Patrick Donadio

Patrick Donadio

MBA, CSP, MCC

OH, US

"Intelligent, Thoughtful, and Engaging Presentation!" success. Don’t let poor communication undermine your company’s success. Patrick’s Communicating with IMPACT© Process empowers leaders to enhance communication, boost engagement/retention, drive profitability, build trust, and transform mindsets to achieve extraordinary results.

In the era of rapid technological advancement, the art of communication has become a crucial skill, especially in leadership roles. The ability to communicate effectively is more than just talking; it is also about making a significant IMPACT.


If you want to improve communication with your board, leaders, teams, customers, and your community, then partner with Patrick to:


  • Engage Leaders and teams to solve complex communication challenges and grow your business
  • Inspire you and others to take action, try new things, and improve results
  • Transform mindsets and communications to impact you, your organization, and those you serve.


As a professional speaker, Patrick has spoken nationally and internationally. Donadio has appeared on the same programs with such renowned speakers as Earvin "Magic" Johnson, LA Lakers point guard; Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America host; Roger Staubach, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys; Lou Holtz, Notre Dame legend; George Will, ABC TV news analyst; and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. powerfully, listen attentively, interview successfully, enhance their credibility, increase sales, achieve greater results, and positively impact the lives of others.


Patrick is only one of a handful of people in the world to have earned both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Masters Certified Coach (MCC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). The highest designations in both professions.

As a professional speaker, Patrick has spoken nationally and internationally. Donadio has appeared on the same programs with such renowned speakers as Earvin "Magic" Johnson, LA Lakers point guard; Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America host; Roger Staubach, Quarterback Dallas Cowboys; Lou Holtz, Notre Dame legend; George Will, ABC TV news analyst; and comedian Jeff Foxworthy.


As an executive/business coach, Patrick works with "C" Suite executives, entrepreneurs, and other professional service providers (consultants, lawyers, accountants, physicians, etc.). He coaches them to improve their presentation and communication skills and lead more effectively, increase sales, enhance their community image, and grow their business.

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As an educator, Patrick has taught at the Weatherhead School of Management, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, Ohio University, and Columbus State Community College.

Previously, Donadio served as an administrator at Ohio University, as Vice President of consulting services for a national corporation, and as executive director for the nationally award-winning Ohio Crime Prevention Association. He received his master's in business administration from Ohio University and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's in communications. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.


Patrick has authored several learning programs, including:


  • Communicating with IMPACT: 6-Step process to improve interpersonal communications
  • Becoming a Kaizen Leader: Rate your leadership skills and learn where and how to improve
  • The Secrets to Presenting with IMPACT: Improve the way you speak and present to others
  • Belief-Driven Success: How to take yourself to the next level, Professionally and Personally
  • Business Development: Growth strategies to position yourself as a market leader


In addition, his work has been published and profiled in numerous publications and broadcast media, including NBC Nightly News, Small Business News-cover story, CEO Magazine, Psychology Today, TIME, Business First, WCMH-TV, WBNS-TV, WTVN-AM, WSNY-FM, and WOSU-FM, to name a few.


Among his many accomplishments, Patrick participated in goodwill exchanges with Japan in 1991 and 1994, promoting intercultural awareness.

In the era of rapid technological advancement, the art of communication has become a crucial skill, especially in leadership roles. The ability to communicate effectively is more than just talking; it is also about making a significant IMPACT.


If you want to improve communication with your board, leaders, teams, customers, and your community, then partner with Patrick to:


  • Engage Leaders and teams to solve complex communication challenges and grow your business
  • Inspire you and others to take action, try new things, and improve results
  • Transform mindsets and communications to impact you, your organization, and those you serve.


As a professional speaker, Patrick has spoken nationally and internationally. Donadio has appeared on the same programs with such renowned speakers as Earvin "Magic" Johnson, LA Lakers point guard; Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America host; Roger Staubach, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys; Lou Holtz, Notre Dame legend; George Will, ABC TV news analyst; and comedian Jeff Foxworthy. powerfully, listen attentively, interview successfully, enhance their credibility, increase sales, achieve greater results, and positively impact the lives of others.


Patrick is only one of a handful of people in the world to have earned both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Masters Certified Coach (MCC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). The highest designations in both professions.

