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Client Testimonials

Read testimonials from audience members and event planners to learn how keynote presenter and TEDx speaker Patrick Galvin can help make your next meeting, conference, or event a success.

Speaking Fees & Expenses

Fees vary depending on the type of presentation, length, location, and customization requirements. Travel expenses (airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation) are paid by the event organizer and usually billed as a flat fee. Meeting planners are requested to book with as much advance notice as possible, as Patrick’s speaking calendar books quickly.

Books & Courses

As an added value to attendees, signed copies of Patrick’s books, The Daily Connector, The Connector’s Way, and/or The Trusted Way, are available at significant volume discounts. Books are available to audiences as audiobooks, as well. Discounted access is also available to the 90+ interactive microlearning courses in The Relationship Building Academy™ for ongoing impact and continuous learning. 

Contract Terms

To secure a program date on Patrick’s calendar, 50% of the speaking fee (plus any flat travel fee) is due upon event confirmation and with a signed contract. The balance is due on or before the day of the event.

Speaker Guarantee

Whether delivering a keynote presentation, breakout session, workshop or webinar, Patrick’s guarantee is the same: To galvanize audiences to greater success.

Patrick interviews meeting organizers and talks to a cross-section of attendees to deliver a customized presentation to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing audience members. The result is a tailored presentation that makes a lasting impact.

Contact Patrick

To discuss your next meeting or event, please call us at (503) 249-8800 or email info@galvanizinggroup.com.

I was impressed with Patrick’s flexibility in working with our speakers committee. He tailored his keynote and breakout sessions to fit the needs of our members. He made changes and submitted information in a friendly, prompt and accurate fashion. In short, Patrick is an inspiring speaker who takes pride in what he does.

Holly Duckworth, CMP

Past President, Oregon Chapter, Meeting Professionals International

Dallas, TX

Honored to reconnect with Eric Weiss and his team at Guild Mortgage. This was my seventh keynote for Guild on the power of relationship building, a reminder that human connection matters now more than ever.

Albuquerque, NM

Spoke to Rotary leaders from throughout the western United States and Canada on the power of trust in relationship building at the 2025 Rotary Zone Institute (Zones 26 and 27) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Barcelona, Spain

Had the privilege of speaking to Assurity Life Insurance Company's top performers who qualified for and were in attendance at the 2025 Leaders' Conference, which was held in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.

Portland, OR

Enjoyed exchanging ideas with participants and sponsors after delivering the keynote on how to galvanize your life and business with better relationships at Umpqua Bank’s annual conference for mortgage lenders.

Nashville, TN

Spent time with Canada’s gold-medal Olympic curlers after they joined a panel I moderated for an audience of franchise operators, where we explored how they maintain the strong relationships essential for consistent victory.

Shrewsbury, NJ

Delivered the keynote speech at NJM Insurance Group's 2024 Annual Agent Meeting. Afterwards, signed copies of 'The Connector's Way' and shared relationship-building best practices with agency partners and meeting attendees.

Portland, OR

Moderated a panel discussion on relationship-building best practices with key client vendors following the delivery of a Connector's Way keynote for AAA Oregon/Idaho's 2024 Sales Conference in Portland, OR.

Seattle, WA

Presented a sixty-minute Connector's Way keynote presentation on business relationship building for attendees at the 2024 Sales Rally for Evergreen Home Loans in Seattle, WA.

Spokane, WA

Delivered a keynote presentation and facilitated an interactive community roundtable at the GoWest Credit Union Association's 2023 MAXX Conference for credit union leaders from across the Western United States.

Orlando, FL

Spoke on business relationship building to an audience of independent insurance agency owners, insurance carriers and related companies at The Agency Collective's first annual member conference.