““The Future Sessions was the most intense and immersive conference I’ve attended. There were important moments of clarity and self-reflection combined with the addition of invaluable tools and network of colleagues. I was truly refreshed, rewarded, and energized.””

““The Future Sessions was the most valuable and enjoyable professional development experience. It transformed the way I work. I left the program feeling focused and inspired, brimming with ideas for advancing my institution and a refreshed strategic toolbox for making them happen.””

““The Future Sessions provided an opportunity to reflect, gain new perspectives, and make meaningful connections with professionals with similar experiences and responsibilities as my own.””

““The depth of discussion among participants enriched my understanding and paved the way for actionable insights. Walking away with a tangible document as a foundational building block, I am now equipped to plan for the future with inspiration and strategic clarity.””

““The Future Sessions was one of a kind. It made me think about the work I do in a way I hadn’t before, and allowed me the time and space to look at how things could be done not just better, but done best. Experiencing all this alongside colleagues that truly ‘get it’ made all the difference.””

““Attending The Future Sessions was a transformative experience for me, both personally and professionally. It is unlike any professional development conference that I have attended and it has changed the way I approach my job, and my life.””

““I wasn’t sure what to expect going into The Future Sessions, but I left fulfilled, energized, and quite frankly, transformed. Thanks, Mackey Strategies, and thanks to my institution for giving me the space and opportunity to attend.””

““I arrived looking for anything that might refill my tank and offer tools I could wield to spark passion for the next half of my career journey. What I didn’t expect was how much I would draw on the overall experience as well as the meaningful engagement and collaboration with the participants to energize me in a profound way across all aspects of my life.””

““As one of my bootcamp colleagues put it, it gave us structured time to think about why we do what we do, rather than jumping to tactics like most conferences. Each session prepared you for the next and brought the group closer together.””

““A unique professional development opportunity. Our days were filled with strategy and big picture thinking—very few conferences or retreats have provided me that opportunity. I would strongly recommend it to anyone in a leadership position or on track for future leadership.””

““The Future Sessions was a ‘boot camp’ in the best way—motivating us to examine thoughtfully, strategically, and rigorously the ways we operate in our professional and personal lives, then to consider new possibilities as we move forward.””

““At its core, the Future Sessions delivered a daily dose of hope, discovery, joy and peace—intangibles that often get lost in the daily grind of doing our jobs. It allowed participants to get beyond the ‘what’ of the many hats we wear and tasks we juggle to reconnect with the most important part of our professional selves.””

““I’m so glad I decided to attend the Future Sessions—every moment mattered. The learning went beyond changing what I do to impacting how I approach my work and how I feel about my role. I now feel armed with a new toolkit that will help me to address any challenge and leverage every opportunity.””

““I came away with the tools I would need the very day I returned to campus. Also with insights into my own strengths and areas for development.””

““The Future Sessions was a delight—a combination of a mind-clearing walk in the woods and an intensive, hands-on workshop with intelligent colleagues from other institutions, resulting in both a practical strategy toolkit and a fresh perspective on leadership.””