As a professional speaker, Patrick has spoken nationally and internationally. Donadio has appeared on the same programs with such renowned speakers as Earvin "Magic" Johnson, LA Lakers point guard; Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America host; Roger Staubach, Quarterback Dallas Cowboys; Lou Holtz, Notre Dame legend; George Will, ABC TV news analyst; and comedian Jeff Foxworthy.


As an executive/business coach, Patrick works with "C" Suite executives, entrepreneurs, and other professional service providers (consultants, lawyers, accountants, physicians, etc.). He coaches them to improve their presentation and communication skills and lead more effectively, increase sales, enhance their community image, and grow their business.

vice president

As an educator, Patrick has taught at the Weatherhead School of Management, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, Ohio University, and Columbus State Community College.

Previously, Donadio served as an administrator at Ohio University, as Vice President of consulting services for a national corporation, and as executive director for the nationally award-winning Ohio Crime Prevention Association. He received his master's in business administration from Ohio University and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's in communications. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.


Patrick has authored several learning programs, including:


  • Communicating with IMPACT: 6-Step process to improve interpersonal communications
  • Becoming a Kaizen Leader: Rate your leadership skills and learn where and how to improve
  • The Secrets to Presenting with IMPACT: Improve the way you speak and present to others
  • Belief-Driven Success: How to take yourself to the next level, Professionally and Personally
  • Business Development: Growth strategies to position yourself as a market leader


In addition, his work has been published and profiled in numerous publications and broadcast media, including NBC Nightly News, Small Business News-cover story, CEO Magazine, Psychology Today, TIME, Business First, WCMH-TV, WBNS-TV, WTVN-AM, WSNY-FM, and WOSU-FM, to name a few.


Among his many accomplishments, Patrick participated in goodwill exchanges with Japan in 1991 and 1994, promoting intercultural awareness.

Communicating with IMPACT

(Popular Keynote) Learn a proven six-step process to improve the IMPACT of your communication.

In today's high-tech world, good old-fashioned communication is not as good as it used to be. In this practical and engaging presentation, you will learn a practical six-step system to improve communication and get better results. Patrick looks at how we lead, communicate and present information because very often the message we send is not necessarily the same...

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Leading with Impact – Becoming a "Kaizen" Leader

Discover where you can improve as a leader. What are your strengths? Where can you get better?

The Japanese word for continuous improvement is "Kaizen." Successful leaders continually evaluate themselves to see how they can improve their skills to guide their people and their organization to greatness.

Learn the key competencies and characteristics successful leaders possess. Join Patrick Donadio, Master Certified Coach, for this entertaining and...

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The Secrets to PRESENTING with IMPACT

The days of the talking head are over!  Today's audiences are more sophisticated, more educated, and more impatient—they want to be entertained as well as informed.

Whether you are speaking to two people or two thousand, selling ideas, or delivering information to others, good communication skills are key. This interactive program is designed to start you on your way to becoming a more organized, confident, dynamic, and entertaining presenter.

The secret...

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Power PR - Working with Media to IMPACT your Brand

The quickest way to increase your brand/expert status in your field is to increase your visibility. 

Much of what you see in newspapers, on radio/television, and in social media today is the result of someone's strategic, polished public relations skills.  You can learn these same insider techniques! This workshop is a must for those who want to learn how to enhance their image, reach target audiences, get your message out and increase...

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Communicating with STYLE - How to Personalize Your message to Other

Explore the four personality styles (D.I.S.C.) and how they impact leadership, communication, sales, and the bottom line.

This program is designed to teach the Communicating with I.M.P.A.C.T. process with special emphasis on the P-Person step—personalizing your communication. You will learn more about the four personality styles (DISC) and how they affect your communication and interactions. Topics include: how to identify your personal style; how to read other...

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The Business Attraction Factor...High IMPACT Growth Strategies

It's not only who you know, but it's also who knows you!

Developing relationships is the key to business success! Learn how to increase your bottom line by identifying and redefining your market(s) and applying low-cost, highly effective relationship-building and marketing tools

Through this important, interactive seminar, you will learn Donadio's IMPACT process and low-cost, highly effective business growth strategies to help you...

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