what if you could…
converse and connect more easily, authentically, and meaningfully?
Award-Winning Author — Speaker
Facilitator — Consultant
I specialize in teaching smart professionals how to attract and enjoy more meaningful and rewarding conversations, connections, and relationships:
What’s the big deal about having better conversations, connections, and relationships? Pretty much everything.
Numerous studies over several decades reveal that friendly, positive, supportive, and memorable in-person social interactions can enhance:
- Productivity
- Team effectiveness
- Image and brand
- Customer loyalty
- Professional development
- Event success
- Career advancement
- Opportunity awareness
- Brain power / intelligence
- Creativity
- Self-esteem & sense of belonging
- Attitude and energy level
- Happiness and well-being
- Health and longevity
Who doesn't want all of that?
Let’s discover how we can work together.
What clients have to say
Shannon Apperson, Manager, Rodan + Fields®
Our Consultants absolutely loved hearing from Patti. We received some really great feedback regarding her session and her participation at the event as well.
Josh Delgado, Chair, 2016 SGMP P.I.E. Conference
Patti exudes professionalism..her ability to connect with an audience and make you feel like a friend is truly amazing. She is an absolute joy to work with.
Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing
As the opening keynote speaker for our event, Patti set the tone for the day with her charm and wonderful ideas... Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing, RIM Architect LLC and 2018 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference Co-Chair
a short list of organizations I’ve worked with
A+ Federal Credit Union
BazaarVoice
cabi
Charitable Giving Planners
Cintra
City of Austin
Commercial Real Estate Women
Concordia University – Texas
Dell
GATX
Geoscience Support Services
HEB Women’s Leadership Conference
Hewlett Packard
IABC
Lakeshore Public Media
MGM Resorts Foundation
Microsoft
NXP Semiconductors
PayPal
Rodan + Fields
Semtech
Society of Association Executives
Silicon Valley Bank Private Equity
Texas State University
Wnet Leadership Summit
Worth of New York
YMCA
how i can help you
Interactive Presentations & Workshops
- Retreats
- Strategic sessions
- Fireside chats
Panels & Discussions
- Let’s get an interesting, enlightening conversation going!
- Podcasts
- Book Clubs
Consulting & Coaching
- Tap into my experience and expertise
- Participate in one of my events
- Join one of my coaching groups
Blog
A big secret to great conversations
One of my favorite chapters in my new book More Than Just Talk is called "Consider The Four C’s." It's about four important traits and practices that set the stage for great conversations. One of the four Cs is Caring. Sounds so obvious. But, face it, if you don’t...
How’s your generational intelligence?
Generational what? Generational intelligence. It's a thing. A simplified way to understand it (and to gauge yours) is to ask yourself this question: How often and how well do I interact with and gain valuable insights from people who aren't my age? These...
Conversations that end before they begin
A workshop participant once asked me how she should handle being dismissed shortly after an initial networking conversation had begun. Business cards had been exchanged, but the other person no longer seemed interested in talking. Has this ever happened to you? My...
How do you start a network from scratch?
This was one of many questions posed to me during the Q&A portion of a program I delivered recently. This was a definitely a Big Question and one that was hard to answer completely in a few minutes! That’s why today’s post offers a few details on how to address...
Three ways to improve your conversations
Becoming a better conversationalist can seem complicated and daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! If you are willing to consider a few important practices, follow some proven guidelines, and work on them regularly, you can begin to experience the benefits of...
Another important intelligence
A friend was recently telling me about her very smart nephew who is entering Kindergarten this fall. He can already recite the elements of the Periodic Table. As you can imagine, the parents and family of this highly intelligent child are immensely proud. “He’s...
