Connie Holmes

Connie Jo Holmes is a captivating speaker, inspirational storyteller, and creative businesswomen spear-heading a movement in leadership called The Authority ActivatorTM, her original blueprint for creating confident, courageous, impactful professionals who lead and live with purpose while modeling the way for others to do the same.

Carrying the power of 30 years of corporate mastery in one hand and entrepreneurial hustle in the other, Connie blends her training in strategic planning, project management, emotional intelligence, leadership, hypnotherapy, life coaching, teaching, and stand-up comedy to bring a unique, no-nonsense, confidently courageous energy to her work, earning praise for her fearless attitude, confident spirit, and creative delivery of her message. She is a keynote speaker, presenter, and workshop instructor for a variety of industries, delivering an experiential message that connects with the audience.

Connie is a professional speaker, published author, instructor, master life coach, certified hypnotherapist, and neuro-linguistic programming specialist with a gift for facilitating deep and lasting transformation. She introduces elite leaders to The Life by DesignTM experience where confidence becomes conviction and success becomes fulfillment.

Connie has been featured on keynote speaker stages, local television programs, podcasts, and summits, creating a transformative, memorable experience leaving the audience motivated and ready to step confidently into action.

She brings nearly three decades of corporate leadership experience together with expertise in emotional intelligence, leadership development, neuroscience, coaching, and behavioral change. Her engaging, humorous, and practical presentations help professionals stop reacting to circumstances and start becoming the authority of their own lives.

Connie lives her life by a quote from Frank Scully, which is, "Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?" and it was because of this mindset that she pushed her limits to do stand-up comedy with a 30-minute skit. Connie believes in building confidence in all that she does while also showing how to live life as a leader, so she ensures that she models the way in all that she does to be authentic and to inspire others.

Since Connie has corporate experience that ranges from medical association, manufacturing, non-profit, and family-owned business and she is a business owner, she brings a vast array of perspectives to her work.