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Reviews

"Your presentations at WAHSA's Fall Conference are further testimony to your power as a professional speaker. Based on delegates' comments on our evaluation forms, you were the single most important ingredient in our recipe for this successful conference.

Janice Mashak Wisconsin Assoc. of Homes and Services for the Agi

"Your two-hour presentation to our AAL managers resulted in one of the most valuable meetings of the year; at least that is what many of them told me after the event. I agree! One of your talents is your ability to communicate managerial concepts other speakers spend hours grappling with, in just a few words. Your suggestions about how to deal with difficult people, for example, are not only uncomplicated but practical."

John O. Gilbert, President and CEO Aid Association for Lutherans

"I don't know if you are aware that the Million Dollar Round Table rarely invites a speaker back, and never the next year - but in your case we are pleased to make an exception. By popular request, we would like to invite you for an encore presentation as one of our Main Platform speakers...."

Karen Lewis Clark, CMP, Program Coordinator Million Dollar Round Table

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Books

Speech Topics

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!