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
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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
Pets and people: how humans connect (or not)
Sometimes we make small, but significant social blunders. And I am going to admit here that I've made this one repeatedly. Maybe you have, too, and will be able to relate. Then we can figure out what the deal is - and hopefully course-correct together. Here’s the...
How to get more done & push through challenges
My heart was pounding. I was gasping for breath. I could see the sweat beading off my hands and feel it dripping down my back. It was hellish. But, hey, that’s how endurance spin class feels when you’re really giving it your all. And based on the numbers on my heart...
Expert? Thought leader? Or just rich, resourceful networking?
As a lifelong learner and chronic observer, I love the discussions and debates that take place around the terms thought leadership and expert. Some insist that unless you present yourself to the world with one of those labels, you're not really legitimate. And the...
The vital artistry of pacing and patience
We've turned the corner into the New Year. It's a fresh start; a clean slate. So naturally it's a perfect time for many - perhaps even you - to make some resolutions or set some lofty goals regarding changes you want to make in your world. Perhaps you want to make...
Lessons on can and can’t
Now and then I take the opportunity to share a post that’s more of a personal story than a lesson about networking, connecting, and other more business-y topics. It’s not that I’m all that interesting; it’s just that I do some things that are more along the lines...
By popular demand: networking tips & tools
If you're reading this it means you're serious about becoming a more Intentional Networker; someone who's ready to network better, rather than just networking more. (Who has time for networking that doesn't work and takes up more of your precious time, energy and...
