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Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages

Posted on 09.17.19 | Connie Podesta |

By Human Behavior Expert & Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta 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 Read More

What I Discovered in the Nothingness…

Posted on 05.14.15 | Connie Podesta | Leave a Comment

And How it’s Changed Everything By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta This vacation was my best ever. I did nothing. We didn't sightsee. I didn't learn anything new. I didn't read anything non-fiction. I literally -- did nothing productive! I read a romance novel. Drank mint and cucumber water. Watched Netflix. Had a crunchy salad. Walked along the ocean. Meditated. Had a watermelon salad. Snuggled. Snacked. Watched the sunset. Had a great white wine. Walked some more. Ate wonderful seafood. Slept. And slept some more. Floated in the ocean. Had a fresh fruit smoothie. Got a Read More

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Never SETTLE for Less Than You Deserve

Posted on 06.05.14 | Connie Podesta |

Getting More from Your Life and Time By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Too often we see those who respect others and treat others with kindness and compassion--but then manage to not be nearly as kind of themselves. They SETTLE for less than they deserve. Here’s what you need to know:  When people believe that true love, more money, losing weight, a promotion, or a bigger house is the thing they need before they can be truly happy, then they invariably SETTLE for less.  In their attempt to find the solution to their unhappiness, they will grab the first thing that comes Read More

Take the Wheel!

Posted on 05.07.14 | Connie Podesta | Leave a Comment

Taking Charge of a Memorable Life By Hall-of-Fame Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Coincidence. Luck. Karma. Fate. Chance.  Words tossed around A LOT lately, right?  Sometimes as excuses for bad choices, right?  Sometimes heard from those who believe that life is just lobbing lemons at them and there’s no recipe for lemonade.  And sometimes, the foundation for lives lived unfulfilled and unhappy because people resign themselves to the fact that ‘that’s just the way life is.” No.  The truth is you can feel POWERLESS, and take on the ‘life’s unfair’ attitude, or you can feel Read More

Do I keep negative people in my life? Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta

Negative People in Your Life?

Posted on 03.28.14 | Connie Podesta | Leave a Comment

Remember the Three C's By Motivational Keynote Speaker and Expert in Human Behavior Connie Podesta On social media this past couple of weeks, we’ve been talking a lot lately about taking CONTROL of your life in terms of health, happiness, and ridding yourself of toxic thoughts, habits, and sometimes even PEOPLE. That created a slew of variations of one big question:  “Do I leave someone just because THEY are negative?” Good question!  First step?  We’re talking about the people you can CHOOSE to walk away from.  Unhealthy relationships lack respect.  Joy. Mutual trust.  Toxic Read More

Want More BALANCE?

Posted on 12.05.13 | Connie Podesta |

A Change and a Choice By Keynote Speaker and Change Expert Connie Podesta I can just imagine what you are thinking right now. "Seriously? Where do I find more time when I'm so busy I can barely breathe? In a holiday season where I should be putting other people first and me last? " I hear you. I've been there. But let's be honest. It's not a matter of finding a few minutes--it's the reluctance to change your routine, prioritize differently or rethink your options that keeps you so very busy. Two things must happen if you truly want some balance in your life. One, you must truly Read More

How to Survive a Crisis

Posted on 11.18.13 | Connie Podesta |

Fighting for Happiness in the Midst of Tragedy By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Whoa! Life is moving along just fine, thank you very much—when out of the blue, it hits us—a crisis! For me it was a recent house fire which destroyed 90% of everything material that I owned, loved and cared for. A crisis is something so far from what we wanted or expected that it totally knocks the breath out of us. “It’s like a dream,” we say. “I’m going to wake up and discover this never ever happened at all.” But unfortunately we don’t wake up. There it is, a looming force to be reckoned Read More

Happiness Is Job Security

Posted on 09.26.13 | Connie Podesta |

Let’s talk about work for a minute. Most people don’t often rank HAPPINESS as a major component of success in the workplace. How many times do people put “I’m so happy” on their list of résumé skills and traits? I've never seen it even once. Is your “happiness level” ranked on the yearly evaluation sheet that determines whether you get a raise or promotion? Are you attending training workshops on “Raising the Bar for Happiness” or “Exceeding Happiness Expectations”? Does your company have a five-year strategic plan for increasing happiness ratios? Probably not. But let me tell you: Read More

It’s Time to Take HAPPINESS Seriously

Posted on 09.20.13 | Connie Podesta |

Let me say it straight out. There was a time when I would have never thought in a million years that I would be writing a book on HAPPINESS. Not that I wasn't a happy person. I was (most of the time). And not that I didn't believe HAPPINESS was a cool thing to have. I did. I loved it when it was in my life, missed it when it was wasn't, and did whatever I could to keep it around. But, truth is? I didn't take it SERIOUSLY. When asked to give traits that described someone powerful or highly successful, honestly, HAPPINESS would never have come to the top of my list. I just didn't view Read More

Are You Bah-Humbugging This Holiday?

Posted on 12.11.12 | Connie Podesta |

How to Stay in the Present By Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta It's started already. People are asking, "Connie, how will I EVER get through the holidays?" Irritating family, overwhelming schedules, and stress. Sound familiar? If holidays for you mean more scary than merry--STOP. Take time. Breathe. You get to control your own life. That free will thing? Totally true. Make this the season you take some time for you. Change traditions. Savor the moments. Find your joy. Make some memories. Holidays shouldn't be about the hustle. Go ahead and put the HAPPY back in. There will Read More

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