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
A little networking experiment
I have a challenge for you. No, it's not about listing things for which you are grateful. (Although research reveals gratitude is an impressively attractive activity and trait.) And, no, it's not about tossing a bucket of ice water on yourself. (Although hasn't that...
Network – and inspire – in your own special way
Smart people sometimes believe they have all the answers. Actually, I think the really smart ones know the opposite is true. Case in point: While preparing a corporate workshop last spring I had the pleasure of interviewing an expert on change, advocacy, influence,...
The Over-Booked Networker
You know this person. Maybe you are this person. I'm talking about the individual who is chronically overbooked with networking and social events. On many occasions (meaning more than once a week) she is double- or even triple-booked. He drives to one event, darts...
Who should be in your network?
Earlier this year I offered a post asking you about the circles in which you socialized, hung out, networked. It's here if you need a refresher. Today I'm sharing a list that might inspire you to add even more diversity, interest, excitement, dimension, real power,...
No wonder communicating gets complicated!
Exciting news! I'm pitching myself headlong into my next book project. This means I'm immersing myself in reading, research, interviews, observing what's going on around me and in the media, and (per an earlier blog) digging through The Plastic Bins filled with...
Networking and happiness
Can being a more Intentional Networker make you more successful? I'm certain of it. Being even just one notch more purposeful, positive, and present as you meet and interact with people helps you stand out in the crowd and attract more rewarding connections, both...
