The secret to stronger teams, better focus, and clearer leadership? It starts with taking happiness seriously—especially now. 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
Negative People in Your Life? Here’s What the Experts Know
Negative People in Your Life? Here’s What the Experts Know
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
The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You
The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You
The #1 mistake leaders make? Ignoring bad behavior. Silence sends the wrong message—and reinforces the very actions you want to stop. Read More
How to Turn Limitations Into Strengths
How to Turn Limitations Into Strengths
Turn limitations into strengths by identifying your unique talents, owning challenges, and flipping the script for success in work, life, and leadership. Read More
Are You Dealing With Change or Does Change Have to Deal with YOU?
Are You Dealing With Change or Does Change Have to Deal with YOU?
A Little Truth About Change By Keynote Speaker and Human Behavior Expert Connie Podesta Bottom line: The companies I interview say that without a doubt that one of the top traits they are looking for when deciding who to hire, who to fire, and who to promote is a person’s ability to quickly and effectively adapt and adapt to CHANGE without resisting, complaining and becoming overwhelmed. Does that describe your go-to reaction when faced with significant change? I hope so. Change? It’s going to happen, whether you’re ready or not. Like it or not. Want it or not. You don’t always Read More
Solving the People Puzzle
Solving the People Puzzle
Understanding What Makes People Tick is the #1 Key to Success by Motivational Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta So here's what I hear all the time on the phone from potential clients, "To be honest Connie, I don't get it! Why does my audience need an expert in psychology? We're going through a lot of (Fill in the topic blank: Stress. Change. Upheaval. Downsizing. New leadership. Etc. etc.) We need a speaker who can increase our: (Fill in the blank: Sales. Profits. Market Share. Productivity. Leadership. Etc. etc.) Just how can psychology help all that?" My response? "I don't get it Read More
Rah Rah Or REAL Results?
Rah Rah Or REAL Results?
What's Changing for Event Planners and Audiences? by Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta When people ask me if I am a Motivational Speaker I always answer that I definitely motivate audiences to stand up and be accountable. Be proactive. Deal with change. Increase their sales. Rev up performance. Attract more customers. Lead with integrity. Collaborate more. And be a role model. But I am NOT a “rah-rah, dream your dream, you can have whatever you want with the right attitude” kind of speaker. Why? One is because that type of motivation is not long-lasting. It's a quick fix in a world Read More
Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages
Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages
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