Patrick Galvin
Chief Galvanizer, TEDx Speaker, MBA
OR, USPatrick delivers presentations that equip people with the relationship-building mindset and skill set to strengthen trust, boost sales, and generate lasting loyalty and referrals. Clients who hire Patrick receive more than a talk. They gain a proven roadmap to success through authentic connection.
About Patrick Galvin
Patrick Galvin is an accomplished global presenter, TEDx speaker, author, and coach. He is also the chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, an online learning and coaching company in Portland, Oregon, that helps high-performance companies and teams grow bottom-line results through better internal and external relationships. Building on the timeless business principles of his books The Connector’s Way, The Trusted Way, The Daily Connector, and The Daily Connector Journal, Patrick educates and motivates while giving people strategies, ideas, and tools to create the connections that galvanize success in business and life.
A professional speaker for more than 20 years and a past president of the Oregon Chapter of the National Speakers Association, Patrick has received enthusiastic testimonials for his keynote presentations, workshops, and virtual talks on relationship building for organizations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The 91 microlearning courses in his company’s online Relationship Building Academy™ have over 1,500 outstanding reviews on OpenSesame, a global e-learning platform.
Patrick graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. He received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship for postgraduate studies at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Portland for over a decade and has served in various leadership positions, including president of its charitable trust.
Patrick earned an MBA with honors in marketing from Thunderbird, one of the world’s top international business programs. He worked for an industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer, building a profitable sales network throughout Canada and South America, where none existed. Subsequently, he became president of his family’s furniture stores. Under his leadership, sales rose 300% in three years.
Patrick galvanizes people and companies to build strong relationships and thrive.
Patrick's Books:
THE CONNECTOR'S WAY
Patrick wrote The Connector's Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2016), a parable about a struggling business owner who discovers seven simple yet effective ways to cultivate relationships in the real world and online and uses them to fuel his success. The Connector's Way, which has sold more than 30 thousand copies since its publication in 2016, has received hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon. The Beijing Times Press published the Chinese version of the book in 2020 for distribution throughout China. The Spanish and Portuguese translations are forthcoming.
THE TRUSTED WAY
Patrick wrote The Trusted Way: A Story About Building a Life and Business of Character (Joseph Rudoloph Publishers, 2021), the sequel to The Connector's Way is the story of an arrogant entrepreneur who nearly personally and professionally before learning the key to developing trusted relationships from surprising mentors. The Trusted Way, which has received many rave reviews on Amazon, is the only business parable centered around Rotary International's powerful Four-Way Test.
THE DAILY CONNECTOR
Patrick wrote The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2024). Backed by decades of research, The Daily Connector reveals a straightforward truth: Strong social connections are the foundation of a good life. Each day, you’ll discover practical lessons and actionable tips that bring success and fulfillment. Whether you seek to build better relationships with your workmates, employer, partner, children, classmates, or community, this offers no-nonsense guidance in an easy-to-digest format. Dive in and start transforming your life—one relationship at a time.
THE DAILY CONNECTOR JOURNAL
The Daily Connector Journal: 366 Prompts to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2024) is a practical companion to The Daily Connector, offering useful ideas for cultivating strong relationships that bring more health, happiness, and success into your life. Whether you seek to build better relationships with your workmates, employer, partner, children, classmates, or community, this book is a blueprint for moving beyond simply reading about relationship building to truly living it. Let it be your guide and partner in creating the connections that enrich every area of your life.
AUDIENCES & TOPICS
Relationship-building skills are essential for every business professional, regardless of their technical skills or knowledge. That’s what makes Patrick Galvin and his message stand out—and stick. He combines real-world business insights, a passion for human connection, and an engaging style that speaks to professionals across industries and experience levels.
With more than 20 years as a professional speaker, Patrick delivers high-energy keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and virtual presentations to B2B and B2C organizations, including banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, insurance carriers and agencies, real estate groups, franchise organizations, and professional associations. He takes pride in customizing his programs to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.
