June 2012 (news)

Braunschweig, Germany - At the European Leadership Conference, Patrick presented the seminar Painting with Passion . . . the Effective Use of Words. Young leaders from across Europe attended the seminar and learned how to use words to create mental images and experiences in the minds of the listener. Participants also watched videos of various speakers and learned how to harness their own passion when speaking to others.

May 2012 (news)

Fargo, North Dakota - Patrick traveled to Fargo to be a keynote trainer at the North Dakota Supreme Court Clerk of Courts Conference. Patrick presented the seminar: Design the Future - Lateral Thinking for the Creative Leader. Court Clerks from all over North Dakota attending the conference. Patrick provided tips and techniques for creative leadership and problem solving.

March / April 2012 (news)

Breaking News: Patrick has taken off two months from speaking to finish his newest book: Blessed to Survive - The Thanksgiving Day Massacre.  The book is in the final edit stages and should be due out this summer. 

February 2012 (news)

Books/manuals: Patrick has authored two new e-books for trainers that are available for free. The first book is geared toward JCI trainers but would be useful for any international trainer. It provides a background of knowledge for a seasoned trainer and then offers tips and techniques gleaned from trainers around the world. It is called Teach, Coach, Train! and it can be downloaded here: http://kvisit.com/S29zUAQ

Patrick has also produced a manual of stories from experienced and high-level JCI trainers from around the world regarding their experiences as a trainer. It is a must-read for any up-and-coming trainer who is ready to explode on the international stage. There are more than 30 stories from trainers in the United States, South America. Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is called: Caring and Sharing: Stories of JCI Trainers and this e-book can be downloaded here: http://kvisit.com/S3NzUAQ

January 2012 (news)

Miami, Florida - Patrick presented a seminar at UA Insurance Company concerning bad faith and insurance claims. Patrick taught a group of adjusters how to avoid the pitfalls of bad faith claims, including claims where a claimant attorney is trying to set up the insurance company.

December 2011 (news)

Florence, Kentucky - On December 3, 2011, Patrick spoke at a prayer breakfast in Kentucky that was organized as a thank-you for all local clergy in northern Kentucky. Clergy from different churches of different denominations attended the prayer breakfast along with local citizens interested in hearing Patrick's story. He talked about Overcoming Tragedy and the Role of Faith to about 150 people. The event was hosted by the Boone County Jaycees.

On-line training: On December 18, 2011, Patrick held an on-line training for new training commissioners regarding the certification of international trainers, standards to use for certification and policies/values that need to be used in the process. Participants were from the United States, Suriname, India, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, France, Belgium, Colombia, Netherlands.

November 2011 (news)

Brussels, Belgium - During the JCI World Congress, Patrick conducted two JCI Official Courses plus the JCI Trainer's Forum. Patrick led the JCI Trainer Course, which is a two day course teaching adult learning techniques. He also conducted JCI Achieve, which is a course that explores best practices for running a non-profit organization. At the Trainer's Forum, Patrick led an open discussion workshop for over 100 trainers and passed out the new manual: Teach, Coach, Train!

Patrick also conducted a brand new seminar at the Brussels Expo Center called Painting With Passion - The Effective Use of Words. Nearly 400 people attended this seminar in Auditorium 500 of the Expo Center in Brussels. This was the first time this seminar was ever offered and it used video, pictures, examples from stage and then practice in the audience to show participants how to paint pictures with words and to speak with their own passion.