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
Please don’t pretend to care
Some of you may know that I come from primarily British (okay, and Cornish and Irish) heritage. So it's no surprise that I love to brandish an occasional quote from whip smart, witty historic figures like Winston Churchill. Here is one of his gems that I find...
Ridding yourself of toxic habits and energy zappers
Looking for a ridiculously simple exercise that can help you see big results from a few small changes? This could be it! How do I know this? I have proof. When facilitating my workshops, I'm frequently and pleasantly surprised by the positive, if not giddy reactions I...
Reasons I’m ditching the Expert mindset
I made a decision recently. Despite counsel to the contrary from smart and successful colleagues, mentors and coaches who I respect very much, I'm going to stop referring to myself as an Expert. Why? Because it just doesn't feel right. In fact, it feels (forgive me)...
There’s impact every time you connect
I see it hanging on my kitchen wall everyday: my favorite quote of all time. I know it by heart. "Every experience God gives us; every person He puts into our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see." - Corrie ten Boom If you've never...
10 Tips for Reconnecting
True story. The other day I was trying to reach a colleague and became extremely frustrated. He had put gate after gate, barrier after barrier, limitation after limitation between us. Possibly in an effort to limit distractions and focus his time on an important...
Listen in on this conversation – and tell me about yours
In this season of gratitude, giving, harvest, and holidays I have a little gift to share with you - and a small, but important favor to ask of you: The gift: Listen in on a conversation I had recently with Tim Muma of LocalJobNetwork.com. You might glean some...
