by Connie Podesta | Feb 25, 2025 | Business As Usual Is Over, Communication, Leadership, Motivation, Relationship Builders
Great leaders listen first. Build trust, inspire action, and create a team that wants to follow you—not because they have to, but because they believe in you. Let’s be real—too many so-called leaders storm into a room like they’re starring in a power-hungry reality...
by Connie Podesta | Feb 11, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Balance, Business As Usual Is Over, Change, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Balance
Life Changes When YOU Do: The Power of Self-Caring I once made a simple Facebook post: “So what’s REALLY stopping you? From going for your dreams? Taking that trip? Taking care of yourself? Living life to the fullest? I can tell you what it is...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 25, 2025 | Business As Usual Is Over, Change, Hiring a Funny Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Quit It Series
Great leaders don’t chase happiness—they build resilient, purpose-driven teams with clear goals, respect, and accountability. It’s Time to Shift the Mindset When did “keeping everyone happy” become a job requirement for leaders? Somewhere along the way,...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 6, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Personal Development
Personal life doesn’t stay at home—teaching people how to manage it well is one of the most powerful leadership skills today. By Connie Podesta As we kick off a new year, I want to talk about something leaders don’t always put on the agenda—but feel every single day....
by Connie Podesta | Nov 16, 2024 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Sales isn’t scary—it’s a life skill you already use daily! Embrace it, fine-tune it, and unlock your potential to connect, influence, and achieve greatness. By Sales Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Often, one of the first things I tell sales audiences is to QUIT...
by Connie Podesta | Oct 29, 2024 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Change, Communication, Happiness, Life Balance, Motivation, Stand Out Strategies, Therapy
By Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE, Hall of Fame Speaker Personal and Professional 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...