Organizational therapist, human resource professional, and expert in the psychology of human behavior, Connie Podesta is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Having worked with hundreds of corporations nationwide, Connie has an insider's knowledge of organizations and uses this unique perspective to create customized presentations on key issues such as personal accountability, communication, life balance, customer service, leadership, sales, team building, change and productivity. With both the experience and personality to captivate an audience, Connie has encouraged millions of people to achieve the success they desire, the happiness they seek, and the personal and professional life they deserve. Multi-faceted and uniquely able to involve her audience, Connie combines her business expertise with her diverse talents as a comedienne, author, Board Certified Professional Counselor, and radio/TV personality to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development.

MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS:

Life Would be Easy if it Weren't for Other People
Challenge: Helping People Understand the Mystery of Human Behavior
Imagine what you and your team could accomplish if you were able to decode the "mystery" of human behavior as it applies to every aspect of your life! Connie Podesta knows that a key strategy for personal and professional growth is learning as much as possible about yourself and others. Every successful business or relationship hinges on your ability to understand why people do what they do and say what they say so you can ACT rather than REACT to even the most difficult of situations. Connie's funny and right-on-target presentation will reveal the secret to dealing effectively with every type of personality-including the ones who drive you crazy-so you can enjoy a new level of success, happiness, and satisfaction at work and at home.

Stand Out From the Crowd
How to Out-Think and Out-Perform the Competition
"Business as usual" is no longer enough. The game has changed and the competition is closing in with new strategies daily. If you want to succeed in an environment where dramatic change happens at the click of a mouse, then ASK YOURSELF: What do you bring to the table that is so memorable that people would CHOOSE to be your customer, colleague, employee, leader, or partner? Your success will depend upon your ability to differentiate and be recognized as a "one-of-a-kind" brand that delivers more than expected in the areas of added value and amazing service. Entertaining, yet insightful and refreshingly candid, Connie has the answers you need to accelerate past your competition and truly STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD!

SALES:
Stand Out From the Crowd
"Selling as usual" won't close the deal anymore. Prices, products and services have begun to look alike in the eyes of your customers, and the competition is "cutting deals." If you want to succeed in sales today, you must set yourself apart and be recognized as a unique, "one-of-a-kind" brand. ASK YOURSELF: What do you offer in the way of added value, extraordinary customer service and creative business consulting that would cause a customer to
CHOOSE to buy a product or service from YOU rather than your competition?" With wit, wisdom and captivating insight into the mind of both the buyer and the seller, Connie will show you how to STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD and look at "SALES" from a whole new perspective. Get ready to sell like you've never sold before-and enjoy a flood of new customers and bankable profitability!

Leadership:
Stand Out From the Crowd
You have the power and opportunity everyday to lead others to success. Leadership is not defined by title or corner office, but rather by how you DECIDE to live your life. Your personality, beliefs, character, values and intent are reflected in your choices, words, actions - and your ability or potential to INFLUENCE the thoughts, behaviors, attitudes and lives of the people around you either positively or negatively. ASK YOURSELF: Are you the type of person that others would CHOOSE to imitate, follow and respect? Do you STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD because of your skills, talents, ethics and expertise? With humor, insight and her "no-nonsense" style, Connie will share the secrets of being the leader others can't WAIT to follow.

Achieving Balance in a Crazy 24/7 World
Challenge: Helping people stay sane when there is just too much to do!
What if you were able to manage all the demands of employers, customers, co-workers, family, and friends while also taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally? Sound impossible? Connie Podesta, an expert in the psychology of human behavior, helps people do just that in a world where seemingly no one sleeps, and even sane people are turning into the workaholic they promised they would never become. Connie uses humor (when is the last time you laughed?) insight, and a realistic take on life to help people re-assess what is important, re-align their priorities, and re-adjust their thinking so they can enjoy the life they work so hard to achieve.

PRODUCTS:

Texting Harry

"Texting Harry" is a book about one aspect of how our world has changed. Business as usual is over because we are communicating differently, shorter deadlines, multitasking, longer work days and work weeks-Texting Harry gives the reader courage because the book also looks at the positive aspects of learning new technologies and methods of communication and how this change when learned will improve our lives.

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! 

Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't for OTHER People
(co-authored with Vicki Sanderson)

In this book, Connie Podesta shows how to develop healthy communication patterns with difficult people.  In includes strategies to help make reltionships work better for you...immediately.  This book is for both the novice and the seasoned professional who desires positive communication in their business and personal life.

How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep
(co-authored with Jean Gatz)

Based on a personal survey of hundreds of business owners, managers, and human resource professionals nationwide, this book by Connie Podesta focuses on the top eight hi-performing strategies of successful employees.  Definitely recommended reading for anyone interested in the secrets of staying employed in today's precarious job market, "How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep" is also perfect for CEO's and managers who would like their employees to know exactly what is expected of them.  (Also available in Spanish).

Self Esteem & the Six-Second Secret

Updated Version! Author Connie Podesta takes a serious look at self-esteem, stressing attention as a key element.  Connie Podesta defines attention as "the amount of time and the amount of energy spent in any given siguation." According to the author, each of us attends in one of three way.  Two of those ways are actually counterproductive.  Both negative attention and ignoring (no time, no energy) are counterproductive to establishing self-esteem.  Connie Podesta also highlights positive attention and its impact on improving self-esteem.