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
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Blog
You’re going to want a copy of this
Hello friends! It seems like the perfect time to share the very latest news on a very important project: my new book. It's called "More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations." Trust me, you are going to want this book...
The art of the Sunday dinner party
Several years ago, I met a charming, soft spoken man who forever upgraded my definition of what a truly welcoming host could be. This person was a lover of all people, threw the best parties, and was a world-class connector. His name was Jim Haynes (a.k.a. The Man...
Does anyone really want to converse anymore?
I've had a lot on my mind these last months. Guessing you have, too. So I'll get to my point. I need your advice. As many of you know, I've been working on my second book. It's about how to have more meaningful and memorable conversations. And how to do so with...
Priceless lessons on conversation and connection
Some people insist on enjoying the journey as much as the destination. I'm one of those people. (Maybe you can relate?) So, in working on my new book on conversation and connection (ironically, during a pandemic, when most opportunities for in-person conversations...
Is it time to curate your social media feed?
Had it with all the stress, negativity, and uncertainty in the world? Here's something I'm doing right now in an effort to "curate" a better, more energizing, inspiring, and pleasant social media experience for myself... I'm making a list of what I want to see on my...
The Benefits of Conversations with Strangers
After four months of pandemic lockdown, we did something a little crazy recently. We went on a vacation. That's right. Amidst this unprecedented time of uncertainty and social distancing my boyfriend Mark and I took a trip. We decided it was the perfect summer to...
