Skip the "fluff":? An Interview with Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta
?By Julie Escobar
?Having been in and around the speaking and training industries for more than 20 years, I'm often asked what I've found to be some of the most important ingredients in a successful seminar or event.? For a little perspective from the OTHER side of the podium, I asked my friend and extraordinary keynote speaker, Connie Podesta for her top tips for making sure everyone comes away from an event with terrific "AH-HA" moments and genuine tools for change.?
?Here's a little of what I learned…
?Q:? Hey ?Connie ? as always, wonderful talking to you!? As a motivational speaker ? you've got a LOT on your plate when you step onto a stage-right?? You're challenged to connect with a diverse audience, motivate and inspire while being careful not to go too over the top.? For those organizations interesting in hiring a speaker, what should they look for to ensure their event is everything they'd hoped it would be??
?A:? Hi Julie, great to be with you too!? I would first tell them to make sure they have a solid conversation with any speaker they are considering.? Looking at websites and YouTube is great ?but it won't give you the best feel for who you're hiring.? I'd also say to look for a speaker who is more than just "motivational."? Today's audiences want and NEED the EMPOWERMENT that comes from having the right message that can not only transform their mindset and mood short term ? but long term as well. ??
?That's always my goal.? Helping organizations find the gap between where they are now and where they want to be ? then help them close that gap.? You know with the right message and delivery ?people can have a lot of fun and laugh while they're learning.? One of the things I tell event organizers is that I
?Q:? Love that and you're detriot tigers white home jersey right -- in today's world people sometimes need to laugh a little in order to learn.? You're an EXPERT on human behavior, so tell me, how can event planners and leadership who are looking to fill an event handle those naysayers in the workplace who think attending a motivational corporate event is just "fluff"?
A:?? I tell them to make sure they hire a motivational speaker that will do more than just a "rah rah, dream-your-dream kind of speech."? They should be committed to bringing in a motivational speaker that has a strong reputation for inspiring real change, results and valuable take-away, useable information.? People now need real-world answers and strategies.? The nice thing is that when you understand what makes the naysayers tick―getting them to adopt the right message and mindset is easy.?? That's one of the reasons I spend so much time talking with clients long before I ever step on a stage.? If they can share what their challenges are ? I can help them resolve them as well as give them strategies for getting everyone on board for their special event.?
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