Patrick Houlahan

“Grit and determination” are not always the right answers to overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. Often it takes the right mindset, coupled with the right skillsets to push through barriers, conquer challenges, and win every day. 

Having gone through the highs and lows of winning and losing, Patrick brings dynamic stories that are relatable and teaches practical lessons that your teams can use every day. His entertaining and thought-provoking keynotes teach audiences how to develop the mindsets and skillsets necessary to win in today’s high-stakes environments.

Patrick is first and foremost a teacher and has over 20 years of speaking from the biggest stages across the world. With over 600 engagements, Patrick knows what it means to deliver a compelling, exciting, and applicable message that weaves seamlessly into your event and organization’s goals.

Patrick translated his award-winning career as a Fighter Pilot and TOPGUN graduate into practical tools, techniques, and procedures your teams can use to climb any mountain and achieve any goal. Focusing on the mindsets and skillsets necessary to win high pressure environments, Patrick leverages his instructional background and experience of coaching and consulting with industry leading organizations to deliver a message that is inspiring and practical.

Patrick’s humility and professionalism make him not only easy to work with but allows the audience to feel as if they are speaking and working with a best friend. Patrick stays long after the event to answer questions and interacts with the audience. Patrick often visits his clients’ locations prior to the program to gain a greater understanding of what their teams experience every day.