The Power of Influence and Empowerment 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, mentor and teach others what you know. YOU must truly believe Read More
Take Charge of Your Personal Life So Your Professional Life Can Soar
By Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE, Hall of Fame Speaker First of all - the idea of personal and professional balance is really a myth. You don't have a personal life and a professional life - you have a life -- and the two most DEFINITELY are intertwined. . Chances are that despite your best attempts to keep the two separate, the quality and stability of your personal life often have a direct impact upon the quality and success of your professional life. In fact, for many people, their professional life mirrors their personal life. When your personal life is stable and happy, this mirroring Read More
Six Dare to Be Different Tips for Speakers
How to Give a STANDOUT Presentation by Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Believe it or not, after more than 30 years in this business, speaking to more than 60,000 people a year, I still get nervous. And I wouldn’t want it any other way. (How many of you feel the same?) I always want to have that little fear-factor edge that keeps me on my toes and never lets me take my job or my audiences for granted. But, I have learned to conquer the major fears and keep cool, calm and collected. Stage fright is just part of it though – right? You may be worried about your message. Will it hit Read More
Leadership Book Wins!
CONNIE PODESTA’S LEADERSHIP LIKE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE WINS GOLD AWARD Dallas, TX: December 18, 2019: The Nonfiction Authors Association awards Connie Podesta the Gold Award for her business book, Leadership Like You’ve Never Heard it Before. Here are the reviews: “Podesta has provided those in management with a book that brings her expertise and conversational tone right into their space. She tells stories and she makes them relatable to managers, either new or seasoned, for self-reflection and improvement. I imagine that someone wanting to move into their first management job Read More
Families: They Can Either Make or Break the Holidays
by Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta SPOILER ALERT: HOLIDAYS – Let's do this! For some of you, this is an awesome time of the year filled with parties, gifts, friends and family galore. You love the hustle and bustle of the season and family gatherings are full of shared stories, games, tasty desserts, and wonderful memories. If that’s you and you’re over-the-moon about the season ahead, let me wish you the happiest of holiday seasons and wonderful memories ahead! Have a great time, take good care and please…DON’T READ ANY FURTHER! If that’s NOT you and this season has the opposite Read More
Quit Avoiding Difficult Decisions
By Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE Decisions are a part of life, especially the difficult ones. The ones that you have to weigh out a little more than most because they can mean a change of direction, new opportunity, new job, or a choice in a relationship. Every day we’re faced with crossroads and opportunities to choose. I had a radio show, then I was offered a speaking job. When I was speaking full time, I was offered a television show. Each time, I had a big, difficult decision to make. I’m glad I made them. For every great decision I’ve made in my life, I’m sure there Read More
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