Connie Dieken - Biography
Connie Dieken – Expert in leadership influence, change and presence
Connie Dieken is one of the world’s leading voices for effective leadership influence in the age of change. The Emmy award-winning TV journalist, bestselling author and founder of the Influence Lab supports leaders in shaping transformative change with integrity and clarity. Her methods combine scientific research with practical implementation – always with a focus on sustainable impact.
For over two decades, she has been researching in the Influence Lab how leaders can strategically build and strengthen their influence. She has developed three innovative tools that are used by leadership teams worldwide. In her keynotes, she combines insights from leadership practice with gripping stories from her career as a news presenter and C-level consultant – with the aim of providing immediately actionable inspiration.
Lecture topics by Connie Dieken
- The Future of Your Leadership Influence – How to Lead Positive Change in a Disrupted, Divided World
In this keynote, you will learn how to lead with integrity through a non-manipulative approach and establish three impactful habits. It will focus on the Influence Cycle© – a method that helps create deep connection, deliver bold messages and persuade even critical stakeholders.
- Leadership in the era of AI – Accelerate your human impact in the face of machine learning
The increasing role of artificial intelligence is challenging leaders to redefine the human side of leadership. This keynote shows how to gain clarity in the chaos, unite values with technology and strengthen your influence in times of algorithmic decision-making.
- Conquer your presence – Stop underestimating yourself and show up as the leader you really are
With the Presence Project© method, you learn to strengthen your inner, outer and verbal presence. The focus is on self-efficacy, clarity and persuasiveness – for more influence and impact.
- Present to Win – Create compelling presentations that generate unwavering commitment
With Present to Win© you develop presentations that not only inform, but activate people. You’ll learn how to define metrics, overcome resistance and deliver your message in a way that triggers decisions – even with the most challenging audiences.
Connie Dieken supports top executives worldwide in critical change processes such as mergers, technology transformations, IPOs or global expansions. Her methods help to create trust and gain lasting approval – quickly and effectively.
She is the author of the bestsellers Talk Less, Say More and Become the Real Deal, co-author of other leadership books and is currently working on her next book: Influence with Integrity in the Age of AI. Awards from Thinkers50, Global Gurus and the Speaker Hall of Fame attest to her international recognition.
In her private life, she is a keen cyclist and explores the world with her children.