To make his presentations even more relevant, Patrick often connects with key employees ahead of time—learning their stories and relationship-building strategies. He weaves these into his talks to bring key ideas to life and spotlight what’s already working. After the event, clients can reinforce the message by giving attendees access to his books, audiobooks, and interactive online courses.
Patrick's most popular topics include:
- Galvanize Your Life and Business Through Better Relationships
- The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time
- The Trusted Way: Cultivate a Life and Business of Character
- Beyond AI: Leverage EI to Build Authentic Relationships in a Digital World
- Social Fitness Mastery: How to Navigate Interactions with Ease
PARTIAL LIST OF SPEAKING CLIENTS
AgWest Farm Credit
Alliance of Chief Executives
Assurity Life Insurance
Ameritas
Banner Bank
BECU
CrossCountry Mortgage
Fannie Mae
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Gesa Credit Union
Guild Mortgage Company
Grange Insurance Association
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Oregon (IIABO)
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
Keller Williams
Kiwanis International
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
Nationwide Insurance
New Jersey Mutual Insurance Group
New York Life
Rogue Credit Union
Rotary International
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Washington State Employees Credit Union
The Standard
Umpqua Bank
Vistage
Women Presidents' Organization
TESTIMONIALS
"Patrick stands out as a consummate professional who goes the extra mile. Our members enjoyed the opportunities built into his presentation to interact with one another and share their best practices. I recommend Patrick to anyone looking for an excellent speaker."
Jim Perucca, Executive Vice President
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Oregon (IIABO)
"Patrick was a featured speaker at the Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, engaging the audience with a talk on fellowship, one of Rotary's five core values. Attendees found him energetic, informative and inspirational. As a meeting organizer, I really enjoyed working with Patrick. His communications with me before the event were clear and thorough. Onsite, his relaxed, cheerful demeanor was contagious."
Norah Webster, CMP
Global Events Learning Specialist
"Patrick presented on real-world and online networking to our entire mortgage sales force. His presentation was engaging, interactive and powerful to foster new ideas, change behaviors and grow our business. How do I know? Within two weeks of the presentation, multiple loan officers had gained new contacts, joined networking groups and/or directly received referrals as a result of their actions."
Rob Walworth, Director
BECU (one of the largest credit unions in the United States)
"We were extremely lucky to have Patrick speak to over 175 of our mortgage loan originators about relationship building. He shared a number of easy and practical ideas that our people were able to implement immediately. In the world of clicking the button to place our order, Patrick has a refreshing take on building and leveraging relationships for maximum advantage. I highly recommend seeing Patrick speak and reading his book, The Connector’s Way."
Joe Ewens
EVP Production, GEM Mortgage, Inc.
About Patrick Galvin
Patrick Galvin is an accomplished global presenter, TEDx speaker, author, and coach. He is also the chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, an online learning and coaching company in Portland, Oregon, that helps high-performance companies and teams grow bottom-line results through better internal and external relationships. Building on the timeless business principles of his books The Connector’s Way, The Trusted Way, The Daily Connector, and The Daily Connector Journal, Patrick educates and motivates while giving people strategies, ideas, and tools to create the connections that galvanize success in business and life.
A professional speaker for more than 20 years and a past president of the Oregon Chapter of the National Speakers Association, Patrick has received enthusiastic testimonials for his keynote presentations, workshops, and virtual talks on relationship building for organizations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The 91 microlearning courses in his company’s online Relationship Building Academy™ have over 1,500 outstanding reviews on OpenSesame, a global e-learning platform.
Patrick graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. He received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship for postgraduate studies at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Portland for over a decade and has served in various leadership positions, including president of its charitable trust.
Patrick earned an MBA with honors in marketing from Thunderbird, one of the world’s top international business programs. He worked for an industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer, building a profitable sales network throughout Canada and South America, where none existed. Subsequently, he became president of his family’s furniture stores. Under his leadership, sales rose 300% in three years.
