Patrick Dunn is an internationally recognised leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and advisor who helps leaders and organisations navigate the intersection of purpose and performance. For 30 years, Patrick was the person Fortune 200 organisations called when everything was on the line, leading disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management through 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Sandy. He has made high-stakes decisions in rooms where hesitation carries real consequences, and he understands firsthand what sustained pressure does to the leaders and teams expected to absorb it.
Patrick brings that hard-won experience to the stage, helping healthcare systems, professional associations, and high-pressure organisations prevent burnout before it costs them their best people. His keynotes trade motivational theory for operational discipline, the practices that actually hold when the pressure won't let up, delivered with the storytelling instinct of a former U.S. National Park Service interpretive ranger and three-time NCAA Division I All-American. He is also the author of 'Stop Leading on Empty', a practical guide to leading sustainably when energy is low and expectations are high. Patrick speaks internationally and is based in Reno, Nevada.
Drawing on three decades of leadership in some of the world's most challenging and consequential environments, Patrick Dunn delivers more than inspiration; he provides leaders with practical frameworks for sustaining performance, protecting wellbeing, and leading with purpose when the stakes are highest. His unique blend of crisis-management expertise, human-centred leadership, and compelling storytelling makes him an ideal keynote speaker for leadership conferences, professional associations, executive retreats and organisations navigating change. Through his keynote presentations, Patrick equips audiences with the mindset, tools, and courage to lead, strengthen resilience, and create lasting impact for their people, organisations, and communities.
Patrick Dunn's official speaker topics are listed below:
Lead With Soul: How to Lead When You're Running on Fumes
Patrick's signature keynote on preventing burnout and leading sustainably under pressure.
Your Resilience Is Killing You
A keynote on the hidden cost of pushing through, and how capable people quietly deplete.
Who Rescues the Rescuer?
A keynote for healthcare, caregiving, and first-responder audiences.
The Continuity Plan Nobody Writes
A keynote drawing on three decades of crisis and business-continuity leadership.
The Resilient Leader Tabletop
An interactive, experiential session built on real crisis-management practice.
The Four Disciplines of Leaders Who Last
A structured keynote on sustainable, high-stakes leadership.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Patrick’s compelling storytelling brings vision, credibility, and heart to every stage he steps onto.” - Heidi, 2023 World Food Prize Lauriat, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
"Patrick brings such authenticity and heart to his work. His Lead with Soul message reminded us that true leadership means caring for people and our planet in equal measure." - Dr. Shelby, Founder & CEO, Ocean Rescue Alliance International (ORAI)
"Patrick’s talk really stuck with me because it wasn’t just about being a leader, it was about being a better person. He made me realize that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about staying true to your values and making a positive impact on the world around you." - Rotary Youth Leadership Academy Student
- 2022 - Senior Director, Global Head of Disaster Recovery at Broadridge
- 2021 - Director at One Call
- 2021 - Practice Director at Donyati
- 2021 - Principal Consultant at The Carrere Agency
- 2020 - Director at UJET
- 2020 - Awarded NNIT Global Project of the Year
- 2019 - Disaster Recovery Architect at NNIT
- 2017 - Managing Partner at Cushnoc Resiliency Advisors
- 2013 - Practice Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions
How to hire Patrick Dunn
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