Interaction…. Humor… A Relevant Message… These are just a few of the things a Connie Podesta keynote promises and delivers.

Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People
Challenge: Creating and maintaining successful relationships.
Let's admit it — sometimes people and situations can be just a bit challenging. Being able to communicate effectively during these times can make or break a deal, determine outcomes and results, and affect our ability to achieve the success we desire, the happiness we seek, and the professional and personal life we deserve. There is no one better to help us understand the fascinating world of human behavior than Connie Podesta. Both entertaining and inspiring, Connie's amazing insight into ourselves and others (including a few who "drive us crazy") will empower you with the knowledge you need to be healthier, happier, richer, and less stressed! Now isn't life easier already?

The Secret To Wealth, Health, Success And Happiness
Challenge: Balancing life, home and career.
In our busy, demanding world, staying happy, healthy and SANE is a balancing act at best! An expert in the psychology of human behavior, Connie Podesta certainly knows what it takes to make life a positive, worthwhile, and exciting experience. Connie challenges her audiences to make the changes and decisions necessary to achieve their greatest dreams by focusing on the four key areas of life that must be in order and balance. Both entertaining and inspiring, Connie's wisdom and insight into human nature have helped thousands of people be more successful, wealthy, happy and healthy in both their personal and professional lives. The first step is figuring out exactly what we want in life… but the real secret is learning how to achieve it!

Sensational Leaders = Sensational Results
Challenge: Developing leadership qualities and skills.
Wouldn't it be great if everyone at work were totally committed to being responsible, having positive attitudes, working hard, and treating people respectfully? Unfortunately, most of us in leadership roles will experience people who are, shall we say, a bit "challenging"? Connie Podesta has helped thousands of leaders learn to enjoy work more, be less stressed, "deal" more effectively with employees, customers, and team members (including the "challenging" ones), and still have a PERSONAL LIFE! Combining her talent for entertaining and involving the audience with her "tell-it-like-it-is" style, Connie tackles the make-or-break issues that control productivity, inspire personal accountability, and transform life, leadership styles and bottom lines. Doesn't work sound better already?

If We're Going To Win This Race, We Need To Run In The Same Direction
Challenge: Working together as a team.
Imagine… people working together in a respectful, positive environment, personally accountable for results, willingly sharing ideas, and successfully embracing change. Too good to be true? Not according to Connie Podesta, who combines her talent for comedy with an insightful (and right-on-target!) look into the psychology of human behavior (including those "challenging" people and situations). Learning to communicate effectively with all kinds of personalities, ages, cultures, and ideologies will not only strengthen the entire organization, but also give each person on the team the opportunity to enjoy work more while at the same time, achieve the happiness, health, and success they deserve.

Leadership is NOT a title… it’s a CHOICE!
Challenge: Focusing on personal accountability and making good choices.
Leadership is NOT about a title – it is a conscious choice about how we CHOOSE to live our lives. There are “leaders” present at every level of every organization, at every moment, in every situation – people who have the COURAGE to do what’s right, the COMMITMENT to hold themselves and others accountable, and the strength of CHARACTER to coach, mentor, and encourage others to follow their example. Combining a great sense of humor with her no-nonsense approach, Connie challenges audiences to recognize that exceptional leadership skills are a necessary foundation for the success, health, and happiness of every relationship they have, both personally and professionally. Now that’s priceless!

Life – Part II
Challenge: To create a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in human relationships.
You asked for her and you got her! Now--back by popular demand--Connie Podesta returns to challenge, entertain, and inspire her audiences with a deeper exploration of human behaviors! For those of you who’ve heard Connie before, you know what to expect… the fun and motivation you want with plenty of great NEW information you can use immediately to create happier, healthier, less stressed, and more successful personal and professional lives. For those of you who haven’t heard Connie before… you are in for a wonderful experience! Her original presentation “Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t For Other People” is outstanding, but Connie’s all-new “Life--Part II” program is every bit as memorable, and packed with more information and more techniques for an even better understanding of human relationships! So welcome back the fun, motivation, and content—all rolled up into a burst of energy named Connie Podesta!

Never Waste a Good Crisis
Challenge: How to succeed even when life doesn’t go as planned.
Life is full of surprises; even in the best of times things don't always go as planned. How we act or react to life’s trials is the key to managing these inevitable storms. Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and crisis management, is renowned for her expertise and ability to empower her audiences to optimize the good times, but more importantly, to regain and maintain control of their lives during uncertain and stressful times. Combining compassion, wit, and a dose of “you can do this” attitude, Connie demonstrates that even in times of stress or crisis, you CAN re-discover a sense of purpose and empowerment in your life. She provides the tools and motivation to turn any crisis into a breakthrough instead of a breakdown. Now that's an opportunity that should never be wasted!

