Do you want to be…
better connected,
more respected and wonderfully successful?

I specialize in teaching smart professionals how to attract and enjoy more meaningful and rewarding conversations, connections, and relationships.
do you want better 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?
Ready to talk about how you, your team, and your event participants can enjoy more meaningful conversations and connections? Let’s set up a time to discover how we can work together.
hire me

interactive presentations + workshops
- Conferences
- Retreats and professional development programs

panel moderation
- Let’s get an interesting, enlightening conversation going!

consulting
- Tap into my experience and expertise
- Let’s explore and collaborate
a short list of organizations I’ve worked with
A+ Federal Credit Union
Ascension / Seton Cove
Austin Small Business Conference
BazaarVoice
Carlisle-Etcetera LLC (Carlisle Per Se?)
Cintra
Concordia University – Texas
Dell
Executive Women in Texas Government (EWTG)
eWomenNetwork International Conference & Expo
ForcePoint
Geoscience Support Services
HEB – Women in Leadership Conference
Hewlett Packard
International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA)
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – So. Region Conference
Lakeshore Public Media Professional Women’s Conference
LSO (Lone Star Overnight)
MGM Resorts Foundation Women’s Leadership Conference
Microsoft Corporation – R&D High Potential Leaders
National Speakers Association (NSA) Chapter Leadership Institute
NetSpend
NXP Semiconductors
PayPal
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Red Velvet Events
Rodan+Fields Conference (2015 and 2016)
Silicon Valley Bank – Private Equity – Annual Leadership Summit
Society for Government Meeting Planners (SGMP)
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
Texas Association of Counties
Texas Conference for Women
Texas Healthcare Association (THA)
Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE)
Texas State Agency Council
Texas State University – McCoy Business School
Wnet Career & Leadership Summit
Worth of New York
YMCA of Illinois
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.
Lisl Dutterer, Executive Director, Women’s Network in Electronic Payments
Patti is five stars…the ultimate professional. She had our attendees, from emerging leaders to C-level executives, completely engaged. They rated her the highest of all our speakers.
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
One Thing New: Smart Reads for Busy Women
“There’s always more to learn when it comes to networking! Author Patti DeNucci has been teaching her intentional networking strategies for over 25 years...[she] provides positive life-strategies for anyone who needs to deal with people…” - One Thing New: Smart Reads...
Jill Griffin, The Loyalty Maker®
“Patti DeNucci is the “real thing”...the consummate professional with a great strategic mind and a powerful network. I recommend her highly.” – Jill Griffin, The Loyalty Maker®
Blog
Parallels of creativity and connecting
It’s been a while since I last shared a post. The reason? I’ve been in a highly creative phase, working on all kinds of energizing art projects, from sketches and paintings to Gelli prints and multimedia collages. I’m loving it! I’m still doing live and virtual...
How do you manage your venting?
Let’s just come out with it. We all have problems and challenges as well as people and situations that make life difficult -- or simply drive us nuts. Often our default is to vent, sometimes repeatedly, to friends, colleagues, neighbors, or anyone who seems willing...
My summer approach to networking
I’ve always believed that the summer season should offer us a change of pace and a little more leisure and relaxation than the rest of the year. So, this summer I’m doing something different with my networking and social efforts. Instead of going to a lot of larger...
How do you keep networking when you’re burnt out?
Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert, this is a valid question. It can be exceedingly difficult to network and socialize well and with any degree of enjoyment when we are physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. And let’s face it, many of us...
Phrases & Questions That Can Enhance Your Conversations
Want to know some easy ways to shift a ho-hum, small-talky conversation into something a lot more interesting, meaningful, and memorable? Try injecting these phrases into the mix. “Tell me about that.” (Or “Tell me more about that.” Or simply“Tell me more.”) “What...
Preserve your peace of mind via these humble metaphors
Oh goodness. There is SO MUCH going on in the world! It's easy to get our knickers in a knot, worry ourselves to death, and become purveyors of negativity on a daily basis. But truth be told, if you’re a history enthusiast as I am, you know there has ALWAYS been a...