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Rah Rah Or REAL Results?

Rah Rah Or REAL Results?

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What's Changing for Event Planners and Audiences? by Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta When people ask me if I am a Motivational Speaker I always answer that I definitely motivate audiences to stand up and be accountable. Be proactive. Deal with change. Increase their sales. Rev up performance. Attract more customers. Lead with integrity.  Collaborate more. And be a role model. But I am NOT a “rah-rah, dream your dream, you can have whatever you want with the right attitude” kind of speaker.  Why? One is because that type of motivation is not long-lasting. It's a quick fix in a world Read More

Sales Like You’ve Never Heard Before!

Sales Like You’ve Never Heard Before!

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The Secret is Understanding the Psychology of Human Behavior! Read More

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It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference

It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference

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Taking Your Event Message Beyond Just the What and How After more than 25 years in the speaking industry, this is clearer to me than ever:  audiences truly WANT to learn… IF what they are learning is relevant to them NOW and can be used immediately to improve their life. Read More

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Get Your Team Out of the Funk!

Get Your Team Out of the Funk!

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Wondering how to infuse your team with a little humor and insights that can help break the tension and turn up morale and productivity? I've got you! Read More

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The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy

The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy

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Let's face it: the old school of hard-selling is out. What's in? Empathy. Read More

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Why Great Leaders Embrace Change—And You Should Too!

Why Great Leaders Embrace Change—And You Should Too!

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In today’s fast-paced world, where disruption is the norm, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential. Read More

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Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

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Harnessing the Power of Influence and Empowerment to Create Teams That are Happy to Help You Build. By Business Keynote Speaker and Human Relations Expert Connie Podesta Bottom line? If there was ever a time this world needs great leaders--it is NOW!  But let there be no doubt about it, LEADERSHIP, helping others succeed--is a TOUGH job.  Both a privilege and a life-changing responsibility. As a leader, YOU have a direct impact on other people’s successes (or failures) as a result of:  Your choices.  Intellect.  Creativity.  Power to influence.  Integrity.  And your ability to coach, Read More

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How Your Expectations Set the Stage for Your Success

How Your Expectations Set the Stage for Your Success

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Managing and setting realistic expectations at work can drive success, enhance productivity, and help you stand out positively in your career Read More

Happiness Is Job Security

Happiness Is Job Security

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Let’s talk about work for a minute. Most people don’t often rank HAPPINESS as a major component of success in the workplace. How many times do people put “I’m so happy” on their list of résumé skills and traits? I've never seen it even once. Is your “happiness level” ranked on the yearly evaluation sheet that determines whether you get a raise or promotion? Are you attending training workshops on “Raising the Bar for Happiness” or “Exceeding Happiness Expectations”? Does your company have a five-year strategic plan for increasing happiness ratios? Probably not. But let me tell you: Read More

HAPPINESS is FLAWSOME!

HAPPINESS is FLAWSOME!

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Learning to Celebrate Your Imperfections by Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Perfection? Overrated. Unreachable. Exhausting. Impossible. Obsessive. Look, I’m not saying don’t stop reaching for more. Far from it. But no one—NO ONE—is perfect. Happiness is getting to that point in your life where you can say, “I don’t have to have it all, do it all, be the best,” and being all right with that. You know, there’s a very real difference between getting it perfect and giving it all you have. Happiness is about realizing that mistakes are part of life’s crazy plan so we can learn Read More

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Are You Too Busy for Your Own Good?

Life (and Learning) are Better When You’re Laughing

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Buyers Are More Guarded Than Ever. Here’s What Actually Gets Them to Say Yes.

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StandOut Communication: The Skill That Changes Everything in Sales

What Every Event Planner Needs to Know Before Booking a Sales Keynote Speaker

What You Need to Know Before Booking a Sales Keynote Speaker

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What 40 Years on Stage Has Taught Me About Salespeople

How Great Leaders Build Resilience Without Toxic Positivity

How Great Leaders Build Resilience (Without “Phony” Positivity)

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What Great Leaders Do to Get Their Teams All In

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Why Right Now Is Exactly the Right Time to Invest in Resilience

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What the Best Leaders Know About People That Nobody Actually Taught Them

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