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Delivering the Content People Need Right Now

Delivering the Content People Need Right Now

Posted by Connie Podesta

By Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta Change is tough. Change on a global scale that has literally hit home and business in every conceivable way? Can stop people – teams – and companies in their tracks. So, how do we get people to lean into their inherent resilience? To get out of fear that is playing in their heads and back to leading, servicing, connecting, selling, and communicating in new and adaptive ways? We add a little psychology into the mix. We teach them that change is what we do – and do well – as human beings. We gift them with tools and insights and strategies that Read More

Exposure vs Speaking Fees

Exposure vs Speaking Fees

Posted by Connie Podesta

The Flip Side of Asking People to Work for Free You get what you pay for. There. I said it. Too harsh? Some might think so. As for me, I not only know my worth, as a professional keynote speaker for more than 25 years – I teach others to know THEIR worth. That’s hard to do when you agree to work for free. Imagine asking any other professional to do their job for no pay. Your plumber, doctor, hairdresser, or car service department – think about asking them to do their job for free in the hopes that someone might witness them devaluing themselves and their work. Can you see how that Read More

Just Ask Connie: Why Your Audience Needs More Than Rah-Rah Motivation

Just Ask Connie: Why Your Audience Needs More Than Rah-Rah Motivation

Posted by Connie Podesta

"I'm planning an event for my company and I've been directed to find a ‘motivational speaker’ to open our conference. What does that mean exactly?"  I get these kind of emails all the time. It's a great question. I get it. There’s a lot of confusion because the word "motivation" gets thrown around when it comes to speaking. No surprise, it’s one of the top words Googled when searching for a speaker. Let me make it a little easier. With more than 25 years in this business, I can tell you that there are three main types of speakers who fit under the category of Motivation.  Content Read More

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How You Approach Work Makes All the Difference in the World!

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  • Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited
  • Change Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here (And It’s Non-Negotiable)
  • The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You
  • How You Approach Work Makes All the Difference in the World!
  • The #1 Reason People Either Fail or Succeed
  • LEADERSHIP—What Works and What Doesn’t!

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