Organizational therapist, human resource professional, and expert in the psychology of human behavior and group dynamics, Connie Podesta is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive, and entertaining sessions.

Having worked with hundreds of corporations nationwide, Connie has a working knowledge of organizations from the inside out, 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. Connie has both the experience and personality to relate to all types of audiences, and she has helped millions of people 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 as a Human Resource Director, Director of Employee Assistance, and Director of Staff Relations with her diverse talents as a comedienne, celebrated author of three books, Licensed Professional Counselor, and radio/TV personality to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development.

• Mastering the Game of Life : Living life successfully is definitely a challenge, especially when trying to juggle the increasing demands of an ever-changing and highly competitive workplace...the on-going responsibilities of family and friends...our personal needs for rest and relaxation...ah, the never-ending game of life! However, once we understand the underlying rules of the game, we can more easily navigate through life's challenges with less stress and more fun. Integrity, character, and fair play are indeed the values needed to maintain a positive attitude, even when life doesn't go as planned.
  
  
• Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People : Life is full of difficult people, situations and demands but we never quite learn to live with them. This fast-paced, entertaining session explores the differences between men and women, touches on marriage and parenting and then moves into the workplace, describing the whiner, tattler, gossiper, complainer and the employee who says, "that's not my job." Though humorous and motivational, this presentation is full of techniques that can be applied immediately to home and work to help build better relationships, open lines of communication and enjoy life a little bit more.
  
  
• How To Be The Person Successful Companies Fight To Keep : Based on a personal survey of hundreds of business owners, managers, and human resource professionals in almost every industry nationwide, Connie shares the honest truth about what these companies feel about their best and worst employees. A must for anyone interested in the inside secrets to staying employed in today's precarious job market. Also perfect for CEO's and managers who would like their employees to know exactly what is expected of them.
  
  
• If We're Going To Win This Race, We Need To Run In The Same Direction : Imagine if you will...people working together in a positive environment, sharing ideas, taking risks, supporting one another, resolving conflicts face to face and treating others with dignity and respect. Does this sound like the Twilight Zone? If so, this information-packed, dynamic presentation is for you! Positive attitudes and a commitment to cooperation are essential to the success of any team - at work or at home. An excellent, memorable keynote presentation guaranteed to motivate, entertain and educate.
  
  
• Leadership Seminar or Retreat : Leading people can be stressful. The world is changing. Sometimes the stress of keeping up is overwhelming. Effective leaders must address the need for better customer service, the demand for higher quality and the cry for solid, consistent leadership. And, the most successful leaders are incorporating other "people-oriented" skills, such as customer service, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication skills, balancing home and career, stress management, making effective presentations, self-esteem in the workplace, burnout,improving employee morale and quality management. This program can be an outstanding leadership retreat.
  
  
• Journey - A One-Woman Comedy/Drama : Connie Podesta's Journey is a memorable experience for men and women of all ages. It is a story of love, choices and relationships with an emphasis on interpersonal communication and family values. Written and performed by Connie herself, Journey is a warm, sensitive, yet humorous look at a journey through childhood, teens, college, marriage, parenthood, career, mid-life crisis and retirement. Connie's wisdom, sense of humor, sensitivity and passion will indeed take you on a journey as you watch your own life unfold before your eyes.