What experts know about the Three C’s: You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it, and you can’t change them—and that truth can set you free. Read More
Solving the People Puzzle: Unlocking the Secret to Success
Solving the People Puzzle: Unlocking the Secret to Success
Understanding how people think, act, and react is the #1 skill leaders and teams need to solve problems, drive results, and outperform the competition. Read More
Reposition Your Strengths (And Get To Know YOURSELF)
Reposition Your Strengths (And Get To Know YOURSELF)
Reposition your strengths, rediscover your purpose, and lead with clarity—because what got you here won’t get you where you’re meant to go. Read More
Never SETTLE for Less Than You Deserve
Never SETTLE for Less Than You Deserve
Getting More from Your Life, Your Time, and Your Worth Read More
Quit Talking So Much
Quit Talking So Much
Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Power Move 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
Three Strategies to Take Charge of Your Personal Life
Three Strategies to Take Charge of Your Personal Life
Personal life doesn’t stay at home—teaching people how to manage it well is one of the most powerful leadership skills today. Read More
Leadership Book Wins!
Leadership Book Wins!
CONNIE PODESTA’S LEADERSHIP LIKE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE WINS GOLD AWARD Dallas, TX: December 18, 2019: The Nonfiction Authors Association awards Connie Podesta the Gold Award for her business book, Leadership Like You’ve Never Heard it Before. Here are the reviews: “Podesta has provided those in management with a book that brings her expertise and conversational tone right into their space. She tells stories and she makes them relatable to managers, either new or seasoned, for self-reflection and improvement. I imagine that someone wanting to move into their first management job Read More
Quit Avoiding Difficult Decisions
Quit Avoiding Difficult Decisions
By Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta, CSP, CPAE Decisions are a part of life, especially the difficult ones. The ones that you have to weigh out a little more than most because they can mean a change of direction, new opportunity, new job, or a choice in a relationship. Every day we’re faced with crossroads and opportunities to choose. I had a radio show, then I was offered a speaking job. When I was speaking full time, I was offered a television show. Each time, I had a big, difficult decision to make. I’m glad I made them. For every great decision I’ve made in my life, I’m sure there Read More
Quit Being a Victim
Quit Being a Victim
By Connie Podesta, Hall of Fame Speaker Straight talk? If you’re 25, 65+ years old or anywhere in between and you’re still blaming your parents for a few (or many) things you believe are responsible for the condition of your life right now – then you’re totally on the wrong path. Now I’m not saying to discount any negative childhood messages or experiences. I’m definitely 100% an advocate for children who’ve been through trauma and I know what that means moving into adulthood. What I am saying is that when you reach the age of adulthood, it’s time to use your awareness of what you’ve been Read More