what if you could…
converse and connect more easily, authentically, and meaningfully?
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
Lisl Dutterer, Executive Director, Women’s Network in Electronic Payments
Patti is five stars…the ultimate professional. She had our attendees, from emerging leaders to C-level executives, completely engaged. They rated her the highest of all our speakers.
Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing
As the opening keynote speaker for our event, Patti set the tone for the day with her charm and wonderful ideas... Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing, RIM Architect LLC and 2018 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference Co-Chair
One Thing New: Smart Reads for Busy Women
“There’s always more to learn when it comes to networking! Author Patti DeNucci has been teaching her intentional networking strategies for over 25 years...[she] provides positive life-strategies for anyone who needs to deal with people…” - One Thing New: Smart Reads...
a short list of organizations I’ve worked with
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Austin Small Business Conference
BazaarVoice
The Carlisle Collection
Concordia University – Texas
Dell
Geoscience Support Services
HEB
Hewlett Packard
IABC
Lakeshore Public Media
MGM Resorts Foundation
Microsoft
NXP Semiconductors
Rodan + Fields
Society Government Meeting Planners
Silicon Valley Bank Private Equity
Texas State University
Texas Society of Association Executives
Worth of New York
YMCA
how i can help you
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
Blog
This one’s for business women in the ATX
If you're a business woman in the Central Texas area (or need an excuse to come to Austin on a Friday), you won't want to miss the Texas Women in Business (TWIB) luncheon on October 18 at Chez Zee in Austin, featuring yours truly. As part of its 10th anniversary year,...
Interested vs interesting: New thoughts on a classic quote
So often we're fed advice and pithy statements by well-meaning peers, mentors, coaches, and experts, not realizing there's a pretty good chance the advice has been inadvertently misquoted, misattributed, or perhaps even misinterpreted. I think we've all been on both...
The ironic things we “smart” humans do
We humans are supposedly the smartest of all the animals. And yet, we do some pretty ironic and silly things. Ever notice this? Here's an example - maybe not directly related to how people connect, but you may see the metaphor. I have neighbors (lovely people, by the...
Being courageous enough to connect authentically and imperfectly
Nothing puts the brakes on our desire to start conversations and connect with others quite like fear. And there are many flavors of social fear from which to choose. Fear of any type of social engagement, especially with people we don't know. Fear that comes from not...
Is networking an art or a craft?
I have a question for you: When you network, socialize, converse, connect - whatever you prefer to call it - is your style more that of an artist? Or a craftsperson? This question came to me after reading the book Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and...
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...