I work with organizations to create self-leaders so they can have increased productivity, effective communication, and deeper connections for employee satisfaction and retention.
Connie Jo Holmes is a captivating speaker, inspirational storyteller, and creative businesswomen spear-heading a movement in leadership called The Authority Activator, 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, 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 life coach, hypnotherapist, and neuro-linguistic programming specialist with a gift for facilitating deep and lasting transformation. She helps elite leaders regain momentum when mindset challenges slow them down. Connie has been featured on keynote speaker stages, stand-up comedy stages, local television programs, podcasts, summits, and formerly weekly at an addiction recovery center teaching mindfulness and meditation, creating a transformative, memorable experience leaving the audience motivated and ready to step confidently into action.
Before launching her business, she spent nearly 30 years in corporate leadership roles across the medical non-profit industry, manufacturing, and family business sectors. Connie specialized in strategic planning, project management, volunteer management, and community relations.
In these roles she worked with government organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration as well as national sports organizations such as Major League Baseball and teams within the National Football League.
She is currently the President of the Board of Directors with Rotary Botanical Gardens and also a Board Member with Family Services of Southern Wisconsin.
