what if you could…
converse and connect more easily, authentically, and meaningfully?
Award-Winning 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
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
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!" —...
a short list of organizations I’ve worked with
A+ Federal Credit Union
BazaarVoice
cabi
Charitable Giving Planners
Cintra
City of Austin
Commercial Real Estate Women
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 of Association Executives
Silicon Valley Bank Private Equity
Texas State University
Wnet Leadership Summit
Worth of New York
YMCA
how i can help you
Interactive Presentations & Workshops
- Retreats
- Strategic sessions
- Fireside chats
- Breakouts
Panels & Discussions
- Let’s get an interesting, enlightening conversation going!
- Podcasts & interviews
- Book c;ubs
- Conversation salons
Consulting & Coaching
- Tap into my experience and expertise
- Participate in one of my events
- Join one of my coaching groups
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...
