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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:

With coworkers and colleagues
with prospects and customers
at conferences and networking events
in social settings and everyday life

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

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

Jill Griffin, The Loyalty Maker®

“Patti DeNucci is the “real thing”...the consummate professional with a great strategic mind and a powerful network. I recommend her highly.” – Jill Griffin, The Loyalty Maker®

Texas Women in Business, Beyond50 Conference

“...informational, inspiring and intentional… Your presentation was regarded as a favorite with the right mixture of purpose and personality.” - Texas Women in Business, Beyond50 Conference

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

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A friend was recently telling me about her very smart nephew who is entering Kindergarten this fall.  He can already recite the elements of the Periodic Table.  As you can imagine, the parents and family of this highly intelligent child are immensely proud. “He’s...

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

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Here’s to your summer of warmth!

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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...