Patrick Houlahan

“I was very impressed. We had Patrick speak at our annual retreat. He was very motivating and took the time to understand our business. He customized his presentation, so it made a greater impact to our attendees.”

“Patrick really delivered for us. Excellent energy! He arrived at our conference prepared with industry specific language and scenarios directly applicable to our audience. Not only do he motivate, he presented new concepts and reinforce core principles of management in a high impact way.”

“Patrick, Thanks again! Here are a few short comments about the program….
-Extremely exciting and informative
-You gained instant credibility with your background and ability to tailor your message to our sales reps
by speaking our “company” language.
– Easy to see that you took the time to get to know how our organization works.
– Well organized, entertaining, great content. Strategies that our work force can use. You delivered a
clear and precise message.”

“Thanks for the debrief on Friday Patrick- the learning, teaching and coaching continues! Patrick provided the keynote presentation for our senior leadership team— and totally delivered. His lessons are practical, immediately transferable— and lasting. Beyond sharing leadership principles, Patrick provides tools that leaders can immediately deploy to engage and elevate their teams. An ideal message and messenger for any team seeking to improve. Thanks again. We appreciate you!”

“Educate. Motivate. Celebrate was the motto of our IT Happy Hour. Patrick gave a remarkable and outstanding keynote speech covering servant leadership and the importance of a debrief. The combination of his experience, enthusiasm and engagement in a virtual setting made our session memorable.”

“If anyone considering Patrick for a speaker asks for feedback on him, I cannot begin to tell you how many of our associates, including our President and CEO, have said he is by far one of the best we’ve ever had. Everyone could relate to him and his message, which is quite a feat considering every associate in the company was in attendance. It was an enriching presentation and he an engaging speaker. On an internal Company survey following our kickoff event, many noted him as the highlight of day. We would not hesitate in recommending him wholeheartedly.”

“On behalf of our team at Madison Gas and Electric, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your
inspiring keynote speech at the OUUG energy conference. Your insights on “Teachers Teaching Teachers” and your experiences as a former Top Gun pilot working for a strategic leadership consultant were truly eye-opening and motivating. Your message of sharing knowledge and agility with other utilities around the world resonated deeply with our team. We are energized by the idea of not only serving our customers but also helping other utilities to apply sustainable actions to their rates and services. Your speech has lit a fire under us to pursue this goal with even greater passion and commitment. Once again, thank you for your powerful and thought-provoking keynote speech. We look forward to continuing to learn from your expertise and experience in the years to come.”

“Patrick captivated our audience with his lessons on leadership which translated perfectly to our business. His delivery was entertaining and the flight video was an energetic way to open our meeting. Our managers left with many valuable insights that could be implemented with our teams. The debrief cards helped capture the ideas. I have already recommended Patrick to other groups as a keynote and would definitely consider using him again for other groups within our company.”

“It was a pleasure to have you as our featured speaker for the Annual Eagle Club Recognition Breakfast. You were so easy to work with in scheduling and very accommodating to our needs. Everyone loved your talk and was certainly encouraged to take back the TOPGUN lessons learned to their places of business. Your stories mixed in with strategic leadership tips was never boring and kept the audience engaged. I will certainly be recommending you to my fellow colleagues across the country.”

“It was a pleasure to have Patrick speak at our user conference. He provided solid advice on leadership by weaving in examples from popular culture, business, and his military background. We received great feedback from the audience, which was a blend of technical and business folks, from analysts to CEOs. Patrick was able to relate his experiences approachably and in a way that didn’t alienate anyone. We really appreciated that he didn’t just speak and disappear; he stuck around and chatted with the attendees, sharing some pretty fascinating stories from his fighter pilot days!”

“Patrick Houlahan recently spoke at a University of Pittsburgh’s Business and Operations Leadership Retreat. His talk was very valuable, providing actionable tips in an engaging delivery that attendees appreciated. Furthermore, Patrick tailored his presentation to our organization, personalizing his approach. In addition to a solid presentation, Patrick remained through the end of the retreat to speak one-on-one with team members. This act demonstrated his full commitment to the event and allowed for additional beneficial dialogue. In a previous marketing and communications role, I partnered with Patrick on a series of road show presentations that inspired attendees across the country. I recommend Patrick to any organization looking for a professional, compelling and results-driven presenter for their next conference or meeting.”

“Patrick really hit the mark at our recent event.  Our audience consisted of financial planning professionals seeking to sharpen their skills as leaders and CEOs. Upon meeting Patrick, I felt like a co-pilot on a mission.  From the reconnaissance he did to learn more about our firm’s priorities, to the layers of redundancy he included in case of unlikely technical issues, to the final “debrief” following the event, he truly demonstrated that he is a Top Gun keynote speaker.  His presentation, “Communications is Key: The Art of the Debrief” perfectly integrated into the theme of the day.  We were not only impressed with his bespoke presentation and motivational delivery, but the time and effort he spent prior to and after the event to assure it was a great experience for all.  I want to echo our audience feedback in saying, “the presentation was awesome.”  Patrick really delivered and we look forward to having him back.”

“I was very impressed. We had Patrick speak at our annual retreat. He was very motivating and took the time to understand our business. He customized his presentation, so it made a greater impact to our attendees.”

We had Patrick speak at our Accelerent Breakfast. His “TOPGUN Lessons Learned” presentation was very well received by our participants and especially his message around “Debriefing”. Not only did Patrick deliver a great presentation but he also attended our reception the night before and he was practically the last one out the door after the event. I would highly recommend Patrick to any group looking for a dynamic speaker.

“What a fantastic speaker. Very good leadership points provided by the trainer. Great class and great
presentation. Even though he is not law enforcement, his leadership information is relevant. More cops
need to hear this and follow his approach for actual debriefing.”

“We invited Patrick to come and speak to our top field managers at their annual conference. This group has heard many motivational speakers before….. However, Patrick delivered an experience that was beyond a presentation. He engaged the audience and gave them tangible ideas and systems to take back to their teams. Patrick was professional and great to work with. He practices what he preaches! I would highly rec. him to other event planners looking to bring a speaker that is not only motivational but will help create real results post meeting.”

“I wanted to thank you for the presentation and information given to our key brokers, internal team, and the way you related to our industry. You did a great job making it meaningful to them while providing some needed “entertainment” in your discussion. We are always looking for ways to kick off a successful symposium and your execution was superb and right on point. Thanks again and best of luck in the future.”

“On behalf of the San Francisco Region, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend our Field Supervisor / Supervisory Examiner Meeting. Your presentation on the FDIC’s Core Values was informative, insightful and well received by the audience. Thank you for contributing to the success of our Field Supervisor / Supervisory Examiner Meeting.”