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
John Warner, Indie Book Spot
"...Patti DeNucci’s The Intentional Networker takes the top prize for non-fiction in the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards..." - John Warner, Indie Book Spot
Midwest Book Review
"...a guide to more efficient networking in today's business world [and] a strongly recommended pick for anyone who wants to boost their business's networking power." — Midwest Book Review
ForeWord Review
...selected as a Finalist in ForeWord Review's 2011 Book of the Year Awards, a competition established to recognize the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors.
Sarah Shah
"Heard Patti DeNucci speak at the eWomenNetwork of Greater Houston luncheon in June. This was not the usual tired, recycled networking information. She offered insightful, useful, interesting, high-level ideas that I could put into practice immediately. Hallelujah!" —...
Jan Goss
"Patti DeNucci is the real deal, a brilliant, polished professional connector extraordinaire. Her wisdom takes years off the learning curve of professional socialization. Her book is a content-rich, must-have for your business-building library." — Jan Goss, corporate...
Lorie Marrero
"This book is invaluable for anyone who wants to do business with integrity and connect more powerfully. Patti shares her insight and experiences, both on paper and in person, with grace, elegance and friendliness." — Lorie Marrero, organizing expert and author of The...
Blog
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...
Authenticity is good. But what does that really mean?
If you’re like me, you’re seeing a lot of posts and articles these days about the value of being authentic; being our true selves. And not just at home or with our closest friends, but in our daily lives, at work, and in our social interactions. I completely agree...
Let’s review some social basics
Today I’d like to share with you a few simple best practices that can help you set the stage for greater social confidence and better conversations. Sure, you may have heard these before. But based on my experiences and observations of late, it's clear we all need a...
Conversation to enhance your creativity
It's been exceedingly hot here in Texas the past few weeks. So when I'm not out on an early morning walk, working at my desk, or at the gym, I've been experimenting with what's called a Gelli plate. This is a portable, semi-squishy plastic plate you use to make...
