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 | Apr 21, 2026 | Comedy and Therapy, Happiness, Humor, Life Would Be Easy, Motivation, Sales
“What if half your ideal clients are already sold on you — and one small tweak is all it takes to close them?” By Connie Podesta You already know how to sell. Let’s just get that out there right now. You’ve built relationships. You’ve...
by Connie Podesta | Apr 8, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Life Balance
If your team is “too busy” to grow, connect, or innovate, it might be because you are. True leadership starts with modeling balance, not burnout. Let’s be honest. We glorify “busy.” We wear it like a badge of honor.But here’s the problem: when leaders are constantly...
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 12, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Speaker, Motivational Speaking
Introduction Leadership today is measured less by authority and more by influence, consistency, and the ability to guide people through complexity. Organizations that experience sustained growth understand that leadership capability does not develop by accident. It...