A little about me

For as long as I can remember I’ve been a keen observer of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to successful socialization.

For context, I grew up in an entrepreneurial family that placed a high value on relationships and reputation. I watched my grandfather and dad build the family business, one conversation at a time.  This influenced me significantly.  

After earning my college degree, I worked in marketing communications on the corporate and agency side.  In 1989, I launched my own communications practice and then founded and managed a freelance talent agency.

Throughout my career, I’ve helped hundreds of clients craft and share their messages and stories; launch and promote their products and services; and build their networks, businesses, and reputations. I’ve also done a lot of mentoring, coaching, and consulting and attended numerous conferences and events, always observing what works and what doesn’t.

In 2011 my first book, The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business, was released. To my delight, it was dubbed a “success guide.” It also earned excellent reviews, two prestigious book awards, and a community of enthusiastic readers. Many report the book changed their lives. 

Most recently, I published my latest book, More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations.  This book dives deeper into the power of good conversation and how to attract and enjoy more of the ones you want to be having ─ and fewer of those you don’t.

Over the years I’ve been invited to present to and share my expertise with organizations such as: Microsoft, Dell, HEB, the Texas Society for Association Executives, GATX, Rodan + Fields, cabi, Concordia University Texas , MGM Resorts Foundation, the Texas Conference for Women, the Texas Association of Counties, and many others. Although I’ve presented on the “big stage,” my passion these days is primarily designing and facilitating engaging, thought-provoking workshops.

I’ve also been recruited to serve in leadership roles with the National Speakers Association as well as other professional organizations.  And I’ve been blessed with a few nice awards.  Most importantly, I’ve met a lot of fascinating people and had some amazing conversations.  How can my expertise benefit you? What conversations and connections are you seeking?

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Patti DeNucci believes it’s not how many people you know or talk to; it’s the quality of your conversations and connections.  She is the author of the award-winning success guide, The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business and has just released her new book More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Have Better Conversations. Patti is also a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant.  Organizations such as Microsoft, Rodan + Fields, HEB, MGM Resorts, Hewlett Packard, the Texas Conference for Women, and many others have invited Patti to help their teams and event participants learn how to attract, experience, and enjoy more meaningful conversations and more rewarding connections.  For more information visit intentionalnetworker.com.