by Connie Podesta | May 6, 2026 | Balance, Change, Comedy and Therapy, Event Planners, Hiring a Funny Speaker, Humor, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Motivational Speaking, Therapy
Humor + psychology = transformation. Here’s why the speakers worth booking deliver both — and how to tell if yours does. What Today’s Event Planners Already Know — and What Every Conference Should Deliver Let me ask you something. You’ve seen the...
by Connie Podesta | Mar 3, 2026 | Business As Usual Is Over, Comedy and Therapy, Communication, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Stand Out Strategies, Therapy, Virtual Keynote Speaker, Virtual Leadership Speaker, Virtual Motivational Speaker, Virtual Sales Speaker
Great leaders don’t eliminate fear. They teach teams how to move through it, building confidence, resilience, and progress along the way. Why Fear Gets Such a Bad Reputation Let’s talk about fear for a minute. As emotions go, it doesn’t exactly have the best...
by Connie Podesta | Feb 11, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Your ego can fuel sales success—or sabotage it. Learn why top performers listen first, talk second, and let customer needs drive the close. In today’s hyper-competitive sales environment, where AI tools can analyze data and automate outreach, what truly sets top...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 27, 2026 | Business As Usual Is Over, Keynote Speaker, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Stop Assuming and Start Listening: The Modern Salesperson’s Guide to Closing More Deals You’ve heard the old saying about making assumptions, right? Let’s just say it doesn’t work out well for the person making them. In today’s fast-paced, diverse world, assuming you...
by Connie Podesta | Nov 18, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Happiness, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Leadership Speaker, Stand Out Strategies
The real cost of a negative attitude? Lost opportunities, strained relationships, and a business that never reaches its full potential. By Motivational Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta As we approach the new year—a time ripe for reflection and...
by Connie Podesta | Sep 22, 2025 | Change, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Strong client relationships aren’t just nice to have—they’re the hidden revenue stream most salespeople overlook. Let’s be clear, salespeople: if you’re only in it for the money, you’re leaving money on the table. How’s that for an attention-getter? Sales can be an...