Achieving Balance in a CRAZY 24/7 World!
"There just is not enough time in the day," or, "I have to be everything to everyone," or how about, "No matter how hard I work, I just keep getting further behind?" Well, welcome to our CRAZY 24/7 world…where nobody sleeps and everyone seems to compete as to who works more hours per week. In our busy, demanding culture, staying happy, healthy, and SANE is a balancing act at best! An expert in the psychology of human behavior, Connie Podesta certainly knows what it takes to make life a positive, worthwhile, and exciting experience. She also understands how difficult it is to manage the daily demands of employers, colleagues, customers, friends, and family while still carving out time to take care of ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally. With her entertaining, no-nonsense style, Connie gives her audiences the confidence, tools, and encouragement necessary to gain, or to re-gain, that essential sense of balance, while maintaining the powerful edge required to succeed both personally and professionally in our highly competitive world. Now, don't you feel less stressed already?

Spotlight Leadership: The Performance of a Lifetime
Challenge: Setting the stage for effectively influencing people in positive ways.
Contrary to popular belief, leadership is NOT about a title or a corner office. Leadership is a personal choice to live life with integrity, compassion, and respect. Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and leadership development, is also a comedienne and entertainer. Her stage experience enabled her to recognize that the theater is truly a metaphor for life and leadership. As Shakespeare famously noted, “all the world's a stage..." and everyone we know, meet and communicate with each day comprise our collective "audience." The choices we make, what we say, and all that we do will impact and influence the thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes of the people in our lives, whether at work or at home, in either a positive or negative way. Connie has motivated millions of people to integrate superior leadership qualities into BOTH their professional and personal lives. With her trademark humor, results-driven substance, and engaging style, Connie guides her audiences to become leaders who truly deserve a standing ovation!

Sales…What Psychology can Teach you that Sales Training Will Not!
Would you like to develop more long-term customers, close more deals, and yes…you can admit it…make LOTS more money in sales? Do you want insight into the core differences between selling to men and to women? What about how to reach a new generation who has its own unique “buying” idiosyncrasies? If so, then Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and sales strategies, will take you beyond the typical "needs assessment-sign the contract" sales approach and into the subconscious mind of buyers, revealing what they truly want and need from a salesperson.

Understanding the psychology of the entire ‘buying and selling cycle’ and adjusting your selling techniques will quickly and dramatically impact your results, and in turn, increase your profits. With her comedic wit and no-nonsense approach, Connie will challenge you to look at sales from a whole new perspective. So get ready to sell…as you’ve never sold before!

Sensational Leaders = Sensational Results!
Wouldn't it be fantastic if everyone you interviewed was qualified, excited, and committed to becoming an integral part of your team? Imagine if all your employees were responsible, hard-working, honest, positive, and self-motivated. Or better yet, wouldn’t you like to learn how to communicate, inspire, and lead each individual on your team (as well as colleagues, bosses, and customers)? A good leader will inspire a team to WANT to be cooperative and productive.

Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and leadership development, takes you beyond the typical "six keys to leadership" training and into the minds of your employees. Gain insight into the psychology of recruiting, retaining, leading, coaching, and training your team. Connie’s invaluable expertise and entertaining no-nonsense style will dramatically improve your leadership abilities, forever changing how you relate to your staff, co-workers, and customers. So get ready to be the kind of leader that guides your team to achieving sensational results!

Solo-Entrepreneur: On Your Own - but NOT Alone
Deciding to become an entrepreneur speaks volumes about your personality type. Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior, sales, and leadership development, knows that those who are “entrepreneurial” are typically inclined to embrace new enterprises and ventures, take on some risks, and accept full responsibility for the outcome. When interviewed, most people admit they have always had a ‘secret dream’ of owning their own business, being their own boss, and doing things on their own terms. But entrepreneurs don't just dream about it-they actually do it! Entrepreneurs develop plans, build relationships, create strategies, and more to turn their dreams into a reality. Along the way, they also discover the many ups and downs that come along with being "totally in charge.”

Connie Podesta, an entrepreneur herself, has succeeded in creating an exceptionally successful professional speaking business… and she has lived to tell about it! So, you are not alone – with her trademark humor, amazing insight, and no-nonsense approach, Connie will challenge you, motivate you, educate you, and surprise you with the essential secrets and strategies EVERY entrepreneur needs in order to achieve a level of success far beyond their wildest expectations. Now, that's truly the definition of the American Dream!

Make A Fortune Selling To Women
Statistics show that women influence 85% of all purchasing decisions. However, most sales training focuses on selling to men—even though men and women have very different expectations about their shopping and purchasing experiences. Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and sales strategies, will give you a realistic and insightful view into a woman’s mind from the moment the sales relationship begins. She shares the top five deal breakers for women and how to avoid them so you can CLOSE THE DEAL every time. Connie has helped tens of thousands of salespeople attract and keep more customers plus become more successful than they thought possible. And the really good news? You’ll also learn new information about how to understand the psychology of selling to men as well!