Calling. Career. Just a Job. Here's Why the Difference Matters More Than Ever. Read More
The #1 Reason People Either Fail or Succeed
The #1 Reason People Either Fail or Succeed
Why Communication Is More Vital Than Ever in Today’s Non-Stop World Read More
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Life Changes When YOU Do: The Power of Self-Caring Read More
Forget Perfection! The Leadership Mindset That Sparks Innovation
Forget Perfection! The Leadership Mindset That Sparks Innovation
Why Embracing Imperfection is the Key to Leadership Success Read More
Quit the Negative Self Talk
Quit the Negative Self Talk
Bottom line? Communication Starts Within. Rewrite old scripts, embrace assertiveness, and protect your well-being for stronger connections and a better you. Read More
The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude
The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude
(And How to Turn It Around for Good) By Motivational Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta As we approach the new year—a time ripe for reflection and transformation—it’s the perfect moment to confront a hard truth: Your attitude is EVERYTHING. And if yours tends toward the negative, it could be costing you more than you realize: promotions, sales, clients, market share, business opportunities, friendships, even meaningful connections with family. The bottom line? Your attitude is the foundation of your success. When negativity creeps in—whether it’s self-defeating, Read More
Fight for What You’re Worth
Fight for What You’re Worth
Why it HAS to Start With You By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta I’m very blessed to be able to share with amazing people all over the world. From the tens of thousands I speak to from the stage each year to my incredible friends on social media – one thing that comes up over and over I find is how people often put their “worth” in someone else’s hands. In other words, they don’t know their own worth, so the let someone else determine that value. Stop. Please stop. Here’s the amazing thing about you that perhaps no one ever told you before – you are unique and have gifts Read More
Unpacking the Psychology Behind Incredible Leadership
Unpacking the Psychology Behind Incredible Leadership
By Hall of Fame Speaker, Award Winning Author. Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE Great leadership is 10% smart business strategies and 90% psychology. Admittedly, some people might not agree with that statistic. But I speak to tens of thousands of leaders every year, and I guarantee you it’s true. When organizations want to elevate the quality of their leaders, the first inclination is to provide them with training on the latest processes or technology. While that tactic quickly reaches the point of diminishing returns, helping these leaders to gain greater psychological insights into themselves Read More
Are You Dealing With Change or Does Change Have to Deal with YOU?
Are You Dealing With Change or Does Change Have to Deal with YOU?
A Little Truth About Change By Keynote Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Connie Podesta Bottom line: The companies I interview say that without a doubt that one of the top traits they are looking for when deciding who to hire, who to fire, and who to promote is a person’s ability to quickly and effectively adapt and adapt to CHANGE without resisting, complaining and becoming overwhelmed. Does that describe your go-to reaction when faced with significant change? I hope so. Change? It’s going to happen, whether you’re ready or not. Like it or not. Want it or not. You don’t always Read More
Why Humor Plus Psychology Make for an Amazing Audience Experience
Why Humor Plus Psychology Make for an Amazing Audience Experience
Why Organizations Hire Speakers Who Help Audiences Both LAUGH and LEARN By Keynote Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Connie Podesta People often ask me how I came to incorporate so much humor into my keynotes and I tell them that I trace it back to the fact that I came into a new high school when I was 14. I would always see the "popular" kids eating in the cafeteria and longed to be a part of that group. One day, one of the head cheerleaders asked me to a party at her house out of the blue. I was so surprised--and SO happy. Later that day I was changing clothes in the girls' locker room Read More
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