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
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 -...
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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
From random to relationship
It's a message I share with my clients and audiences over and over again: good networking is an attitude, not an event. It's about treating all people, all conversations with respect and grace, even if you're not sure what - if anything - will come from it. From...
And we wonder why nothing is happening…
Sometimes I feel like knocking my head against the wall. And it's because the most important answers are often the most elegant and obvious. Problem is, we are often so caught up in our own heads, To Do Lists, and busy schedules, we don't see the obvious or the big...
Networking: It’s about patience, courtship & value
"What's the next question?" That was the assignment I gave my audience during a recent presentation. They had just completed a short reflection assignment as well as a group discussion regarding how they could best benefit from the conference they were attending -...
How to jumpstart a stalled, stale network
It was the room in my home I avoided at all costs. What the room held captive was terrifying and vile. You know the room (or closet or corner or other storage space) I'm talking about: that extra space that becomes the depository for extra...stuff. Boxes and boxes,...
Creating a more intentional life and circle
This past weekend proved to me the beauty and endlessness of the Circle of Life. All in a 24 hour period I experienced several important life events: Dear friends welcoming into the world their first grandchild, a highly-adorable bundle of pink cuteness The beautiful...
Dear Introverts
Updated July 17 2019 I'm writing to you today because I want to tell you how much I appreciate - and understand - you. (Confession: I've been in an introverted, busy and highly creative place these last few weeks - hence this update.) After being in your shoes for a...
