Want to close more deals? First – know your audience. Buyers usually fall into two categories: Relators and Bottom Liners. Read More
Quit Accepting the Status Quo
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 different from anything we’ve ever imagined. Not intimidating at all. With so many daily challenges, it’s easy for leaders to coast along with “business as usual” until the really big idea or the light-bulb-moment happens to come along. The status quo becomes perfectly acceptable in the meantime. The truth is, innovation isn’t Read More
FIGHT for Your RIGHT to be HAPPY
FIGHT for Your RIGHT to be HAPPY
For All Who Need It By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta When I wrote my book Redefining Happiness, I did so with so many people in mind. My clients. Audience members. Online followers. Friends. Family. Colleagues. I wrote it because I think in our sometimes crazy world we tend to put a lot of things on the top of our to-do lists and somehow happiness, joy, and celebration seemingly creep to the bottom more often than not. We get busy. Overwhelmed. Worked and worked some more. And here’s the crazy part – you won’t believe how many people feel GUILTY about being happy. About Read More
Rah Rah Or REAL Results?
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. 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!
The Secret is Understanding the Psychology of Human Behavior! Read More
Success Lies in How We ‘Act’ or ‘React’
Success Lies in How We ‘Act’ or ‘React’
By Connie Podesta, Hall of Fame Speaker, CPAE, CSP Success is NOT the result of good timing, karma, coincidence, fate, or good luck. Those are the labels used by people who REACT to what the world sends their way The true key to success is to ACT: Cease excuses. Be accountable. Take responsibility. Stand out. Read More
The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy
The Game-Changer Every Salesperson Needs: Empathy
Let's face it: the old school of hard-selling is out. What's in? Empathy. Read More
Why Great Leaders Embrace Change—And You Should Too!
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. Read More
Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!
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 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
How Your Expectations Set the Stage for Your Success
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 Read More
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