Relationship building skills are critical to the success of every business professional. Not even the most technical, data-driven workforce operates in a vacuum and Patrick’s message, combined with his successful business experience and engaging speaking style, resonates with audiences across industries and geographies.
A professional presenter for 27 years, Patrick has a demonstrated record of success speaking to banks, insurance companies, credit unions, mortgage firms, real estate groups, franchise organizations, professional associations, and a variety of B2B and B2C companies. Patrick takes pride in tailoring in his keynotes, general sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and virtual presentations to fit the individual needs of each client.
Popular Presentation Topics
The Connector’s Way: Realizing Your Potential through Purposeful Relationships
Technology has made communication across time and space easier than ever before, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. There is also growing concern about artificial intelligence taking away jobs. Fortunately, success is within our control.
Drawing on his relationship-building parable, The Connector’s Way, and business background, Patrick offers thought-provoking examples and practical strategies to nurture the transformative power of genuine connections. These are the connections that lead to personal growth and career advancement.
In this presentation, you will discover actionable ideas for building relationships. From cultivating a strong support system to fostering collaborative partnerships, these strategies will help you achieve a higher level of personal fulfillment and professional success.
Special pricing available for The Connector’s Way (print book or audiobook) and/or membership in The Business Relationship Building Academy for attendees.
The Trusted Way: Maximizing Your Personal and Professional Success through Ethical Relationships
Understanding what constitutes ethical business behavior and knowing how to do the right thing are crucial in a world that often challenges the concepts of truth and fairness. These questions are essential for achieving personal and professional excellence.
Leveraging the timeless lessons from his parable, The Trusted Way, Patrick offers ideas on earning trust and building meaningful connections. This presentation will guide you on the path to understanding the factors that determine your trustworthiness.
By developing a higher level of trust, you will find it easier to build a strong network of connections, and you will earn their recommendations and referrals. Your ethical behavior will have a positive impact on your colleagues and contribute to the growth of your organization.
Special pricing available for The Trusted Way (print book or audiobook) and/or membership in The Business Relationship Building Academy for attendees.
The Virtual Connector: Building Meaningful Relationships in a Remote World
The business landscape is evolving rapidly with technology, artificial intelligence, and remote and hybrid work becoming increasingly prevalent. Do you have the relationship-building skills you need to succeed while working apart from others?
In this presentation, Patrick draws on the timeless principles of his parables, The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way, to provide practical ideas and tools for building trust and establishing virtual connections with clients, prospects, and colleagues. These insights are especially valuable when geographical constraints, workplace structures, or other circumstances make face-to-face meetings challenging.
By learning the lessons of building trust-based relationships remotely, you will be equipped to create a professional environment that fosters collaboration, communication, and connection. These skills will contribute to your ability to thrive in a virtual work setting.
Special pricing available for The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way (print books or audiobooks) and/or membership in The Business Relationship Building Academy for attendees.
Beyond Networking: Connecting for Maximum Growth Opportunities
Networking plays a crucial role in building relationships with customers, prospects, and professional connections. However, many people find traditional networking to be awkward and overly self-promotional. On the other hand, connecting focuses on developing and nurturing meaningful, trust-based relationships.
In this dynamic presentation, you will learn effective strategies to make connecting with others a pleasant and productive experience, regardless of whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert. The session will guide you in setting expectations and adjusting your mindset, enabling you to cultivate genuine connections.
By implementing a relationship-building action plan, you will discover how to build a high-quality network of connections. This approach will not only help you grow client loyalty and referrals but also significantly enhance your enjoyment of networking activities.
Special pricing available for The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way (print books or audiobooks) and/or membership in The Business Relationship Building Academy for attendees.
Impact
Patrick galvanizes listeners with strategies, tools, and motivation to build better business relationships. His presentations have had a lasting impact on audiences around the country with clients reporting increased business growth, higher employee engagement, increased talent attraction and retention, and improved employee health and happiness.
Interactivity & Support
Patrick never delivers the same speech twice. Customized to meet the needs of each client, Patrick’s highly interactive presentations make it easy for audiences to retain new ideas and put them into action. Participants might find themselves engaging in a one-on-one discussion, brainstorming best practices in a small group, or creating and committing to a personal action plan. Follow-up programs can be custom designed to ensure sustained impact.
Please contact us to discuss to discuss having Patrick tailor a keynote, general session, workshop, panel discussion, or virtual presentation that will educate, inspire, and engage your attendees.
Guarantee
Hire Patrick as a speaker and he will:
- Learn the priorities of your organization and your event
- Interview a cross-section of prospective attendees to assess their needs and include their stories
- Deliver an engaging interactive presentation that provides lasting value
- Interact with audience members after the presentation
- Galvanize your audience to greater levels of success