Connie Holmes
Self-leadership, communication & emotional intelligence that drive influence, impact and results.
Travels from Janesville WI, USA
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Speaks on:
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Development
Influential Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Communication
Company Values
Speaks to:
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Associations & Membership Orgs
Health & Wellness
Nonprofits & NGOs
Formats:
Keynote
Workshop
Breakout
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Key Audience Outcomes
Gained practical steps to implement immediately
Developed a clearer understanding of emotional intelligence and its application
Felt more confident and empowered to take on new challenges
Acquired new insights and strategies to build and diversify their business
Learned how to navigate difficult conversations and different personality types with empathy
Connie's Bio
Connie Holmes is the Clean Up in Aisle 7 Speaker, helping leaders at every level avoid and resolve workplace conflict so people can get work done productively and collaboratively. She believes leadership isn’t a title; it's how we show up. Through her O.W.N. I.T.™ self-leadership framework, Connie helps teams strengthen communication, lead with emotional intelligence, and take intentional action before small misunderstandings become expensive messes. A captivating speaker, inspirational storyteller, and creative entrepreneur, Connie is also the creator of The Authority Activator™ her original blueprint for developing confident, courageous, and impactful professionals who lead with purpose and model the way for others. With 30 years of corporate leadership in one hand and entrepreneurial grit in the other, Connie brings a rare blend of strategic planning, project management, human behavior, hypnotherapy, coaching, NLP, and stand-up comedy to the stage, resulting in an impactful event.
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Connie Offers the Following Talks
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The EQ Advantage: Emotionally Smart Workplaces
Define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and explain its impact on leadership effectiveness, team performance, and project success
Review data that indicates why a high EQ is just as important and effective as a high IQ as it relates to collaborations, cross-functional teams, and overall effectiveness within business objectives
Recognize self-awareness and self-regulation techniques to better lead under pressure to increase connection, support accountability, improve decision-making, and ensure project completion and excellence
Apply strategies and techniques for recognizing others’ emotions to maintain effective communication, efficient collaboration, along with trust and team building within in-person, virtual, and hybrid project teams
Implement emotionally intelligent communication practices to reduce conflict, enhance clarity, and improve stakeholder engagement across all phases of the project lifecycle
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45 - 90 minutes
The Art of Communication: Learn Techniques to Communicate with Confidence, Impact, and Influence
Apply emotional intelligence principles to communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and self-awareness in challenging situations.
Use practical communication techniques to navigate high-stakes and difficult conversations while maintaining trust and credibility.
Identify and apply essential communication non-negotiables that strengthen connection, reduce misunderstandings, and create alignment.
Strengthen their executive presence and influence by using intentional voice, language, listening, and nonverbal communication.
Implement actionable strategies to communicate more effectively, manage difficult dynamics, and inspire collaboration and results.
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45 - 90 minutes
Legacy in Motion: How Strong Professionals Shape the World One Interaction at a Time
Gain an in-depth knowledge of emotional intelligence with actionable steps to immediately utilize
Develop deeper leadership skills that are rooted in human psychology
Deepen working relationships by understanding people's model of the world, their human needs, and their communication method
Implement strategies that encourage long-term vision versus short-term outcome
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0.75 - 3 hours
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Deep understanding of the qualities of a powerful and productive mindset
The transformative power of a focused mind
Developing an identity mindset to step into the version of you that you and your business need for your growth and fulfillment
Make informed decisions that reduce burnout and overwhelm
Evidence-based strategies to develop a powerful and productive mindset
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30 - 90 minutes
Influential Leadership
confidence
influential leadership
ending imposter syndrome
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30 - 90 minutes
Everyday Influence: The Principles of Self-Leadership
Define self-leadership and recognize how their mindset, choices, emotions, and behaviors directly influence their performance, relationships, and results regardless of their role or title.
Identify the internal patterns that get in their way and apply practical strategies to shift their thinking, manage their reactions, and respond more intentionally under pressure.
Use personal ownership and emotional intelligence to communicate more effectively, navigate challenging situations, and positively influence the people and environment around them.
Apply simple self-leadership strategies immediately to increase confidence, accountability, productivity, and effectiveness at work and in everyday life.
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1 - 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Connie
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Absolutely! We can schedule pre-event planning calls to explore your needs to ensure the content matches your client's needs and desired outcomes.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
When appropriate, I post on all my social media channels, share with my email list. I also will create a promotional video for you to share through all of your channels as well as for all attendees.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
Of course I can and I do. I am a published author of four books, and I love a meet-and-greet!
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
I understand this. We can have a conversation to see how we can work together to find creative ways to make it a win-win.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
Yes. Whatever I prepare for the opportunity is yours to have for attendees and registrants.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
Happy to have you record my presentation. I just ask for a copy and to discuss how the recording will be shared before publishing.