Connie Podesta

  • Award-Winning Speaker



Connie has been asked to lend her expertise to companies going through upheaval, reorganization, change, downsizing, and mergers/acquisitions as well as businesses who are at the top of their game, yet still want to stay competitive and reach even higher. Whatever stage you’re in, or special attention your team needs, you’ll know even before she gets on stage that your organization is in great hands.

 

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The Power of Influence, Persuasion, and Teamwork: Successful People are Great Influencers.

They know how to get consensus, ownership and buy-in from the people who count–without manipulation, intimidation, sacrificing relationships, or stepping on toes. Bottom line: Getting the job done the right way hinges on your ability to “sell” yourself and your ideas in such a trus ...

They know how to get consensus, ownership and buy-in from the people who count–without manipulation, intimidation, sacrificing relationships, or stepping on toes. Bottom line: Getting the job done the right way hinges on your ability to “sell” yourself and your ideas in such a trusting and positive way that people will CHOOSE to: Follow your lead. Cooperate with you. Learn from you. Buy from you. Partner with you. And…support you so you can make things happen! With a rare blend of laugh-out-loud humor, uncanny insight into human nature and killer persuasive strategies, Human Relations expert Connie Podesta, will take you right inside the minds of the people you need to influence and impress. You will learn how to negotiate differences, influence behaviors, change attitudes, overcome objections, and close the deal so you can create an amazing network of PEOPLE who have one common goal: to willingly help you GET THE JOB DONE NOW!

The Power of Persuasion, Passion, and Personality: Think You've Heard Everything There Is To Know About Sales?

Then make way for some game-changing, money-making, customer-attracting ideas that will literally blow the roof off “sales done the old way.” Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and sales strategies has helped millions of people take sales to a whole new level&h ...

Then make way for some game-changing, money-making, customer-attracting ideas that will literally blow the roof off “sales done the old way.” Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior and sales strategies has helped millions of people take sales to a whole new level…and have more fun while getting there. First step– no more excuses. If you believe that PRICE, PRODUCT, MARKETING or TERRITORY are the main reasons for not closing the deal, think again. Customers tell a different story. Connie takes you right smack inside the mind of today’s new breed of customer: bargain-hunting, demanding, indecisive, internet savvy, overwhelmed with choices. And, very SELECTIVE about WHO they CHOOSE to do business with. With her tell-it-like-it-is delivery and laugh-out-loud humor, Connie is ready to help you sell like never before so you can sit back and watch both your business and your bank account grow and GROW! 

The Power of Accountability, Empowerment, and Ownership.

In a perfect world all employees would be high-achieving, self-motivated, engaging team players who see the big picture and always strive to do their best to get the job done on time without complaining. In the real world many employees simply “meet expectations,” lack initiative, bring ...

In a perfect world all employees would be high-achieving, self-motivated, engaging team players who see the big picture and always strive to do their best to get the job done on time without complaining.  In the real world many employees simply “meet expectations,” lack initiative, bring their personal life to work, stress over every change, and whine about having to WORK….on the job!  “Enough!” says Human Behavior and Leadership Development expert Connie Podesta, who has empowered thousands of leaders worldwide with the attitudes, mindsets and strategies necessary to create a team that’s willing, able and excited to get the job done THE RIGHT WAY! With her signature blend of comedy and “tell-it-like-it-is” delivery, Connie takes you inside the minds of even your most difficult employees so you can turn negative attitudes into positive, entitlement into accountability, complacency into productivity, complaining into solutions and “that’s not my job” into ownership. Isn’t it time to learn how to change even your worst nightmare into your star performer (or send them to your competitor as a new hire?) Now there’s an idea!

The Power of Relationships and Communication

Difficult people? Move over! Crazy demands? Under control! Critical conversations? No problem! Imagine what you could accomplish if you could decode the mystery of human behavior and truly understand what makes people do what they do and say what they say (including yourself!) Research shows that th ...

Difficult people? Move over! Crazy demands? Under control! Critical conversations? No problem! Imagine what you could accomplish if you could decode the mystery of human behavior and truly understand what makes people do what they do and say what they say (including yourself!) Research shows that the #1 key to SUCCESS is the ability to GET ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE. Bottom line: how you CHOOSE to relate to, communicate with, be accountable to, resolve conflict with and garner respect from other people will directly impact your ability to: Lead effectively. Increase sales. Maximize productivity. Attract customers. Work as a team. Enjoy life. Stay healthy. Be happy. And… Experience success. With laugh-out-loud humor, killer take-away strategies and her tell-it-like-it-is delivery, Human Relations expert Connie Podesta will take you right inside the minds and personalities of the PEOPLE you deal with every day–bosses, colleagues, partners, customers, friends, and family– so YOU can ACT, rather than REACT to whatever life throws your way. Get ready for less stress and more success!

The Power of Brand, Innovation, and Service.

Business as Usual? No way! Status quo? Move over? Change? Keep it Coming!Bottom line:Your future success depends on your ability toOUT-SHINEpast performance,OUT-THINKold ideas andOUT-MANEUVERanyone who says it can’t be done. Simply “meeting expectations” doesn’t cut it anymor ...

Business as Usual? No way! Status quo? Move over? Change? Keep it Coming! Bottom line: Your future success depends on your ability to OUT-SHINE past performance, OUT-THINK old ideas and OUT-MANEUVER anyone who says it can’t be done. Simply “meeting expectations” doesn’t cut it anymore. YOU and YOUR BRAND have to be so extraordinarily AWESOME, UNIQUE, and VITAL that people will CHOOSE to do business with YOU instead of your competitor! Ready? Meet Human Relations expert Connie Podesta who is both refreshingly candid and wonderfully entertaining. She will definitely bring out your edgy, creative, competitive side as she takes you inside the minds of today’s savvy, but super-demanding global market and delivers some killer, powerhouse strategies that will help you increase sales, profits, good will and your customer base. Competition – watch out!
 

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President of Connie Podesta Presents, LLC
Her unique and visionary company helps organizations, corporations and businesses challenge the status quo and re-think “business as usual” so they can differentiate themselves, STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD and sail past the competition. Connie’s clients learn to: increase revenue and sales, rev up performance, work as a team, lead more effectively, attract new customers, stay healthy, and enjoy life more.

First-hand experience as Director of Human Relations, Director of Staff Development, and Director of Employee Assistance
This unique insight and real-life experience enables Connie to tackle the tough issues facing corporations today with humor and sensitivity.

Expert in the psychology of human relations, an organizational therapist, and a Board Certified Professional Counselor
Connie truly understands people. What they need, want, and deserve to make their life better-both at home and at work. This provides her with the intuitive knowledge and skill set to help people truly understand why people (including themselves)do what they do and say what they say. This empowers Connie’s audiences to be able to ACT, rather than REACT to even the most difficult people and situations.

An impressive client list that includes Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses and associations
Connie has worked with hundreds of organizations throughout the years and for many, it’s comforting to know that they’re hiring someone who has garnered the respect and business of like-minded, successful business owners. In terms of bringing the best to your audience – experience counts!