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
The person everyone is glad they know. Or not.
In my book, The Intentional Networker, I tell the story of a woman who is so eager to be liked and accepted she actually makes a bit of a spectacle of herself. In fact, she becomes her reputation's own worst enemy. This woman is generous and well-meaning, but...
Theme du jour: Little by little matters
Every morning as I sip my first cup of coffee, I get caught up on my favorite blogs. Nothing spectacular about that, really, except that today I noticed something different: a connecting theme in every blog I read. Ever notice how that happens? Maybe it's something...
Expanding the possibilities as you network
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Connecting through conversation
I had a delightful telephone conversation this morning with a perfect stranger. Now, for some of you, especially you introverts, that may sound like a complete oxymoron. (Ok, I admit it. If I were to list my Top 10 Favorite Things to Do, having a conversation with a...
Want more and better results from your networking investment?
I have a birthday coming up in April so I’ve decided to offer you a special gift: I’ve created an Intentional Networker™ Telecoaching Deal that makes it easy, convenient, and ridiculously affordable for you to benefit from one-on-one, customized networking coaching...
How to earn Networking Loyalty
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