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
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!" —...
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...
Renee Peterson Trudeau
"Insightful, brilliant, funny, and down-to-earth, Patti's wise and insightful teachings have the potential to positively impact your career and life in huge ways. I can't wait to share this book with all our clients and colleagues!" — Renee Peterson Trudeau -...
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
The people who keep our lights shining bright
There's a delightful store in my neighborhood that sells all kinds of cool merchandise ranging from quirky dinner and glassware to whimsical wall art and handcrafted journals. I try to visit this favorite store every few weeks, just to see what's new. I also like to...
Who do you go to?
It's always fun to win something. Which is what I did last weekend when I attended a brunch for women in the communications industry. What made this prize even better? It was a book: Know Yourself: A Book of Questions. If you're familiar with my work you may already...
The Four Levels of Networking Awareness
In talking to people and working with my clients, I've identified four basic levels of Networking Awareness. Can you identify where you are based on the descriptions below? You don't know what you don't know. You're unaware that you could (and should) be making,...
Powerful strategies for better conversations
One of the things I love most about my work is getting people together to learn about and enjoy good conversation. This, in turn, often leads to a number of benefits for those who participate in my sessions. These benefits include: Learning what "good" conversation...
What we wish we knew then: 27 bits of advice from seasoned leaders
For those of you who are adults: Remember what it was like back in your early 20s? The excitement, the possibilities, the ability to stay up late (having fun) and get up early (and still get some work done)? (Boy, those days are pretty history in my life!) For those...
The stresses – and benefits – of change
I had just returned from a wonderful vacation when I heard the earth-shattering news. My gym, a privately-owned facility ranked among the best workout facilities in the nation, had been purchased by a larger publicly-held corporation. "Oh no!" I thought. The place I...
