Connie Merritt

Biography

Connie Merritt, RN, BSN, PHN: Career & Life Management Specialist to the Consumer Sales & Healthcare Industries A seasoned professional with more than 25 years experience of speaking nationally with leading companies, organizations and associations in consumer sales industries and the healthcare industry, Connie Merritt, RN, BSN, PHN, is a compelling storyteller and award-winning author with an established reputation of connecting with audiences to help move them to action.

A dedicated registered nurse, she understands people and process - and she knows how to unlock her audiences to maximize potential. Connie has a gift for providing vital content with step-by-step tactical teachings and motivating her audiences by spinning unforgettable tales.

Her programs draw upon her vast experiences as a registered nurse, researcher, author and business professional. She delivers timely programs for organizations and individuals to learn the best practice skills & strategies to thrive now & continue to excel managing tasks and relationships.

With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Connie has an outstanding reputation within the industry and she is retained by healthcare organizations nationwide every year to speak to thousands upon thousands.

She is an established healthcare information agent to leaders -- and their teams -- as she understands what they are facing as they press forward in this dynamic industry where it is estimated that the sheer volume of knowledge doubles every six years.

Fully vetted by the healthcare industry, she is recognized as having "the credentials," as well as having "an insider perspective" along with the all important "one of us" voices -- regularly speaking to healthcare organizations, associations and corporations to help open dialogue and provide understandings into the future of the healthcare world -that is at our doorstep today.

Along with her professional speaking expertise she offers practical experience in combining medical technology, research and the human touch. Connie Merritt, RN, BSN, PHN, understands firsthand how the healthcare industry diagnoses, treats and administers care around the clock, responding to the needs of millions of people -- from neonatal care to eldercare.

Publications

Too Busy for your Own Good (McGraw-Hill)

The busy women`s guide to managing their time and simplifying their lives -- with less stress and more excitement

For the woman who has everything -- except the time to do anything -- comes this empowering handbook of proven techniques for reducing the "busy-ness" levels in our crazy, hectic lives.

Written by a "recovered Superwoman" who tried to do it all, the book shows you how to prioritize, how to say no, how to deal with difficult people, and how to get more done in less time -- without multi-tasking.

Best of all, it teaches you to relax and enjoy the things that really matter and become reenergized and excited about life!

Titles

Get That Spark Back for Life: Too Busy For Your Own Good
Do you have too many activities, endless to-do lists and not enough time to re-charge and do the things you really need to do? You can learn to manage time, make good choices with less stress and more balance, enabling you to get that spark back!

Dealing with Complainers, Bullies, Grumps & Curmudgeons: Tame the Lions in Your Life
to learn time-tested ways to tame your "lions" -- difficult people like complainers, bullies, grumps, curmudgeons, and passive-aggressives. These are the "lions" that can tear you apart, decrease your productivity and ruin your day.

The Future of Healthcare & What to Expect This Decade: The Healthcare Rx for Tweets, Googlers and Geezers
What are the future trends that will rock healthcare and how will they affect you? In this program you will explore your options and opportunities for improving patient care, teaching wellness and improving your own health.

Stress-Busting from a Critical Care/Trauma Nurse: Stress-Busting Breakthroughs in a 24/7 World
Are you stressing over sweeping layoffs, an increasing workload and deadlines? You can identify your hot buttons, recognize when you cross the line to unhealthy stress levels and learn how to reduce your own (and others) anxiety and stress.

Who Are These People & What Do They Want?: Spark the New Workforce
Are you baffled by the new generation of workers? Here you`ll learn how to understand, motivate and manage a multi-generational workforce of "Geeks and Geezers."

The Art & Science of Men and Women Communicating in Today`s Workplace: Beyond Emotions -- Successful Male-Female Communications
Do you know the price male-female miscommunication adds to your business? With this program you`ll understand the lexicon of male-speak and female-speak and decrease the gender gap.

A Personal and Urgent Wakeup Call for Women: Tame Your Health Risks -- Be Heart Smart
Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American women. In fact, one in three women dies of heart disease but education can lead to early detection, lowered risk and a significantly increased quality of life.

BONUS PROGRAM CONNIE WILL DO FOR TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS: Converting Booth Contacts to Customers
Ask us about this free exhibitors` briefing program Connie delivers when you hire her to present another program at your conference.