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
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
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
Panels & Discussions
- Let’s get an interesting, enlightening conversation going!
- Podcasts
- Book Clubs
Consulting & Coaching
- Tap into my experience and expertise
- Participate in one of my events
- Join one of my coaching groups
Blog
Authenticity is good. But what does that really mean?
If you’re like me, you’re seeing a lot of posts and articles these days about the value of being authentic; being our true selves. And not just at home or with our closest friends, but in our daily lives, at work, and in our social interactions. I completely agree...
Let’s review some social basics
Today I’d like to share with you a few simple best practices that can help you set the stage for greater social confidence and better conversations. Sure, you may have heard these before. But based on my experiences and observations of late, it's clear we all need a...
Conversation to enhance your creativity
It's been exceedingly hot here in Texas the past few weeks. So when I'm not out on an early morning walk, working at my desk, or at the gym, I've been experimenting with what's called a Gelli plate. This is a portable, semi-squishy plastic plate you use to make...
Here’s to your summer of warmth!
It’s June in Texas, which means the forecast is calling for three-digit temperatures. Given this, it seems totally appropriate to write about the topic of… warmth. More specifically, let’s discuss your Warmth Quotient. WQ for short. “What’s that?” you might be...
But what do I say?
Whether you're a social butterfly, a wallflower, or anything in between, chances are you've walked into a professional conference, networking mixer, graduation party, wedding reception, or other gathering and wondered, "What do I say?" If this sounds even vaguely...
The True Gift in Conversation
Let’s talk about a gift that may or may not be a gift at all. It’s called “The Gift of Gab.” Ever heard of it? While conducting interviews as research for my new book, More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations, a...
