Connie Dieken

Connie Dieken: Program Outlines

Connie believes every voice can be persuasive and on point. Through her keynotes, workshops, coaching programs, books and CDs, she teaches how to break through short attention spans, short fuses, and other communication challenges. She captivates audiences with her unique television and business stories, teaching lessons learned from her in-the-trenches experiences.

You Lost Me at Hello
How to Talk to a World of Short Attention Spans

• Learn how TV ratings are linked to your business performance
• Discover an unstoppable method to persuade and motivate others
• Conquer long-windedness
• Cut down on resistance and delays
• Convince others to agree and act on your requests
• Break through an overwhelmed, overworked and overteched world
• Grab people's attention and keep it

High Performance Communication
How to Conquer Resistance and Get Results

• Stop rambling and start engaging instantly
• Get your points across clearly - faster & easier
• Win buy-in, even from most difficult people
• Ensure complex ideas are fully understood
• Convince others to agree and act
• Gain commitment, not just compliance
• Elevate performance & morale

Who Me? How to Create an Executive Presence
Breakthrough Techniques to Gain Executive Presence

• Stay composed under pressure
• Appear more polished
• Sound more seasoned and credible
• Stay true to yourself
• Focus and get more done
• Develop leadership strengths
• Manage your vulnerabilities
• Handle tough battles with confidence
• Communicate transparently
• Inspire loyalty

Power Pitch
How to Convince Anyone—Anytime

• Energize any audience, any time
• Persuade others to buy-in
• Organize material that's results-focused
• Manage distracting mannerisms
• Use your space most powerfully
• Answer difficult Q&A
• Be comfortable handling equipment like projectors, remotes and other tools