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
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
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...
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
Courtesy, grace, and kindness matter more than ever
No journalism class has ever suggested the use of "Hello! How are you doing?" as the ideal example of a gripping lead. But this isn't journalism class. I'm offering a sincere "Hello! How are you doing?" because I mean it. I'm sitting here at my kitchen table, where...
Here’s how to be proactive and intentional about your future
Ever notice that when you're trying to adapt, evolve, shift, or even rise up from the ashes, going back to the basics is the best place to begin? I found this to be true today. I had planned to work on my new book first thing this morning, but instead chose to take...
Remember Who Moved My Cheese?
Remember the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" It was a short, self-help parable published in the late 1990s that dealt with the topics of uncertainty and change. (I realize some of you weren't even born then, but stay with me here.) Those of you who do remember this...
Thoughts for moving beyond anxiety, judgment, and conflict
Before we get into today's post... I hope you will bear with me as my website & branding designer helps me transition from my old website and blog format to the new. (Click here to take a peek at the new site.) If this post shows up looking askew or weird in any...
An easy networking lesson from my dog
Today's post offers one very simple lesson, for which I can thank my dog, Maggie. She's my 13 year old Goldendoodle - part poodle, part golden retriever. (She will insist she is part human as well).) Maggie has been a really wonderful animal companion all these...
Three questions for uncovering powerful lessons
Those of you who know me well know that I love books and the topic of self-development. In fact, first thing I do each morning (besides let the dogs out and get the coffee going) is take in the daily entries in three of my favorite books: 1) Mark Nepo's Book of...
