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...
by Connie Podesta | Sep 16, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Leadership, Motivation, Quit It Series, Stand Out Strategies
Strong teams don’t just happen—they’re built by leaders who focus on engagement, trust, and purpose every single day. A Single Shift in Focus Can Dramatically Impact Results By Leadership Expert, Keynote Speaker and Author Connie Podesta What Does Engagement Really...
by Connie Podesta | Sep 8, 2025 | Business As Usual Is Over, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Leading everyone the same way backfires—ditch the golden rule and adapt your leadership to each team member’s needs. Avoiding the Leadership “Golden Rule” Trap Even the most self-aware and empathetic leaders can fall into this subtle yet damaging trap. From a young...
by Connie Podesta | Sep 2, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Life Balance, Life Would Be Easy, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Stand Out Strategies
Fear isn’t the enemy—it’s the fuel. This fall, discover how to use it as a catalyst for growth, courage, and success. The start of fall marks the start of what I like to call “fear season.” Haunted houses will soon be popping up, horror movies will flood streaming...
by Connie Podesta | Jul 28, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Comedy and Therapy, Communication, Inspiration, Leadership Speaker, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series
Stop fixating on your flaws—success comes when you lean into your strengths, fuel what lights you up, and lead others to do the same. Let’s cut to the chase: you can’t control everything. You can’t do everything. And—newsflash—you weren’t meant to. But here’s the good...
by Connie Podesta | May 20, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Communication, Family, Inspiration, Keynote Speaker, Leadership, Motivational Speaking, Personal Development, Quit It Series, Relationship Builders, Stand Out Strategies
Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Power Move Raise your hand if you’ve ever been called a talker. Guilty? Me too. In fact, when I was a kid, a teacher once told me I’d never amount to much because I talked too much. Joke’s on them—I turned that into a career as a...