Quit Accepting the Status Quo
By Hall of Fame Speaker, Award Winning Author. Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE In my extensive work with leaders, I’ve noticed that they tend to perceive innovation as something that’s bigger than life: new, outrageous, unthinkable, complicated concepts that are wildly...
Rah Rah Or REAL Results?
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 Like You’ve Never Heard Before!
The Secret is Understanding the Psychology of Human Behavior! By International Sales Guru and Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Let me say this loud and clear. I absolutely LOVE speaking to sales groups. Any kind of sales. Franchise sales. Corporate Sales. Real Estate...
It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference
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...
Get Your Team Out of the Funk!
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! If your team seems to be missing its usual spark, you’re certainly not alone. Let's face it, for a lot of...
Why Great Leaders Embrace Change—And You Should Too!
In today’s fast-paced world, where disruption is the norm, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential. Status quo? Is the archenemy of progress. To survive and thrive in today's competitive world, make innovation your best friend and go-to strategy. As an...
Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!
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...
How Your Expectations Set the Stage for Your Success
Managing and setting realistic expectations at work can drive success, enhance productivity, and help you stand out positively in your career How do you expect others to treat you? What do you expect from your job, your co-workers, customers, friends, and family? What...
Happiness Is Job Security
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”...
HAPPINESS is FLAWSOME!
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...