most of the people you already know? Do you have to drink the Salesforce Kool aid, or can you be a maverick? Our session explores how your community and the interactions you […]

We are all Imposters

Imposter syndrome is a struggle for most people. It may come in different shapes and sizes depending on your circumstances but it’s something you’ll likely have to deal with at some point in your Salesforce Career. During the session I’ll share some of my real life experiences on how to deal with Imposter Syndrome so […]

From Admin to Architect – My #journeyToCTA

Certified Technical Architect, many dream about the CTA, some start the #journeyToCTA and a select few finish as Certified Technical Architect. Johann will show how an Admin from a small Start-Up can become CTA. He will take us on his adventure from Admin to Architect. This talk is for Admins and Consultant who might want […]