Patrick galvanizes people and companies to build strong relationships and thrive.
Patrick's Books:
THE CONNECTOR'S WAY
Patrick wrote The Connector's Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2016), a parable about a struggling business owner who discovers seven simple yet effective ways to cultivate relationships in the real world and online and uses them to fuel his success. The Connector's Way, which has sold more than 30 thousand copies since its publication in 2016, has received hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon. The Beijing Times Press published the Chinese version of the book in 2020 for distribution throughout China. The Spanish and Portuguese translations are forthcoming.
THE TRUSTED WAY
Patrick wrote The Trusted Way: A Story About Building a Life and Business of Character (Joseph Rudoloph Publishers, 2021), the sequel to The Connector's Way is the story of an arrogant entrepreneur who nearly personally and professionally before learning the key to developing trusted relationships from surprising mentors. The Trusted Way, which has received many rave reviews on Amazon, is the only business parable centered around Rotary International's powerful Four-Way Test.
THE DAILY CONNECTOR
Patrick wrote The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2024). Backed by decades of research, The Daily Connector reveals a straightforward truth: Strong social connections are the foundation of a good life. Each day, you’ll discover practical lessons and actionable tips that bring success and fulfillment. Whether you seek to build better relationships with your workmates, employer, partner, children, classmates, or community, this offers no-nonsense guidance in an easy-to-digest format. Dive in and start transforming your life—one relationship at a time.
THE DAILY CONNECTOR JOURNAL
The Daily Connector Journal: 366 Prompts to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships (Joseph Rudolph Publishers, 2024) is a practical companion to The Daily Connector, offering useful ideas for cultivating strong relationships that bring more health, happiness, and success into your life. Whether you seek to build better relationships with your workmates, employer, partner, children, classmates, or community, this book is a blueprint for moving beyond simply reading about relationship building to truly living it. Let it be your guide and partner in creating the connections that enrich every area of your life.
AUDIENCES & TOPICS
Relationship-building skills are essential for every business professional, regardless of their technical skills or knowledge. That’s what makes Patrick Galvin and his message stand out—and stick. He combines real-world business insights, a passion for human connection, and an engaging style that speaks to professionals across industries and experience levels.
With more than 20 years as a professional speaker, Patrick delivers high-energy keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and virtual presentations to B2B and B2C organizations, including banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, insurance carriers and agencies, real estate groups, franchise organizations, and professional associations. He takes pride in customizing his programs to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.
To make his presentations even more relevant, Patrick often connects with key employees ahead of time—learning their stories and relationship-building strategies. He weaves these into his talks to bring key ideas to life and spotlight what’s already working. After the event, clients can reinforce the message by giving attendees access to his books, audiobooks, and interactive online courses.
Patrick's most popular topics include:
- Galvanize Your Life and Business Through Better Relationships
- The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time
- The Trusted Way: Cultivate a Life and Business of Character
- Beyond AI: Leverage EI to Build Authentic Relationships in a Digital World
- Social Fitness Mastery: How to Navigate Interactions with Ease
PARTIAL LIST OF SPEAKING CLIENTS
AgWest Farm Credit
Alliance of Chief Executives
Assurity Life Insurance
Ameritas
Banner Bank
BECU
CrossCountry Mortgage
Fannie Mae
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Gesa Credit Union
Guild Mortgage Company
Grange Insurance Association
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Oregon (IIABO)
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
Keller Williams
Kiwanis International
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
Nationwide Insurance
New Jersey Mutual Insurance Group
New York Life
Rogue Credit Union
Rotary International
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Washington State Employees Credit Union
The Standard
Umpqua Bank
Vistage
Women Presidents' Organization
TESTIMONIALS
"Patrick stands out as a consummate professional who goes the extra mile. Our members enjoyed the opportunities built into his presentation to interact with one another and share their best practices. I recommend Patrick to anyone looking for an excellent speaker."
