Connie Dieken: Transforming Leaders into Influencers
Case Studies
Connie Dieken ensures every keynote speaking and coaching engagement gets results
Coaching Case Studies
Teenage Art Prodigy Shines in the International Spotlight
A teenage art prodigy propelled onto the international media stage needed help unveiling a national peace monument to John Lennon, which held natural international acclaim.
Young Financier Secures Billionaire Clients Through Influence and Integrity
A newly appointed CEO of an international financial firm had a lot to prove to his board and his company. His youth had overshadowed his intellect and his leadership abilities.
Simplify to Amplify: Remove the Bloat to Influence the Board of Directors
Corporate presentations are often filled with overwhelming amounts of content because in order for many to prove they've done their due diligence, they believe more is more.
Prepping for Guest Appearances on MSNBC's Morning Joe and CNBC's Mad Money
You might expect that the CFO and Vice Chairman of a successful Fortune 500 company to naturally speak with memorable impact, but it’s rarely the case.
National Industry President Becomes the Most In-Demand Speaker in His Industry
The president of a national industry organization needed to prepare for a speaking tour at high-profile industry events.
Keynote Case Studies
Reenergizing Sales Teams to Win in the Face of Economic Challenges in Hospitality
CLIENT: American Hotel Register Company
Giving Sales Teams Back Their Influence in the Face of Competition and Word-of-Mouth
CLIENT: Bausch & Lomb
Bringing Together Individual Researchers into the Collaborative Fold to Save Lives
CLIENT: Cleveland Clinic
Effective Leadership Starts with Becoming Influential Leaders and Communicators
CLIENT: Vistage International
Influencing the Team Dynamic to Break the Ideation Barrier and Build a Culture of Growth
CLIENT: Wyndham Vacation Ownership
See why Connie is the influential leadership and communication expert
"Connie is amazing in her personal approach and individually tailored each presentation to my specific industry."
Larry Jaeger, Apple
February 11, 2013
How to Influence Fellow Senior Leaders
Membership on a senior leadership team gives you immense cachet. You’re in a circle of highly visible, powerful leaders. Your role is complex. You simultaneously manage your own business unit, function, or division while serving on a senior team that creates the organization’s future. To boot, you may be vying with those peers for a higher spot in the succession plan. As an executive coach, I’ve noticed that many of you are grappling with some loaded questions: Do I have influence with my peers? How do I add value? And how do I handle the conflicts that arise when strong-willed leaders butt heads? Here are a few ideas to ponder:
September 13, 2012
Leader, Teleprompted: Why Executives Must Master the Machine
As an executive, you're called upon to deliver important messages to your organization and the marketplace. People look to you to set the tone in public speaking. You want to come across as a strong leader, but natural. To complicate matters, your busy schedule doesn't allow a minute to spare. That's why you need to master the Teleprompter. Man and the machine are converging in today's media-centric world. If you're a leader, you're now a broadcaster. Or at least a narrowcaster with consequences. Soon, you'll be called upon to record crisp messages for both your organization's intranet and the broader Internet.