Are you interested in hiring Connie Podesta to speak at your event, conference, trade show, meeting, or convention?
As a keynote speaker, she knows how to command a stage where she can deliver a powerful presentation that will captivate your audience.
On this page you can contact Connie Podesta’s speaker booking agency to learn more about her speaking fees and availability.
A booking agent will respond to you within two business hours to let you know if they are available and how much they cost.
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Connie Podesta has been a specialist in Customer Engagement for over 15 years. Since Roundcube’s inception, she has worked with small and large organizations and has witnessed enormous developments in the internet world. She has taken strides in customer engagement and digital marketing, and she knows how confusing modern technology can be.
Her ability to combine educational substance with humor so that she can impart critical messages about the need for human connection has made her one of the most sought-after speakers in the business world, and she has a proven track record of success. Connie Podesta has combined her passion for education and career in coaching with the principles of public speaking. She is an engaging speaker whose leadership principles and entertaining personality have made her a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate and non-profit events.
Connie Podesta is the Director of Global Corporate Affairs at the investment management firm Blackstone Group. She is a member of Blackstone’s Executive Committee and its Management Committee and acts as its Chief Diversity Officer. Ms. Podesta joined Blackstone in January 2009 as a Managing Director and Head of its Global Corporate Affairs team.
Before that Ms. Podesta was a partner with Burson-Marsteller, a public relations firm where she had worked for 22 years, including as its Worldwide Chairwoman. She has also served on the boards of the New York Stock Exchange, The Children’s Health Fund, the Greater New York Hospital Association, and the New York Academy of Sciences, and as Co-Chair of the New York City Partnership.
She is a professional public speaker and a master trainer with expertise in the psychology of human behavior. She is a former media executive and she has a passion for helping people in developing skills in managing human behavior. She also works with both individuals and organizations who want to improve their interactions with people and achieve better results. Connie has been a frequent guest on many TV shows including Good Day NY, The Today Show, and CNBC, as well as in newspapers such as USA Today, New York Post, and New York Daily News. She has also been interviewed by prominent radio programs including BBC, CBS, and NBC.
Connie has been providing professional and engaging programming to a variety of audiences her entire career. She has presented to over 15,000 students, parents, and community members. Her presentations include more than 650 career-related workshops for more than 75,000 students. She has touched the lives of over 1,000,000 students in her career. Although Connie is very accomplished in her career, she is most proud of her role as a mother. She loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and son as they expand their world.
Connie shares the story of her journey in the speaking industry. She recalls how she got started by cold calling speaking agents and how she was told: “You’re Irish, you’re fat, you’re a woman, you’re too young, you can’t speak, and you’re inexperienced. We don’t want to waste our time on you.” She called another speaking agency with her last $200 and asked to be put on their speaker list. The owner inadvertently hung up on her, and she got back on the phone and said, “Hello! Are you there?” This time he put her on the speaker list. Connie has now spoken to more than 150,000 people and she has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal.
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Connie Podesta’s speaking fees can vary depending on the type of event you are producing and where it is located.
Her speaking fee can also vary depending on whether you need them to deliver a live or virtual presentation.
Please note we do not work with organizations looking for speakers to speak for free, do podcasts or interviews, or do non-paid charity work.
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To inquire about her speaking fees and costs, contact Keynote Speakers Agency today to book Connie Podesta for a live or virtual event, meeting, special appearance, conference, or trade-show.
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