what if you could…
converse and connect more easily, authentically, and meaningfully?
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
Association of Texas Professional Educators
BazaarVoice
Carlisle Collection
Charitable Giving Planners
Cintra
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 Government Meeting Planners
Silicon Valley Bank Private Equity
Texas State University
Texas Society of Association Executives
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
Turn Potential Negatives into Positives
Today I’m offering the third post in a three-part series on conversation-enhancing tips involving the number three. If you haven’t read the first and second posts already, you can find them on my website here. Both have the power to shift your conversation quality...
The Art of Going Three Deep in Conversation
Last week you may have read my blog about saying The Third Thing. If not, you might want to circle back. It offers some excellent advice to those of us who tend to blurt out the very first thing that comes to mind in our conversations or written exchanges. As you’ll...
The Third Thing: Your Ticket to More Gracious Conversations
I’m a believer in the power of three. For example, three is the minimum number of legs a stool, table, or four-legged creature must have in order to stand on its own and be reasonably balanced. I also think of the Three Musketeers, Amigos, and Stooges. And did you...
Which is best in conversation? Wit, irony, or sarcasm?
"I feel like my flair for sarcasm is one of my gifts," the woman declared, waving her glass of wine around like a magic wand. The setting was a cocktail reception at a conference. Clearly, this person had found her way to the bar early. "Yes, I can see that," I...
You have the power and the responsibility
Social settings can be fun and energizing. Or...let's be honest. They can totally suck. In fact, I can't tell you how many times someone has told me how much they dread and despise: Walking into a roomful of strangers. Small talk that never goes anywhere....
Expensive problems
“What expensive problems can good conversation skills help us solve?” Good question! So glad my friend with the sharp marketing mind asked! To examine this question thoroughly and answer it effectively, let me break it down into smaller questions. After all,...