Jim Perucca, Executive Vice President
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Oregon (IIABO)
"Patrick was a featured speaker at the Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, engaging the audience with a talk on fellowship, one of Rotary's five core values. Attendees found him energetic, informative and inspirational. As a meeting organizer, I really enjoyed working with Patrick. His communications with me before the event were clear and thorough. Onsite, his relaxed, cheerful demeanor was contagious."
Norah Webster, CMP
Global Events Learning Specialist
"Patrick presented on real-world and online networking to our entire mortgage sales force. His presentation was engaging, interactive and powerful to foster new ideas, change behaviors and grow our business. How do I know? Within two weeks of the presentation, multiple loan officers had gained new contacts, joined networking groups and/or directly received referrals as a result of their actions."
Rob Walworth, Director
BECU (one of the largest credit unions in the United States)
"We were extremely lucky to have Patrick speak to over 175 of our mortgage loan originators about relationship building. He shared a number of easy and practical ideas that our people were able to implement immediately. In the world of clicking the button to place our order, Patrick has a refreshing take on building and leveraging relationships for maximum advantage. I highly recommend seeing Patrick speak and reading his book, The Connector’s Way."
Joe Ewens
EVP Production, GEM Mortgage, Inc.
Galvanize Your Life and Business Through Better Relationships
In this interactive presentation, Patrick draws from his newest book, The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships, and the proven principles in his acclaimed business parables, The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way. He shows how simple, consistent actions ignite meaningful connections that drive lasting personal and professional growth.
Discover daily practices that turn relationship building into powerful...
The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time
In a world where technology promises more connection, yet isolation and loneliness are on the rise, imagine unlocking your full potential to cultivate relationships that boost your health, happiness, and success. But where do you begin? Maybe you’re unsure how to start or doubt your ability to build genuine connections.
In this engaging presentation, Patrick draws on real-world business experience and lessons from his business parable, The Connector’s Way, to...
The Trusted Way: Cultivate a Life and Business of Character
Trust is your most valuable asset—personally and professionally. Building trust strengthens relationships, unlocks new opportunities, and lays the groundwork for lasting success. However, trust doesn’t happen by accident; it must be earned through actions that demonstrate your character and integrity.
Drawing on powerful insights from his popular business parable, The Trusted Way, Patrick explores what it truly means to live and work ethically in a world that...
Beyond AI: Leverage EI to Build Authentic Relationships in a Digital World
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming daily life faster than ever. But even as technology reshapes how we live and work, one constant remains clear: authentic human connections still determine your personal and professional success. While AI may power your devices, EI (emotional intelligence) fuels meaningful relationships and lasting opportunities.
In this dynamic presentation, you’ll discover the crucial balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and...
Social Fitness Mastery: How to Navigate Interactions with Ease
More than just another soft skill, social fitness is an investment in your personal and professional development. It is a commitment to becoming more aware of your interactions, emotions, and the impact you have on others to build better relationships. In the workplace, socially fit individuals excel in team collaborations, leadership roles, and networking opportunities. They build lasting bonds with colleagues, clients, and mentors, and they navigate conflicts and difficult conversations...
The Power of Connection: Cultivating a Relationship-Building Coaching Culture
Extraordinary business results are never achieved alone. Rather, they are the product of a team of people working together toward a common goal. Yet high-performing companies and teams know that it is not enough to put a group of bright and talented people together and hope that their personalities and work styles align. Conditions need to be right for employees to develop genuine connections—the kind of connections that lead to greater productivity, increased engagement, and enhanced...
Exceptional Virtual Presentations
I am an experienced virtual presenter with a Zoom Enterprise Account and can deliver any of my keynotes and programs remotely. I use a special technology that allows me to embed my slide presentation next to my video image, which creates a much more vivid presentation than most virtual presentations. My office is set up as a professional studio with high-quality equipment and can be customized (via green screen technology) using a client's logo or desired background. The result is a...
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